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Citroen?s Next Generation Berlingo
2008-01-09 04:27:00
It was in 2002 when the Citroen Berlingo last had its major makeover but for 2008 it will be replaced by a next generation model. There were spy photos of the all new Citroen Berlingo circulating on the net. The new Berlingo will offer a choice of two fuel engines and two diesel engines just similar to the model it will replace. The main competitor of the Berlingo is the Renault Kangoo which has been released at the Frankfurt Motor Show last September. The Citroen currently has an unidentified model to unveil and it might be a Berlingo but we are really not that sure since it can be new C4 crossover, a C5 cabrio and may even be a new C8. Who knows! In case you are looking for high quality Acura CL ignition wire set kindly just visit the link provided.
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Top Selling Vehicles through December 2007
2008-01-07 04:51:00
Below is the top 20 best selling vehicles in the U.S. through December 2007, as reported by Reuters. The list indicates vehicle model, number of units sold in 2008, and the number of units sold in 2007. Check them out! 1 F-Series     &nb sp;      &n bsp;       690,589  796,039        2 Silverado-C/K Pickup       ;  618,257  636,069      3 CAMRY               ;      &nbs p;   473,108  448,445      4 Accord       ;      &nbs p;      &nb sp; 392,231  354,441      5 COROLLA     &nbs p;      &nb sp;    &nb...
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Must-Have Sports Cars of 2008
2008-01-02 02:02:00
Want to know what are the hottest sports cars of 2008 ? Forbes Autos has taken the initiative to provide you with the list. I only included five of the vehicles listed if you want to know the rest kindly just visit forbesautos.comAston Martin DBS Now owned by a consortium that includes a Kuwaiti investment firm, Aston Martin's latest model is a racier interpretation of the DB9 that packs a 510-horsepower V12 engine. The new James Bond, actor Daniel Craig, drove it in "Casino Royale." Aston Martin designer Marek Reichman likens the DBS to a muscle-bound man in a tuxedo: dashing good looks, with a hint of machismo and heavy helping of performance (i.e., 0-60 miles per hour in 4.3 seconds). It rides on a bonded aluminum structure, with aluminum, magnesium alloy, and carbon-fiber composite body panels, all for the sake of weight reduction.Audi R8For the first time, Audi reaches out to buyers in a higher tax bracket with the low and wide (it barely cleared the sides of our rather cramped...
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Honda Civic Most Frequently Stolen Vehicle in Canada
2007-12-27 04:38:00
Based on the list compiled by the Insurance Bureau of Canada , Honda Civic is one of the favorite vehicles by car thieves. The 1999 and 2000 Honda Civic SiR 2-door both figured prominently on the list for three consecutive years now. Following the two Honda models was the 2004 Subaru Impreza WRX/WRX STi 4-door which sits on the number one spot on the highest theft claims cost list. Three Dodge Caravans were also included in the list of commonly stolen vehicles.Here is the list of the Top 10 stolen vehicles:1. 1999 Honda Civic SiR 2-door2. 2000 Honda Civic SiR 2-door3. 2004 Subaru Impreza WRX/WRX STi 4-door AWD4. 1999 Acura Integra 2-door5. 1994 Dodge/Plymouth Grand Caravan/Voyager6. 1994 Dodge/Plymouth Grand Caravan/Voyager AWD7. 1994 Dodge/Plymouth Caravan/Voyager8. 1998 Acura Integra 2-door (with high quality Acura Integra shocks)9. 2000 Audi TT Quattro 2-door Coupe10.1994 Dodge/Plymouth Shadow/Sundance 2-door HatchbackAccording to Richard Dubin of the Insurance Bureau of Canada th...
