Remote start is a new technology that has become one of the hottest trends of the early 21st century. This innovation allows you to start your car or truck from a distance. You won’t even need to get behind the wheel of your vehicle, and you can get it ready to roll. Read on about the benefits of a remote start system.

Get Your Car or Truck Road Ready with Remote Start!

Cold morning startups: Even in the full swing of spring, the mornings can still be cold. You don’t even have to leave the house to get your engine running. With a remote start, the seats and cabin can be nice and toasty by the time you’re ready to get in the driver’s seat.

Air Conditioning When It’s Hot: Late afternoons can be blazing hot, even in the middle of spring. As summer draws nearer, you’ll want to stay cool. With the remote start in hand, you can set the air conditioning to keep things cooled off. You won’t be forced to feel the steering wheel too see if it’s too hot to touch.

Finding Your Vehicle in a Parking Lot: Did you forget where you parked? No more worrying about that, especially in a crowded parking lot. With your vehicle already running, you can spot it with a minimum of confusion. Just be sure you get to your ride quickly! You don’t want to use too much gas idling.

Impressing Friends, Family, and Coworkers: Surely, a remote start will impress your friends, family, and coworkers. Wow them with this remarkable technology, and convince them to get systems of their own. Make a good first impression on anyone you’re giving a ride to, especially if you’re a professional driver for some sort of taxi service.

Keeping Track of Your Car: If you loan your car out to a friend or relative, you can use use the remote start to keep track of where it is and how far it has gone. This is only the case with a GPS tracker-enabled system. If you’re a parent, keep an eye on where your kids are going. Are they really going to the mall or the movies with their friends like they told you?

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“Trick Trucks,” you might ask, “what is best in life?” To that, we would answer this: “Truck toolboxes”. Why are truck toolboxes so fantastic? In this week’s blog we will set out to answer that question. Keep reading to learn more about them. You might already have one and be on the market for a new one, or just want a new one to begin with. So what do you do?

Why Should You Buy Truck Toolboxes?

Truck toolboxes are certainly attractive options. But why should you buy them? For one thing, they will protect your tools. They will protect your tools from the ravages of damage and breakage, from light-fingered thieves who will steal your best tools without a second thought, or intense weather that will cause rust and uselessness. The best truck toolboxes will improve your life. Their three biggest benefits are as such:

• Central storage for all your tools and gears.
• Security and peace of mind that your tools are where you put them last.
• Protection, especially for expensive pieces, from the elements.

Storage Advantages of Truck Bed Toolboxes

You’ll have loads of options with truck bed toolboxes. Not only do they have a multitude of benefits, they also have storage advantages as well. You can keep the tools you need and use the most close at hand. What are some other things you can store in these toolboxes, besides tools?

• Shopping bags for grocery shopping.
• The groceries themselves after you come out of the store.
• Emergency supplies, like jumper cables.

Key References for Truck Toolboxes

Sturdy walls and tough locks will keep your stuff under lock and key. They’ll safe and protected, of course. There are many different styles of lock mechanisms used by truck toolboxes. These mechanisms will make it difficult to open the lid unless it is you, or if the attempted accessor knows what they’re doing. Moisture won’t be able to get in and freeze the lock, either. Some models boast of lock caps for further protection. And of course, the weight of the toolboxes themselves will make them that much harder to steal.

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Does your truck need servicing or brand new headache rack to meet all of your hauling needs? Trick Trucks is happy to service your vehicle and make sure your truck is in great shape all year long! With over forty years of experience servicing trucks, we have the expertise and equipment you need. Contact Trick Trucks online or by calling 1-866-60-TRICK. To find out more about our services and trucks, follow us on Facebook, Flickr, Twitter, Google+, and YouTube.

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Why is a headache rack called a headache rack? Namely, they are meant to prevent headaches when you add a load of haul to your truck. You can add value and style to your truck too, of course. In this week’s blog we’ll take an in-depth look at headache racks. So, read on to learn more about what might be considered an obscure truck accessory!

Who Needs a Headache Rack?

When buying a headache rack, consider if you need one. What purpose are you getting one for? If you want to carry large cargo, then a headache rack is a perfect idea for you. You can also mount some additional lighting if you need it. Extra lighting is particularly helpful if you plan on going off-roading. Moving cargo can becomes dangerous while in transit. Headache racks will help keep them from sliding around while you are in motion. This way, you can prevent your cargo from smashing through your rear cabin window, or falling off your truck entirely. Both individual drivers and truck fleet drivers can use headache racks.

