Today, a quick lesson on what automakers are required to do to keep your ride from ending up in a chop shop. Under the Code of Federal Regulation, Title 49, Part 541— “Federal Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention Standard” (49 CFR Part 541) the National Highway Transportation (NTHSA) mandates all of the parts listed below have a VIN permanently attached or inscribed to them:
Engine, transmission, R & L front fender, hood, [Read more...]
If you follow the automotive industry, by now you know that Ford bested Chevy in last month’s vehicle sales. If you want a good by-the-number break down pop over to Wards Automotive. This post isn’t about the numbers, but about what I saw this weekend while I spent most of my day at a Ford store in Baltimore, Maryland (sans any crab meat). You’ll learn soon enough why I was camped out at a Ford store for half a day. [Read more...]
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