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Reliving an American Dream through Factory Five?s Built-It-Yourself GTM Sup
2007-12-27 03:41:00
Factory Five is offering something really exciting and?expensive?a build-it-yourself GTM supercar. The self-assembly GTM is equipped with a well-engineered supercar and modern car technologies. Priced at $19,900, the do-it-yourself supercar assembly includes components derived from the Corvette which means that you may obtain parts from any 1997-2004 Corvette or order new parts from GM. The total cost of the built-it-yourself GTM will reach $30,000 if constructed from a donor C5.Factory Five estimates that most kits will cost up to $40,000 to complete, say, Chevrolet parts, wheels/tires, paint, and Porsche transaxle. An average of 250 to 300 hours will be required to build a GTM. The demo car presented by Factory Five?s engineering department was built using parts acquired from a 1999 Corvette C5 and powered by a crate GM Performance Parts 500hp Z06 engine same as the one equipped on the current Corvette of the same name that cost $13,000 in 2006. The total cost of the demo car is $...
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Meet the First Family that Leased Honda FCX Fuel Cell Car
2007-12-15 02:05:00
The first family that has signed a two-year lease with Honda the producer of quality Acura Integra brake pads for the Honda FCX fuel cell car in California has been revealed.Jon Spallino said that fuelling still remains to be the main hindrance to the widespread adoption of hydrogen-powered vehicles but with the opening of hydrogen fuelling stations across the state this problem is slowly being resolved. This has made the Spallino family that is living in Redondo Beach to consider sticking with their innovative fuel cell vehicle for another 12 months.In an interview with the New York Times he said, "The frustration has been in getting fuelling stations online. But the silver lining is that a few have come online very recently that have made a lot of that problem go away for me."Mr. Spallino has agreed to try the Honda FCX to help with the advancement of fuel cell technology and of course the environment. He currently fills up his car once or twice a week and averages 170 miles on a ...
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Dodge Releases Initial Photos of Challenger SRT8
2007-12-14 05:22:00
Dodge has recently released the first teaser photos of the production model Challenger SRT8 after announcing the pricing information of the said model last week. A total of five sneak peak photos were released ahead of the announced 37,995 price of the car at the Chicago Auto Show in February.The automaker has announced summer of this year that the concept version would enter production while deliveries will be offered in a limited number in the Springs as 2008 model. The 2008 SRT8 is given a racing-style interior enhanced by sports suspension, upgraded brakes, and booster power and fitted with Dodge?s 6.1 liter V8 HEMI unit. By the way in case you are looking for Acura CSX window motor kindly just visit the link provided.
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Volkswagen Launches a Mini Site to Promote the New Passat Coupe
2007-12-07 01:53:00
Europe?s largest automaker, Volkswagen and archrival of Acura the producer of quality Acura CL tie rod in the luxury segment in the UK  has recently launched a new web site that will showcase a teaser in film format revealing a few shots of the new Passant Coupe. Through this new web site, Volkswagen will broadcast everything about the new Passat Coupe starting from its front grille to roofline down to the bootlid.The new Passat has already spied photos circulating on the net but the official debut will be held at the Geneva Motor Show. The introduction of this new Passat will give rise to an initial two-engine lineup?the 160hp 1.8 liter turbocharged TSI unit and the 300HP R36 model that features four-wheel-drive. Additional engine options are to be released next year.Volkswagen will present the new Passat as a competition to the CLS. It will later on be joined by Audi?s planned A7 Coupe that will finally bridge the gap between A6 and A8 ranges and will be even made to compete ...
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Toyota Updates Environmental Goals
2007-12-04 22:51:00
Toyota Motor Corp., a Japanese automaker, has recently released updates on the progress of goals and targets under the company?s new 2011 Envi ronmental Action Plan (EAP). The 2007 North America Environmental Report has issued the details of Toyota?s efforts in six major areas of impact, namely: Environmental Management, Energy and Climate Change, Air Quality, Substances of Concern, Recycling and Improved Resource Use, and Cooperation with Society.Well, this is quite an issue. So, let?s take a little more of our focus before giving it to this Acura CL seat belt later on... According to Dian Ogilvie, senior vice president of Toyota Motor North America, ?Toyota?s approach to reducing CO2 is far broader than just a commitment to fuel economy standards? We take these targets very seriously. Our environmental reports show a consistent history of achieving ? and in many cases exceeding ? our targets. We believe that the combination of actions we are talking will all play a part in meeting ...
