Sick Cars - Millions May Be On The Road

Thunder National is another monster truck circuit that falls under the auspices of Monster Jam. These events cater to families, are usually held in smaller arenas, and don't race on dirt tracks. In 2011, you can catch Thunder Nationals in places like Wichita, Wheeling, Grand Rapids and Rockford. Don't worry, the big time trucks like Grave Digger and El Toro Loco show up at these events too.

Obviously buying used can have a huge cost benefit. Unless you have a rare or high-end luxury or sports car, a salvage yard special will be between $25 and $50. Not bad compared to the cost of a new cooling system from your local dealer.

As with any sport, Monster Jam has its own vocabulary. For instance, there's the phrase, "pull the pin." When a truck rolls over, someone needs to "pull the pin" on the rear bumper. Doing that cuts power to the vehicle. Then there's "riding the wave." That refers to landing hard and bouncing on one tire for a considerable distance.



They have very little overhead; usually the office is a trailer or a small building. Many of the cars that are in there were had for free. In some cases there was a charge for taking the car to the yard.

So if you need a spare part and can't seem to find one in your local auto part store, then you would do yourself a favor to check a junk yard where you can get salvage parts. You may have to search several accepting junk cars but it sure beats having to order a spare part from a manufacturer as well as make financial sense.

Do you know that a monster truck driver generally sits in the center of the vehicle? They do this for weight distribution issues and visibility. All drivers sit in custom seats molded for their frame. Their heads and necks are secured in restraint devices, and they wear 5-point harness seatbelts. Just like it is for all racing circuits, safety is Monster Jam's number one priority.

Junkyard - it might sound a bit weird, but it could be one of the places where you will easily get auto parts which are not available in the market currently. These parts may not be manufactured any longer or are not available at all stores. The best part is that you might get a really costly product at a really low price.

Many consumers have put off purchasing a new vehicle because they don't want to spend the money until they absolutely have to. This trend has caused an increase in demand for auto parts. When it comes to buying auto parts consumers have many choices. They can buy new auto parts from a dealer for auto parts store or they can look for used auto parts; which are cheaper than buying new parts.

Before you scour the salvage yards, consider aftermarket. For just a little more money you can get a high quality, aftermarket replacement unit with a warranty. The average price for an aftermarket radiator in 2011 is $120 shipped.

Cheaper doesn't always mean inferior. Such is the case with aftermarket and OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) car parts. While they are often up to 70% cheaper than genuine parts, they can be far superior in quality.