Author Archives: ATC

Performing a State Inspection

Ready to be on the other side of a Pennsylvania vehicle safety inspection? These inspections are performed at official PennDOT Inspection Stations each day, with inspectors checking vehicles to ensure they’re ready for the road. It may be a tradition Exton and Warminster motorists would like to see disappear, but that’s certainly no guarantee any […]

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Iconic Mustangs

With the next generation of Mustangs debuting in 2015, we thought it would be appropriate to look at five of our favorite iconic Mustangs that preceded it: 1964½ Mustang: In the early ‘60s, Ford introduced a small, sporty compact car with style and flair – the original Mustang with its 289 V-8 – and blazed […]

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Ford Mustang

A quantum leap from the retro-appearing Mustang introduced in ’04, the new 2015 Mustang will exhibit styling cues from the Ford Fusion. If Ford goes in this direction, it’ll no doubt upset purists. They won’t be up in arms because the Mustang doesn’t look good; they’ll be upset because it doesn’t look like a Mustang. […]

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Drivers as Movie Heroes

While there are plenty of action-adventure motion pictures where the hero relies solely on his or her martial arts prowess, there are others where the lead character’s skills behind the wheel are paramount to the film. Here are some notable examples: Getaway (2013): Recently released, this gritty action thriller pits former race car driver Brent […]

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Boating Gadgets

  Whether you’re a nautical fanatic, on the sea at every opportunity, or a casual boating hobbyist who only goes out a few times a year, the boating equipment you use is extremely important. From waterproof GPS devices to boat-specific ice cream makers, there’s an unlimited number of fun and helpful gadgets available that are […]

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Boat Rust

Boats are a seafarers’ mode of transport, and as such should be treated just like a prized car or truck by properly maintaining it for optimal performance and long life. Unfortunately for boats, rust never sleeps, and only with diligence can a boat be rust free. Fortunately, you don’t need full marine training to attack […]

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Cars of Washington Power Brokers

Remember Scott Brown, who rode his ‘05 GMC Canyon pickup to the Senate seat of the late Ted Kennedy? He wasn’t the only politician identified by his choice of wheels, nor the only one who choice was a truck. Former Senator Fred Thompson, a lobbyist and an actor best known for his role in TV’s […]

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The Top Automotive Video Games You Haven’t Played — Yet

A plethora of platforms – PlayStation, Xbox or PC – makes determining the best automotive video games more difficult. Regardless, there are some that stand out, and while these are not yet available, their popularity is based on previews and previous versions in the same series, and the improvements expected in the new releases. Grand […]

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Fiberglass Fixes for Boats

Repairing fiberglass isn’t as difficult as it sounds. That hole in the hull is quickly healed as well as any boat repair professional would, with glass fabric, resin, and equal parts skill and care. Fiberglass lay up is nothing more than layers of glass fabric saturated with polyester or epoxy resin, yet most boat owners […]

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