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November 2007 Car Sales: The Ranking
2007-12-04 03:55:00
I?ll be setting aside discussions regarding the Acura CL starter for the meantime. It is to give way for the ranking of car sales for the month of November , as I suppose you are all now excited about it.Well, the biggest news is that Ford Motor Company somehow managed to get an improvement, even just quite at 0.4%. It has been accompanied by Nissan, Honda, BMW and Toyota in the winners list of companies. General Motors and Chrysler, on the other hand, both fell on the losers list.Surprisingly, the biggest winner for the month is Mercury as it had its sales surge by 27.6%. The credit is given to the Grand Marquis (up 90.4% at 4,702) and the Milan (up 42.7% at 3,449).Oh well? better if you would do the checking. Here is the complete list of rankings along with a few notes, based from autoblog.com:BRANDSWinners:Mercury - 27.6% at 13,204 (11/06: 10,344)Mitsubishi - 13.8% at 7,983 (11/06: 9,256) Hyundai - 12% at 31,883 (11/06: 28,417)Honda - 10.4% at 98,521 (11/06: 89,246)Kia - 8.9% at 2...
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Getting a Sports Car with no more than $3000
2007-11-29 23:13:00
Almost everyone wants to have a speedy car, specifically a sports car. But, as practicality takes over, the idea suddenly becomes merely a dream ? a desire that is not intended to happen.Oftentimes, people thoughts that expensive vehicles are just for luxury and they are just for fortunate people. But, some do not know that there is a way for them to get one? Don?t get it wrong, it?s not through doing something against the law. I speak of ways to purchase a sports car with no more than $3000. So, here is how from ehow.com:Check magazines at chain gas stations supplying ones with local listings of sports cars. Most of those magazines have a $2,999 and under section where cars like Mazda Miatas, Nissan 240sx and Nissan 300zx are featured.Try to visit Auto Trader Website. It is a haven for someone seeking for a cheap sports car. They have easy search parameters that will allow you conveniently access local and non-local sports cars.Consider visiting junkyards. Some have sports car for ...
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Forbes? Best Cars for First-Time Drivers
2007-11-28 02:57:00
Forbes.com believes that safety is the most important factor a first-time driver should consider in choosing a car. It has compiled a list of the best among 2008 models that are equipped with comprehensive safety features, under four vehicles classes: compact cars, midsize and large sedans, and compact sports utility vehicles.According to Lawrence Ulrich of Forbes, ?Beyond safety, our first-car favorites are based on affordability, fuel economy and overall value. We set $25,000 as a maximum base price, well below the average new car?s cost. Each model achieves average or better fuel economy for its class, based on federal mileage estimates. Each also achieves average or higher ratings for ownership costs ? including fuel, insurance, financing, repair and maintenance costs and depreciation,? stating the data from Vincentric, an automotive cost analysis company based in Michigan.Here are all the 12 cars in the list:Compact car: MAZDA3Base price: $13,895Base engine: 148 horsepower, 2.0...
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Tips in Driving during the fall
2007-11-26 21:09:00
Our car is used in all seasons and we did not purchase it to just keep it under an Outdoor car cover in our garage. And so, keeping it maintained is a basic concern.For today, let me share with you few tips I found from newsdemcratleader.com?The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet?s De artment of Transportation Safety has always believed that taking care of your vehicle is an important step in creating safe driving habits. With this concern, it offered tips on tire maintenance so we would be able to drive safely this season.Everyone should be aware that stopping on wet roads is worth four times on the normal stopping distance. When the tread is worn, the tires tend to hydroplane. That means the vehicle will be skimming over the surface of the road with little or not traction.Here are few things you should be giving special attention:Check the Tread ? Insert a penny into the tread in a couple of spots on each tire. If you can see the entire top of Abe Lincoln?s head, the tread is less th...
