biosman2's Blog

How to Find Auto Auctions Open to the Public

by Monique Tarver

$500 cars! Save 95% off of your dream car! $2,000 Mercedes-Benz's! And the list goes on. I'm sure you've heard at least one of these statements, or something like it when it comes to auto auctions open to the public. But, are these stories true? Can you really walk away with a car for only $500 that actually runs and doesn't have serious mechanical work needed? Well, to tell you the truth about it... the answer is yes! I've ran across a couple of people that have gotten cars for $400, $500, $600 and up from an auto auction. And yes, the cars actually worked. So, you're probably wondering where you can get your hands on a good deal like that. So, I'm about to tell you.

While a lot of people know about the great deals you can get from an auto auction open to the public, most of them do not know where to even begin to look. You can try looking in the newspaper for an auction announcement but those are only announced every couple of months or so, if at all. Plus, there will be a lot of people there which increases your competition when bidding. So, your chances of getting a really cheap car basically go down the drain.

After that, you can try to look on the Internet for a car auction in your area. But all that will leave you with is a headache. Trust me... I've tried it before and just about every result I got was a dealer auction which is in fact NOT open to the public.


If you are able to find an auto auction open to the public by looking in the newspaper or by going online, great job! If not, don't feel bad about it because their is a way easier way to find more than just one car auction near you. You can easily gain access to hundreds of public auto auction listings by becoming a member of a car auction listing site. This is way easier than looking through the newspaper or aimlessly surfing the web. Unless you like to do that type of stuff...

Plenty of car auction sites have come and gone over the years, many proving to be scams. So, be careful which one you join.

more : How to Find Auto Auctions Open to the Public

Auto Salvage: Best for Saving Environment.

by vishal

If you are bored looking at your junk car and have no clue as to what to do with it then here's the solution that you can take into consideration. There are many auto salvage companies available these days which can recycle your car and dispose it off in a proper way. Rebuild America is one such California Auto Salvage company in California. The best part about this company is that it has a wide experience of disposing the parts of the car in a very eco-friendly way.

Rebuild America provides you with the facility to tow off your vehicle at no charges absolutely. Besides California, it also tows your car from Los Angles, Sacramento and San Francisco. The spare parts that can be recycled are recycled by the company and the auto parts that cannot be salvaged are disposed off in a safe way. There are parts in the cars that have poisonous effect on the environment and which can have a deep impact on our health as well. Thus, it of utmost importance that these parts like battery, battery fluid, brake fluid and so on must be disposed off in a proper way.


At our auto recycling company in California, we first of all drain the fluids out from battery and brakes and so on so that that there is no leakage while dismantling the poisonous auto parts that can be salvaged. We also help the auto salvage yards to go through the procedure of disposing the car in the best possible way. The company follows all the practices that a California Auto-Salvage company is to follow.

More :Auto Salvage: Best for Saving Environment.

Auto Trade Shows

by Maddie Morgan

Auto Trade Shows are one of the most excellent means of showcasing a car manufacturer's best auto models and getting on top of the competition, while advancing well ahead with prospective buyers in a fairly short amount of time. It is a great opportunity to make an important first impression as well as a very effective technique of presenting their products.

For the majority of well-known car companies such as BMW, Ford, Honda, Porsche, Mercedes Benz, and Volkswagen to name a few, Auto Trade Shows are worth the effort. These big companies are always present in well organized Auto Trade Shows and never let competition get a step ahead, probably the reason why they stay on the upper hand.

LA Auto Trade Show
The concept of the trade show is all about dazzling model cars and new model debuts with all the excellent displays of autos from foremost manufacturers of vehicles. The show is absolutely the place to explore and purchase nearly everything that's associated with cars, vans, trucks, and SUV's. Kentia Hall is usually where the auto show is held, and where all the fun things one can do to a car happens. Features of the auto show include:

Specialty Vehicles are one of the big draws each year with a collection of special vehicles, including conversion vans that have remained a favorite of families and people with active lifestyles.

DUB Celebrity Car Showcase is one of the main attractions where fans of celebrity lifestyle thrill on seeing DUB Magazine Celebrity Car Showcase. The huge exhibit features tricked-out cars from some of the most popular music and sports personalities around.

Other facets of the LA Auto Show include Wheels, Tires, and Suspension; Tuners and Performance; Trucks, Vans and SUV's; Appearance; and Motorsports.

