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Beautiful Car

Sometimes I run across beautiful photos of cars that should be shared... even without a back-story. Here is one of those...

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Carol of the Bells

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Drive Carefully

Like I was saying on Wednesday. People doing stupid things in cars will be an endless topic of conversation. This one needs no explanation...

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Merry Christmas!!

Unbelievable!!

Online Security

Autopartstomorrow.com is one of the most secure auto parts sites you will come across. We understand that buying auto parts over the web is a fairly new process, and many people are making their first ever purchase on our site. Who can blame them for looking? With the price of some of the electronic components in today's cars, if a wholesale option like us were not available, that car might just be towed to the junk yard instead of being repaired.

Security is one of the reasons we do not take phone orders. While we trust everyone who works here implicitly, there is always a greater risk taking your card number over the phone than there is from our encrypted web site. We don't even see your card information. That is shared between your bank and ours, and when they agree everything is OK with the transaction, we just click the button to complete the sale.

There are a few drawbacks to high security however. One of these is sometimes experienced by our customers at checkout. Our card processing system wants to make 100% sure that the person placing the order is the actual person who owns the credit card. To do so we require that the BILL-TO address be the EXACT address stated in the credit card companies records. If you transpose numbers, or use incorrect abbreviations, etc. the card will be returned as rejected and your order will not process. In order to overcome this, some find it helpful to look at their most recent statement, and type the address directly from the front.

Most customers appreciate this level of protection. If you happen to be the one who is having an issue though it will probably be frustrating. If the information above doesn't help, please feel free to call and we will go through several steps to try to help you out. Security is good... It helps build trust. Trust builds loyalty, and loyalty will help us continue to grow and provide the superior level of care you have come to expect. We thank you for your business.

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Man wins Lamborghini and Crashes it Within Hours

You really can't make this up. Trying to find material about people doing stupid things with cars will provide an endless supply of stories without even trying.

SANTAQUIN, Utah (AP) - A Utah man who won a $380,000 Lamborghini in a convenience store chain's contest crashed the sports car six hours after he got it.

The lime green Murcielago Roadster was set to leave for a Las Vegas body shop Wednesday for repairs, just days after Santaquin resident David Dopp won it in Maverik stores' "Joe Schmo to Lambo" contest.

"Yeah, I got it on Saturday and I wrecked it on Saturday," Dopp told KSL-TV.

He said he was taking friends and family on joy rides that evening on the outskirts of town. He said he took a curve at 40 or 50 mph when the vehicle hit ice or loose gravel and started spinning.

Read the story here...

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Embarrassing Holiday Photos

I am not sure, but I believe I can identify these people from our call center?

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Shipping Auto Parts to Canada?

We get this question daily. Although our site clearly explains that we are currently only shipping auto parts to the lower 48 United States, we still have the opportunity to speak with many of our Canadian neighbors. Part of the reason is obvious... Our prices are very low, and our inventory, especially on GM and Ford auto parts is pretty good.

At some point in the future we may become a little more international-friendly, but for now we are growing at a rate that allows us to be as close to 100% effective as possible. There are some methods to ship internationally that may be employed, but for now they are 100% manual and don't fit with how we do business. At Autopartstomorrow.com we offer our large warehouse inventory wholesale direct to the public (in the lower 48 states). We only ship UPS. We do not do special orders. These few rules allow us to automate much of our process for efficiency and cost savings. This in turn allows us to sell auto parts at a very low price.

If however you still NEED to buy the part from us, we do have a separate international division within our parent company. Typically we forward those requests to Nelson Rodriguez and he e-mails his special handling instructions. The pricing may be a little higher, and there will always be shipping, but if you must have it we can probably make it work. It will just need to be done manually.

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Please Don't Do This...

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The Future of Transportation?

Barring a new unforeseen technological advance (i.e. teleportation) we seem to be screaming towards a screeching halt in a never ending traffic jam. While everyone continues to argue over what type of engine/motor we need to put in our vehicles, the real issue is where are they all going to go? Even if we find a new battery technology that never needs recharging there is still a growing problem. The cost of building new roads has become prohibitive. The cost of repair on our failing bridges seems insurmountable. In reality, most states are balking at high speed rail systems, even if the construction is paid for by the federal government, because the day to day operation will never break even.

I believe the days of cars being driven by individuals are nearing an end. What I see is a trend towards networked cars, operated by satellite (like predator drones but computer automated) and unfortunately, government rules and mandates regarding which cars, which people and how much it will cost becoming the prevailing mode of transportation.

