Car Rental in Rajasthan – Excellent Services of Transportation

Rajasthan is one of the most visited states of India. It is the largest state of the country and globally famous for wonderful tourism options. Cities of the state are worth visiting having lots of eye catching attractions to offer its visitors. Forts, palaces, Havelis, temples, museums, beautiful landscapes, etc are prime attractions of Rajasthan trip. Almost all the major cities of the state are well-connected through good road transportation network. Historic and famous cities like Ajmer, Jaipur, Bikaner, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, Kota, Mandawa, Pushkar, Mount Abu etc are worth visiting cities of the state. All these cities can be best experienced by road transportation. Tourists can explore these fascinating destinations of the state by hiring a car from car rental agencies in the state.

With the boom in tourism, car rental in Rajasthan is also gaining popularity fast. There are several car hire service providers in the state offering excellent services of transportation to explore fascinating destinations of the state in very convenient and luxury ways. Tourists can hire cars of all categories – from budget cars to luxury cars. There are several agencies in the state which offer luxury car rental services, budget vehicle renting services, AC & Non AC coach hiring services, etc. Tourists can hire vehicles for short periods as well as long periods. Almost all the major cities have offices of vehicle hire service providers. Tourists can choose one of them and explore the fascinating destinations of the state in more and more convenient & enjoyable ways. Exploring fascinating destinations with car offer panoramic views of this beautiful royal state of India. Remember, tourists should always hire a reputed and registered vehicle renting service provider in the state.

When it comes to choose a vehicle renting service provider in Rajasthan, tourists should remember to hire a car or vehicle from the local agency of the city in which they are living or want to explore. For example tourists want to explore Ajmer. Tourists should hire one of reputed Ajmer car rental services providers. The reason behind hiring local agency is representative from the agency has wide knowledge of the city. He can help you to make your trip more and more enjoyable. More importantly, tourists should always hire a reputed and registered service provider. It is secondary matter that you are hiring Ajmer vehicle renting services or Bikaner car hire Rajasthan services. So, must keep these facts before choosing a vehicle renting service provider.

So, if you too want to explore the fascinating destinations of the state by car it is advisable to hire a car from a reputed service provider. You should also find out the registration details of the agency before hiring services from it. Make sure that the vehicle agency which services you are going to opting for provides full coverage on the car while you are going to drive. You should look into all the rental details of insurance before hire a car from a reputed car rental in Rajasthan, India. Well, get ready to drive to fascinating destinations of Rajasthan – the royal state of India. Make your trip enjoyable and experience of lifetime.

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Mahi is an eminent analyst and writer in Travel & Tourism related topics. He has authored many books on tour guide car rental in Rajasthan . and Now is rendering his services to http://www.tourismpoints.com/



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A Car Buying Story, Part Three: Models and Makes

Generally, I wasn't too happy with the variety of models in Canada. When it comes to family cars, the choices are quite simple - you go for a mini van or, as of lately, for an SUV. No big deal. But I thought that mini van is a waste of money if you have only two kids and don't run a repair business. SUV has a fun, all-terrain drift to it, but it too is a waste if you don't use it. What I was looking for is a smaller multi-purpose, single-volume vehicle, and there aren't many of them here. Domestic makes are better in that respect than imports. I almost got to think that the selection is such that it forces you to either buy a big car or two cars.

I'm mostly saying this because I've seen plenty of such versatile models in Europe. For example, you can find a new Civic in 5 door trim -- diesel!





Or a highly unusual, but apparently very versatile and practical Fiat Doblo (a wide spacious crossover) that looks somewhat like Honda Element, only it's a bit smaller and proportionally wider.





Wagons and generally single volume vehicles are very popular in Europe. Half of Fiat's fleet are such cars. And of course, the diesel option -- everybody has it. I was really sorry I did not find a suitable one here.





Anyhow, that is what it is. This is my overview of different models I've looked at:





Honda Accord





I drove Accord '89 for years, and I can testify to its quality. The engine was just great, even with 230,000 km on it. Every year when I need to perform Air-Care, all I'm thinking is: "Is it going to be slightly better or slightly worse than last year?" In the first couple of years I used to drive a bit before the air-care to warm up the engine, but later abandoned that practice -- it was simply unnecessary. Anyhow, Accord was my first thought, and always a backup plan: "if I don't find anything I like, I'll just buy Accord".





And the latest Accord (model 2003) was in all aspects a very good choice. Good space, good quality, safety, fuel economy, pretty much everything. It wasn't that sleek and pretty as I would hope, but that's really not big a deal. Also, it did not have the perfect safety scores (in couple of tests it had 4 out of 5) -- and I was kind of expecting perfection from my favourite make. In the end, the current model was just about to be replaced, the 2008 is completely redesigned, and I was expecting major improvements with the new model. So the current model seemed somewhat an outdated choice.





Honda Civic





Haven't really thought of Civic before -- to me it was a city car for singles or a first family car that you replace quickly. However, the new Civic (model from 2006) made a strong impression on me.





Pros: A lot of new features, some quite advanced. Top safety: impact-absorbing body, all 6 airbags, ABS, sensors, and all of that in the base version. Excellent fuel economy -- just slightly worse than Corolla (which is top in that respect). Although a smaller car, it grew over time. The passenger space is very good even for a taller person. I even tried moving the driver seat all the way back and then sitting behind it, and it was ok. It's quite wide inside -- it's no minivan, so don't expect wonders, but perfectly acceptable.





Also, the options are created reasonably, so all I had to add was AC -- it had everything else. The design is sleek, the interior very pleasant, and very enjoyable for a driver. Driving a Civic (manual transmission) is just a beautiful experience.





Cons: The only flaw I found was small trunk space. Trunk is smaller than most of the cars I've looked at. Corolla has 40L bigger trunk which is not negligible especially in smaller cars. The shape of the trunk is good which means you can put in different robust pieces, but the total volume is simply small.





Honda CR-V





A completely new model (2007), bigger than before, and very nicely designed. I generally did not shoot for SUVs, but if I decided to get one, CRV would have been a serious candidate. The only flaw for me was that it doesn't come with manual transmission.





Honda Hybrid





I have also considered hybrid cars, but gave up generally for one reason: the batteries occupy a good part of the trunk space, and that was already an issue with non-hybrid models. And with the price, I decided to pass on those nice modern things this time.





Toyota Corolla





Towards Corolla, I had similar feeling as to the pre-2006 Civic -- seems as a city, young/small family car, only even more than Civic. For my current situation, I was seriously considering it. What I didn't like was the way it was sold: the base model did not have ABS, only front airbags, and generally some other nice safety features were missing. Now the options are managed in such a way that if you add those things, you also get plenty of those that you don't need (e.g. sunroof), and it's not that affordable anymore.





On the other hand it had a lot to offer: good space for a smaller car, the best fuel economy, proven quality.





But I gave up on it mainly because of the lack of safety features.





Toyota Matrix





Similar to Corolla, with very similar and annoying option structure. I mean, it goes up to $28,000 if I add features I want (ABS, Airbags, AC, ...) That is because you also get leather seats, sunroof, and some other options.





Now Matrix was conceptually exactly what I wanted -- a single-volume, not too big, but practical, multipurpose car. But it has been built on Corolla chassis, and to me it had a certain "incomplete" feeling to it. And almost some cheapness as well.





Toyota Camry





I did not like it very much. I mean, it seems to be a great car -- it's big, spacious, amazingly soft and comfortable. It's a bit heavy which you can feel on acceleration, but again, it's a bigger car, so it's no surprise. Generally, Camry is starting to look and feel as a regular 6 cylinder large American car, which is perhaps exactly what they are trying to do. I did not like that much -- I like cars such as Accord better; it's sleeker, more dynamic, a bit harder on the road, more sporty.





Anyhow, except for the fact that I did not need a big limousine-like car, I have nothing really against it.





Nissan





Nissan is an excellent car that simply did not flare any particular interest with me. This is of course just a personal taste. Altima is in particular very nice, well made and affordable car. Sentra is less so -- I found it below similar sized cars. Maxima is a great full sized car -- but similar to Toyota Camry it was a bit larger sedan that I'd go for.





Hyundai





Now this is a puzzle. Sonata has a beautiful and very elegant style. It looks fairly high-end by appearance. And it has excellent features and plenty of them. For example, a latest trend -- Shiftronic transmission or CVT (Continuous Variable Transmission) that pairs the best attributes of manual and automatic mechanisms. I've heard that the fuel economy with CVT is almost as good as in the manual one; actually Volvo claims that in one of their models, on a highway, CVT performs even better than manual. But to me, driving a car with CVT was not that impressive experience.





