http://www.artipot.com/authors/16919/dan-bodrero/ Latest articles by Dan Bodrero from Artipot - your one-stop resource for free articles. http://www.artipot.com/articles/258206/vehicle-overhauling-tips-and-tricks-for-success.htm Popular TV shows like Pimp My Ride and Overhaulin' have reaped popularity because of the shows' overhauling and vehicle restoration professionals' knack for transforming every aspect of their guests' battered and dilapidated Tue, 30 Dec 2008 11:39:32 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/258206/vehicle-overhauling-tips-and-tricks-for-success.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/256354/trends-in-car-truck-customization.htm Even with the rising prices of gas and other petroleum products, car and truck owners still find time (and cash) to speckle their rides and make them sights to behold on the road. Sat, 27 Dec 2008 05:04:08 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/256354/trends-in-car-truck-customization.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/256248/restoring-classic-cars-trucks.htm Restoring a beautiful vehicle after long periods of inactivity and many decades of rust and dents is a tough job to say the least. Whether it's a 1920 Ford Model T truck or a 1907 Cadillac Model H Sat, 27 Dec 2008 03:49:13 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/256248/restoring-classic-cars-trucks.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/254133/tips-on-preserving-classic-cars.htm In the world of vintage and classic cars, preserving an automobile is a different ball game than restoring one. Preserving vintage cars is not in any way a means of restoring them. Mon, 22 Dec 2008 18:06:40 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/254133/tips-on-preserving-classic-cars.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/251862/preparing-for-your-teen-getting-a-drivers-license.htm For most teenagers, getting their driver's license is akin to a rite of passage. Most of the time, they dream of getting their own set of wheels complete with customized car floor mats, seat covers and all Thu, 18 Dec 2008 05:20:18 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/251862/preparing-for-your-teen-getting-a-drivers-license.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/251835/getting-the-most-out-of-your-car-insurance-policy.htm Now that you have your own set of wheels, customized with the latest sound system, hydraulics, and sheepskin seat covers, it is high time that you pick the best car insurance policy for it. Thu, 18 Dec 2008 04:57:51 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/251835/getting-the-most-out-of-your-car-insurance-policy.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/251753/does-size-matter-when-it-comes-to-custom-rims-and-tires.htm Yes it does. However, before one delves further into the subject, one has to understand tire codes. Altering a vehicle's tire sizes, unlike customizing truck floor mats, dashboard covers, and car seat covers, is not something to be taken lightly. Thu, 18 Dec 2008 04:03:09 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/251753/does-size-matter-when-it-comes-to-custom-rims-and-tires.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/249300/ideas-for-your-next-set-of-vanity-plates.htm Vanity is defined as the excessive pride in one's appearance, manner, and achievements. When it comes to cars, vanity can be seen on the outside as well as the inside. Vain interior detailing may include customized car seat covers loaded with the owner's name or personalized floor mats peppered with witty one-liners. Sat, 13 Dec 2008 09:30:51 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/249300/ideas-for-your-next-set-of-vanity-plates.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/249237/trends-in-interior-customization.htm While the outside is what most people notice, it is the inside that matters most, since that is where the driver and the passengers spend most of their time during the ride. Sat, 13 Dec 2008 08:44:35 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/249237/trends-in-interior-customization.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/245205/rock-the-streets-with-the-trends-in-car-audio-equipment.htm From a philosophical standpoint, a car is just a piece of machinery that gets people from point A to point B. While some choose to do it the practical way and get the most out of stock accessories such as SUV seat covers Sat, 06 Dec 2008 02:35:33 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/245205/rock-the-streets-with-the-trends-in-car-audio-equipment.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/245104/tips-on-purchasing-your-first-car.htm Buying your first car is not a simple task, though no doubt it is an exciting experience. Like passing your driver's test and getting your own driver's license, owning a car is a rite of passage, a coming-of-age experience. Sat, 06 Dec 2008 01:08:47 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/245104/tips-on-purchasing-your-first-car.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/242822/safe-alternatives-to-street-racing.htm Vividly portrayed in movies such as The Fast and The Furious series and Biker Boyz, street racing is as engaging and addictive as it is dangerous. Although street racing was already in existence prior to the release of such movies, both The Fast and The Furious and Biker Boyz have given street racing a boost in terms of popularity. Tue, 02 Dec 2008 16:06:46 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/242822/safe-alternatives-to-street-racing.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/242776/be-prepared-on-your-next-road-trip.htm Almost everyone, regardless of their age, wants to go out and relish the freedom of the open road. Going on a road trip spells adventure for anyone with wanderlust. Tue, 02 Dec 2008 15:17:48 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/242776/be-prepared-on-your-next-road-trip.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/240758/preparing-your-car-for-extreme-cold-hot-temperatures.htm Like any piece of machinery, a car needs an extra amount of maintenance and protection during seasons where the temperature spikes or falls drastically. Thu, 27 Nov 2008 17:57:02 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/240758/preparing-your-car-for-extreme-cold-hot-temperatures.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/240680/making-the-most-of-a-depreciating-asset.htm Once the sale is made and the car keys are transferred from the car salesman to its registered owner, the brand new car's value starts to decline steeply. Even before you drive your new car out of the showroom and onto the asphalt, your car immediately loses its value, even if you add exquisite camel skin dashboard covers to your new purchase. Thu, 27 Nov 2008 14:09:54 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/240680/making-the-most-of-a-depreciating-asset.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/240675/top-10-most-popular-cars-by-sales.htm How does one define a car in terms of popularity? Almost everyone has different standards on the matter. Some like their cars to remain with their stock color and accessories such as steering wheels, dash board covers, and floor mats and still be popular. Thu, 27 Nov 2008 14:01:50 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/240675/top-10-most-popular-cars-by-sales.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/238480/accessories-for-a-brand-new-car.htm For most people, owning their first car is a rite of passage, an act that entails responsibility and a mature approach to life; it's much like holding that driver's license for the first time. Sun, 23 Nov 2008 13:16:20 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/238480/accessories-for-a-brand-new-car.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/238476/customizing-other-modes-of-transportation.htm Golf carts, sand rails, and ATVs may be made for environs in which not many spectators will notice aesthetics; but nonetheless, appearances with these off-road vehicles are still important. It just won't do for someone to go cruising about in dunes or woodlands with tattered seat covers. Sun, 23 Nov 2008 13:13:54 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/238476/customizing-other-modes-of-transportation.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/235197/cargo-and-animal-transporting-precautions.htm Traveling with pets and fragile cargo can be a taxing task and is a potential travel hassle if the necessary precautions are not met. Pets can create a great mess in a car's interiors, especially with car floor mats and seat coverings. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 20:18:40 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/235197/cargo-and-animal-transporting-precautions.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/232299/car-accessory-options.htm Breaking from the common mold seems to be the trend for quite a number of car owners these days. Impelled by hit shows like Pimp My Ride, owners of nondescript cars are getting their rides major revamps in the aesthetics and performance departments. Sun, 16 Nov 2008 07:48:48 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/232299/car-accessory-options.htm