This is not meant to be a political article but whenever these things are brought up there will always be backlash. We need to begin working on entire organizations which can be run via computer at an individuals home. Rather than just assuming the infrastructure must continuously grow, how about we figure out ways to get things done with minimum transportation. I am all for globalization, but there is something wrong when you go to the local grocery store and all of the fruits are imported from overseas?

Just start thinking about it. What can you do in this regard? What can your company do? What kind of business will thrive in this environment? Maybe it's time for The Jetsons 3D Air Cars... I'll bet attorneys will have a field day.

Friday Afternoon Time Waster

How many of these videos do you remember from the past year? I am ashamed to admit to 7... Don't tell my boss.


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Car Wallpapers

It's Friday and I am being a bit lazy, but here is a post anyway. For those of you who love cars (like me) I have found another great web site that specializes in computer wallpapers, many for cars. Here is the link to the picture above, and you can then jump to the "cars" section to choose from hundreds of beautiful car wallpapers or screen savers. Enjoy!!

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Winter Wonderland

It is a little early to post this video, but I wanted to make sure you had a chance to see some stupid "Car on Ice" tricks, so that you would be prepared with "What not to do" advice.

1. If you see a wreck at the bottom of an ice covered hill, don't start down the hill.
2. If you are in a wreck don't panic, STAY IN THE CAR.
3. For God Sakes, don't bail out of your car while it is still sliding!

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Aspiring Auto Mechanic?

With the growing technical aspects of the ever increasingly complex systems contained in automotive applications, "Mechanic" is a dying term. Many new recruits to this field are now considered "Technicians". My feeling is that this trend will continue. Cars and trucks are increasingly just mobile computer networks connected to and engine and four wheels. The Auto Tech of the future will need to be fully vested in computer diagnostic techniques and the larger diagnostic systems that will help them find issues. As such, I feel that pay rates will be rising for good, intelligent and well qualified candidates. Check out this site for possible schools that might help place you into this category.

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P.S. Don't let pre-conceived ideas of what a car mechanic was in the past, cloud your vision to the potential income of this coming "High Tech" job.

Barrett-Jackson Auction

If you have ever had the honor of attending a Barrett-Jackson auction in person you will second what I have to say here... New cars have NOTHING on these classics from years gone by. The vehicles that are auctioned at one of their events have been reviewed and researched, cleaned and re-cleaned, and are only allowed on stage if they are the absolute best of the best.

Some of the paint jobs of these cars cost more than a base model new car. The real money spent on these cars goes into the professional automotive trades, and most of the time are not recouped upon the sale of the car. The people who are offering these cars are true fanatics (crazy fans) who do it for the love of the genre as much as for the thrill of the car. A lot of times the car is being sold only so that cash can be freed up for their next project. Join me in saying a big "Thank You" to the people who keep the epitome of car art and culture alive by bringing these cars back to, and beyond, the beauty of showroom!

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P.S. Just because someone has a vehicle that is the exact year, make and model as one they see on the Barrett-Jackson runway does NOT automatically mean they should be able to sell it for the same price. Take that car, add 10,000 hours of labor and love... then bring it back and we will talk.

Why Don't You Have it?

We get this question daily, multiple times a day. It is understandable really. A customer is looking for the throw out bearing for his beloved 1969 Firebird, and we advertise that we are a GM wholesaler... and his car is GM... so why don't we have every part, for every GM vehicle, at wholesale, and available for overnight shipping? Well, when it's put that way it seems understandable. It would take a warehouse that was hundreds of acres in size to even begin to approach that offering. But when it is your car, and you only need one part, for some reason we put our logical brain aside.

I do the same thing. I am willing to put some work into looking for a hard to find item, but at some point I feel that it is time to "cash in" my frustration on that last place that dashes my hopes.

At Autopartstomorrow.com we are focused on fairly late model vehicles (@ 1995 and up) and lean towards domestic brands. We are a GM and Ford wholesale warehouse distributor in our first life, and make our wholesale warehouse auto parts inventory available to the public online. One thing we are learning, and growing into, is that the public wants a wider variety of parts.

The cool thing about our website is that we are gathering sales and lost sale data daily. This info is feeding into our purchasing computers and we are finding that it makes sense to stock some items that we never would have thought of before. As an example, we are selling tons of Monroe shocks and struts, Moog suspension parts, Westar engine and transmission mounts, and our value line of brake parts and filters are exploding. Each of these lines were under-performing with our dealership customers, but now they are becoming lead sellers.

