Find The Cost of A Car Repair with RepairPal

As drivers in Michigan know, due to sudden freezes and thaws, winter this year created a bumper crop of potholes with which to contend. Now, unfortunately, many of our cars may have alignment problems, suspension issues, and more.

Before taking your car to a mechanic or the dealership, take a look at RepairPal. Just enter you car's make, model, year, and type of service you need done and RepairPal will provide you with a price range the repair should cost, and also a Google Map showing various repair shops based on your zip code. Additionally, RepairPal provides information about why it is a good idea to get the repair done and what may happen if you wait. The site also offers a helpful auto repair encyclopedia with articles such as Do I Really Need New Shock Absorbers? and Car Fluid Leaks: What to Do.

Fun Friday: Vintage Ads

It's Friday. Time to have fun.

Here's a post of vintage magazine advertisements that I find pretty cool. I found this on the social bookmarking site, del.icio.us.

Though the subject isn't strictly technology, we couldn't be sharing this without the Internet.

For my money, you can't beat the Burroughs' Angry Young Computer, or Dobbs' hats. Although, Detroit's automobile ads make some great honorable mentions.

Which is your favorite? Let us know in the comments.