Sep
29
DYI car waxing tips
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These days you need to wax your car often due to the rising amount of dust and pollution. It is definitely not a good idea or sending the car to a garage or hiring a person every time to get this done. It is best to do it yourself!
You can make a homemade car wax by mixing beeswax, carnauba wax, turpentine and pine oil. All these are easily available at any super market. You just need to get the proportions right. 2 tablespoons of molten beeswax goes into 8 ounces of carnauba wax. Allow this mixture to cool down and add 16 ounces of turpentine and a tablespoon of pine oil. Be extremely careful that no abrasive agents are getting mixed to this solution. This can now be used as any readymade wax.
Before you start waxing, clean the exterior and make it free from dust and grime. Remove abrasive particles if any. Use a sponge and damp it before you start applying it onto the car.
Sep
24
Are you bored with the way everyone’s car looks the same on the street. Have you bought a new car or want to re-design your car to give it a sportier feel and look? Then here are some tips that would help you make the transition, easy and cheap-
1) Give your car a fresh paint. Go for bright colors as sports cars never have a dull look.
2) Order and purchase rims for your car. This will give your car the edge and look it need.
3) Lift the front end of your car. These not only protect your car from dirt but give the shape of a sports car.
4) Dim the lights. Get what is known as sun-glasses for your car.
5) Get the windows of your car tinted. The color of the tint should compliment that of your car. These tints prevent others from looking in your car along with giving it a sporty look.
Apr
16
Is inventing in a quality car cover a good investment?
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Car covers can be of two types, one can be pre-made and another type can be custom made. Pre-made covers usually don’t come with a good fit for everyone but custom made ones can always be made according to your car’s size and which fits your car’s shape perfectly. The car cover you want to buy depends on the amount you want to spend on it. But it is generally advised to get one in a good quality so as to better protect your car.
The car cover provides protection from dust and any kind of outside elements which may cause damage to your car. The fabric of the car cover should be chosen very carefully. You should always go for a soft and lithe fabric. It is also very necessary to protect your car from other weather conditions like the rain, sun and the wind. A good car cover also sometimes saves your car from outside blows when parked in a crowd.
Jan
2
Car engine is the most important part in a car as the heart in your body. You have to feed properly to your car engine for the proper functioning of it. The oil of the car engine of every car has to be changed after every 3000 to 5000 miles. If you do that then you will get the maximum performance from the car even if your car is old for more than 5 years.
Use synthetic oils in your engine as they break down very slowly. Many oils like Castrol, Mobil and others are available in market that uses synthetic technology. Get the servicing work of car regularly in order to get better performance from the car.
Change the oil filter in a regular interval of time. Keep checking oil levels regularly. If you get a trail of oil from the car go to service center immediately and ask for it.
Sep
16
How to find affordable spare parts for your car
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If you are aware of cars you would know that most of the problems boil down to a single part. Instead of getting the whole car repaired, you can just get the parts replaced. But it makes no sense to spend a lot of money on these parts when you can get them in really affordable rates. Where can you get these parts at real affordable rates?
First of all be on the lookout for car sales. Theses sales give some real good deals when it comes to auto parts at time. Another place where you will get auto parts at real cheap rates is on the online stores. Since there is no warehouse costing these parts come at real affordable cost.
Online stores are better than car sales in terms of getting exactly what you want. While the particular part you are looking for might not be available on the sale, you can hunt out the exact part you are looking for, from the next. Buying used parts or parts in bulk also lowers the price significantly.
Jul
31
Tips on how to keep your car as good as new
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Generally people don’t buy cars every day; it is bought once and then you try hard to maintain it in the same new condition for your lifetime. Its perfect longevity depends on the maintenance that you can provide it. Although it might seem tedious, but if you do it regularly, you need not worry about major issues as a stitch in time saves nine.
Basically you should never eat, drink or smoke in your car. The smell settles in the car and there is a high chance of these things getting spilled and spoiling the seat covers of the car. Do not ever ignore the scratches and blemishes. Repair them as soon as possible. To prevent any rusting possibilities protect it from rain and snow. Use a cotton cloth cover for your car. For cleaning the car, use a car shampoo with normal water or soft water. You can even repair your car by getting it painted form time to time and applying an acrylic finish to complete the job. With these simple steps your Car will shine the brightest among all others.
Mar
31
Ways of Maintaining Your Vehicle’s Value
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The first way of maintaining your vehicles’ value is to get a neutral color. Bright colors might look good and attractive but sometimes it’s get difficult to sell your vehicle with the bright colors. If you want to keep your vehicle’s value the best then go for neutral color like white and black.
Second way is regular maintenance which is must. Because if you will go to sell your vehicle to buyer, you can easily charge a higher price as you will show the proof that you have been regularly taking it for servicing. Thirdly you should not eat, drink and smoke in your car. The value of your car will be decreased if food smell, drink strains and food strains is leftover. Fourthly, protect your car from rust. It will cause it to rust faster if you leave your car exposed to the elements especially if you live in a place with lots of rain, humidity or snow. Fifth one is you should not ignore even small blemishes.
Mar
31
Toyota’s Fix for Sudden-Acceleration Recall
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For Toyota, It had been a very difficult few weeks. The company recalled millions of car for a humid accelerator pedal at first, then finally they searched for a remedy and it was announced by the world’s largest automaker that they would stop producing affected vehicles. Toyota has its fix now. And the details are: the fix is essentially a shim. When it is installed between the firewall and the pedal assembly, the shim alters the relative location of two halves of a friction device.
The device deliberately moves with some resistance in such a way that this drive-by-wire strangle mechanism gives the driver with some feedback through the throttle pedal. Slowing the pedal’s return rate, in rare cases humidity and condensation can cause too much friction. And this is what causes a “sticky” throttle or a “humid” throttle. Parts are already being shipped to dealers and training programs to install the bar are underway.
Mar
11
Importance of auto accessories
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A car is a beautiful machine. It can be readily flaunted if kept in top fettle. A new car shines among its competitors but the old one needs revamp. It’s quite important to get many of these installed for upgrading the appearance as well as to abide by the security norm. Of the many security accessories, an air bag, buffer, guards and a security system are most important.
For example, a security system will ensure that the car is safe from the hands of thieves. The car alarms might have a simple switch alert at the main door or can have many intricate pressure and motion detectors which can completely safeguard it from being taken away.
Similarly, iPods or stereo accessory or even a smart radio-head can make the ordeal of traveling an absolute pleasure. Those who use these musical exit routes travel in a far more composed and relaxed manner.
Dec
25
Hottest Car Accessories – GPS traffic Navigator
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A car is not just a single object. It consists of a number of items: spare parts and accessories apart from the electronic and mechanical systems. While spare parts are a necessity, the car accessories are use to enhance your driving experience. There is a wide range of accessories: mirrors, lights, seat covers, car covers, ventilation systems, air cooling systems, audio and video systems, and many more. You can use any number of accessories provided your vehicle and your wallet support them.
The hottest accessories that are more desired these days are the GPS traffic navigator. They are electronic gadgets that connect to the local GPS service provider to offer you with traffic updates. They also offer you weather updates.
Some of the GPS traffic navigational systems also contain speed limit indicator. You can set the maximum and minimum speed limits on the gadget. This navigator alerts you if you are over speeding. Also, if you are driving too slowly, it sends out signals. The device is very useful as it saves you time as well as your fuel.