So, what does this mean for you? Well, just because we did not have it yesterday, that does not mean that we won't have it tomorrow. Successful companies are great to be a part of, and if you will stay with us while we are growing, we promise our offering of auto parts will continue to grow. You love wholesale prices, we love selling auto parts... together we will make this into the best wholesale auto parts organization around!!

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Too Much Backpressure...

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Should I Replace My ...?

Many people aren't sure what the correct replacement period is on many of the maintenance parts their vehicle needs. This article from AskMen.com does a pretty good job of giving some basic guidelines. There are even a few items that I wouldn't consider maintenance items that have a replacement time. My suggestion is that you follow your manufacturers guidelines first, add this list to your knowledge base... and then find a good mechanic you can trust (and listen to them).

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Aston Martin vs. Roller Skates...

Aston Martin Vs. Skater Race

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Laser Cars- 300K with no fill up?

This article, published by GE on their TXCHNOLOGIST site discusses a possible use of an abundantly available, mildly radioactive metal called Thorium which could potentially power an automobile sized vehicle over 300,000 miles with no additional fuel. Can you buy futures on Thorium?

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Go Park Yourself !

I LOVE Concept Cars... Not only because they are futuristic looking (re: cool), but also because the further you look into the specifics, the more you will find really great technologies. This Nissan of the future doesn't really have a look that I appreciate, but the one item I love is the proposed "Go down the street, find a parking place, park... and then come back when I call you" smart phone application.

Thanks to Autoblog for the story and to Nissan for thinking outside of the many angled, self driving, box!

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Subuyota or Toyuru?

This article from Autoweek.com highlights a new concept to production vehicle that Toyota and Subaru will be co-producing next year. It is a back to basics sport car that is sure to spice up the Toyota line up, and will have the famed Subaru boxer engine (are you listening Honda?).

One thing I do find interesting though is that enveloped in all of the hype of pared down, for the masses, inexpensive quotes is the proposed sticker price of $26,000. Have we really gotten to the point where 26K is considered inexpensive?

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Old Inventions

I have often wondered how many "old" inventions might be more viable in today's economy. When someone comes up with a great idea, the work has only just begun. Many times, the person who came up with the idea is unable to find any funding to put the invention to work. Sometimes the item is created but the market is not ready to embrace it and it falls by the wayside. This is just an idea, but an entrepreneur could probably make good money by delving into the stacks of expiring patents at the patent office, and choose a few of them to "retry".

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I'm Bored... What Sould I Do?

Then again... Maybe I'll just take a nap.

Base Jumping by sabotage

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Morons... But Fun to Watch!

We are not condoning this type of driving in the real world. It may be fun in Gran Tourismo, but there is no rest button for you or the car you broadside on the actual real life expressway.


Slick Driving by Chromer

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Dekotora Trucks

If you think your car or truck is customized to an extreme level... you have not seen this Japanese trend.



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Car Wallpapers

If you are like me, some of your favorite things to decorate your computer with are classic auto photos. This site, crispme.com/25-awesome-car-wallpapers/ , has a nice collection of high resolution car photographs for your enjoyment. Actually, the home page contains many different subjects worth of HD screen displays. Check it out...

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Hand Built Cars

When you hear the term hand-built it automatically elicits the thought of higher cost. This article from Car ID highlights several models that were built purely for show, some at no cost. At least the people who created the vehicle pictured above had a good time while they were building it...

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Emission Inspection Time?

Yesterday we talked about the Mass Air Flow sensor... today we will go over the rest of the possible emission problems that could cause your vehicle to fail at inspection time.

How to Lower Car Emissions & Pass Inspection -- powered by ehow

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Is My Mass Air Flow Bad

How to Know if a Mass Air Flow Sensor Is Bad -- powered by ehow

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Basics: How an Engine Works

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Start from "Scratch"

Recently I highlighted a customization company that produced ICONic old four wheel drive vehicles like the Willy's Jeep and the 1960's Ford Bronco. Today I will go a step further and introduce you to AC Autos. A fibreglass fabrication company that sells body kits, in various stages of build, for many of the amazing classic vehicles of the past.

With the amazing new technology available for automotive drive trains, and the availability of these turn-key body options, the sky is the limit on which head turner you would like to drive.

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New Car or Used Car?