Hyundai obviously has a lot of latest features for a highly affordable price. And although it does look good, you can still tell that it's an affordable car. When Hyundai entered the American market it was known as the worst car -- people say it would last you for about a year. But in the past 5 years they have made such a good progress, that in some independent ratings (Such as Consumer Report's) they rate better in some aspects than Honda or Toyota.





All in all, I did not spend much time on it, although I've considered both Sonata and their SUV Tucson as an option.





Mazda





I was looking mainly at Mazda 3 Sport. By the way, the name is completely misleading -- for a long time I did not even consider it because I simply thought it's a sport edition not suitable for a family. But when I did looked at it, I was surprised to learn that it actually isn't -- the term "sport" apparently came up only because "hatchback" was too "boring". Silly -- I don't think they really thought this one through well.





Anyhow, I learned it has almost all I needed, and on test drive it felt really good. The dealer told me they sell mostly manual versions because it's a performance car. I doubt this is really true, but it is true that the car is pretty sporty -- very responsive, fairly strong, and in general a pleasure to drive. Nevertheless, it has good space inside, and generally is suitable for a family.





But the trunk was small, i.e. narrow. The width of the trunk is virtually the same as the width of the trunk door. This I simply don't understand -- seems as if they purposely did not use all the available space.





In addition, its crash ratings (from the tests) were not the best. And as a smaller flaw the seat covers felt a bit unpleasant.





But it is generally a very good car and I was considering it very seriously





Mazda 5 also caught my attention because it was a bigger family car, yet not a mini van. I was comparing it to Matrix. However, it looked to me that the goal with an unusual "crossover" design was not really achieved (or completed), at least to my personal taste. The third row is too small for anyone except kids to use for any longer drive. With the third row up, the trunk is too small. Although not a mini van it is still fairly heavy and "lazy" on the road.





It's generally a very interesting vehicle, worth looking at.





Subaru





Ah, Subaru...





Subaru was the most pleasant discovery for me. I didn't know much at all about this make, only a few vague facts. But after I learned a bit about it I figured that this make is simply excellent. And they have recently been gaining more and more popularity. Then I went to US for a weekend and saw that there are as many Subarus (mostly Outbacks) on the road there as there are Honda Civics in Canada. Every other person owns it!





So I explored the models a bit and figured that Forester and Outback are most appealing. Forester as a smaller and cheaper option and Outback as a bigger and more expensive. Impreza was too small and a bit too much sporty -- it's a performance car used for racing. Legacy, built on the same chassis as Outback and very similar as well was ok, but Outback simply looks better.





I took Forester on a test drive -- although it has older look, and is boxier, jeep-like, I liked it somewhat better than Outback. Actually this comparison is a bit like comparing apples and oranges -- both look very nice and are conceptually different in exterior design. Perhaps I liked Forester a bit better exactly because it looks like a small SUV. It drives just beautifully. It's not really an SUV, because it's smaller and lower than, say CR-V, but it does feel like one because you sit higher above the road than, say, in a sedan. This gives you an excellent visibility of the road in front of you. The space was good, but not too good -- in particular the shoulder and hip room is comparable to even Corolla and Civic. So two car seats and an adult can fit in the back, but it wouldn't be too comfortable on a longer, hours long trip. Other dimensions including the trunk size are just fine.





An interesting little side feature of the Boxer engine (horizontally opposed pistons): When you turn the ignition on, Forester "shakes" just a wee bit, just as if you were sitting in a truck. This is not too noticeable, but it gives you a bit of a nice feeling of strength.





Security with Subaru vehicles is the one of the strongest points. Their cars have straight 5 on all tests (front impact, side impact and rear impact). This is not accidental -- they have systematically developed this quality. They've been known in the past to put a lot of effort in security, so much that even they admitted they did it on account of the style. Thus even the Forester that does not have the curtain airbags at all, protects rear passenger better than some vehicles that have the curtain airbags. However, I found that lack of those airbags was too serious flaw for me -- as I mentioned, my first priority was safety and I did not want to compromise in that respect even a bit. Outback on the other hand has all 6 airbags, but it's also considerably more expensive.





Another security feature resulting from the engine design, i.e. the Boxer style, is that it has very low center of gravity, lower than ordinary engines. For this reason, the risk of rollover with Forester is comparable to a sedan, rather than any SUV.





Subaru vehicles are not true gas-savers. Specifications claim they spend 10.7L/100km. I drove Outback for 24 hours, and it spent 12L/100km. This is understandable; you'll never get the fuel economy from the spec, especially with brand new car. However, compared to Corolla's 7.1 or Civic 7.8, it is almost 50% more.





I didn't choose Subaru for a couple of reasons, although I was so close to buying one. Forester does not have curtain airbags, and new Forester model is planned for 2009. Outback is not cheap -- with taxes and PDI and the rest of the fees it comes up to $38,000. Buying Outback in US would cost me somewhat above $30,000. Forester would be somewhat below $30,000. So, I'd have to pay good money, and wouldn't be happy with either lack of airbags or not the best fuel economy. But I think my next car might easily be a Subaru.





Volvo





No need to say it's a great make, and one of my personal favourites. However, affordable or close to affordable Volvo's (such as S40, V50) are small, and larger ones (S70, XC70) are expensive. If it wasn't for the price I think I wouldn't even analyze it -- I'd just go and buy it.











Volkswagen





I know VW was always a good car -- when I was a kid half of my hometown was driving VW. I know features of Golf models from Golf I to Golf IV. And I drove it a bit too. But my main interest in VW was that I was looking for a diesel car. I was disappointed to find that VW dealers in Canada do not sell plenty of diesel models. There is TDI (here and now it means Jetta TDI) -- that's it.





Then I also discovered that City Golf and City Jetta are amazingly affordable -- they are cheaper than Civic and Corolla. And they are good cars! I almost decided to go for one of them!!











But Golf is small for a Canadian family, in particular, the trunk is too narrow -- I can't even put the kid's stroller in straight, but have to incline it a bit. I started wondering how did the half of my hometown raise kids with a Golf? (And the other half of the town drove smaller cars.) But those were different times...











City Jetta is better in that respect, but not too much. It is an old Jetta model, first designed several years ago. It's still the same with all the small improvements made over the years, but nothing major.





Major redesign of Jetta went into the Jetta model (without "City") that is some 8 grand more expensive and looks more like a Passsat (actually so much so that on the road I have trouble telling Jetta from Passat). Jetta is an excellent car, has excellent security features, lots of space (very, very comfortable inside). And there is diesel (TDI) option.





Generally, an excellent option -- only a summary of all features and price decided against it, and not by far at all.





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Read the rest on following pages:





Part One: Why and What?





Part Two: How?





Part Four: The Dealers

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Michael Thornessen is a typical car buyer that has recently spent some substantial time and effort researching the auto market.

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Car Hire Services in Rajasthan – Delightful Way to Explore Enticing Rajasthan

Rajasthan is crammed with several enticing attractions of tourist interest which make it a globally famous tourism destination of India. Drenched into royal splendor, rich culture and glorious past the royal state of Rajasthan appeals tourists from all over the world. Travellers in quite good number make a visit to this vibrant and historic state of Rajasthan and make their holiday vacation in just right way.

Rajasthan is the largest state of India having number of tourist destinations and attractions. Cities and villages are worth visiting attractions of the state. There are lots of eye catching attractions of tourist interest in the cities and villages of the state. Almost all the major cities and other tourist places of the state are well-connected by excellent road transportation. So, exploring deserving destinations of the state with a car drive can be delightful activities while spending vacation in Rajasthan, the land of kings.

Cities of the state can be best experienced with a car drive. Because cities are well connected by good road transportation and also a car drive provides wonderful opportunities to see wonderful and panoramic views of picturesque landscapes of the state. So, travelers can explore the deserving destinations of the state by car hiring from a reputed Rajasthan car Rental. There are several car rental services providers in the state which offer affordable, budget, luxury, premium, standard and deluxe cars and vehicles on rent.

There are number of vehicle renting agencies in Rajasthan offering citywise car hire services in the state like Kota car rental services, Jodhpur vehicle rental services, car renting services in Jodhpur, Jaisalmer vehicle rental services, vehicle rental services in Jaipur, car hire services in Bikaner, car rental Udaipur services, Pushkar vehicle renting services, etc. Such agencies provide vehicles and cars of wide ranges such as luxury cars, deluxe cars, standard cars, deluxe coaches, ac/non-ac coaches, luxury coaches, etc. So, travelers have several options to choose a vehicle of their own choices to explore the deserving destinations of the state.

