If you watched any of the alpine skiing events at the 2010 Winter Olympics, you’ve probably noticed a bunch of banners in the background with interlocking rings. Of course, I’m referring to the Audi banners promoting their legendary Quattro all-wheel drive system. Honestly, I can’t decide if the marketing folks at Audi are geniuses [...]
Archive of entries posted on February 2010
New Feature: Trim & Engine Refinement
We’re excited to announce that we’ve made it easier for you to find the parts that fit your vehicle! Last night, we launched a new feature on FrugalMechanic.com that allows you to refine your search by selecting your car’s Trim and Engine size. This means you can shop with confidence knowing that the parts will [...]
Dorman Exhaust Manifold. Only $72,576
We have a lot of expensive parts on FrugalMechanic.com, but this might be the most expensive. It’s a Dorman Exhaust Manifold available on Amazon for $72,576. It’s obviously a pricing error, but it’s still pretty funny. I know exhaust manifolds are expensive, but come on!!
I wonder what would happen if you actually tried to [...]
Top 10 Tools Every Weekend Auto Mechanic Should Own
In addition to the basic stuff like screwdrivers and socket wrenches, here are a few items that every weekend mechanic should have in their garage:
Shop Light — Shed some light on your work with a good quality shop light. Be sure to pay a little bit extra cash for the stand-up version. You’ll be [...]
Alcantara — Looks Like Suede. Feels Like Butter
If you’ve ever had the pleasure of driving an AMG Mercedes, M-series BMW or new Porsche, then you’re probably familiar with Alcantara. It’s a fabric that looks like suede and feels like a soft t-shirt that has been put through the wash about a thousand times. Many of the German car makers are using it [...]
Top 10 Cheap Collectible Cars Under $5,000
You wouldn’t normally think of CNN Money as an automotive news resource, but they put together a pretty good list of Top 10 cheap collectible cars that are under $5,000. Personally, I would swap out the Ford Taurus SHO with a Merkur XR4Ti. Maybe I’ve seen too many beat-up SHOs in my lifetime, but I [...]
Ever Wonder How a Differential Works?
Thankfully, your car’s differential doesn’t need to be replaced very often (if ever). It chugs along mile after mile without a lot of drama. Maybe that’s why the inner workings of a differential are a big mystery to a lot of people (myself included). If you’ve ever wondered how a [...]
Top Gear is Coming to the US — On The History Channel?
Jalopnik reported today that the US version of Top Gear–the wildy popular UK show– has been picked up by the History Channel. No word yet on who the three hosts will be, but Adam Corolla is in the running again. You might remember that NBC had originally picked up the US rights to Top Gear, [...]
15% Off at FCP Groton – Two Days Only
For folks looking to stock up on some parts for their European car, FCP Groton is having a President’s Day sale today where you can save 15% on your entire order (no minimum) Enter code ‘abesaves’ at checkout. Hurry, this code is valid for one day only (2/15). Update: Sale extended until midnight [...]
IMDB + Cars = Internet Movie Cars Database
If I asked you to name a few famous cars from the movies, what would you say? The Delorean from Back to the Future or the ‘68 Mustang Fastback from Bullit or the Trans-Am from Smokey and the Bandit? Well, a bunch of movie-buffs/gearheads have put together a complete database with thousands of entries! [...]
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