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A System that warns of ?Ghost Drivers?
2007-11-26 20:56:00
Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (BMW), a German automaker, has been working on an electronic system that warns the motorist regarding the ?ghost drivers? coming towards them from the wrong direction of the motorway. Many drivers have considered such incident as the worst thing that can happen on the road. Based from an annual report of Germany?s radio stations, there are 1,800 such ?Geisterfahrer? incidents on the autobahn or motorways.Researches showed that most people driving in the wrong direction unintentionally do it due to stress, disorientation and poor visibility. About 30 percent of all ghost drivers were discovered to be under the influence of alcohol, leaving the other motorists only a split second to react. Holding on to such data, BMW decided to create a system that could combat the problem. BMW researchers have combined driver assistance systems, mainly to avoid the often fatal head-on collisions caused by ghost drivers.The system provides a warning, in a form of acoustic ...
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Theft Prevention Program for the Holiday Season
2007-11-22 04:24:00
Office of Inspector General (OIG) has observed rising cases of thefts of cars this holiday season. It has felt the need to put some initiative to curb it down. And so, the agency began promoting its new auto and burglary theft prevention program through the season.Based from statistics, a vehicle is burglarized every 2 minutes in the state. And, it rises during the holiday season.According to Judy Goodwell, a research specialist with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice?s law enforcement wing, ?We know that auto burglars scout malls and other large parking lots, waiting for the opportunity to break into a vehicle,? she added.As part of the program, the group has already distributed pamphlets, key chains, car air fresheners, magnets and information to the first 300 hundred visitors at the West Hill Mall last Tuesday. They have included goodies such as faux anti-theft device stickers and registration forms for the Help End Auto Theft , or HEAT, program.Under HEAT (a statewide vehic...
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The List of the ?The Top Ten Worst Holiday Traffic Tie-Ups In America?
2007-11-20 22:30:00
As the holiday approaches, Metro Networks (a Westwood One company and the largest traffic gathering and reporting organization in America ) presents the list of ?The Top Ten Worst Holiday Traffic Tie-Ups in America?. The list is comprised of the top 10 biggest traffic hot spots in the largest U.S. markets during the holiday season.According to John Frawley, EVP of Broadcast Operations at Metro Networks, ?Traffic congestion remains one of the most significant issues in American cities of any size year round? This time of year especially, the mix of holiday travelers and shoppers magnifies the demand for accurate and timely traffic information as provided by Metro.?Based from theautochannel.com, below is the list:New York-Philadelphia-Washington, DC -- Interstate 95.  This corridor is easily the slowest 225 miles of highway during the holidays.  The section from the Delaware Memorial Bridge to the George Washington Bridge is the worst of it.Boston -- Westbound Massachusetts T...
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Car Tips for Ohio Winter
2007-11-19 21:00:00
More than being concerned to get the best Volvo tailgate panel kit online, I have wanted to give my readers the best tips there are, regarding what concerns them. So, for today, let me share with you a new set of tips from thejambar.com to keep your car at its best shape this winter:Never put off the 30,000-mile full service check for your car. Especially if you think you'll hit that mark during winter, its best to get a full service check before the weather turns bad.Consider flushing the cooling system and replacing coolants.Replace wiper blades and windshield wiper fluid. Purchase a fluid that has an antifreeze solution to get best results in winter.Have your battery serviced. If it is over four and a half years old, consider replacement.Check the pressure of your tires with the use of a tire gauge. Cold weather makes air contract, so tires is likely to become low as the temperature drops.Make sure you have a spare tire that has a proper amount of air, and make sure that it is e...
