In his latest article for Toronto's The Globe and Mail, car columnist Peter Cheney compares convertible tops to spray tans and breast implants. They "aren’t the best idea," he writes, "but we want them anyway." In terms of engineering, safety and practicality, Cheney is correct. Convertible cars make no rational sense. But every driver I know still dreams of owning one. What … [Read more...] about Why Do People Still Love Convertible Tops?
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Photo: Trash-Bag Convertible Top
Convertible tops can be pricey to repair, which is why some car owners go to great lengths to avoid auto upholstery shops. Instead of having professionals return their cars to top shape, these folks choose the more humiliating DIY route. We've seen drivers fix their convertible tops with wood, duct tape and even umbrellas. But this trash-bag drop top takes the cake. … [Read more...] about Photo: Trash-Bag Convertible Top
You Can Have Your Staple Gun Repaired
If your staple gun misfires or is no longer firing at all, chances are it needs repair – not replacement. And we know just the man for the job. … [Read more...] about You Can Have Your Staple Gun Repaired
Why Do People Prefer Leather in Cars?
Captain's chairs that detect looming heart attacks, active perfuming systems, even transparent backseats – you name, cars have it. So why is it that with all this technology, drivers still ask us to trim their cabins in old-fashioned leather hides? BusinessWeek thinks it has the answer. Tell us if you agree. … [Read more...] about Why Do People Prefer Leather in Cars?
Sit Inside Carlex Design’s VW T5 Multivan
There’s far too much plastic in car interiors these days. At least that was the thought when the expert trimmers of Carlex Design redesigned the cabin of a Volkswagen T5 Multivan. Their mission to “un-plastic” its interior led them to cover nearly every bit of its cabin in either leather or Alcantara. … [Read more...] about Sit Inside Carlex Design’s VW T5 Multivan
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