Materials Used in a Headache Rack

Examine closely the materials used in constructing your headache rack. It would stand to reason that different racks would use different materials. Tubular steel, plate steel, and bar steel are just some examples. Depending on what you need them for, and what you plan on hauling, different materials will provide different levels of strength, resilience, and durability. Also take into consideration if you need to wire some lighting into your newly-installed racks.

Other Accessories Are Available!

Some of the most common accessories available including rack finishings, such as powder-coated racks, chromed racks, and painted racks. When selecting one, go with your personal preferences. Other possible accessories include light kits, antenna mounts, and utility mounts. Certain manufacturers may even offer headache racks in combination with accessories. This should save you a lot more money in the long run.

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Does your truck need servicing or brand new headache rack to meet all of your hauling needs? Trick Trucks is happy to service your vehicle and make sure your truck is in great shape all year long! With over forty years of experience servicing trucks, we have the expertise and equipment you need. Contact Trick Trucks online or by calling 1-866-60-TRICK. To find out more about our services and trucks, follow us on Facebook, Flickr, Twitter, Google+, and YouTube.

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In last week’s blog, we covered how to install a roof rack onto your vehicle. This week, we’ll go into some more detail. How so? In this week’s blog, we’ll instead focus on how to install a bike and kayak roof rack.

That is to say, how to install a bike roof rack, and how to install a kayak roof rack. Spring is now upon us, so get outdoors more! Biking and kayaking are surefire ways to get fresh air once warmth returns to our neck of the woods again.  

How to Install a Bike Roof Rack

In order to install a bike roof rack, you’ll want to follow these steps:

• Like learning how to ride a bike, you’ll never forget just how to install a bike roof rack. There are two main types of bike roof rack. The first is called hitch bike rack, and the other is called a roof bike rack. Hitch bike racks slide directly into the hitch receiver on your vehicle. A roof bike rack however works with your vehicle’s existing roof rack.
• Consider the model of your vehicle: Trucks will have a hitch mounted bike rack, or you could always simply choose to throw your bikes in the back bed of the truck. Since trucks tend to have high roofs, they will have a hitch receiver. Other models, such as smaller cars, for instance, will have something different. As smaller cars typically don’t have hitch receivers, they will instead be equipped with bike roof racks.
• Features of the bike rack: Consider the features of the bike rack itself. While different name brands of bike rack have different features, you’ll want to pick the one that best suits you, your personality, and what you need the bike rack for.

How to Install a Kayak Roof Rack

Here are some factors to keep in mind when you’re looking to install a kayak roof rack:

• Type of vehicle: Vehicle height is a major factor in installing a kayak roof rack. Ask yourself, will it be too much of a hassle to load kayaks on your car?
• Number of kayaks: How many kayaks you plan on carrying will depend on what you want to do and how big your vehicle is.
• Roof Types: As we’ve said, the type of vehicle you have heavily affects your ability to transport a kayak. Consider shapes, designs, and sizes of your intended vehicle’s roof type.
• The kayak itself: Since every kayak is different, you will want to remember that fact. Width, length, and depth of your kayak all matter, too.

For All of Your Truck’s Bike and Kayak Roof Rack Needs

Does your truck need servicing or brand new lift kit to meet all of your hauling needs? Trick Trucks is happy to service your vehicle and make sure your truck is in great shape all year long! With over forty years of experience servicing trucks, we have the expertise and equipment you need. Contact Trick Trucks online or by calling 1-866-60-TRICK. To find out more about our services and trucks, follow us on Facebook, Flickr, Twitter, Google+, and YouTube.

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As the weather warms up, you’ll want to get outside more and more often. With so much more inclination for activities, what can you do? How would you install a roof rack? How do you go about it? In this blog we will explain not only how to install a roof rack, but how to attach some accessories for the roof rack, too.

Different Ways to Install a Roof Rack

• What to do for a naked roof: A naked roof is a vehicle’s roof that does not come with a pre-installed rack. To install a roof rack on a naked roof, you will need a few things. First, you will need a foot pack, a fit-kit, and some crossbars. These elements will come together to form a completed roof rack.
• For Fit-kits: A fit-kit, as the name implies, is custom-built. They are designed to specifically fit onto the roof of your car, truck, or vehicle. With custom design, they can find the best onto your roof. Also, foot packs connect the fit-kits to the crossbars.
• Factory Mount: Certain vehicles are already equipped with roof racks. These are called factory mount roof racks. You might recognize them if your vehicle has square covers made of either metal or plastic. Use a screwdriver to remove these covers. Underneath, you should find a threaded mount hole built in and waiting for you.
• Raised Roof: Some vehicles, like sport utility vehicles (SUVs) or minivans have raised roof rails. With a raised roof, the foot pack is designed to go on a bit differently. The foot packs connect above and below the roof rail. This way, the foot packs should form a sandwich with the crossbars.

