Friday, May 1, 2009
Our real challenge is not from our competitors, but to really understand what users want
Friday, April 24, 2009
Which Performance Auto Parts Are the Most Popular?
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Lighting your driveway for style and safety.
Alternatively, if you have mains wiring installed and are looking for a 240 volt solution, you can choose between bollards using a 5 Watt fluorescent lamp or the very high output 20 Watt metal halide lamp. Both these light sources are very energy efficient and have the added advantage of generating very little heat - useful if children play on the drive at night.
particularly if you're fortunate enough to have a long one.If you own a period or rural property, you may feel that bollard lights look too contemporary and urban for your location. If so, you could consider bollards made from solid copper. These rapidly dull down and blend unobtrusively with their surroundings. In more contemporary locations, 316 stainless steel is a popular choice, as is aluminium which is available in a choice of powder coat colours. The lighting turns your driveway into a landmark and creates a grand entrance, a celebration of homecoming for you to look forward to. It also provides visitors with the warmest possible welcome.
Genuine Toyota Parts Should Be Your Only Choice For Toyota Parts
But chances are you will not very often see one of these cars that are abused or neglected like so many other brands of cars can tend to be. There is just something different about Toyota owners, something that shows that they are intelligent and think about their decisions. They made the right decision to purchase the car, and generally continue this thinking throughout ownership. Toyota owners are full of integrity, and honor.
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Ford Moves Aggressively For Mainstream Navigation System
Friday, March 6, 2009
Ford Explorer Sport Trac and Ford Auto Replacement Parts Take You to the Next Level
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Parts Train now offers exceptional Power Vision Towing Mirrors
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Affordable Spoilers and Performance Parts available at Partstrain
High Quality Ford Grilles: Combining Style and Function
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Reviving the Blackwood
Saturday, February 21, 2009
Tires, Living Longer Lives
Friday, February 20, 2009
July, Scheduled Launch of New Jaguar XK In Japan
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Best Vehicles For The Newlyweds
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Secrets to Featuring your CAR in Magazines
Monday, February 16, 2009
Why Mobile Bumper Repair is Better than Over-the-Counter Auto Body Repair Kits
Fortunately, there is an option that falls between these two extremes. Mobile bumper repair specialists, a growing trend in the automotive repair industry, offer quick and professional results at a fraction of the cost of traditional body shops. You get the same finish that comes with the more expensive solution, but with a price tag closer to the higher-end do-it-yourself kits. ost car owners turn to do-it-yourself repair for plastic bumpers because they are hesitant to turn to professional help at traditional body repair shops. It's no small wonder. Most traditional repair shops have a reputation for creating great results at sky-high costs. Many of these types of facilities are mobile and offer quality guarantees, as well. This means that in addition to getting a professional result that maintains your car's value, you don't have to worry about long waits at the repair shop or the need for a rental car - two more reasons many people turn to self-repairs. More ecologically-friendly than traditional metal bumpers, they are also better in collisions, weigh less overall, and are cheaper to replace. However, anyone who has ever been in an accident or been on the receiving end of a ding on the plastic bumper knows that they can be one of the most difficult parts to repair using over-the-counter auto body repair kits or do-it-yourself techniques.
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Africa Meets Volvo S40 2.0
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Ford Also Out To Offer iPod Plug-In
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Ferrari Hype builds up with 599 GTB Fiorano
Saturday, February 7, 2009
Rotary Engine Transformation Lives On
Friday, February 6, 2009
Mazda6 Estate Bags Yet Additional Award
Thursday, February 5, 2009
What's New With Suzuki?
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Hyundai Santa Fe: Buy It or Bag It?
Monday, February 2, 2009
Bush Meets Again With Top Auto Execs
Find the Best Possible Deals in Used Trucks for Sale
Friday, January 30, 2009
New Sensor For Vehicles To Make Its Own Mark
He even further adds, "SmarTire's external valve sensors will reduce the installation costs of tire pressure monitoring systems and enable faster implementation for large fleets during retrofit in the aftermarket. Although our current products are well received at the OEM level and in fleet trials, market research indicated that a percentage of the commercial vehicle market would be slower to adopt tire pressure monitoring systems without this complimentary solution." The company does say that this new invention of theirs would actually be able to help those commercial drivers be able to make productive use of their time. And for those who are interested in this product, you would do have to wait up until the second quarter of next year for this is when they would be entering the market for sale.
