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Collectable cars. Predictions on which of today's cars will become collectors favorites.
APARTMENT LIFE Nov 1979 (v.11#11) pg. 34

What you need to know about car rentals. Items that affect the rates, how to understand the different rate structures and how to pick what's best for you.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Jan 1976 (v.54#1) pg. 26

A look at the fuel mileage tests conducted by EPA and others and what they mean.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Feb 1976 (v.54#2) pg. 18

A look at how much auto upkeep really costs and some tips on cost cutting.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Aug 1976 (v.54#8) pg. 28

How to handle a car recall. How to find out if your car's make and model has been recalled and what you should do if you get a recall letter.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Jul 1977 (v.55#7) pg. 166

BASIC program for analysis of automobile mileage data.
BYTE Oct 1977 (v.2#10) pg. 166

Program written in BASIC for determining automobile mileage, gasoline efficiency, and keeping track of gas expenses.
BYTE Feb 1980 (v.5#2) pg. 82

Kalman mileage predictor-monitor. An algorithm for the recursive optimal estimation of a car's mileage performance. Includes a program for the HP-67/97 calculator.
BYTE Jul 1981 (v.6#7) pg. 230

Tips on the right way to rent a car. A review of the agreement and the car. What to look for.
HOME MECHANIX #699 Jul 1986 (v.82) pg. 84
Added Info HOME MECHANIX #704 Dec 1986 (v.82) pg. 6

How and why to shop for an auto service club.
HOME MECHANIX #706 Feb 1987 (v.83) pg. 88

Happy motoring. BASIC program to keep track of fuel consumption, fuel economy, and miles driven. Old data is input from cassette, new data is added, and the calculations are done by the computer. A list of dates, odometer reading, gallons purchased and miles per gallon is produced.
KILOBAUD MICROCOMPUTING #33 Sep 1979 pg. 48

How to "fit" your car to your size.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #502 Mar 1970 (v.66) pg. 74

Auto ABCs. A glossary of automobile terms.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #639 Aug 1981 (v.77) pg. 31

Remembering the ten best cars.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #651 Aug 1982 (v.78) pg. 68A

Coping with an automobile fire.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #653 Oct 1982 (v.78) pg. 60

Two energy-related programs. (1) Computes the miles per gallon you can get on your automobile. (2) Computes the average cost of each kilowatt-hour of electricity. Written in BASIC.
MODERN ELECTRONICS [1] Jun 1978 (v.1#4) pg. 42

Telephone numbers of automobile manufacturers and others who may be able to help you if you have a genuine problem with your car that you believe the manufacturer should correct. Tips on getting action.
POPULAR MECHANICS Jan 1978 (v.149#1) pg. 84

Tips that will help you keep from getting ripped off by service station "bandits" while on your vacation.
POPULAR MECHANICS Jun 1979 (v.151#6) pg. 92

Four for fun, Tips on choosing the four-wheel-drive vehicle that's right for you.
POPULAR MECHANICS Mar 1989 (v.166#3) pg. 111

How to get your money's worth when you rent a car.
POPULAR SCIENCE Dec 1965 (v.187#6) pg. 90

Measuring the energy drain (friction) that hurts your car's efficiency. How to determine the rolling resistance of tires, engine drag, air drag, etc.
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN Dec 1994 (v.271#6) pg. 112

Ten ways to cut car costs.
WOMAN'S DAY Apr 24 1979 (v.42#9) pg. 34

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