This topic is near and dear to me because I have for years been on the USED side of this equation. However, every time I start approaching the 10-12 year old vehicle threshold it becomes a new topic of consideration. In the past it was a pretty clear cut win for the used vehicle because new cars depreciated so quickly. While they certainly drop in value now, we must consider the overall length of ownership piece more these days. While a 1990 car had an expected life of 10 years, today's vehicle seems to be destined for 15 years or more (easy). The only question then becomes, "Will we be able to afford gas 15 years from now?".

This article from AskMen.com does a very good job of spelling out some real world calculations from Edmunds.com to help us make a decision. The main point I glean from the article is, "Never Lease!". Buying new vs. used then comes down to several factors that will depend on YOUR preferences. It is a good read. Even if you are not currently in the market, adding this piece to your knowledge base is well worth your time.

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200 Posts... Over 1000 HP!!

SONNY'S 2011 1005 cu. in. V8 SPECIAL EDITION GM HEMISPHERICAL HEADED ENGINE WITH 2150 + NATURALLY ASPIRATED HORSEPOWER !! The First Ever 1000+ Cubic Inch V8 Drag Racing Engine

Sonny's is proud to announce that we are building, which we believe is the first 1000+ cubic inch V8 Engine for drag racing applications.
Craig Olson from CEO racing, and it's major sponsor Rescue Voice, located in the Seattle Washington area, is the customer who will be taking delivery of this Monster later this year.

The new edition for Craig, will be this 1005 cu. in. 2150+ Naturally Aspirated Horsepower V8 Enginethat will feature Sonny’s New fully in-house CNC ported Special Edition GM Hemispherical Cylinder Heads with the Ultimate Pro Stock Porting, for maximum Horsepower.

Other components will feature SAR/Custom Titanium valves, PSI springs, SAR Special Billet aluminum block with 2 inch raised cam, to accommodate the Custom 70 mm camshaft, Sonny Bryant Billet Crankshaft, GRP billet Aluminum rods, Mammoth SAR/ custom pistons, with special ring package, SAR/CE 1.062 keyed lifters, 1.031 tool steel taper-wall pins, SAR/T&D/Jesel shaft mounted rocker system, Jesel belt drive, Custom Dailey 7 stage Lightweight dry sump oiling system, ATI balancer, MSD Ignition, SAR Sheet Metal Pro Stock intake, Featuring SAR/ Accufab Throttle Bodies, Custom Big Stuff EFI, Sonny's Billet valve covers, and a MSD Pro Series Starter to turn over the 1005 Cu. in. Beast.

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P.S. This is the 200th post for the Autopartstomorrow blog... Stay tuned for the next 200!

GM Billboards

Which one do YOU like the best?

ICON Bronco

If you have followed my blog(s) long enough you get a sense that I love two things about the automotive field, classic design and new technology. I have written specifically about how great it would be if someone were to take some of the old ICON's of the industry and build them on a new chassis with cutting edge equipment. It seems that I am not the only one thinking this way.

Icon 4X4 has been doing this for a while now. This article from Autoblog.com highlights the thinking behind their newest product, the ICON Bronco. It looks to me like they have created a beautiful lineup of products for that niche group of buyers who are upscale in their wealth quotient, but still down to earth in their personality.

If you want glitz there are other products for less money. If you want pure brawn, it can be had from a rebuild of an existing platform, also for less money. But if you are a fan of actual ability in your vehicle with a classic flair, this may be what you have been waiting for. Oh, you will also need around $150K...

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AA- Auto Acronyms

Every industry has them, short cuts for technical terms expressed in only letters. At Autopartstomorrow.com we have been selling auto parts to industry experts since 1924. As a result our call center can get a little ahead of some of our new "general population" customers. I have found a great site that "decodes" many of these terms. Pico Technology is an automotive tool diagnostic company that has many other services (check out their library). Thanks to them for this online decoder ring!!

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Toy Car, Toy Car, Toy Car!

Do you remember when you were a kid and your only car worry was where you were going to imagine driving to today? Unfortunately, the cars we drive today are not quite as resilient as those (although I broke my share of Hot Wheels in my day). Today, when a car breaks down it many times takes a highly skilled mechanic with very expensive diagnostic equipment to work out the problem.

While we have a large contingent of customers who work on their own vehicles, we also have MANY shops and garages that utilize our low prices and fast shipping to give their customers the best service possible. Being a mechanic is not as easy as it once was. Many are shop owners, wrench turners, depression counselors and accountants all rolled up into one. If you find a good one that will treat you like a partner, hang onto them!

Once that hard part is done, here is the easy one... add Autopartstomorrow.com to the equation to maximize the experience for both of you. Quick delivery and great prices will make your car repair process smooth and pain free!

