Nov
22
Tires are one of the important spare parts that affect your car life. If the tires are corroded, you may lose the proper control over the vehicle. You will have to put in extra energy to keep the vehicle in motion. Your engine too has to take extra pressure. And the worst part is that there are high chances of skidding when you apply brakes, which may lead to collision too.
How do I know that I need to change my tyres? As a regular driver, you know how smoothly your car operates. If you find that you are putting in extra efforts to keep the vehicle in control, park the car, and check the air pressure. If it is fine, check at the portion of the tyres that touches the ground. If you find the grooves depreciated, it is time you need to replace your tyres. Anyways it is recommended in your manual that you replace your tyres at regular intervals.
Nov
10
Car Spare Parts – How to Purchase Spares?
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Cars are a combination of electronic and mechanical items. Your vehicle runs smoothly as long as these parts function properly. Even if one of these items is corrupted, you have trouble I driving. Driving with damaged spare parts can also lead to extra pressure on your engine thereby reducing its life. Now that is a risk, which you will never want to take. The best way is to get the item that is causing problems and get it replaced. You can find these items in most of the automobiles shops. You refer to these items as spare parts.
Car tyres, spark plugs, batteries, etc come under this category. While selecting a spare part, make sure you are using something fully compatible with your car. Otherwise, it will not resolve your problem.
The dealer in the automobile shop will try to convince you that a spare part is fully compatible with any model. But unless you have no other option, do not go for such products as they may affect your car performance adversely. While purchasing the car itself, you should make sure that the spares are easily available in your area. The user manual lists the spares’ specifications that you should use for replacement.
Nov
5
This 2009 Audi is a new model based on the TTS, priced between $35,200 - 46,540. This compact car is available in two models: Four seat coup hatchback and tow seat convertibles. The four seat coup hatchbacks are called 2.0T while the convertibles are called AWD 3.2s.
The 2.0T has a front-wheel drive: Audi’s patented Quattro all-wheel drive. It uses a turbocharged 200-hp 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine. The AWD 3.2 uses a 250-hp 3.2-liter V6. This model offers only a 6-speed manual transmission. You can get a 6-speed automatic transmission on the 2.0T if you ask for it.
The earlier TTS also has a turbocharged 2.0-liter engine of 4-cylinder with 265 hp. This model comes with the automatic transmission. The Audi TT has the standard 18-inch wheels. Of course, the style and trim unique to the Audi has been maintained all along.
Among safety equipment, the TTs contain ABS, antiskid system, traction control, and airbags. It has leather upholstery and auto climate control.
Nov
3
There is some good news for people waiting for the new model of the well-known Audi. For people new to this model, Audi is a compact passenger car, which is good for driving in the urban areas, considering its sleekness. You can also use it for rural areas but you need to drive wisely on the bumpy roads.
The 2009 Audi A3 model has received new exterior and interior styles. The car is now even more compact and is therefore priced lower as compared to the 2008 model. A3 comes in two models: 2.0T and 3.2 S. The 2.0T has a 200-hp turbocharged 4-cylinder engine. The capacity of the engine is 2.7 liter. On the other hand, the 3.2 S has a 250-hp V6. The capacity of the Audi 3.2 is 3.6 liter.
The Audi A3 2.0T carries both a 6-speed manual and 6-speed automatic transmission. 2.0Ts having 6-speed automatic transmission has All-wheel drive. It is not available on the other model. The A3 3.2 carries 6-speed automatic transmission.