Travelers can explore the deserving cities and destinations of the state in more convenient & delightful way with car hire services in Rajasthan, India. They can arrange a Jeep safari with any one of reputed car renting agency in the state. Driving throughout the picturesque landscapes of the state is simply a delightful experience of lifetime and adds to the charm of travel and tourism in the state.

There are several vehicle renting agencies which also offer attractive city travel packages despite car rental services. Some of such agencies also offer weekend tour packages and hotel booking services in the state.

One thing is important that if travellers want to hire a car in Rajasthan to explore its fascinating destinations, it is advisable that they always should hire a car or vehicle with a reputed agency. Travellers should always hire a car with agency which is reputed, registered and experienced. It would be better if travellers hire a car from a reputed local car rental agency in the state. Local agencies have good knowledge of locality and can assist you better in exploring the fascinating destinations of the state.

So, if you too want to explore the fascinating attractions and destinations of the state, rent a car with a reputed car hire agency and make a delightful drive in fascinating landscapes of the state.

About the Author:

Rajesh kumar is an eminent analyst and writer in Travel & Tourism related topics. He has authored many books on tour guide for Jodhpur car rental and Jaipur Car Rental. Now he is rendering his services to http://www.carrental-rajasthan.com/

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How Electric Car Works

Electric cars are shown up in the news nowadays. The hybrid vehicles and especially the electric cars are talk of the town. The electric car is the best alternative for the petroleum cars. The reason for this includes many statements. The electric cars have a lot of advantages over the old fashioned petroleum cars. The popularity of the electric cars has reached almost all over the world. We are taught in schools about the alternative sources of energy. The alternative sources of energy are solar energy, gas energy, electrical energy, etc. The electric cars are the cars which can run on electricity. Actually the petroleum cars can also be converted into electric cars. It is very easy to convert a petroleum car into electric cars. Most of the petroleum cars are being converted into electrical cars as electrical cars is cost cutting.

It is almost not difficult to understand how an electric car works. The architecture of the electric car is quite different then the petroleum car. A electrical car is consist of lots of wiring. The electrical car has following main components:

Electric Motor
Motor Controller
Batteries

An electric car is powered by an electric motor while a petroleum car is powered by a petroleum engine. This is how an electric car defers from the petroleum car. Instead of a petroleum engine an electric motor is placed inside the electric car. The electric motor gets power from the controller. Number of rechargeable batteries provide power to the controller.

The controller gets the power from the batteries and gives it to the motor. The accelerator pedal is tied with a pair of potentiometers (variable resistors), which provides the signal for the controller how much power it is to to deliver.

The 300 volts dc current is inoput to the controller from the battery and controller converts it into a maximum of 240 volts AC, three-phase, and sends to the motor. Inside the controller there is a transistor which turns onand off rapidly. A connector connects these two potentiometers and the padal, when you push on the gas pedal, The controller gets information about how much power to deliver to the electric car's motor from the potentionmeters. There are two potentiometers for the sake of safety. The controller checks the readings of the both potentiometers to be equal. If they are not, then the controller stops operating. When accsilator is pressed, the controller turns the switch on, and when it is removed, it would turn it off.

The batteries are the main sources of power for the electrical car. Number of rechargeable batteries provide power to the controller. The motor can use both AC and DC batteries. Batteries run by chemicals such as lithiuem. You can recharge the batteries by just plugging in the wire to the electric socket.

In this article we discussed about the architecture and working of electrical cars. Hope that this information increased your knowledge about the electrical cars.

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Automaker’s Race to Conquer India’s Car Market Still on Track

India’s automotive market with an average of 20 percent annual increase seems a lucrative spot for global automakers. The race to hit this hot spot for car sales still continues. Being the second most populous country in the world, and a promising automotive industry economy, automakers like Renault, Hyundai and other automakers are trooping over to this country to seize success -- a success which lies in keeping tag prices low and squeezing margins.





"Not being in India would be a huge strategic mistake," said Carlos Tavares, Nissan Motor Co. Executive Vice President in a statement for The Associated Press on the sidelines of the Frankfurt auto show.





"It's an investment for the future." he added to his statement.





As March ended, India had total car sales of 1.1 million for the year. Compact hatchbacks accounted for three quarters of that volume. Although lesser than China’s car sales volume, it proves to be a fast growing market.





J.D. Power and Associates, predicts that if India will maintain this growth, by 2012, Indian car sales will be doubled to 2 million. For manufacturers with their Indian bases, car production is expected to rise dramatically to 3 million by that time.





"All the car makers know that India is one of the markets offering the best growth potential," said Pete Kelly, a director at J.D. Power and Associates' automotive forecasting unit.





India’s consumers demand for inexpensive and fuel-efficient vehicles, with a cabin for five or six passengers and an air-conditioning that will give comfort amidst the heat of the country.





Japanese automakers had already set foot on India’s auto market and expanded their sales and production in India. These companies are Toyota Motor Corp., Honda Motor Co., and Suzuki Motor Corp.,





With French automaker Renault SA of France, Nissan entered India this year. The two global car makers signed a passenger car venture with India’s local automaker Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. The group plans to build a plant in Chennai city. Nissan will use the plant to export compact vehicles to the European market.





American based Chrysler LLC (maker of Dodge AC compressor) is not in good financial condition to join this Indian auto market venture together with the global automakers.





Last Tuesday, Carlos Ghosn, CEO of Renault announced that the construction of the plant will probably start by 2010.





Inspired by Tata Motor’s ambition of the RS 1 Lakh, or the cheapest car, Nissan and Renault is also considering the feasibility to manufacture a car with a tag price of lower than $3,000.





Hyundai’s step in venturing the Indian auto market is by way of the Santro. The Santro is designed with extra head room for turbaned passengers and give extra attention to the rear seats where most Indian passengers occupy said Thomas Rauh, Hyundai Motors spokesperson in his statement for The Associated Press.





"It's a dogfight down there," said Rauh.





"It would not help us to go downmarket." he added.

About the Author:

Evander Klum is a Business Administration graduate who hails from Alabama. He enjoys extreme sports and he is also a car racing fanatic. At present, he works as a marketing manager at an advertising agency in Cleveland.

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Flat Rate Auto Repairs Explained - Automotive Repair Costs

Auto repair costs at a shop are basically comprised of labor and parts. Labor is typically calculated based on a standard "flat rate" estimate. Flat rate labor guides estimate labor time down to the tenth of an hour. For my example, if a starter for a specific vehicle pays 1.2 hours to change, the labor cost will be determined by multiplying the time by the shops labor rate, lets say the shops labor rate is $90.00 per flat rate hour (1.2 x $90.00=$108.00). Keep in mind that labor times can vary greatly depending on the year, model and engine size. Also automotive repair shop labor rates vary at each shop and from city to city. Labor time does NOT take in to consideration the requirement for special tools, experience or lack of.

Flat Rate or Actual Time

If the actual time it takes to repair the vehicle is LESS or MORE than the estimated flat rate time, the customer still pays the flat rate amount. More experienced auto technicians and techs with time saving tools can most of the time beat the flat rate time (AKA book time). The technician, if paid by flat rate has an incentive to do the job fast and correctly. If he makes a mistake and has to do the job again (commonly called a comeback) he does it the second time for free! Also keep in mind that a flat rate technician does not get paid time and a half for over-time, or for standing around waiting for work or parts. It's necessary for the technician to be productive and make up for this lost time by learning from his experience and buying tools that make him more efficient. Tools with exception of larger shop equipment items are usually the responsibility of each mechanic to purchase individually.

Parts Cost

The cost of the parts to fix the vehicle will depend on the deal the repair shop gets when they purchase the parts at wholesale, if they are new or rebuilt and how much their profit margin is. The typical markup is 30 to 40%, although this may vary. Yes, some money may be saved by shopping around and buying the parts directly, but most shops won't install parts provided by the customer. Also as far as the warranty goes, if a part fails that the facility provides, the shop will be responsible during the warranty period. If a part fails that was provided by the customer to the shop, the customer would be responsible for paying the labor all over again and handling the warranty replacement.

I personally would prefer to have a knowledgeable technician work on my car and repair it faster than the book time as opposed to having a less experienced tech work on my car longer to achieve the same results.

Tips for a good auto repair shop experience.

• Choose a shop that has a good reputation.
• Ask to inspect the old parts, ask what has failed or worn.
• Talk to the technician when possible to eliminate a break down in communication.
• Ask for a discount, the worst they could say is there is they cannot provide one.
• Have a written estimate on large repairs.
• Test drive vehicle before paying if possible.
• Choose a shop that specializes in the type of vehicle make.
• Consider if you prefer a national warranty or not.

