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A Night's Work
The rideshare I work for is always encouraging drivers to mop up partiers late on Friday and Saturday nights. They pay better during those times for one. I made a hundred bucks in an hour late New Years Eve, 300 altogether. I have a theory that you're more likely to deal with a raging alcoholic late on a random weeknight where New Years turned out great. Everyone was cool and several female groups were sweet and silly and flirtatious.
Michael R. DonohoePublished 2 years ago in WheelThe 7 Greatest James Bond Cars of All Time
It can be difficult to find new entertainment while staying at home. We all watch a lot of television. Don't let the hours go by watching mindless reality shows and late-night shopping ads. FitMyCar's favourite franchise, James Bond, has kept many of its staff busy while they were stuck at home over weekends. There has been a lot of debate within the office about which Bond car is the best. Here's what the team had a to say.
Colt JacobsPublished 3 years ago in WheelFerrari logo and the history behind the car
To a large extent, you’ll agree with me that everything under the sun evolves. The Ferrari logo has had several updates. Yet, its core graphic elements since 1929 remain intact. These subtle redesigns have made most people not notice changes in the design. Let’s now delve briefly into a few of its updates below:
kuldeep mehtaPublished 3 years ago in WheelWhat exactly is the distinction between brake shoes and brake pads?
First and foremost, are brake shoes and brake pads interchangeable? The simple answer is no. While they both serve the same purpose, they work in different braking systems and have distinct advantages (and disadvantages).
Car Services in ReadingPublished 3 years ago in WheelLyrical Gas, Cars In Popular Music.
There are many songs specifically about cars. On the other side of the spectrum are songs that are not about cars but briefly mention cars or cars. I prefer the latter. I love cars and lyrics; it’s fun checking out tiny details within the words. For example on The Weeknd’s song Starboy he slipped in a ton of car references.
A Lady and a Camaro
My first choice was a Ford Mustang. My late step dad first car was a 1965 Mustang. It was a used one, rusted on the outside, and old on the inside. He used it for commuting to go to work and church. It was a classic red, still beautiful beside it's rust from all the years of use. I don't recall this car being stuck. But we dealt with flooding one night after church service in the evening and the water was up to nearly the seats. We got out safe but drenched but the Mustang was still going strong.
Why I learned Everything I Know About Car Repair from Car Talk
In the short history of podcasts, there has only been one with a "third half." If that misnomer is familiar to you, it's probably because you're a fan of National Public Radio's (NPR) radio show turned podcast called Car Talk.
Frank RacioppiPublished 3 years ago in WheelLast of a Dying Breed
We bought and sold cars for a while, nice ones too. Car flipping came natural. When I decided to branch off from my partner, we stayed good friends. But the independence gave me new life. I don’t mind helping people but way times it began to seem unfair to be doing most of the wrenching and dirty work but still dividing the profits equally. In fact, at the time I made this decision, it was because I had my 1st born on the way. My daughter was on her way and I wanted to test myself. She was born in the fall of 2000 and coincidentally it was also when I felt I became a man. I was a huge fan of Chevy trucks and when the year before GM announced they were discontinuing the 2 Door Tahoe model, they had my attention. I rushed to find the perfect one. It had to be black with gray interior, Z71 suspension and the Sport model. When I can was lucky enough to find it, I was beyond excited. The guy I bought it from seemed to be in financial trouble but I didn’t ask questions. Just negotiated the right price and hit the peddle to the floor. The next day I went through it cleaning it to make it perfect. I removed the front seats and got to deep cleaning the carpet and interior. What happened next was shocking. There was a little black book tucked under one of the interior panels, barely visible. I struggled a bit to get it but when I’m did, it was not only someone’s personal phone book, but it clued me into a stash inside the truck that I’m guessing the previous owner didn’t know about or forgot about. The back page cover had some numbers that added up to about $80,000 odd dollars. Right under the total it also indicated “RR bench” and nothing else. I sat there with curiosity and quickly began inspecting the rear seat and cargo area. Never in my wildest dreams would I have imagined this was one of my luckiest days. Inside the right side of the rear seat I found some stacks of cash wrapped tightly and consealed carefully where a piece of foam had been modified to hide $80-100,000 in cash. In a panic I began to feel shaky and nervous...asking myself if this could be true. If this could be dangerous or illegal. I collected my thoughts and found a perfect place to keep the full amount of legal tender safely. I decided to never mention this to anyone in fear of losing it or bringing any bad vibes around. Then I waited. I waited to see if the previous owner would call me to try and claim it but he never did.
The Little Blue Acura That Was Our Pride And Joy
The year was 1996. The Olympic Games had just concluded in Atlanta when I headed for the Peach State. I remember it almost like it was yesterday. I had just turned eighteen after our summer camp, making me an official adult. I was moving here to live with my sister and complete my college education. In Smyrna off of Cobb Parkway, she shared a rented apartment with a pair of sisters from Kenya. I would become acquainted with one sister as we spent some time together in the apartment at times when both our sisters were out to work. She would recount tales of her own adventures since she had moved to Atlanta and I would listen, hoping that I too, could start getting familiarized with the city. She used to teach me how to properly say Atlanta the Atlanta way. She would say, "A - lan-na," and I would repeat it to her. She was enrolled at a religious-based curriculum school and I was at an all women's school. She allowed me to read one of her books while on break. It was a book about how to win souls for Christ. I had read a good chunk of the book before the fall term began and I had to go register for college.
Pandemic & Cadillac Buying @ 6ft. Away
Here’s the truth; my car is starting to look its age. When I first got her, my school age kids were a little jealous of my gleaming Chrysler 300 sittin’ on dubs (20” tires for those who don’t know) and shiny rims. The kids didn’t like it at all when I’d refer to her as Mama’s Baby.
Valorie TaylorPublished 4 years ago in WheelLiberace Garage
In 1958, the first convention came to the Las Vegas Convention Center. It was a Mercedes Benz dealers' conference. It was also harbinger of things to come in the desert town, where conventions would prove to elevate what was then seen as a a mere gambling town.
Jonathan WarrenPublished 4 years ago in WheelMotorists Warned Of Risks As UK Returns To Roads From Coronavirus Lockdown
The rapid return of cars to UK roads already busy with cyclists and pedestrians could create a number of safety and legal issues for motorists and other road users.
Ashish PrabhuPublished 4 years ago in Wheel