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Don't Put it Off!!

So that noise your car has been making is getting worse. Or maybe you have just learned to ignore the Check Engine light. Putting off repairs may seem like the only option for now because money is tight, but in the long run it may actually cost you more. Here is a suggestion...

Get with your mechanic and see if they will allow you to get your auto parts on your own. If you explain your situation, and let them make suggestions on brand or type, even by part number, most of the time they will work with you (unless they are heartless or have more business than they can keep up with). I can even say that chances are great you are not the first customer to ask. Show them our site, Autopartstomorrow.com if they have time and you can even have the parts delivered there directly to save time and hassle. Our prices are very low on many of the same brands sold at the OE dealerships. It may well be the difference that will allow you to afford that repair today, while it is still a repair. Better today than waiting until the emergency happens and you get stranded.

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120MPH Ford Focus Crash

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Pumpkin Colored Acura

It began as a white Acura that wasn't running. Apparently she received proceeds from ticket sales to offset her "donation". File this one under "I never would have thought of that... but it's pretty cool!".



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How do you roll?

Like it or not, most of us really care what other people think of our car. Although it is mainly for transportation, our vehicle can also be representative of our image to the world. Do you agree, or do you think a car should just be to get from point A to point B? And if you don't, what do you drive? Think about it ...

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EPIC Hotwheel Track!!

Be prepared to waste the next 3-4 minutes watching this Hot Wheels car continue along a never ending track. Wow!!

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Painful Checkout?

We are constantly working on a quicker and easier interface to allow our customers checkout process become as pain-free as possible. With banking and security regulations however, it still isn't as "instant" as we would like. This video pokes fun at the online checkout process as a whole (and we are included). Maybe knowing it is a universal problem will make it better?



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Wrap Rage

Believe it or not, we will soon be seeing the Fall foliage replaced by Christmas holiday decorations. In order to set the mood I have chosen to highlight a pet peeve of mine on this auto parts blog... totally off topic. But I am in charge here and reserve the right to swerve from time to time (see how I used an automotive term there?).


Please people, when you are doing your shopping this year, especially for children... do not buy anything that is wrapped in a heavy duty plastic clamshell. This article in Wikipedia gives credibility to my aversion. Wrap Rage is the term used to describe the frustration of trying to open these demonic packages, designed to maim and disable (and void returnability). It almost seems an attempt to send customers to the emergency room while the whole family is gathered for Christmas morning celebrations.

OK, I am going to step away from the keyboard now or else I will type for hours. I think you get the gist of what I am saying here. Many of you probably agree... Just say no to plastic clamshell packaging!!

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Yamaha Supercar?

I was not aware that Yamaha had built a "supercar" in the 90's, were you? In fact, as I roam the web in search of stories I come across tons of these unique and beautiful vehicles that I had never heard of. This article from diseno-art.com highlights 10 such exotic examples. See how many of them you were aware of. I kind of like the Cardi Curara, which is your favorite?

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Plasma Ignition

One of the weakest efficiency links in current internal combustion engine designs is the spark plug. With newer platinum and irridium plugs, the lifespan has increased greatly but the basic design still only creates a small spark. Plasma, in this new design from Federal Mogul has a greater ability to fill the combustion chamber with ignition, creating a more efficient and cooler burn.

There is also a new laser design plug being developed by other manufacturers in Japan. Design is changing quickly these days. These new initiatives are probably great advancements, but I feel that soon we will have a complete replacement technology from the combustion engine (maybe yesterdays post). When it does come however there will still be a vast market for those of us who want to keep our throwback vehicles up and running, albeit with newer technology to afford the gasoline costs...

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Cold Fusion

I was thinking the other day that our alien benefactors at Area 51 really need to share the next step in technological innovation, if for no other reason than to kick start our economy again. Now it appears they have used a crazy Italian inventor by the name of Andrea Rossi (not related to Martini) to unveil a new E-Catalyst that magically transforms Hydrogen into heat with a dramatic increase in net energy.

This article from Wired.co.uk highlights another in the long run of supposed game changers on the global energy scene. We have all heard of the 100 mpg cars that run on water, and cold fusion that once started would run forever. I am really hoping that something like this will come along soon, but it does seem a bit simple to me. Read the article yourself and see what you think. There are some powerful people who believe in and are investing in this new design. I guess one of these days something will eventually work. When we find it, I want to work for the company that retrofits classic cars into fuel it up and go... forever vehicles.