Find out more about DenLors Blog, it has automotive repair information for professionals, consumers and the weekend warrior. Along with good information and the right mechanics tools getting the job done has never been easier

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By Dennis Bandy

Cleaning Your Engine - A Smart Move

The engine in your car is a surprisingly high performance mechanism. While it can take a beating and still keep ticking, performing maintenance on it can make it last a very long time. Cleaning your engine is one step that can really make a difference.

Heat is the enemy of any car engine unless you live in Siberia. The hotter things are, the more they tend to wear and eventually break. This is why you have a coolant system on your car! Well, what do you think the oil and grime that builds up your engine does? It works as an effective insulator, which drives up the temperature in your engine. It also looks nasty and makes working on or around your engine a real pain.

Cleaning your engine is not to difficult if you take some basic precautionary steps. First off, you need to seal everything that constitutes an entrance to the engine such as air intakes. You can do this using plastic sandwich bags and rubber bands. Make sure to cover electronics as well. Water and electronics are a bad mix.

Now, what about the water? If you are a manly man like me, you crank the hose on full and spray with menace in your eyes. Given enough time, I could knock over a tree with the hose. This is the wrong approach with your engine. Cranking on the water can result in it pushing through seals. Your engine is generally water tight, but the seals are not meant to turn away direct hard sprays. If you penetrate seals with your spray, you'll have a clean engine that probably doesn't work! That would not be good. Use a fine mist. The water should be used to push away already loose gunk, not break it off the engine.

As you've probably guessed, the detergent you use is key. Try an environmentally friendly one. The harsh chemical based ones not only clean your engine, they destroy your hands and arms. It's just nasty stuff. Anyway, detergents alone will not work. You need to get a small wire brush. Grime gets its name for a reason. You'll need some serious elbow grease to get it off, which makes the wire brush a godsend.

Once you think you are done, spray down the engine. You should immediately see all the spots you missed the first time around. Let the engine dry and then repeat until you've got it clean. That's it. You've now got a clean engine that looks good and should run a bit cooler.

Dirk Gibson writes about issues surrounding auto parts and accessories for DCJAutoParts.com - buy inexpensive parts online and save money by doing your own repairs

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By Dirk Gibson

Auto Glass DIY Repair Kit - Advantages

For all the first time car owners out there, this one's for you. If it so happens that you are afraid of DIY auto repair, then you probably want to have a professional handle all your auto and auto glass problems. However, the fact is that some small car problems such as auto glass and mirror repairs can be easily repaired with a do it yourself repair kit that can be bought in any auto parts store. In the long run, it is probably inevitable for you to enter these stores. The car windshield is one of the most common problem areas for many cars. This is because small nicks and cracks can easily appear if you are hit by a small rock or projectile flung accidentally or otherwise. Once can imagine several scenarios where this can occur to you. Perhaps a rotten tree branch suddenly fall on your car, or possibly even a fruit can do some damage.

Auto glass repair kits can save you not only a lot of time, but also a lot of money. And in truth, they are not so difficult to apply to your car. ll you really need is a few spare minutes, some sunshine, and your auto repair kit. Of course, you will have to carefully read the instruction in your auto repair kit. But it all basically foes like this; first, you take out the pump that is included in your kit, prepare everything, clean the surface of your car glass that needs repair with a dry and absorbent rug or perhaps an piece of cotton cloth. Then just put the resin in the pump as instructed and insert it applying the resin gently by squeezing it out little by little. After that, all that is left for you to do is to drive your car outside in the hot sun or just park it out so that the resin will dry quickly in the heat. It takes no more than a few minutes for this process to be completed and there are no hassles at all. Anyone with enough competency can use a DIY repair kit with no problems.

So if you are one of those first time car owners, perhaps you know nothing about cars or perhaps you are a girl and are afraid that the technical stuff about cars are out of your comprehension, just remember that the only thing that stopping you from entering that auto car accessories shop and purchasing the right DIY auto glass repair kit is your self. Just try it, it cost no more than nine or eleven dollars so it is really worth your while. Instead of going to a professional who will probably use a DIY repair kit himself, charge you with extra service fees, and take your car for a whole working day, then why not just opt to fix it yourself and save yourself all the trouble? Just get over your fear or insecurity, get some information from the internet, from friends, or from books and magazines. Sometimes, that will be all you need.

If you happen to be in the Kansas City area there is a Kansas Auto Glass store that offers professional help for your auto glass repair needs

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By Paul Aragones

Understanding Car Windshields

So many people have problems with their car windshields. The problem is, car windshields usually get nicked or cracked because they form a large part of the car's front body so that any incoming projectile in the way of the car will surely hit it. And then those annoying small cracks will have to be fixed either by professional service or by a DIY auto glass repair kit. To be able to choose which is the best way to repair your car windshield, it is best to understand it first.

The windshield is also called a windscreen. Your car's glass is very similar to that of an aircraft, or a motorcycle's wind screen. Most cars made in modern times are usually fitted with a laminated kind of glass that is very secure and safe because it doesn't shatter into sharp shards unlike ordinary glass from mirrors and bottles. These laminated glass is a kind of treated glass. It is usually made up of a dual curved sheets of glass and a layer made of plastic sandwiched in between so that it will be safer. These are glued into the car's window frame.

Some models have similar construction with the windshield glass of a motorcycle. They are made of high impact acrylic plastic since the wind will put more pressure on them due to the design of motorcycles. Of course, the windshield of motorcycles are designed for the most slice. Meaning, it is aerodynamic. This is especially true for racing motors.

Every day, your auto glass functions to protect you inside your car from wind, extreme heat or cold weather, flying debris (insects, small rocks, dust, even small animals). However, your auto glass is in place so that the car will have a more aerodynamic shape. This means that the tilt in your windshield lets your car slice through the air and therefore provides additional speed and fuel efficiency. Another important function is UV protection if your screen is coated with it. Ultraviolet from the sun that bear down on you in the car all day can cause cancer.

Thus, the car windshield is a very important part of your car. Not taking care of it properly will not only make your car look ugly and unpreventable, it will also make you suffer in the long run.

Since the car is made up of laminated glass, this means that a small crack can let moisture from the outside to penetrate your auto glass once a small crack is formed. Then, when you take your car out for a spin on a sunny day, the water will expand because it is turning into water vapor. thus causing the crack to grow. This is why DIY kits are the best thing to use. They are cheap and yet they can cover up the crack in no time at all preventing further damage due to moisture retention.

If you happen to be in the Kansas City area there is a Kansas Auto Glass store that offers professional help for your auto glass repair needs

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By Paul Aragones

About Audi Tuning

If you are the proud owner of an Audi, you surely thought at least once abut tuning it. With their marvelous designs, Audi cars make a great mold for tuning. Why? Because Audi tuning is easy. Mostly because its design.

There is a wide variety of tuning kits out there. You can choose what is suitable for you. The kits including everything you need for a perfect Audi tuning. You can modify everything from body parts to engine. And also add more accessories.

Best tuning types can be realized on an A4. Audi A4 tuning is easy and cheap. The latest Audi A4 tuning kit is complete.

With a new turbocharger there are three levels of functioning. The first level offers 45 kW. That is the equivalent of 280 horse power. The level is called comfort. This is due to the fact that much of the generated energy is used for the driver's comfort. The second level upgrades the engine from 200 horse power to an incredible 325. The torque is upgraded to 640 Nm.

These Audi A4 tuning kits are available at prices beginning at 1200 dollars. The kits work for other types of tuning too, but you should firstly consult with a specialist before using them in this manner.

The 170 horse power can also be tuned. Again with two performance levels available. The first level upgrades the engine to 200 HP and 400 Nm torque. The second level adds 20 extra HP and 20 extra Nm to the torque. The kit is available for 1000 dollars.

Also, a wide variety of tuning parts are available for tuning. 20 inch wheels are available at 4000 dollars. Other parts are the suspension system and the aerodynamic packages. Prices for these parts begin at 1100 dollars, and 1900 dollars respectively.

Audi and especially Audi A4 tuning are very common and if you posses an Audi you should definitely try one of the many available kits.

Sturat enjoys writing on topics like Audi Tuning and Audi A4 Tuning

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By Sturat Mitchel

Tips For Buying Car Stereo Speakers

Who says you can't have an excellent stereo system in your car? You don't necessarily have to buy something that will cause everyone's windows to rattle off the hinges - but you can definitely find something that will allow you to listen to your music with ease and the best sound quality. But how do you find the right car stereo system with the best speakers?

