Back in September I sugested using CenterCaps.net as a source for old hubcaps and center caps for almost any vehicle you drive.  Unfortunately, the company has not held up it's end of the bargain and has done nothing but frustrate customers that I've sent to them.  This post is a warning to those looking to buy centercaps, look elsewhere.

Some comments about Centercaps.net:

It looks like a good website but these guys have no customer service and do not stand behind what they sell. I ordered a cap and they sent me the wrong one. They would not respond to numerous e-mails about exchanging the cap and they do not have a phone number you can call. BUYER BEWARE!

I agree with Unsatisfied. I also purchased from centercaps.net and the items never arrived! Called, emailed — never heard from them. Had to dispute the charge with Visa in order to get my money back.

I’ve gotten into a big mess trying to help my folks who are not Internet-savvy to find center caps for their car. Here I thought I was doing them a favor, and it’s just a ripoff.

Avoid CenterCaps.net when possible, the reviews speak for themselves and I would hate for someone else to get ripped off.  Remember, when buying online always make sure the company you are buying from has published contact information, this helps build integrity.  Furthermore, it's much safer to do business via a brick'n mortar business as opposed to a wholesale drop shipper.

Americans love their muscle cars. This is apparent in the legions of rabid fans dedicated to the Ford Mustang and other hotrods. Decades ago, the muscle car reigned supreme on the roads of the US. However, changes in the industry and in consumer spending resulted in a dramatic change, which saw the supposed demise of most muscle cars. While cars like the Ford Mustang and the Chevy Camaro continued to be manufactured, they seemed pale imitations of previous iterations.

However, the modern world seems ready to embrace the muscle car once more. While this may seem nonsensical when you consider the looming oil crisis and the rising cost of fuel, the reality is indisputable. The rise of the newly redesigned Ford Mustang was proof that Americans wanted their power back.

The Mustang was not the only hotrod to tantalize Americans' need for speed. The Dodge Charger soon became a product vehicle. While the car may have thrown purists for a loop (a 4-door muscle car?), it found a home in the hearts of many consumers. Next, Chevy made everyone in the industry stop and take notice of the new design for the Camaro; though production remained elusive, (2010 is the supposed production year).

Dodge once again upped the ante this year with the release of the Challenger. This car had only two doors and hearkened back to the designs of yesteryear, which suited the purists and everyone else just fine.

The muscle car wars seem ready to heat back up, once more. With the coming redesign of the new Mustang, the release of the Camaro and Dodge's seeming dedication to get there first, there should be a plethora of options for those who feel the need for massive horsepower and roaring engines.
In many ways, the need for American muscle cars stems from the ubiquitous tuner market. This market is largely geared for small import cars. While capable of great speed, they lack the sheer gratuitous power and aggressiveness of past muscle cars. They also lack the style that seemed inherent to American muscle cars.

As the muscle car wars continue to heat up (albeit slowly), there's no telling what the industry might do. What other manufacturers may be influenced to pick up the thrown gauntlet and develop their own offerings for the market? The advent of the new car wars is a sign that Americans are ready to stand defiantly against the low-powered, compact cars that have been fobbed off by the automakers for years.

The all new Honda CRV EX-L has finally made it onto the market and reviews are starting to come in.  It looks like as a whole Honda is doing something right and most can understand why their sales are still doing good.  For some professional reviewers 'lust' seems to be the only way to descrive the new CRV.

One has to be careful when describing the Honda CR-V. Words like style, good looks, and quality are fine for almost any old car, but with Honda, only such expressions as sculpting, sultry shape, aerodynamics, meticulous attention, and captivating detail can do any kind of job describing an absolutely stunning vehicle.

I've ridden in a few CRV's, granted not a 08 CRV EX-L, but enough to realize the price tag does not match what you get.  Tiny underpowered SUV's make me feel like I have one foot in the grave and if I'm gonna go this small I might as well purchase a nice mid-size car.  But, for what it's worth, it looks like Honda is starting to add a little head room and expanding on the idea that an SUV is meant for hauling, not just to look cute.