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Bring Your Own Parts

Of course you know my position on bringing your own auto parts. This is a growing trend (war in some places) that I believe will continue to grow. These people have done what a good politician will do... See an inevitable change and jump out in front to claim it as your own. Hey, there is nothing wrong with that. I am just jealous they got there before me. Before long I can imagine our Autopartstomorrow.com parts showing up at their store to be installed. Innovation is the American way, good for them!!

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Be Careful Going Home...

Don't get the wrong idea from the picture, we love our public servants around here. We actually have several municipal accounts that LOVE our Performance Friction and Motorcraft brakes. You have to admit though, that's a pretty funny sign.

It caught my eye partly because I was speaking with my brother (he is a fireman) last night about his new part time job at Force911 and all of the cool vehicles they are outfitting over there. Then we got into the discussion of which makes the best police vehicle. They are currently outfitting some Caprice Classics and have heard through the grapevine that they will trounce the Crown Vic's and Dodge Chargers on overall performance. I figured you guys might have an opinion.

So here is the two- no three part question. Question one is easy, which one looks the best? Question two has two parts... which one would you prefer to be chased by? I think you can figure out why that is two parts ;-)

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P.S. I actually prefer the K-9 Tahoes.

Fighting Breast Cancer

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and we wanted to do our part in giving you information and sources for our great customers to help out. Almost everyone will at some point in their life have a close relationship with someone going through the battle with breast cancer. If we all continue to fight together, raise awareness and contribute to the cause we will put an end to the problem sometime soon.

One of the best websites for resourcing and help is Susan G. Komen for the Cure. If you watched any sporting events this weekend I am sure you saw PINK everywhere. Even the states are getting into the cause as evidenced by this pink Alabama car tag. Find something to do or contribute to, make a difference. The women in your life will appreciate it.

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Monroe Rebate

What Shocks You?!

Monroe is currently running a promotion that offers rebates on shocks or struts bought from anyone during the months of September or October. The Rebate form from Monroe can be downloaded by clicking the link. Just send it to Monroe with the included instructions and your online Autopartstomorrow.com invoice.

This offer is good from Monroe no matter where you buy their parts. You may as well get them from us at a huge discount, THEN get your rebate on top of the savings!!

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New Age Dune Buggy?

Volkswagen has introduced a new concept car at the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show that combines the best of new engineering with old school styling. The Concept Cars website C-Car.net highlights the vehicle in their Sept. 29 post linked here.

While it does not pay homage to my favorite VW from the past, the 181 (Thing), it does a pretty good job with resurrecting the versions made by fiberglass fabricator Myers Manx in the late 60's and early 70's, exclusively for use on the sand. Of the three which would you prefer to drive? To own? They all seem pretty fun...

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Damaged in Transit

At Autopartstomorrow we pride ourselves in how well we handle packages for our customers. It is after all what we do for a living. Yes we sell auto parts, but our main focus is that we are a "Warehouse Distributor". Meaning we check auto parts into our warehouse from the manufacturer, then we distribute those auto parts to our customers.

One thing we don't have any control of however is the shipping service after it leaves our dock. If UPS or FedEx crushes a box, it becomes a problem for all of us. If you find yourself with this issue, please call us or use our online returns process and just explain what happenned. Unfortunatley we have dealt with it before, and we will deal with it in the future. Howevr, we will do everything in our power to make sure you are taken care of as quickly and painlessly as possible.

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Old vs. New version 2

If your taste runs anything like mine you are a huge fan of old classic cars, but really prefer the reliability and drivability of newer vehicles. I loved my 66 Mustang but I still have nightmares about the MANY times I applied power around a corner, but the suspension was unable to translate the traction needed (and I had to fight to stay out of the trees).

For those of you with an unlimited supply of money, I may have found the perfect combination of old vs. new at Uncrate.com. They have taken a brand new Ferrari and completely replaced the exterior along with a retro rebuild of the interior and created the Ferrari 340 Competizione. Follow the link and read about this beauty, and many others the site highlights. It is worth the time...

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Old Car vs. New Car

Have you ever reached that point where you finally decide to get rid of the old car you have been driving, pull out all of the junk you stored in the trunk and back seat, thoroughly cleaned the inside and waxed the exterior... then stepped back and said; "Hey, this is a pretty nice car!".

There are good arguments to be made on both sides of the old vs. new discussion, but sometimes, not having a car payment can be really nice. This article from the automotive section of Popular Mechanics highlights some ideas to make your vehicle much more desirable. Who knows, maybe you will feel better about your car and get another year or two with an old friend.

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