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Tips on Driving a Supercar
2007-11-16 07:35:00
Most of you probably dreams of test driving the world?s fastest supercars. It is scary to drive such cars on its optimum speed (just wish they have tough Koni shocks), but it is thrilling to have the chance to drive a popular or an expensive car especially when its the fastest in the world.Being a race-car legend, Didier They shared his thoughts and advices regarding the matter.The following are seven tips from thestreet.com to keep you guided on testing a supercar: Performance or Pleasure? ? ?Choose your car according to your spirit,? Theys said. The market of ultra-luxury cars produces two types of drivers, namely purists and pleasure seekers. Make sure your dominant sensibility caters in when testing a luxury vehicle. Purists are attracted to the performance precision of Ferraris. Pleasure seekers, on the other hand, take Bentleys and Mercedes.It?s Not Easy Being Superior ? ?You might stop quickly but the pickup truck behind you won?t,? Theys said. He has given significance in th...
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The Return of the Canvas Roof for 2008 Liberty
2007-11-16 01:40:00
Vehicles are stunning  not just because of its prominent exterior parts and luxurious interiors accessory parts like Jeep floor mats, but also enhanced by features found on its roof. I suppose you have loved the canvas roof that has made a lot of unremarkable vehicles into an enjoyable machine. It has been safer than a convertible and airer than a sunroof, impressing the people throughout the automotive history.Well, the greater thing is that Jeep has revived the optional canvas roll-back roofs for its 2008 Liberty . Thus, you now have the opportunity to experience the luxury provided by Liberty?s Sky Slider Roof . What vehicles could compete with it? The Renault Le Car having a unique roof? Or perhaps the BMW 318ti hatchback with an optional ?California Roof?? I bet you will agree with me that those vehicles would be more interesting with such feature added.Automakers have acknowledged the beauty and attractiveness of added roof feature to the people. In fact, Mercedes Benz has ...
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Picking the Perfect Gas Cap Replacement
2007-11-14 23:16:00
Some of us may not put that much significance in choosing the right gas cap replacement what with all the automobile parts that we could prioritize over it. It may look very much simple, but not all are aware that it is a key part of the emission control system of your car.Consider the fact that closed fuel system of a new car is likely to reduce pollution through forcing vapors into a recovery canister. If you pick the wrong replacement cap, you?ll end up with the vapors escaping. Don?t be assured with a snug feel; it just doesn?t seem enough. Even a gas cap that fits readily and doesn?t wiggle can have an imperfect seal.To make sure you don't end up having problems, choose the right replacement gas cap. To do so, here are few simple ways based from ehow.com:Make sure you bring with you your car?s year, make, and model to your prospective auto parts store or have it as a basis on searching for specific and quality online gas cap such as BMW gas tank cap.Check a reference manual or...
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Mazda?s new Exhaust Catalyst Technology
2007-11-13 20:35:00
Reducing gas emissions is one of the most significant concerns of the people and automakers to combat global warning today. In fact, everyone seems to be looking for efficient technology and equipment such as this Aston Martin catalytic converter and other same quality products to help lessen emissions.Mazda , being one of the active automakers in the quest, has taken the initiative to design a new exhaust catalyst that will be managing the reduction in amount of expensive precious metals used, by about 70 to 90 percent. The discovery will be using the concept of single-nanotechnology.By fact, the single-nanotechnology is a technology that has the potential to control even smaller particles than nanotechnology. OED has defined nanotechnology as ?the branch of technology that deals with dimensions and tolerances of less than 100 nanometers, especially the manipulation of individual atoms and molecules?. A meter makes one thousand million nanometers.The new technology enables Mazda to...
