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The iPod has genuinely revolutionised the way in which we listen to music on the go. The joy of this system, and of comparable MP3 players, is that it allows us to place music on a small player which we carry around with us, and call on any track from our collection at a second’s notice. Sure, there is not much work involved in changing a CD anyway, but when it comes to user-friendly music players, the MP3 has changed things comprehensively. Depending on the age and the cost of your MP3, you can have literally thousands of tracks available at the touch of a button, something that makes listening to music ever more convenient. And with technological minds constantly innovating, it was never going to be long before something was developed to free us from the headphones.

IPod docking stations in cars were an inevitability from the moment the iPod itself was invented. They allow us to hook up our MP3 player to our in-car sound system and play our music collection through our car speakers – allowing us to combine the jukebox-style range and convenience of music choice of an iPod with the volume and sound quality of a car sound system. Any one of thousands of songs can be pumping out of your speakers within seconds of you deciding you want to hear it. Sure, it may not be quite in line with the old ways, of sticking on FM radio and allowing someone else to soundtrack your road trip, but MP3′s convenience allows you to set your own playlist for your own planned route. Continue reading ‘How Do I Listen to My iPod in My Car?’ »

If your ATV sat outside uncovered all winter, your tires sustained more wear and tear than they would have if they had been stored inside or if they had been covered. After sitting all winter your tires are probably low, fill them up and thoroughly review their condition. Make sure that you fill them to the PSI recommended by the manufacturer. We have seen first hand how an over-inflated tire led to a blow out that caused a machine to roll at high speeds on a gravel road, and how under-inflated tires led to a 2 inch gash in the sidewall when the wheel hit a rock 17 miles from the truck.

You should check for:

a. Tread wear – make sure that you have enough tread left to maintain traction and control of your ATV on the terrain you plan to ride. Continue reading ‘How to Prepare Your ATV For Trail Riding After Winter Part 2 of 4’ »

Let’s face it – cars are expensive. From regular wear and tear to intricate engine problems, cars can cost you a lot of money. The problem is that most people do not have enough money set aside to make necessary car repairs. This results in a car that doesn’t run…and a job that’s suddenly a lot harder to get to.

There are a couple of ways to pay for necessary car repairs:

- Credit Card: some garages accept credit cards, though you’ll have to watch out for the credit card trap. Continue reading ‘Making Necessary Car Repairs’ »

In general, wheels and tires are pretty simplified. Your make, model and year of vehicle will generally only fit one size as far as the wheels go. The type of tires you place on those wheels really has to do with preference more than anything else.

Some people will upgrade from old steel wheels with plastic covers, to aluminum or chrome plated wheels, a.ka. “Rims”. It’s all a matter of how you want your vehicle to look. Continue reading ‘How to Upgrade Your Wheels’ »