On behalf of the company, Warkentin does conclude, "We are pleased to be the first to introduce this technological milestone. It is the result of extensive industry collaboration and product development that builds on our existing technology. Adding this to our patent portfolio is in line with our goal to build and protect the intellectual property that forms the basis for our products. Patent production will help us maintain and extend our dominance in this market."
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Career In Auto Body Repair Technology
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
The 'Chick Car' Pulls More Testosterone
The 4-wheel double wishbone setup of the suspension is altered to pave way for a more powerful front wishbone/rear multilink setup. To improve driveabiity, traction and stability controls were added.For the United States and Australia, the engine used by Miata was the new 16-valve, 2.0-litre MZR I4, generating 170 horsepower and 140 ft*lbf of torque. It is mated to a 6-speed manual transmission for better car performance. For Europe Miatas, the automaker offered 2 engines - 2.0-litre MZR that produces 160 horsepower and 188 N*m of torque; and a new 1.8 MZR, generating 126 horsepower and 167 N*m, torque.it is deemed a 'wow factor' of Miata. It only takes 11 seconds to operate the retractable hardtop and it does not seize too much trunk space so loading capabilities of the car is not compromised.
Monday, January 26, 2009
Mazda Heats Up Diesel 3
With the stigma attached to the Cougar Ace misfortune, the automaker has to be more cautious about shipping vehicles. Recently, Mazda has shipped their first batch of brand new Mazda CX-9 crossovers from Hiroshima to North America. The vehicles are aboard Coral Leader car carrier. Said crossovers are expected to reach the United States before January next year.
Sunday, January 25, 2009
2008 Chevrolet Malibu Sneak Peak At Detroit Auto Show
However, a sneak peak has been sent out during the Detroit Auto Show. Those who would be interested in purchasing the Chevrolet Malibu can actually do so for the units would be arriving in showrooms and dealerships late 2007.There is a dual port grille being displayed and the company has been reported to describe the photo as the "new face of Chevrolet" although people have still yet to judge if indeed it is true. The company also did disclose that they have chosen their Kansas Assembly plant in Fairfax to do the actually production of the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu.
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Give Your Vehicle The Promise Of Maintenance
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Buy Truck Lift Kits Online
Again, this allows you to negotiate rutted trails more easily and travel over bigger rocks. Plus, increased suspension travels makes your vehicle's ride more comfortable when it's going over the tough stuff--even if the tough stuff is a road full of potholes. You can buy your truck lift kits wholesale online.
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Honda Unveils Latest ASIMO Robot at LA's Consumer Electronics Show
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Nazi-era Race Car For Auction
An American car collector came across car parts in a scrap heap in Ukraine and took them back to England. There, Crosthwaite & Gardiner's auto experts restored it. Christie's did not divulge who is selling it.
Monday, January 19, 2009
V70 Delivers New Engines,
Also featured on the front seats is the WHIPS whiplash prevention system. It also features the BLIS blind-spot sensor system that is designed to detect vehicles within its "blind spot." As a Volvo vehicle, the V70 use headlamps that are designed to provide extra visibility. The vehicle got five stars in the NHTSA safety testing.
Sunday, January 18, 2009
Callaway C16 Convertible Headed for NYIAS
Friday, January 16, 2009
Auto Shop Safety
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Engine Overheating? Problem is Solved with the Toyota Thermostat!
This can only be done if the cooling system will not send coolant during the warm up to keep it from interfering in the heating of the engine the moment it is started. However, once the engine is heated up, the cooling system must start to deliver coolant into it. Because of the presence of the Toyota Thermostat, the proper regulation is done. While the engine is cool, the thermostat closes the valve so that no coolant will enter the engine's body.If it is already melted, then it is able to push a rod to open the valve and let the coolant flow into the engine. When the coolant is already in the engine's body, the temperature will then be maintained. After the coolant has absorbed heat, it will proceed to the radiator where the heat will be dissipated through the radiator fins. Sometimes, the Toyota Thermostat may also break down and this will have two possible outcomes.
If it is clogged shut, the engine will constantly overheat because no coolant will flow into the engine's body. Either way, it is detrimental to the engine and to the entire automobile. Keeping the engine's temperature is the technique to avoid expensive engine damages such as melted seals and warped heads.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Ford Owners Introduction to Parts and Accessories
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Influence auto insurance rates
Friday, January 9, 2009
setting New Guinness World Record
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Consider When Publishing A Newsletter
Try to take the time to learn what you need to learn and get that newsletter ready and good to attract subscribers to your newsletter as well as traffic to your site. With these, you keep on reminding your subscribers that you are still here and is willing to offer them good deals and services.
