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Time to Fall Back Into Your Auto Maintenance Routine As summer winds down and fall begins in earnest, auto-care experts say that getting your vehicle serviced for cold-weather driving should be high on your list of things to do. Here are some tips from the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) – the nonprofit group that certifies automotive technicians – on preparing your car for winter weather. * Read your owner’s manual and follow the manufacturer’s recommended service schedules. Change your oil and oil filter as specified in your manual. Do this more often – every 3,000 miles or...
Something New For The Newest Mitsubishi Lancer Many car aficionados and followers may love cars and vehicles that were the very first in its batch. Classic car lovers would give an arm and a limb to own such vehicles. However, there is still quite a huge share of car lovers who would opt to purchase the most recent and the most high technology vehicles in the market. As per the Mitsubishi Lancer, despite the fact that it has been in the market for ages already, it is still one of the most sought after vehicles. And its mother company has...
Car Insurance Can Be Tricky So Learn The Tips That Can Help Auto insurance is an important asset for every driver to have. Besides being required by state law, auto insurance covers you in the event of an auto accident by lessening the cost of paying for car injuries to your automobile and the opposing drivers. If you need help with choosing the correct auto insurance for you, then follow the tips in this article. Decide how much coverage that you need to have. You may have a lien holder for your vehicle that requires you to carry a minimum...
Geely Cars: Gotta Get One? I mentioned in a related article that the first batch of Chinese built cars to be imported to the U.S. is only a few years away. In that article, I discussed Chery Automobiles and how the company has its designs on the American market, particularly in the entry level category. Well, now a second manufacturer – Geely Automotive Company – is also planning on bringing at least one model to the U.S. by 2008. Changes are in the wind, but lest you think that Detroit is the only one quivering don’t be fooled: Japan’s automakers...
Reasons to Join a Collectors Car Club Everyone who decides to join a car club usually has different reasons for being interested in the process, the majority of people tend to join for different reasons, but on occasion the reasons you are interested in joining coincide with someone else’s reasons and at other times they tend to conflict. You should join a car club for your own personal reasons and try to avoid reasons that are inconvenient for you, or do not combine well with your needs. Each car club is very different, there are some clubs that are designed...
Designers And Architects – Are Aesthetics More Important Than Practicalities As a cleaning company we get called in to carry out builders cleans on new builds and refurbishments. Time and time again what we see is that the designer has had something built, laid or put in place solely on the grounds that it looks good with no regard as to how it will stand up to use or the practicalities of trying to keep it clean and looking good. They produce their design, see it through to the finish and then walk away. Only later does it become apparent...
Learning How To Save On Auto Insurance With A Few Quick Tips Are you paying too much for your auto insurance? Read these tips to learn how to find a good price and a coverage that actually corresponds to your needs. Learn which factors determine how much you will pay in premiums and what your policy really means. Make better choices thanks to these tips. Check crash test ratings for any new car you plan on buying. This will have a substantial impact on your insurance rates. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety issues a list each year with about...
The Need For A Hybrid Minivan When your family is growing and your four-door sedan is becoming too small with the rest of the family (and the dog) inside, it only means one thing: you should replace your sedan with a minivan. Moreover, if you were someone who simply wants to do some good with the environment, make that minivan a hybrid minivan. The Need for a Hybrid Minivan A hybrid minivan’s roomy interior is the reason why a lot of people, mostly with children, have been wanting for such a car instead of a regular sedan. Also, it has...
SUV Safety Top Of Mind For Manufacturers As SUVs continue to be a popular alternative to minivans and station wagons, SUV safety awareness has also increased and has become a prime consideration for consumers when buying these types of vehicles. Though many consumers feel more secure in an SUV, independent vehicle tests show that the size of SUVs, along with higher ground clearance and heavier weight, often makes them less maneuverable than passenger vehicles. Manufacturers are addressing safety concerns with new features. For example, Toyota’s Star Safety System offers five safety features as standard equipment on all SUVs-Vehicle Stability Control,...
Mechanics Veto Extending Oil Changes The nation’s top mechanics are rejecting the recommendation by some in the auto field that cars can go 5,000 miles or more before oil is changed. National Institute for Auto-motive Service Excellence (ASE)-certified Master Automobile technicians weighed in on this and other issues in a survey conducted by Valvoline. The survey covered the controversial recommendation and trend toward longer intervals between oil changes, as well as the costs to car owners of delayed maintenance. “Certified Master Automobile Technicians are the best of the best,” said ASE President Ron Weiner. “They are on the front lines...