Installing a Roof Rack and Accessories

You can also install roof racks in order to install accessories. What accessories are these? Bicycles, kayaks, surfboards, skis, and snowboards. Any outdoor activity you can think of, you can attach them to your car.

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Does your truck need servicing or brand new lift kit to meet all of your hauling needs? Trick Trucks is happy to service your vehicle and make sure your truck is in great shape all year long! With over forty years of experience servicing trucks, we have the expertise and equipment you need. Contact Trick Trucks online or by calling 1-866-60-TRICK. To find out more about our services and trucks, follow us on Facebook, Flickr, Twitter, Google+, and YouTube.

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If you are looking to customize your truck with an after-market lift kit, the good news is that you have tons of options at your disposal. The bad news is that you have to choose! Here are some of the best ways to choose the right lift kit for your truck.

How Can You Choose the Right Lift Kit?

The right lift kit can be chosen using the following four factors:

• Vehicle type
• Vehicle purpose
• Tire size
• Your budget

You might also want to consider the following: Do you want to use your truck on a trail? Do you commute every day and want to make sure you have the smoothest ride possible? Do you just want bigger tires? The reason why you want the lift kit dictates what the right lift kit for you will be.

Body Lift Kits

Body lift kits are typically made of a set of spacers that separates the suspension of your truck and the frame. The body of your truck will be lifted a little bit higher, but the chassis and suspension will be at the same height. Body kits don’t actually provide much lift, but they do make it appear like your truck has gotten a major boost.

Suspension Lift Kits

Suspension lift kits either space out the factory suspension on your truck or replace the suspension with new components. The new suspension elements can include coil springs, coil spring spaces, torsion bars, torsion keys, lift blocks, shackles, and add-a-leads. Every kit uses a slightly different method to give your truck the lift you want.

Leveling Lift Kits

Leveling kits are a way to even out the stance of your truck. Based on how your suspension is, your lift kit might include torsion keys, blocks, or extra leaf springs. If you lift the front of the truck, you get extra tire clearance and end up with a lifted look.

For All of Your Truck Needs

Does your truck need servicing or brand new lift kit to meet all of your hauling needs? Trick Trucks is happy to service your vehicle and make sure your truck is in great shape all year long! With over forty years of experience servicing trucks, we have the expertise and equipment you need. Contact Trick Trucks online or by calling 1-866-60-TRICK. To find out more about our services and trucks, follow us on Facebook, Flickr, Twitter, Google+, and YouTube.

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If you are looking to tint the windows on your truck, make sure that you familiarize yourself with Maryland tinting regulations first to avoid a ticket or fine. Here is a simple guide to decoding the laws and staying street legal. This guide will cover the most need to know info about how window tinting works in Maryland.

Why Window Tint?

Window tinting, aside from preventing you from squinting your eyes constantly while driving, will help protect the interior of your vehicle from cracking or fading. The window tint will protect your car from excess ultraviolet light to protect it on the road or in the parking lot. Window tint also helps to protect your skin from UV light as well, which can lead to premature aging and even skin cancer.

Maryland Tinting Regulations

First things first, the window tinting percentage refers to the amount of light that is allowed into the car. A 50% window tint would allow 50% of the outside light in, and a 5% window tint would only allow 5% of the outside light in. Even though it seems counterintuitive, 5% is actually more than 50%!

During your Maryland state inspection, they will check your window tint to make sure that it follows Maryland tinting regulations. The basic guideline is that windows can have window tint added to allow up to 35% light in. Most cars come with windows that already allow between 70-75% light transmittance, so the average car could have 50% window tint film added to make a total of 35% light transmittance. If that sounds confusing, don’t worry—the experts at Trick Trucks are here to help!

If you have a passenger car, you have to meet the 35% requirement on every single window in your car. The brake light in your back window cannot be covered by tint, but the window can be. If you have a truck, you must meet the 35% requirement on your front and passenger door windows, not your front or back windshields.

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Does your truck need servicing or brand new tinted windows that abide by Maryland tinting regulations? Trick Trucks is happy to service your vehicle and make sure your truck is in great shape all year long! With over forty years of experience servicing trucks, we have the expertise and equipment you need. Contact Trick Trucks online or by calling 1-866-60-TRICK. To find out more about our services and trucks, follow us on Facebook, Flickr, Twitter, Google+, and YouTube.

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