There are dozens of different types of car stereo systems from different makers. The most popular and average these days now come with a DVD player, television, and navigational system. Not to mention excellent sound quality to go with everything. There are many factors that are involved when trying to choose the best type.

First you have to discover which one will offer you the sound quality and have the features that you want and need. For sound quality you can test the speakers in store and determine which one offers the kind that you like the best. The next thing that you have to consider is the size that will actually fit into your car. That is why when you go to browse the stores you need to bring information on the make and model car you have.

The different features that you choose will determine how expensive the stereo system is. You can choose one that has a CD player in the dash and that can support MP3 and WMA files. You can also choose one that is built with a DVD player and navigation system. But these are optional and not required. If you want something basic you may just want the CD player alone with the radio system. That will leave more room to spend on some of the best car stereo speakers to offer better surround sound.

Finding the Best Car Stereo Speakers can help you to listen to your music with the best sound quality. Alpine Car Stereo Speakers are some of the best that you can find on the market

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By Naomi West

iPod Car Kits - A Gift I Would Never Have Thought of But Can't Live Without

I consider myself quite up to date with technology but I had never owned an MP3 player until I was bought an iPod for a birthday present. I'm a little bit traditional when it comes to music, well when it comes to CD's anyway. For some reason I always thought the idea of having the hard copy of the music ready to play at my convenience was the best option, it always used to be! Its wasn't till the other week I realised how much I have been missing out on.

When I got the present (a new iPod Touch) I wasn't really sure what to do with it? I mean I know how they work and what they are used for, but I wasn't sure why I would need one. However I persevered with it and starting transferring all of my favourite CD's into iTunes and then onto my iPod, (This took all day as I have thousands of CD's and Albums) I have got to admit I started to love it straight away. The operation of the device is so simple and effective, it takes 2 seconds to find the track or album I want to listen to rather than 10mins to find one of my many CD's. With in a matter of one day I was converted.

Recently I found another application for it that I have never really thought about, Its obvious and genius now I know about it. My wife looked on-line and got it delivered as an additional present (knowing how much I loved the first present) The gift was an iPod car kit that provided a digital connection into my car stereo perfect as I spend alot of time on the road with business. It arrived and I installed it the same day (as I was excited, like a young boy again), I Cant explain to you how useful this is to me.

The iPod Car Kit took about 30mins to install and I couldn't wait to test it out, I got into my car and took it for a drive for a good hour just to test the kit. It was perfect, I had to get used to the controls but it was all done through the steering wheel controls so it was easy to get the hang of. Forward track, Back track, volume up/down then menu buttons for playlists / Albums ect. The music quality was perfect as well far better than listening to the radio, and now I dont have to fumble around looking for my CD's when i'm driving (which is probably illegal anyway!) This is definitely the perfect gift and I would have never have thought of getting one!

iPod car kits are available for most vehicles, The dension gateway 100 and the Dice Silverline proved iPod charging and full user control through your factory fitted stereo

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By Nick Janaw

How to Connect You iPod to Your Car

Connecting you iPod to your vehicle can be very difficult. There are a lot of different vehicles out there, and there are a lot of different products out there that claim to work on all of them. The three most common categories of iPod adapters are, direct audio inputs, wired FM modulators, and wireless FM transmitters. All three categories have their positives and negatives.

A direct audio input is probably the best way to get your iPod connected to your vehicle. This method will give you the clearest sound without any static, drifting, or interference. Basically, a direct audio input tricks the vehicle's radio into thinking there is a stock cd changer or satellite radio connected to the radio. Since these stock devices have good sound quality, the audio from the iPod will not be degraded. Some direct audio inputs adapters are designed around iPods and supply a cable that will plug into the bottom of your iPod. These adapters will charge your iPod and allow for control from your vehicle's radio. The only downfall to these interfaces is that they have to be installed by a qualified person, and they cannot be taken from car to car.

A wired FM modulator is connected directly in line with your radio's antenna. This allows the modulator to interrupt the FM signal coming from your vehicle's antenna. The signal is then sent through the antenna input on the radio (not transmitted wirelessly). No matter how strong the radio station is transmitting, there will be no interference. Wired FM modulators can allow for an input that has absolutely no static, but they do have a downfall.

Have you ever noticed that FM never sounds as good as a CD? This is because the sound quality of the FM tuner is lower than a CD player. Since a modulator uses the FM tuner band, the audio will only be as good as the FM tuner sound quality. So, if you have a very clear, CD quality, recording on you iPod it will only be as good as FM quality. I would recommend a FM modulator if your vehicle cannot support a direct audio input. A wired FM modulator is a good option. It is not the best option, but sometimes its the only option.

In my opinion, wireless FM transmitters are the worst. The reason being, usually there is a lot of static. This is because the FCC limits the output of the transmitter, and radio stations transmit higher than the FM transmitter. You tell yourself, it's not so bad, you can live with it. A month after you got it, it has pissed you off so much you will pay anything to get your iPod to work properly in your car. Even though they suck, they do have their purpose. Static or no static, they will work in any vehicle. Plus, since they do not have to be installed, you can take it from car to car.

For more information about iPod interfacing visit OEM Interface.

About the Author:
Nick is a manager at a mobile electronics store in New York. Also, he is the webmaster of OEM Interface, a successful website about OEM iPod interfacing

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By Nick Mackk

Repairing Blackberries

It's like a refrain. My blackberry is busted and it won't work no matter how I jiggle it. When I was a kid, if someone told you about a smashed blackberry you'd be thinking fruity - perhaps worrying about stains that would be difficult to scrub out, or just cleaning up a tiny mess. But look at what a few decades have done. What kind of Blackberry is it? It might be an 8100, 8120, or 8130 Pearl. What's broken? Has your trackball fallen out of your Blackberry? Have you lost or broken your trackball ring? What about your chrome side rail set for your Blackberry 8100? Are your rails broken or scratched? Has your battery door latch fallen out of your Blackberry? Why won't your battery door stay on?

Then there are the issues with LCD screens. Is that nifty clear protective lens that covers your LCD cracked or badly scratched? What happened? What did you do to your little contraption? You just need a replacement OEM lens and all your worries will be over.

It gets worse. Other components can get damaged with your Blackberries. Perhaps you've had keys falling off your keypad like a case of high-tech eczema. Solution - replace the entire keypad, not just the missing keys. A brand new keypad with exactly the right color scheme will have you typing again in no time.

What if none of the above has happened, but something even more critical has been damaged? Help! I've lost my memory card door; I can't remember where I put it. This kind of amnesia is becoming increasingly typical with the technologically-challenged these days. The solution is easy. Just order an OEM memory card door.

You can even protect your Blackberries from some of the destruction that you're very likely to put the poor thing through. Personalize and protect your Blackberry with a new skin; skins come in assorted varieties and colors: black, blue, clear, or red. These aren't exactly epidermis, but are rubberized shell guards; old-fashioned in their way, like the old-style "rubbers" used in bygone days to protect a fine pair of shoes.

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By Jeff Gasner

Vehicle GPS - Are They Accurate?

Today the newer GPS trackers are considered to be extremely accurate. They have a parallel multi-channel design that helps keep them on track most of the time. The 12 parallel channel receiver locks onto satellites instantly when they are turned on and they maintain a very strong lock. The receiver is accurate in dense foliage or urban settings without failure. The unit determines the position of the user, calculates the speed they are traveling and the distance they need to go to reach their destination. The capability of the GPS tracker has found to be outstanding not only for the military but for the consumer as well. The idea behind using a tracker makes it a safer and quicker trip for anyone who is not familiar with their surroundings.

The GPS tracker is able to determine the best route for the consumer detecting such things as traffic backup due to accidents or road construction. The tracker can also tell the traveler if the weather is not going to be good enough for travel detecting bad storms or winter blizzards in advance. The use of the GPS tracker has become very popular over the years and many of the new vehicles are being installed with a GPS tracker.

Many people are installing the device in their own vehicles in order to travel safely and find their destination without having to take longer routes. Since the price of gasoline has gone so high the GPS tracker helps the consumer save on gas. The GPS tracker is a very accurate reliable tool for the consumer.

See what I think are the top 10 GPS receivers are all at FINDgascards as well as more of my work

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By Tom Tessin

The Workings of a DC Motor

Electric motors are all around us. In our homes alone, nearly all mechanical and electrical movement you see around is brought about by a DC (direct current) electric motor and AC (alternating current) electric motor.