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Green Cars in the Tokyo Motor Show
2007-11-12 22:41:00
Perhaps most of you are aware that the Tokyo Motor Show was held last October 27 through November 11. I won?t be discussing further about the event itself; instead, let me give you a list of the world debuting concept vehicles in the show with some of the few clips of details from newschannel5.com. The show was at large crowded by the following eco-friendly cars, which are as follows:Audi Metroproject Quattro - The three-door four-seater showcases hybrid technology expected to achieve 48 miles per gallon and reduce fuel consumption by 15 percent compared to non-hybrid engines. A 150-horsepower, 1.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine powers the front wheels and a 41-hp electric motor positioned over the rear axle powers the rear wheels.Honda CR-Z - Honda will resurrect the defunct CR-X in 2009 and the production version of this car will be based on the CR-Z concept. This lightweight hybrid sports car has a body and engine specifically designed for clean performance. It's powere...
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Tips from CarMax to Improve Gas Mileage
2007-11-09 01:33:00
CarMax Inc., the nation?s largest retailer of used cars, amidst surging gas prices -- now more than three dollars per gallon is urging people to save money on gas for their vehicles with some tips.According to ASE Certified Master Technicians Juan Crespo and Todd Gartner, ?Even though gas prices have become a burden, there are still ways to save money of fuel? Maintaining your vehicle and driving it efficiently can assist with improving your gas mileage and decrease fuel spending.?Through cnn.com, let me share with you the following ?car-wise? tips from the CarMax experts:1. Drive EfficientlyDrive the speed limit: gas mileage decreases at higher speeds.Don't drive aggressively: speeding, quick acceleration and excessive braking all waste gas.  Driving aggressively lowers gas mileage both on the highway and when driving around town.Use overdrive and cruise control: If your vehicle has a manual overdrive, make sure it is ON; overdrive reduces engine speed, which helps to save ga...
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Driving Tips for the predicted foggy Autumn
2007-11-08 02:59:00
The Met Office has predicted that there will be a high risk of fog over the British Isles throughout November. In relation to that, RIAS, a specialist provider of insurance products for over 50s age group, urge drivers to be aware of the dangers brought up by one of the most risky driving hazards on the roads. It has offered the following tips on driving with reduced visibility, as featured in resposesource.com:Keep a safe distance from the car in front. Use dipped headlights so other drivers can see you. Use windscreen wipers and demisters to help you to see what is in front of you.Make sure you know where your front and rear fog lights are. Use them in severe fog.Never hang on to someone else's tail lights. Doing so can give a false sense of security. Besides, it is dangerous, especially if the car in front has to perform an emergency stop.Keep to an even speed. Don?t speed up suddenly, even if the fog seems to be clearing. You can suddenly find yourself back in thick fog. At a j...
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Appealing against Parking Fines
2007-10-30 08:10:00
Let us set aside the online search for quality Dodge oxygen sensor for a while and get focused in this topic I wanted to share with you.This morning, I saw a guy who has been mistakenly ticketed down town because of parking matters. Then, I thought of ways on how to appeal against it, not merely focusing on the specific problem the guy got into. And so, I search through the web and luckily found the following ten tips on appealing against parking fines, featured in telegraph.co.uk:In case the traffic warden is still around, ask him why the ticket is wrong and have him record what you have said in his notebook.Check the details on the ticket and make sure all are correct. There should be a date of issue and date of contravention. Consider checking your car?s registration number, vehicle colour and place of alleged contravention; all should be correct.Check all the parking signs, yellow lines and other notices. It must be visible and clear. Take photographs as evidence, as much as pos...
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Avoiding Car Theft and Break-Ins
2007-10-29 21:31:00
Car theft cases keep rising these days as new high technology gadgets come out by the day. I mean not of BMW clock, but those of iPod, stereo and navigation systems incorporated in various makes and models of cars.Since theft is considered as a crime of opportunity, we be vigilant in taking precautions if we were to prevent it from happening. Basically, if your car looks easy to break into or steal, thieves will most likely be drawn to it.Most of us already know what to do. Apparently, not everyone though seems to put this knowledge to practice. Still, let me refresh your minds regarding the following basic steps in avoiding car theft and break-ins, as featured in ehow.com:Park your car in an area that is well-lit and is near to lots of people.No matter where you park you car, even if it?s at your own house, make sure you keep the windows rolled up and the car locked.Keep valuables out of sight. Consider purchasing a removable stereo face that you could keep in your car?s truck or t...
