Standard Motor Products Inc. (SMP) has announced the winners of its SMP “Women in Auto Care” Scholarship. The inaugural competition has presented two female students with $5,000 each.
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Standard Motor Products Awards Women in Auto Care Scholarships
An air cabin filter is an important component in any vehicle's heating and cooling system. It helps protect the passengers from contaminants in the air they breathe.
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Air Cabin Filter: Everything You Need To Know
With gas prices remaining low, motorists should take advantage of their savings and invest it back into their vehicles. By spending a little now to increase fuel efficiency, drivers can multiply fuel savings and save more money at the pump, says the Car Care Council.
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Low Gas Prices + Simple Car Care = More Savings - Be Car Care Aware
Driving can be very stressful, particularly if you are stuck in heavy traffic or are an inexperienced driver, and this stress will eventually take its toll on the heart. However, researchers now confirm that there is a simple fix for this problem: listening to the right music while driving.
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Listening to music while driving may help calm the heart
Back-to-school season is the ideal time to review your ABCs; the ABCs of car care, that is. The Car Care Council recommends that motorists brush up on their auto care knowledge to make sure their vehicle is operating at its most efficient level before the school year commences and the onset of fall and winter weather.
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Learn the ABCs of Car Care - Be Car Care Aware
It starts with Hot Wheels and garbage trucks and blossoms into something more. Brett Berk dives into the psychology of why you never stopped loving automobiles.
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Playing with Cars: How Kids Become Adults Obsessed with Machines
We're always trying to figure out what the Golden Age of cars was, but the truth is that ever since World War II, we've lived in something of an endless Golden Age.
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15 cars that changed the world
No one wants to admit to being a distracted driver, but we’ve all texted, talked and eaten while on the road. The truth about distracted driving is that it doesn’t take much for our attention to be diverted.
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13 Highway Driving Safety Tips | Safety.com
Car batteries are the strong, silent member of the automotive team. They do their job regardless of heat, cold weather and the drivers who demand so much of them. While a battery that allows a car start at the first turn of the key is a joyful thing, it doesn't last forever.
AUTO.HOWSTUFFWORKS.COM
How Often Should I Replace My Car Battery?
The last thing any driver needs is a vehicle that breaks down in cold, harsh winter weather. The Car Care Council recommends that car owners follow its Fall Car Care Month checklist and inspect their vehicles before the temperatures drop and severe weather hits.
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Motorist Checklist for Fall Car Care Month in October - Be Car Care Aware
Shorter days, fatigue, compromised night vision, rush hour, and impaired drivers are some of the risks we face when driving at night. These risks become especially pronounced moving into the weekend, with fatal crashes peaking on Saturday nights, according to NSC analysis of NHTSA data.
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Driving at Night
Longer days during summer months make dreams of long road trips finally realizable. While long drives get you where you are going, they can be fatiguing.
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Tips for Driving Distances
If you've ever driven west on Interstate 80 through Nebraska, you've seen one of the flattest and emptiest roads in America ... and you probably had some time to ponder life's most important questions. For example, why is the highway called "I-80," anyway? And why do some interstate names have one, two or three digits?
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What's the Secret Behind the Numbers on the Interstate Signs?
Flying cars may seem futuristic – but from commercial jetpacks to personal air taxis, they are already here. Here’s how they could transform the way we commute, work, and live.
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The flying car is here – and it could change the world
One way to avoid a turkey of a Thanksgiving road trip is to make sure the vehicle you will be driving is running well. A 10-minute pre-trip check is a quick and easy way to help avoid the inconvenience of a breakdown many miles away from home, says the non-profit Car Care Council.
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Don’t Let Your Thanksgiving Road Trip be a Turkey - Be Car Care Aware
Pumping gasoline is a routine to which most people give little thought. Just stop at the gas station, pay, fill up and go. But have you ever wondered where the gas you buy actually comes from?
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Where Does Gasoline Come From? | AAA Exchange
With the amount of money we spend on the payments, maintenance, and repair of our cars, you’d think we’d have a better relationship with our vehicles. But understanding our cars—how they work, how to care for them, repair costs—can be overwhelming.
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5 things everyone should know about their car | Life Lanes
One way to avoid a turkey of a Thanksgiving road trip is to make sure the vehicle you will be driving is running well. A 10-minute pre-trip check is a quick and easy way to help avoid the inconvenience of a breakdown many miles away from home, says the non-profit Car Care Council.
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Don’t Let Your Thanksgiving Road Trip be a Turkey - Be Car Care Aware
Holiday road trips always sound fun in theory, but let’s be honest: The irritation level can get pretty high in there about 30 minutes into the drive (especially if you’re traveling with little ones). Make this season’s car rides your most painless and festive yet with these super simple, plan-ahead tips.
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These 10 Holiday Travel Tips Can Save Your Sanity
Even for the most diehard gearheads and auto gurus out there, it’s impossible to truly know and retain everything there is to know about cars.
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50 Crazy and Interesting Car Facts That You Should Know
Vehicles are machines, and like any machine they need maintenance. For most vehicles, regular maintenance begins at 5,000 miles and continues from there every 5,000-10,000 miles. Of course, checking your car on a more regular basis is even better.
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Routine Vehicle Maintenance 101: What You Should Know
Nothing says movie nostalgia quite like the cars the characters drive, especially when the film involves racing of any kind. In many cases, these vehicles can become the visual icon for the entire film. They also become extensions of the characters themselves — they’re not just props, they become key elements of the character development.
