A dash cam can be an invaluable piece of technology for a vehicle owner. It can help the vehicle owner prove culpability in the event of an accident, help resolve insurance claims, and protect the vehicle from theft (parking mode). If you are looking at dash cams, you may have heard that you need to …
The Automotive Aftermarket Industry Week (AAIW), commonly known as the SEMA show, or SEMA, is a trade-only event that draws some 70,000 domestic and international car buyers to Las Vegas each year. As the event is labeled as “trade-only,” you may be a bit confused by who can attend this prestigious gathering. Can anyone go …
The Sturgis Bike Rally is exactly what it sounds like—a bike rally. This annual event draws thousands of bikers worldwide to a single location, where they can enjoy concerts, partake in competitions, and show off their hogs. But where—and when—does this popular event take place? The Sturgis Bike Rally takes place in Sturgis, South Dakota …
There are times when the Bose speakers in your Silverado are not functioning as well as they were intended to. This may lead to issues in which the Bose factory speakers are not producing the sound quality that you are used to or are not producing any sound at all. When this is the case, …
Japanese Domestic Market engines, reliable and popular in the Asian market overseas. Built and designed for many models exclusive to the Japanese market, are they a risky investment after their time overseas? Realizing the potential profit companies stateside have started to sell “JDM engines”. Many car enthusiasts are now asking are they reliable enough to …
There is a lot of variation within the car world, and many factors could lead to different results in a vehicle’s mileage. Many used JDM (Japanese Domestic Market) cars have very low mileage, which may seem too good to be true. Many think that these values can’t possibly be so low, but there are lots …
To legally drive a Japanese car (Made and Sold in Japan) in America, you need to ensure that it complies with all the US vehicle standards. Conforming to the US DOT (Department of Transportation) and EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) regulations is the only chance to drive a foreign vehicle in the United States lawfully. Legally …
If you plan on moving to Japan anytime soon, don’t bother purchasing or owning a car while you’re in residence. The expenses of owning a car in Japan from all the various rules and regulations make it a hassle for you and your wallet even to bother owning a car there. But why is it …
Have you ever bought a Japanese domestically-made vehicle? If you still live in Japan, you are probably aware of Shaken regarding your vehicle. If you live anywhere else, you may have taken a look at your JDM vehicle’s maintenance records and wonder about some of the Shaken inspections in the logs. But what is Shaken? …
The FMVSS discusses nothing particularly about left/right-handed vehicles, but rather talks about the certain controls and displays that must be operating. Let’s dive into exactly what all you’ll need to check into before you are able to drive your right-handed vehicles. What’s The Penalty For Driving A Right-Handed Car In The US? It is perfectly …