It was in 1873 that Zénobe Gramme created the contemporary DC electric motor. Gramme linked his devised dynamo to another apparatus and steered it like a motor. His invention, the Gramme device, was the first electric motor that pulled off in the field.

Two good examples of electric DC inventions are the innovative ball-bearing motor and the unusual homo polar motor that Michael Faraday created.

In general, a simple DC electric motor consists of six basic parts. These are the rotor or armature, brushes, axle, commutator, field magnet, and DC power supply. An electric motor is powered by magnets that employ magnet fields to produce torque, setting the motor in motion. Those who previously played with magnets are familiar with the elementary principle of magnets, that similar poles repel and opposites attract. The repelling and attracting electromagnetic forces inside an electric motor make the DC motor to create rotating motion.

Magnets are polarized, with a negative and a positive section. Even with comparatively puny magnets, the repulsion of like poles and the attraction of opposite poles are evident. Direct current electric motor utilizes these components to virtually transform electrical current into shifting movement.

A DC electric motor needs at least one electromagnet. An electromagnet serves as the source of an electric motor and it changes the electricity flow as the motor moves, altering its polarization in order to maintain the operation of the motor. The other magnetic fields are either electromagnets or permanent magnets. The electromagnet is typically to be found in the motor's hub and rotates in the permanent magnets.

A DC electric motor features coils of wire that go around in a magnetic field. The coil is placed in a fixed magnet. The electric flow in the coil is delivered by means of two brushes that produce moving connections with a split ring. The forces applied on the coils of wire initiate for a movement or torque on the coil. The coil also acts as a tiny magnetic dipole.

To better understand and imagine a simple DC electric motor, picture a wheel split into two between two magnets. In this case, the DC motor's wheel is the electromagnet. The two permanent outer magnets are the negative and the positive. Now, suppose that the right magnet is positive and the left magnet is negative.

The coils of wire on the wheel of the DC motor are being brought in with electric flow and this current ignites a magnetic drive. In order to cause the DC motor to twist and more, the wheels on the permanent positive magnet have to be positively charged and the negative permanent magnet have to be negatively charged as well. And, since opposite charges attract and similar charges repel, the wheel shifts in order for its negative piece turns over around to the right and the positive section of the wheel moves to the left. The magnetic force enables the wheel to spin thus, the movement is utilized to perform and operate.

The consistency and straightforward pattern of DC motors make it an ideal option for countless various purposes. DC motors are largely employed for multiple applications such as remote control cars and electric razors.

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By David Urmann

How Do You Measure Success?

Many people associate 'success' with striving to reach a particular material goal: a job title, a Martha Stewart garden, exotic vacations, or being in the right social circle. All around us, the media reenforces the notion that we need luxury cars and lifestyles to be happy and 'successful'. So it is that many people live with the constant sense that happiness is "just around the corner" -- after the promotion or the coveted invitation.

Unfortunately, this measure of success can cause people's sense of proportion (greed), as well as their sense of reality (what really matters), to go amuck. If you measure success by the trophies you collect, you may find your satisfaction short-lived. The energy of the chase can be exciting, but it's also costly, as other facets of life get buried or neglected. You may sacrifice genuine self-worth as just being Joe or Jane isn't enough anymore. And you leave play and spontaneity behind to become your role.

It's not surprising that at midlife, people may experience a 'crisis', finding themselves dissatisfied, empty, or confused. After achieving the success they were after, they realize that what they have isn't what they value most. They discover they've been working to support a lifestyle instead of a life.

But perhaps you already know that. You've focused on inner success -- on feeling good about yourself, on being part of a supportive community and developing your gifts, and feeling spiritually at peace. You've clearly developed a quality life, but you find that you've invested so much energy in being happy that you viewed external success as a distraction. And you've discovered that you can't get what you want because you don't have the financial resources to pursue your interests.

As usual, the answer lies somewhere in the balance. The glamor -- and glaring consequences -- of materialism have peaked, and people are faced with a plethora of choices. Opportunities for personal growth and contribution are limited as lives are spent surviving to meet only basic needs.

From a coaching perspective success is measured by what's achieved from the inside out. By recognizing the value of the intangibles of grace, balance and passion, as well as the comforts and pleasure of quality surroundings and material things.

How do you achieve balanced success? By being thoughtful, asking hard questions and having the courage to find the answers. By focusing on identifying your core values and orienting your life around them. By identifying your needs and setting standards and boundaries to meet and protect them. And by pursuing a purpose that's larger than yourself, one that's defined and focused.

You understand there will be trade-offs, and you let them be, as you deepen to truly value the challenge and the freedom that life gives each one of us to design a life as creative and imaginative and fulfilling as we can imagine.

What does success mean to you?

Kathleen Daniel, MS, L.Ac. writes about change and transition from the inside out, combining insights and experience from a life lived internationally, with a lifelong yoga practice and work as an acupuncturist, organizational consultant, educator, and life and personal leadership coach. She is an alumni of Johns Hopkins Women's Leadership program, and the creator of the Wellness for Women and Pausing at Midlife retreats. Website: http://www.aheadofthecurveatmidlife.com

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By Kathleen Daniel

Build a Small Wind System

Stop buying electricity, you can generate electricity and power any electronic device in your home using a small home wind system that can generate a good amount of electricity. This wind system can convert the steady wind to generate good steady electricity.

Don't buy electricity again and reduce the electricity bill by %90. The whole world now are going to find new renewable energy resources to face the lack of current power resources like oil and gas. Researchers are doing the best of their efforts to power all devices and instruments by electricity instead of other energies and this why the whole world are going to depend on wind and solar energy resources to generate electricity.

Recently, many solar powered cars are manufactured and these cars will be used widely through the upcoming 10 years. For home electricity, it is better to use wind generator systems that can work all over the day and can power all home's devices.

By building your own wind generator system you can save your money and environment. Don't buy ready wind systems because they are very expensive. Fill your free time in building small wind systems for home electricity to cut your power bill.

The building process is not that difficult, you just need detailed instructions on how to install those windmills. The tools of installing these wind systems are not expensive and will cost you only some tens of dollars. Save you money and environment and build your own small wind system for your home electricity.

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By Sean Shahin

Improve My Gas Mileage and Improving Fuel Mileage

People have tried many fuel additives and aftermarket gadgets to unlock some kind of hidden performance inside the vehicle. The hot button now is improving gas mileage in our cars which are draining our pockets at the pump.

The hot summer months prompt us to use our air conditioner; however the compressor is tied in with the engine and requires fuel to run the AC. Opening the windows can also harm fuel economy, so here is the rule. If traveling under 40 MPH, opening the windows improves gas mileage, however above 40 MPH, the AC will improve fuel economy versus opening the windows at highway speeds.

Driving smarter and being a much more fuel savvy consumer is probably the best means to improving gas mileage. If running errands in town, driving to a central location and walking or biking the rest of the way will improve gas mileage because the stop and go type of driving while searching for a parking place is when the engine is the most inefficient. By avoiding this type of situation will undoubtedly improve the gas mileage of any car.

A higher octane fuel will not improve the gas mileage of your car and will actually harm the components and cause carbon buildup if the octane is too high or too low. A higher octane rating simply means the fuel will burn slower, not cleaner or hotter or anything of that nature. A car designed for regular octane will run the best on regular octane gasoline. It may be hard to fathom, but the auto manufacturers are not trying to screw the customer by recommending octane ratings for the car.

Drivers can improve their gas mileage by mixing gasoline octane at the pump. Many cars are designed for 87 octane, while some pumps only offer 85 and 89 octane. 85 octane is too low and 89 is not necessarily too high, but it costs more. Mixing the gasoline will lower the fuel cost and improve the fuel economy to the optimum amount with the correct mixture of fuel.

People have too much junk in their cars. The amount of weight from the various articles left in a car and forgotten about will put a strain on the engine of the car and decrease the gas mileage. Imagine carrying an extra 100 pounds every day. This will use more fuel and harm the fuel mileage. Keeping the car clean and devoid of extraneous junk improves the fuel mileage of the car by putting less strain on the engine.

Planning trips by using Internet maps or a GPS system is a great way to improve fuel economy while saving time on the commute. The less time the car is running, the less fuel it is using, but the driving conditions the car is under will also affect the fuel mileage. By cruising more, the gas mileage will improve. This means planning trips and routes around traffic patterns and road usage to maximize cruising time. If engaging on a long road trip, find where gas stations are along the route or through a small detour. The less time that is spent finding a gas station or sitting in traffic, the higher the improvement in fuel economy.