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Determining if your car has a Fluid Leak
2007-10-26 22:48:00
Today, I won?t be discussing about tire issues, which might probably involve Lexus wheel bearing. Instead, I will be sharing with you some ways on how to know if your car has fluid leak.Other than gasoline and windshield wiper solution, the fluids in your car shouldn?t get consumed. Also, there should be no fluids going anywhere in your car. In case you notice that any gets low, expect a leak. To make it a little more precise, read on these following tips from ehow.com:Make sure you understand that the fluids you may have in your car are gasoline, oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer fluid, gear oil, power steering fluid and automotive transmission fluid. All cars will be having at least gas, oil and brake fluid. Air-cooled engines, such as those in old VW bugs, do not have coolant. You may or may not have power steering or automatic transmission fluid, depending on your car?s model.Open the hood and visually check the engine block and engine compartment. Most leaks are easi...
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Purchasing Winter Tires
2007-10-25 22:35:00
Cold? ice? slush? freezing rain? snow? Yeah, very soon they'll be here. But though the cold season is already here, we won?t be talking about Honda cold air intakes for today.I guess all of you already know that driving in extreme winter conditions is risky and dangerous. One of the important things to consider is the need for winter tires. Choosing the best tres to buy is not actually difficult as long as you are armed with the basic information.For winter, never ever think of just sustaining your car with the typical all-season tires. Such tires lose performance on wet or icy surfaces. And so, winter tires, with its name alone saying much of its use, will be the best. It is made of a different rubber compound and has complex tread patterns improving traction, braking and control.Now, let me share you some tips in buying winter tires from ehow.com, which are as follows:You have to know that you will need to buy four tires. Some are trying to fit winter tires only on their front t...
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Fix's Driving Tips for Moms-to-Be
2007-10-24 07:13:00
Before you get hurry to buy those new Volvo shocks, let me first take some of your time for this interesting topic I wanted to share with you.Since I am a woman, I have been concerned about how uncomfortable driving is for pregnant ones. And so, let me share with you some tips to new and expectant mothers for safe and comfortable car rides from Lauren Fix, mother of two and the automotive expert known as ?The Car Coach?, spokesperson for ?Car Care Council?, and host of her own automotive television program.For those who already experienced driving during pregnancy, you probably know how it feels in the driver?s seat: you worry if your belly is too close to the steering wheel, you get uncertain of how to deal with the seat belt, and you even thought of airbags protecting your unborn child.Though it seems to be quite uncomfortable, it is advisable to always wear a seat belt, according to Lauren. The proper way is no different from any other time. You just have to make sure that the la...
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The Scariest on Wheels
2007-10-23 22:32:00
Halloween is just few days away. So before installing our new Ford Taurus performance parts, let us just first talk about the scary tales during this "frightful season", as featured in autos.canada.com:Scariest Drive - There are so many flagrant clunkers to choose from, ranging from the Ford Pinto to the Renault Fuego, which both had a habit of bursting into flames. And, there are only a few cars that have had an entire book devoted to safety shortcomings, including the Chevrolet Corvair (1960-?69). The rear-engine car, GM's answer to budget models of the era such as the Volkswagen Beetle, was a design disaster for the ages. The Corvair is comprised with everything from bad tires to over-steering tendencies and a woeful proclivity to spin out of control. In 1966, the Corvair was immortalized (for all the wrong reasons) in Ralph Nader's scathing indictment, Unsafe at Any Speed.Scariest Road - Cardwell Street in the District of Manitoulin holds the title. According to the recipients...
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