Archive for February, 2010
Maintaining the health and well-being of your vehicle between regular recommended tune-ups is up to you. The manufacturers and the designers of your car, created the best possible automobile for your needs, with the belief that you depend on your vehicle, which you do. In return for providing you with safe, reliable, and comfortable transportation, your car only asks in return to be taken care of and treated with respect.
This means that you need to keep an eye and an ear open for any problems or concerns that arise with any and all of the gadgets, thingies, and doo-dads that make your car go.
The list below will give you an idea of what to be aware of and to watch out for that may indicate a potential repair issue. In addition to the other topics we have already discussed in the previous articles.
Important items to check every month
1. Inspect the battery, for any corrosion or leakage. If there is any, then replace Read More
If you are the type of person who wants to preempt and avoid another directions-catastrophe in the making, the trick to fix things may simply be just a car GPS system. Take your pick: a stand-alone GPS system, a handheld system or a computer or personal data assistant type? Whatever form they take, they are a big help in keeping drivers focused on the right road (or dirt path for that matter, where appropriate).
Regardless of the car GPS system you plan to avail of, note that it is possible not to have monthly fees for the automotive GPS service or other GPS-related subscription fees. What you may expect however are extra services and features that can be added, which will certainly require additional fees for you to enjoy. An example of this situation would be real-time Read More
Museums of all kinds exist all around the world. They wouldn’t be complete however without classic car museums. The point of a museum is to keep valuable items protected and safe while making them available to the public for their viewing pleasure and enjoyment. Classic car museums are no different. They are devoted to preserving the best in automotive history. There are several classic car museums that are worth visiting if you happen to be in the area. Car lovers will want to add these to their personal to do lists.
The Northwest Vintage Car and Motorcycle Museum is one facility that should certainly not be missed. It can be found just 8 miles north of Salem. There is a very helpful map on their website which will help anyone not familiar with the area. It’s not all that hard to find so print a copy off if need be. This museum is run entirely by volunteers, which is quite amazing. It takes a lot of dedication and hard work to care for a place like this as Read More
A car is a utilitarian vehicle. It gets you or your family from point A to point B. A vehicle may be necessary for standard transportation or it may be essential to a person’s job or livelihood. In many cases of young men, and now young women, purchasing a car is like a rite of passage – and may well be a badge or status symbol. People go to purchase a car, to compare models, brands and features and durability of car, SUV and truck models. Overall Most people do not purchase their vehicle outright. Most people finance their car – even though they may not think of it as taking out a loan. It’s a case of car payments as part of the family or personal budgets. Towards the end of the vehicle’s life when repair and maintenance costs become a larger factor people often turn to getting a new vehicle – and in essence renew their auto finance loan. Yet few think about financing their vehicle – whether it is a first vehicle or Read More
Car security is more important than ever before. It seems that theft and vandalism of automobiles is only on a steady increase. This means that it is up to car owners to take the matter into their own hands and do what needs to be done in order to keep their car safe and secure. Car security comes in many types and styles. It is worth looking into very carefully. Make sure that you get all of the details before you rush into any certain system or brand. This is an area where you can’t afford to make a mistake.
There are three main types of automotive security systems available. They all have both good and bad points to them, which is why you need to know what they are and what it is you need. An audible system is a basic alarm, the type that goes off and sounds a series of loud sirens. Inaudible systems are those that do not give off a loud alarm. Instead they are quiet and send you a message or page to your cell phone. This can be dangerous because the Read More
This new report provides a comprehensive analysis of the automotive connector market, identifying the size of the market by vehicle platform, product type, contact size, and region of the world for light vehicles. Market data is displayed for the years 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2012.
Light Vehicles covered in this report are defined as Cars and Light Trucks. Light Trucks include Sport Utility Vehicles (SUV’s) and Pickup Trucks with a load rating of one ton or less.
Table of Contents :
Chapter 1 – Scope & Objectives
Light Vehicles
Conn. Types
Rectangular Wire Conn.- Unsealed
Rectangular Wire Conn.- Sealed
Cylindrical Wire Conn.- Unsealed
Cylindrical Wire Conn.- Sealed
Component Conn.- Unsealed
Component Conn.- Sealed
Contact Size
Terminals
Vehicle Systems
Powertrain
Comfort Convenience & Entertainment
Safety & Security
Navigation and Read More
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Honda
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There is an interesting ongoing debate regarding the differences between the sexes and their cars.
According to the results of J.D. Power & Associates’ Power Information Network’s (PIN) most recent survey of the cars with the highest percentage of female ownership is the Volvo S40. The luxury car with the highest male ownership is the high-performance Audi RS4. It does not take a psychologist to conclude that men are more likely to buy cars with their heart and women with their head.
The RS4 has a starting price of over $66,000 and can zoom from 0 to 62 mph in 4.8 seconds. The S40 has a sticker price of around $25,000. Apparently it doesn’t matter how fast the S40 can go from 0 to 60. What does matter is that it aced the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s frontal crash test.
Interestingly enough, there wasn’t a sports car to be found in the top 10. Instead, there were Read More
Cars are expensive not just to buy, but also to fuel, repair and maintain (and rising gas prices aren’t helping). With labor costs typically in the hundreds of dollars, even for simple repairs, preventative measures can go a long way in cutting your automotive costs. There are many simple maintenance tasks you can do yourself, and lots of tips to help you get the best value for your dollar when it comes to automotive needs. Read on for five simple ways you can help prevent trips to the mechanic, and how you can make sure you’re getting your money’s worth when you do take your car in for repairs.
Check your fluids
Maintaining appropriate levels of various fluids like brake fluid, transmission fluid, etc., is a simple way you can keep your car running better, longer, and can save you not only in simple labor costs, but can help prevent larger, more costly repairs down the road. Also, keep an eye out for stains under your car, as Read More
You are a gearhead. Why not get paid big bucks for it?
You love the roar of the horsepower and smell of the rubber hitting the road. You would rather restore a rusted-out piece of you-know-what to it’s former glory than buy a car new.
You would tear apart a big-block V8 and see what makes it tick – than watch football for 8 hours on any given Sunday. You, my friend, should be doing what you love, and getting paid good top dollar for it.
The schools listed below may be just the ticket you need to take the next step and become a professional mechanic. Get real-world mechanic training in state-of-the-art shops from automotive instructors who know what they’re doing.
Universal Technical Institute
Universal Technical Institute (UTI) offers the training you need for an exciting career as an Automotive, Diesel or Collision Repair & Refinishing technician in a little more than a year. With nine Read More