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32 Best Movie Vehicles: A Ranked List
HB Auto & AC updated their business hours.
From a hydrogen-powered hypercar to a flying Cadillac, the future of automotive appears otherworldly.
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The 9 Most Fascinating Cars at CES 2021
Are you curious about what people have to say about HB Auto & AC? Check out our reviews. https://www.hbautoandac.com/reviews
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Reviews - H B Auto & AC
Looking for a romantic getaway in Southern California? Check out these drives near HB Auto & AC in Huntington Beach. https://www.hbautoandac.com/our-blog/5-best-romantic-drives-near-huntington-beach
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5 Best Romantic Drives Near Huntington Beach - H B Auto & AC
We love Super Bowl commercials! This hilarious Volkswagen Passat commercial shows a young Darth Vader devotee struggling to wield the Force, until his father lends a hand! https://www.youtube.com/embed/1n6hf3adNqk
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Volkswagen-Darth Vader 2011 Super Bowl Commercial
It is a shield based on the Koenigsegg family's own coat of arms since the 12th century. The phantom insignia on the Koenigsegg logo is a tribute to the Swedish air force squadron that operates out of the airbase where Koenigsegg's factory is also located (they use the ghost as their emblem).
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Car Logo Quiz
Want to go on a virtual scenic drive? Check out this 44 minute scenic drive from Huntington Beach to San Pedro. :-) https://youtu.be/fG8tpMBCXt4
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[4K] PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY - Driving Huntington Beach to San Pedro, Orange County, California
I once read that when a car enthusiast explains their love of cars to a “normal” person, it sounds the same as someone who really loved washing machines explaining their passion. If you envision someone going on about the perfect vintage Maytag, it does seem a touch tedious.
But that’s not really fair, is it? A washing machine doesn’t harness the power of explosions to take you to triple digit speeds.
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5 Reasons to Love Cars, As Told by the Experts
One of our favorite commercials is this one from Honda, featuring Matthew Broderick as Ferris Bueller. https://www.youtube.com/embed/4kaG95ZIjHQ
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The Extended Ferris Bueller Super Bowl Commercial
We talk about it, fight over it, and wage online wars discussing how it stacks up from supercar to supercar, but do you actually know what horsepower is? Most think it’s what propels your car down the road, but that’s only fractionally correct.
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What is Horsepower and Does it Matter? | Car Bibles
Are you looking to buy an affordable, reliable car? Check out these recommended vehicles from Donut Media. https://youtu.be/VuafXmP254E
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The Best Cars You Can Buy for Under $10,000! | WheelHouse
Whenever and wherever you drive, it’s important to keep these top safety tips in mind so you can contribute to safer roadways for you and other drivers.
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7 Driving Safety Tips You Need To Know | Drive-Safely.net
HB Auto & AC is your best bet for automotive air conditioning in Huntington Beach because it’s our speciality. Check us out! https://www.hbautoandac.com/auto-air-conditioning-repair-service
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Auto Air Conditioning Repair Huntington Beach | HB Auto & AC - H B Auto & AC
Want to know if you really need to warm up the car engine before driving, even during the cold winter months?
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How Long To Warm Up The Engine Before Driving
Do you love The Fast & The Furious movie franchise? Here are their top-ranked cars. Do you agree with his opinion? https://youtu.be/EM4odIQZVgw
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Every Car in Fast & Furious RANKED | WheelHouse
Welcome to March! Don't forget that with the new month comes our new blog entry... this month, it's about Why Our Auto Repair Team is Known for AC! https://www.hbautoandac.com/our-blog/why-is-our-auto-repair-team-known-for-automotive-air-conditioning-repair
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Why Is Our Auto Repair Team Known For Automotive Air Conditioning Repair? - H B Auto & AC
Interested in hitting the road for a day trip? Here are short, scenic routes around California you may enjoy. https://youtu.be/kSjm0N4Hdvc
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11 Great Scenic Drives in California
Have you heard about our great referral program when you share us with your friends? Check out our program. https://www.hbautoandac.com/referrals
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Referrals - H B Auto & AC
This Audi commercial is one of our favorites! https://www.youtube.com/embed/g7_slK24lXU
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Audi 2013 Big Game Commercial : Prom (Tradition)
Do you like crazy trivia about cars? Check out these 101 facts about cars from TopCars TV. https://youtu.be/JXVta1f8qeM
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101 Facts About Cars
The PCH offers some of the most lovely scenery in the country. Here’s a virtual scenic drive you can enjoy from Huntington Beach to Laguna Beach. https://youtu.be/Ro7TaPBzmzc
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Driving Pacific Coast Highway From Huntington Beach to Laguna Beach, Los Angeles, California, 4K UHD
From incredible mathematicians to engineers and fearless racecar drivers, their lives and stories are nothing short of inspiring.
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10 Women Who Changed the Automotive Industry - CarRentals
If you love The MATRIX, you’re going to love this Kia commercial! https://www.youtube.com/embed/Jw9yOgbZ_LQ
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Super Bowl 2014 Kia Car Commercial feat. Morpheus from The Matrix
Here are the craziest mechanic stories from mobile auto repair experts across the country.
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Ten Crazy Car Repair Stories from Auto Mechanics
