March 21st, 2006
How easy is it
to get Sirius Satellite Radio? I bought the
Sportster
Satellite Radio 
and 2 extra car kits. I also bought the home kit, so I could carry the
receiver into the house and enjoy music and talk at all times.
The first step to installing, is
to open the annoying plastic packaging, you know the ones, where you end
up cutting your hands on the sharp plastic or the knife you are attempting
to open the package with !
Next, I read the directions…
yeah right, I am a guy so I just starting hooking things up and figured
directions were for lightweights.
Well it was easy, I hooked up the power cord
to an empty cigarette lighter socker, and ran the antenna wire up the
door pillar in my 2005 Ford F-250. I placed the antenna on the roof close
to the door. For best reception it’s suggested to the have antenna on
a flat surface pointing towards the sky. The roof fits the bill, and the
truck is so high, nobody really notices the antenna. (it’s only about
2″ in diameter and about 3/8″ high, so it’s not an eyesore no
matter where you put it)
I then called Sirius and activated my account.
Give a CC and chose your plan. They then ask you for the radio serial
number, and within minutes, the unit is activated and you are receiving
music and talk stations.
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March 21st, 2006
After installing Sirius Satellite Radio in all three of my cars, so I could listen to Howard Stern, I soon rediscovered my love for music !
I bought my radio and 2 extra car kits before the Christmas rush and started listening to all the other programming available before Howard started broadcasting. I found over 50 channels of commercial free music which made my hour commute to work a real pleasure. I personall listen to Octane, Classic Vinyl and Classic Rewind, but sometimes I sneak over to Shade 45 or Backspin to get my dose of hip-hop/rap. It’s an addiction and it’s great to be able to pick the music depending on what mood I am in.
Sirius is now offering a free 3 day trial for those of you who are still on the fence. You don’t have to love Howard Stern to get Sirius, there is plenty of other reasons.
Free 3 Day Trial-Listen to SIRIUS’ 100% Commercial-Free Music Online
I will post a little bit later about the installation in all three of my cars, to provide a little insight into the process and show how easy it really is to get satellite radio.
Take Care,
Kevin
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March 20th, 2006
Below is a letter I received the other day about wasted parts and labor, and it highlights the problem with some auto repair shops out there that simply replace parts blindly without diagnosing the real problem.
Email:
I recently had a problem with my 94 Dodge van. This is a high mileage vehicle (160,000), but I have had it since new, and have taken care of it,i.e. oil changed every 3,000 miles, regular tuneups, brakes, tires, etc. It is my work vehicle so it has to be reliable.
It developed a very rough “miss” after 30 mph. I took it in to a mechanic (a well known chain) and they proceeded to drop the fuel tank and install a new fuel pump and clean the fuel system. There was no change. They then tuned it up. There was no change. They then sent it out to have the transmission looked at. There was no change. They then changed the spark plug wires, no change.
After $1,650.00 they said two cylinders were bad and they said it might need an overhaul.
At that point I figured someone else should experiment on my van. I took it to another large repair shop and they diagnosed the problem as a bad fuel injector and the others were dirty. $550 more and it is running fine.
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March 17th, 2006
For a limited time, I am offering my services to online car buyers for FREE.
If you are in the market for a new or used car, and need some advice on making
a deal, you can e-mail me.
Here is what goes into a new or used car deal analysis….
- Pricing research on the new or used car you are interested in.
- Trade-in analysis
- Advise on financing and insurance
- If you are buying a used car, I will interview the owner or dealer, to guage
the condition of the vehicle.
- If you have any questions, I will be available via e-mail to answer them.
What do you have to lose? Give me an e-mail today and let’s get started !
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March 16th, 2006
Over the years I have received a lot of emails asking where to learn more about cars. If you are a shade tree mechanic looking to brush up on your auto body skills, or a high school student looking for career training, look no further. I have compiled a list of Community Colleges, Universities, Technical Institutes and Vo-Tech schools which offer automotive training.
Most Vocational Technical Schools offer night classes to the general public in Automotive Refinishing, Automotive Technology and Automotive Service Management. Why not take a course and broaden your knowledge. I know many people who wanted to rebuild a classic car or hot rod, and took night classes to learn. It will end up saving you tons of money not having to pay someone to paint your car, or even do the entire restoration.
Click Here to Find an Automotive Technical School
Please note: We are still working on the list of schools and verifying information. Not all states have been checked. We are trying to get valid websites for all of the schools, so you can get instant information on course offerings.
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