San Francisco International Auto Show
The trade show is a traditional annual nine-day auto show, and is the foremost exhibition in northern California. It is the only auto show that is held regionally attracting astounding high-tech displays of cars from the world's leading automobile manufacturers.

The 2007 San Francisco International Auto Show will facade more than eight-hundred cars embodying the work of more than forty car producers that will offer residents of the Bay Area a chance to see the entire innovative 2006 car models in one venue, among which include Ford Motor Company, BMW, Bentley, General Motors, Honda Motor Company, Hyundai, Daimler-Chrysler Corporation, Mercedes Benz, Porsche, Volkswagen, Suzuki, and many more. Additionally, it will also showcase classic cars, racecars, and give a glance at future cars with prototypes, alternative fuel cars, and concept cars.

Generally, Auto Trade Shows are well-attended and rarely disappointing as they have the best concepts of delivering their products to the public, with added glimmer and glamour, as the cars dazzle their way to the hearts and pockets of potential customers.

More : Auto Trade Shows

Audi seat cover

by Shane Watson

Manufactured by Covers for Auto, the legendary car cover and seat cover maker from southern California, Audi seat covers are prized by Audi enthusiasts all over the United States for their outstanding performance, exquisite looks and amazing durability. Made strictly in accordance with specifications collected from the automaker, Audi seat covers are mostly ordered by people as replacement accessory when factory installed seat covers are worn out or have become badly stained.

Also ordered are personalized Audi seat covers by buyers who insist on inserting a touch of their individuality in their cars by altering the interior look of their vehicle. Thank heavens; it can jolly well satisfy such requests, too since they maintain an enormous inventory of assorted Audi seat covers at any given point of time.

Designed and cut through intricate state-of-the-art technology and aided by CAD/CAM process of manufacturing, Audi seat covers are made from a wide array of materials, starting from velour to imported genuine sheepskin. While others charge extra for supplying head rests, arm rests, etc, The US Quality Certified (QS-9000 and TS16949) company has also been specially permitted to use some branded logos on seat covers made by them.

Since contemporary Audis have specially adapted front seats that can be tilted, folded, swung around, etc and are provided with safety devices like air bags, Audi front seat covers are provided with cut outs or flaps that allow full functioning of the seats. Provision for integrated shoulder belts is also a regular feature of all Audi seat covers.

More : Audi seat cover

How To Raise A Vehicle With A Hydraulic Vehicle Lift

by Christine O'Kelly

Using hydraulic truck lifts isn't hard, but there is certainly a right and a wrong way to use them. Loading, raising, and lowering the equipment all require care to ensure that you and others around you can work safely and efficiently. Here is a guideline to follow when loading and working with a vehicle lift.

Loading The Hydraulic Vehicle Lift

When using truck lifts, the engine needs to be turned off, the doors should be closed securely, and the transmission needs to be in neutral. This is also a good time to make a note of anything that could be damaged when the lift is raised, such as antennas or other features. Then, locate the areas underneath that will hold and raise it into the air. The pads can then be set into place. You may also need to use a set of adaptors so that the auto fits onto the equipment properly.

All hydraulic lifting equipment will have blocks in place to keep everything secure. Automatic chocks on the drive on end need to be checked. You will also want to make sure the permanent chocks on the other end are holding securely before starting the equipment. You will want to watch to see if the auto moves and keep an eye on the automatic blockers as you set the system into motion to ensure everything is held safely.

Before Raising Truck Lifts

When it is time to raise the system, don't raise it all the way at first. Instead, go just until the vehicle's weight is being held completely by the vehicle lift and stop. This is generally about a foot. This will give you one last opportunity to make certain the pads are still in the correct position and to change things if there is any movement. Adaptors need to be checked as well. If you fail to do this, force can be exerted onto the body or other parts causing extensive damage.


If there is any doubt about the security or safety of the auto, always lower it back down and make any necessary adjustments. Check it again the same way you did previously and continue to do so until you are completely sure it is safe

Elevating The Load

When it is safe to raise the load, run the system slowly and continue to decrease the speed as the auto reaches the top. Otherwise, you will jerk the equipment, which can break the seal and cause a fluid leak. It can also cause the load to shift. Once the machine is in place, lock it securely according to the operating instructions.

Hydraulic truck lifts are designed to be efficient and completely safe so long as they are used correctly. Taking extra steps to ensure everything is in place and the load on the vehicle lift is secure will keep everyone safe and prevent damage to the vehicle.

More : How To Raise A Vehicle With A Hydraulic Vehicle Lift

biosman2

to biosman2