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Used Auto Car Parts
This websites gathers used but still in good condition parts from several car salvage yards and puts them on the site for sell.Some websites do not engage themselves in just selling used car part. Such sites have their own automotive directory, through which you can locate used car dealers and other car part sellers.
With these sites, you can also compare prices of the selected parts. This allows you to choose the more affordable parts. Some websites also gives guarantee parts while others issue replacement warranties. Most of the times, a used car part works better and the car owner experiences good car performance like fuel efficiency, better mileage and low maintenance cost.
This site lists out every part of any branded car right from engine, turbo, transmission, bumpers, body parts as well as various types of electric components. Hence, you can easily search your s requirements in the websites. Amazingly, such website becomes an auto part marketplace, where you can find every part of your car along with all dealers providing that part with comparable price. Either some websites allow their users to put a query about a particular car part, which is then forwarded to other car part dealers or other visitors answer the query providing extra information.which provides most of the information about your car like, make, company and model. Moreover, most importantly understand all the details of the part since these small precautions are going to save your car as well as your money.
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Car Czar
I should also point out that the president-elect doesn't even know me. A nimble, results-oriented Administration like O's has the smarts to hire political enemies when they're just plain the best candidates for the job;I not only get to watch where the money goes ... I get to say where the money goes. As in, hey ... this car's crap ... can it. That car was a bad idea in the first place. Make more of this car, but don't make it with a fake convertible top, and put some decent mag wheels on it. same goes for hiring loose cannons from out in the ether who fraudulently announce their appointments to the Administration on the internet.It's a lot of power for a guy who's in charge of looking after taxpayer money that's going to save the American automobile industry for up to 45 days.Same with girl Hummer drivers. You babes never looked as cool as you thought you looked running over stuff you couldn't see from up there, and everyone knew you were just pretending to be rapper's hos on fake equity from your fake suburban mansions (thanks for cratering our economy, BTW).Japanese and German supersedans are what the educated, discerning driver buys today in this category ... I get it. I also understand that the people who have abandoned domestic cars because of "reliability issues" are the same incompetent whiners whose cars are never "reliable" because they don't maintain them unless forced to by the regular dealer service intervals required by the prestige brands to maintain warranties.
Buying Your Next Car
Sunday, January 4, 2009
Car Salvage Auctions - Bargain Cars or Not?
The dealer's insurance company decided to declare all of the cars as total losses and paid the dealer. The insurance company then became the owner of the cars, some with major water damage and some with almost no damage. The company will sell the cars at auction with salvage titles. Smart buyers can pick up the cars, often at bargain prices, and repair them to resell or drive as their personal cars.
he insurance company paid the customer the cash value of the car. A few months later, the car was recovered, in good shape, and the thief was arrested. However, the car, with a salvage title, now belonged to the insurance company who now wanted to recover some of its money by selling the vehicle at salvage auction, or to a broker who would then resell the car.buy totaled and recovered-theft vehicles from insurance companies and auctions them to rebuilders, used-car dealers, parts dealers, and the public. Most of the vehicles are total-loss vehicles, meaning it would cost insurance companies more to repair them than to sell for salvage. Others are vehicles that were stolen but recovered after the insurer had settled the claim.
Insurance auctions and salvage vehicle auctions are held almost every day at various locations around the country. National companies such as IAA, ADESA, and Salvage Direct conduct the auctions at auction sites that are typically located in or near large cities. Many auction companies are local or regional, such as Auto Salvage Auctions, Inc, in Michigan and Midway Auto Salvage Auctions in Arkansas and Mississippi.
Friday, January 2, 2009
Thursday, January 1, 2009
Vehicle Background Check - A Must When Buying
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How to do Vehicle Background Check
After complete research, you have opted for a vehicle, do vehicle background check for getting all vehicular information. This process involves:
- Arranging to test drive. If you do cold start of the vehicle yourself, you can identify if there are any problems during start-up. Take note of engine sounds and confirm there are no odd sounds.
- Utilizing CarFax to run a complete vehicle background check after getting its VIN number from the dashboard in driver's side. If it is a used vehicle, you can get all the details like time and date of registration, its mileage at that time, accident details, indemnity claims, repair records and all other necessary information.