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By Jenney Pan

Build an EV Car - Frequently Asked Questions

Many people are learning about the benefits of building their own EV (electric vehicle). In case you are new to this or are just discovering what it is, here are some frequently asked questions about electric car conversions that you may be interested in.

Q: What are the differences between a gas car, electric car, and a hybrid?
A: A gas-powered car get its main source from fuel. These cars use gas to power the engine to make them run. An electric car uses batteries to provide electricity to an electric motor. A hybrid car uses both gas and electric to power the vehicle. Therefore, hybrid models continue to have a dependency on gasoline.

Q: What is the cost to convert my car to an electric car?
A: The cost can vary upon the price that you pay for your parts. However, you can use secondhand parts to complete your conversion. There are also resources available to obtain free parts.

Q: How far can I go with an electric car?
A: Electric cars do require you to recharge your batteries as the amount of energy stored is used. You can usually go about 50 miles before your car will require a recharge. This will depend on the batteries that you choose for your vehicle.

Q: How long does it take to build a EV car?
A: This depends largely upon the amount of time that you have available to work on this project. It can take any where from one week to longer.

Q: What kind of parts and equipment do I need to convert my car?
A: Although there are some tools and equipment that will be required for your conversion, the two main pieces of equipment that are needed are batteries and motors. Deep cell batteries work the best. DC or AC motors can be used.

There are several questions that can come up while you are building your ev car. It is always a good idea to have a guide that can answer any questions that you have while teaching you the conversion process step by step.

Build A EV Car provides a guide for you to learn how to build an electric vehicle. It provides answers to all the questions that you may have

We used the guide to convert our first vehicle and it really helped us to complete it by explaining the process in an understandable way

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By Timothy Truel

Ford Parts Dealer Stays Attuned To Ford's Superior Standards

Ford vehicles have always been loved for their technologically advanced powertrain and suspension components, sturdy body parts, solid construction, superb design and high quality interior auto parts. In the truck and SUV segment, Ford has particularly established a highly respectable name through its top-notch vehicles such as the Ford Escape, the best-selling small SUV; Ford F-150, the best-selling pickup truck for 28 years now; Ford Ranger, America's best-selling compact pickup; and Ford Escape Hybrid, the first full hybrid SUV in the world.

With Ford's success in the industry, there is no doubt about its high standards in designing and creating cars, minivans, SUVs and trucks that are powerful, comfortable, safe and tough—Ford tough. It is any person's pride to drive and own a Ford vehicle. Fortunately, getting replacement auto parts for Ford - Ford parts used and new alike—is never a problem nowadays; thus maintaining this remarkable vehicle's performance is easy.

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By Jay Stevens

Bimini - Atlantis Found?

Edgar Cayce, the "sleeping prophet,"(who had helped some 14,000 people with physical problems, and past life issues) spoke of the "Hall of Records" buried three places on Earth. These records were the history of humankind on our planet. One record was buried under the paw of the Sphinx in Egypt. Another in the Yucatan Peninsula, and the third record buried with Atlantis when it sank under the sea. He spoke of Atlantis as being under the water in area of the Bermuda Triangle. The island of Bimini was supposed to be the highest peak of the mountain of Atlantis that never sunk. There were at least three sinkings of the Continent of Atlantis. After the first two sinkings those who stayed had to be the most stubborn, not in touch with reality folks, who just would not leave.

We set out very early AM from West Palm Beach, Florida on our journey. Chris has brought her eight year old son, and another female friend Henna. My motto has always been, "I come prepared." even though I was never a girl scout. So with much extra food in hand, we arrived at the seaplane airport in Ft. Lauderdale. I brought my sweater for the AC. The seaplane was a little 6 to 8 seater. As we took off I watched a 12 inch fan mounted on the bulkhead of the plane on an artistic rendering of fish in the sea. So much for my sweater and AC. Small windows were also open to let the fresh air in. It was thrilling to fly over the ocean and see the water below.

We arrived in early afternoon and had arranged a place to stay with the official New Age guide of the Island. We had two bedrooms and a kitchen facing the beautiful, pale green, clear water on the South part of Bimini where all the locals live. We were offered the front part of the duplex with a locked door in between the other residence. We were so tired from the journey we decided to immediately take a nap.

If in reality there is no time or space, everything past, present, and future is taking place in the great "NOW." As I lay my head on the pillow the thought came to me, "Oh my God we are in Atlantis!" Atlantis was a thriving society using "fire crystals" to power sea ships, cars, planes and everything else. They were known to have a pyramid, bigger than the Great Pyramid in Egypt, that had a crystal capstone faceted to collect the sun's energy. Apparently this crystal was an anti-matter device, possibly explaining the "disappearance" of planes, boats and people. Edgar Cayce predicted that Atlantis will rise again along with that huge pyramid! The Bimini Road, under the sea off the island could be a possible beginning of this.

Our family friend, Danny Burack, was one who disappeared in the Bermuda Triangle. One Christmas Eve, in the late 1960's he was out on his boat Witchcraft (named after the popular song of that time.) Danny was showing a priest the Holiday lights of Miami. He called the coast guard and told them,"The beer box is out." and that they were near a particular numbered buoy. The beer box was really the fish locker in the back of the boat. The coast guard was there within 18 to 20 minutes and never found a trace of them. Hundreds of boats went out the next day to look for them. Everything on the boat was floatable because Danny and his wife Mary had small children. Nothing was ever found. Was Dan taken to another dimension or somehow effected by the anomalous energies of the Bermuda Triangle?

I have been a reincarnationist since I was 11 or 12 years old. I always knew I lived in ancient Greece at the height of the Parthenon and all the "myths" of the Gods and Goddesses. I do have past life memories, especially of people I meet. You cannot tell me that I don't know certain people - it is a deep soul memory, letting me know that I knew them from some distant place "before."

Maybe what happened to us at Bimini was "payback karma" from my time in Atlantis. I knew I had been evil there, participating in some of the down-fall of a once thriving Continent. The "Law of One" had slowly been taken over by power hungry people who started to use their many "gifts" for destruction.

When we settled in on our first night we could feel the spirits of the past. They were clamoring to get into us. We felt them at all the windows and doors. It was the lost souls from the time of Atlantis. The air was thick with them. We lit candles, and prayed hard for protection, saying affirmations of light to appease the souls. We cleared the area and did feel safe inside.

We were really thwarted there at every turn. We rented a golf cart to get around, it kept dying on the trail while we suffered in extreme heat. One major problem on these trails next to the ocean were huge biting horse flies. They would not leave us alone. The only relief from them was to go into the water. One afternoon Chris came out of the water to look down at her arm turned black covered with fleas! The vermin and pestilence was among us.

It was the summer solstice and we had come to celebrate that day on Bimini. "Bonefish"came to pick us up in his boat. Edgar Cayce had spoken of the "healing hole." Bonefish knew where it was. Traveling out through the mangroves we were led off the boat to a secluded small body of water. It was a miracle that there were no bugs there. We floated for hours. We felt ice cold currents in the water. Cayce said this water was supposed to come from the Andes and that it had natural lithium in it. We were so relaxed we didn't want to leave. That same day we traveled to the "Fountain of Youth." Sorry to say it was quite a beaten up well, stones scattered, very little water. So much for renewing our youth!

Our next stop was out in the water near the southern most tip of the island for the exact time of the summer solstice. On the land near our destination, pictographs can be seen from above. A fish or whale has been discovered while flying over the area. We jumped off the boat into the glorious sea. I can dowse with my body, and with my eyes. My eyes kept being drawn to this area near the shore. I finally swam to the site and felt the icy cold currents again. Another current from the Andes!

Bonefish took us back to town to a place where conch fritters are the best. He met a friend in a boat along the way and exchanged fresh conch, which he readily ate, for a six-pack of beer. It is said that the fish have gold in them from the buried treasure of Atlantis. I had to try some!

Another day we walked around the island. We felt some very unusual things. We saw people who looked "vacant," as if controlled by some type of Voodoo. The old, little cemetery was just downright spooky. We walked to the former residence of Earnest Hemingway. I swear that place was heavy with spirits of the past or maybe some of his troubled memories.

Every day we were given the "if and reverse" on how much money we were to be charged for the boat, golf cart, and the house we were staying in. We were caught in this web of deceit. We were actually feeling threatened. One day Chris and I went to the beach to bury the crystals. A storm came up, wind fierce, and the waves crashing. It was NOT a serene ceremony to open the "Hall of Records."

Emotions were so ruffled that Henna even wanted to leave a day early. That night we decided to stay in and cook dinner. Chris has brought some cornish hens to bake with some rice and veggies. As we sat in the living room ready to eat, I could hear Henna crunching, very loudly, on something she was eating. I looked down in my plate and there was a huge chard of glass in my next bite. The glass baking dish had splintered during the baking. Henna already had some intestinal problems. Oh my God, they're trying to kill us!

The next morning was our last day. It was blistering hot outside. I was sitting in the living room when all of a sudden the lights and AC went out. I announced that I was not going to sit there all day in that heat, but instead spend it entirely in that beautiful water. A couple of hours before we were to leave we returned to the house. All the doors were locked! I said "Oh great, now they have stolen all of our stuff." As I looked in a window I could see my packed suitcase. Luckily someone had left a window open. Chris's son climbed in. Nothing seemed to be missing, but they had touched all our belongings and packed for us. How Bizarre!

We walked to the airport. I couldn't wait to get out of there. The New Age guide came after us looking for a tip. Chris told him she had left two cornish hens in the freezer for him. I'm sure he equated us to the "hens."

As we sat at the airport waiting for the seaplane, a man from the tourist bureau came up to ask me some questions about my stay there. After all it was a key destination for deep sea fishermen. I refused to answer anything and told him to ask my friends. I was holding my breath to get out of there.

Since my episode on Bimini or should I say Atlantis, I've heard of another frightful trip, where a visitor ran into a stormy sea and thought he was going to die. Does Bimini test certain people for their past negative Karma?

Chris did a channeling the night before we left. "The next time you come, EVERYONE WILL KNOW YOU ARE HERE." No thank you. Good to get out of there ALIVE!

©2008Merry C. Battles

If anyone has had a challenging experience while visiting Bimini and would like to share it please E Mail me at merry@merrybattles.com

Merry C. Battles has worked in the healing arts since 1977. She has practiced the art of massage, Jin Shin Jyutsu (an ancient form of Japanese Acupressure), CranioSacral Therapy, Reiki, and foot reflexology. Merry is the author and illustrator of Christmas Meditations on the Twelve Holy Days December 26-January 6 Merry's book is a compilation of her 26 year meditation journey with the twelve holy days. Her book can be used all year as we travel through each sign of the Zodiac

Merry has been a student of the ancient mysteries for as many years. Her greatest joy in life, along with her grandchildren, is to learn about the spiritual. This is reflected in all of her work

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Checking Your Car

Here’s the low down on checking out the used car that you have finally set your eyes on. Take a look at the following points before you decide to take it out on a test drive.

Lean down and look down the side of the car – check for dents and dimples.
Check the bumper cars for scratches and look at the wheel hubs for dents and scratches.

Is the car too shiny? This may mean that the car dealer or seller or trying to hide something. This also implies to the engine bay, an engine bay should be slightly dusty and have grime on it. If the engine is sparkling clean you can be sure that the car has oil or coolant leaks.

Take your hand and run it under every door panel, under the wheel-arches and check the bumper edges. These are the likely areas where rust will first appear.

Check the tires on the car. Check not only the thread, also check to see if the tires are original or retreads. Uneven wear is a telltale sign of suspension problems.

Does the interior smell? Smoke smell will have smoke stains on the fabrics and the smell will be embedded in the ventilation filters. A musty smell may indicate water leakage.

How does the seat upholstery, pedals and console wear look? Does it look appropriate to the car’s mileage?

Press every button on the console and make sure the function works. Listen for any rattles in the console and ventilation fans. Turn off the engine then switch it to AC to check the engine and onboard computer warning lamps are working properly.

Turn on the hazard lamps, headlamps and press the brake pedal. Ask your friend to inspect the exterior lighting to ensure that all are working properly – especially the brake lamps.

Now take the car on a test drive. Listen intently, look at the warning lamps, feel the steering and handling, sniff for any smells – open the window and listen for engines ticks, rattles or fluid smells that may come for the warming engine bay.

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The Imoprtance Of Auto Restoration

Sometimes people just don’t understand how important it is to do a certain thing, and others need a good reason to do it, so I have decided to give the classic car community a few good reasons to keep their cars on the road, first and foremost; we are Americans and as Americans we need to pay attention to our automotive history, America has a rich history of in the automotive areas.

The old cars have a certain class and style, that is becoming a thing of the past, with each passing year, more and more people decide to by import cars, and this diminishes our rich automotive history in this country, the first gas powered cars were built in our country, I don’t know if you’ve ever heard the old saying “Buy American” but it’s more true now then it ever was.

Cars provide a large part of our countries economy, and when you restore your classics, you buy parts and supplies from companies in this country, and in essence you help our economy buy keeping your money in our country, and help keep our business healthy and thriving, people whine about the cost of a restoration, but when you give up on our country and it’s cars, you drive prices up, higher and higher, for the parts and the services.

I know it sounds a bit redundant when you hear somebody telling you to “Buy American”, but they sat it because they care about our country, and our way of life.
You hear people all of the time telling you that import items are built better, but have they really tried American products, or are they just spewing out the ranting of a friend or neighbor who’s telling them these lies.

An American car emulates Americana, and shows people that you are a true American, well now that I have finished that little rant about the things that I see all the time, I’ll give you some real reasons to restore your old American car, and the fun it can be. I know that the above writing was a bit long winded, but I had to say it.

Well here are some reasons why it’s a good idea to restore your old car.

1) An old car is fun for you, and your entire family, if you get them involved in it.

2) It doesn’t matter if you do the restoration yourself, or have a shop do it for you, the entire process can be fun, and a learning experience for you.

3) You can invite all of your friends over to help you, if you do the job yourself, get them involved in the joy of your old car.

4) Invite your family and friends to go to the car shows with you, car shows are a lot of fun, and even more fun when you take a prize.

5) Enough people are just sending them to the wrecking yards, don’t be one of these people.

6) If your thinking about having a shop restore your car makes sure that you stay involved in the process of the restoration, a shop wants you to care about your car.

7) Make sure that you get your car built the way that you want it built, don’t let anybody tell you how to do it.

8) Your old car can bring a lot of years of joy and fun, if you get what you want.

Do yourself a huge favor, and spend some time looking for the right car to fit your personality, if you join our ezine, we’ll help you learn how to pick a good car to start with and help minimize that work and time it will take to get it on the road.

When you start restoring your car, people will tell you that you need to restore it to factory specs, I don’t tell people that, what I will say is this; build your car the way that you want to, people will tell you that your car will lose it’s value if you customize it, allow me to explain something about this, ok here it is, it’s true that your car will lose value if you customize it, but it’s easy to fix this problem.

First think about what you want to do with the car, if your building it with plans of selling immediately, it may be better not to start work on it in the first place, you really can’t make a profit doing that, unless you have a really special car, like a hemi Cuda, ZL1 Camaro or Corvette, or possibly a Shelby mustang, or AC Cobra, these are cars that you can make money on.

If you are restoring it with plans to keep the car, then I wouldn’t worry much about the authenticity of the car, worry more about making the car what you want it to be, just keep all the original parts, so you can put them back on if you decide to sell the car, or at lease so you can tell the buyer of the car that you have all the parts to make it original again.

Do your custom paint work that you want, upgrade to the latest suspension and steering components, put a new factory crate motor in it, do the interior your way and have the nice stereo system that you want, and all the latest gadgets and gizmos, make it your car.

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How to Convert Car to Electric - Choosing a Motor

The electric car differs from the conventional vehicle in one big way - instead of a gasoline engine, the EV rather has a motor that drives the car. The motor determines the acceleration of the car instead of the engine in regular cars.

The motor is the single most important part of the electric car as it causes it to move. It is therefore essential that much consideration is accorded this part during the conversion process.

The price of the car will be determined by the type of motor you mount on the car. The motor would also determine the extent of modifications that you would have to do.

There are principally two main types of motors for the electric car conversion. You have the AC and the DC conversion systems.

The Ac conversion is more robust and will give bigger power for your car. It us suitable for large cars and tricks. It is easier and quicker to recharge and will make ten car travel faster. It is however more expensive.

The DC system is cheaper but suits smaller cars. It is easy to mount and will not need any elaborate modifications to your car. The DC system is also slow to recharge and requires hours to get a full charge.

The type of motor you chose will depend on many factors. If you have a large car and you go in for a smaller or DC motor, you may find the car stalling. You would not be able to get top speed and you would spend hours charging.

You may note that the series motor would offer low speed with greater loads but would travel faster if there is light load.

I hope you found the article informative. Are you interested in converting your car to electric? For more information about how to convert car to electric, visit gas2electric.net for more information about the Gas2Electric conversion guide. Finally, build an electric car and never buy gas again!

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