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Do's and Don'ts for Buying a New Car

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Owning a new car is enjoyable, but the process of buying one can be quite overwhelming. When shopping for a new car you need to make sure you are getting the best deal possible. If you are purchasing at the dealership, you need to do your homework first and make sure you are well prepared before you walk to any dealership. To help you have a better experience when you shop for a new car, below is compilations of some do's and don'ts you can follow as a guide. Do know the kind of car you want to buy. Educating yourself about the car you want to buy helps you narrow down your search, which will help you shop faster. Know the model, the trim, and the color of the car you want before you go out shopping. Knowing the car you want to buy will also help you do researches on the particular to help you make an informed decision before you make the final purchase Don't let the sales person tactics affect your decision. You may be dealing with a friendly sales staff but they h...

Optimizing Car Resale Values with Effective Maintenance Techniques

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Getting a new car can be an exciting prospect. Flipping through the pages of the magazine and selecting the desired machine is best associated with a sizeable budget and selective user requirement. Quite often the old vehicle is considered for a resale and the acquired funds can be added to the capital for making the new purchase. Proper techniques need to be followed for keeping the resale value of the vehicle high so that it reaps sizeable gains in future. This becomes pertinent for middle class associations where the new purchases are made keeping myriad factors in mind. Well maintained vintage cars fetch high resale values Associated Factors Some important considerations need to be made in order to keep the car well maintained for procuring an effective resale amount. The car condition depends upon the benefit it brings along including the make and brand name associated. Some important inclusive are: The number of servicing and the amount of repair undertaken needs to b...

How to keep ECU trouble free?

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The ECU of your vehicle translates to the engine control unit. It is sometimes more commonly known to people as PCM, or in other words powertrain control module. It plays an important role because it is basically a 'car computer'. It has the job of controlling your vehicle's engine. In more specific terms it controls the input and the output to the system. It also manages the fuel economy and the emissions from the engine as well. It has several other features in addition to this but those mentioned are the main ones. As you can see, the function of the ECU is pivotal. If the ECU of your vehicle damages then you will end up having to seek a repair and this can cost you a lot of money. It is important that you avoid this all together and maintain the quality of your engine control unit. There are some tips you should make note of in order to ensure that your ECU is kept completely trouble free. Read on to discover what these tips are. The best way to look after your E...

Motor Sports, Demon Tweeks and the Modern Hobbyist: Preparing the Vehicle for Racing

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The world is full of motor sports enthusiasts racers; detailers; and car preparation geeks whose central joy is the creation and performance of surprising machines. There's a lot of colour and power in these quite focused worlds, all of which have their own shorthand and their own special vehicles. Places like Demon Tweeks (and this is not the only one, by far), which supply the materials and the knowhow to serve the race enthusiasts, exist at the heart of the hobbyist's world. To understand the products provided by the hobbyist centres, you first have to understand something about the world in which they exist. There are two core concepts at the heart of the racing world: speed and safety. Speed is the ultimate goal of all racing preparation. It is, in itself, served by a nested set of sub-concepts all goals that the detailer or tuner wishes to achieve in order to serve the overall prize of attaining greater speeds without sacrificing safety. Performance, for example, wh...

The Hot Weather Toolkit for the Car

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Summer months are a time when people enjoy the outdoors with their families and friends. The warmer temperatures and the longer hours of daylight mean extra trips to recreational areas and even family vacations. Often wilderness areas are ideal spots for camping and summer family vacations, and necessitate the need for long drives. Although in places like Missouri and Nebraska insurance premiums can be lower for good drivers, the added driving and the warmer weather brings its own share of risks that can create conditions for raised insurance rates, conditions like accidents and bad weather. Simple checklist for a toolkit for the warmer months can help alleviate some of these concerns. The first thing that a driver should check their vehicle for in the summer months is the exterior. When the weather turns warm, it can be a good idea to give the car a good wash and to provide the car with a good wax protectant. This does a couple of things. For one thing it gives the car added prote...

What Are The Different Types of Towbars for Your Vehicle

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A tow bar is also known as a tow hitch. It is actually a gadget that attaches the back of your vehicle to another vehicle. A sphere or socket system is available which allows both vehicles to move together while maintaining a safe distance between them. Towbars come in very handy when you want to move a broken down vehicle or trailer to a new location. Towbars are usually fit in heavy vehicles which tow other vehicles. Usually, the weight which can be towed with a towbar is comparative to that of the automobile. It is important that you choose a towbar which is appropriate for the trailer or vehicle which is being towed. It is also important to consider different circumstances under which the towbar is being used. In this article, we will tell you about some different types of towbars and how they come in handy under different circumstances. Some Common Types of Towbars for your Vehicle 1) Rigid Towbar - This is the most basic type of towbar. It is very lightweight and inexpen...

2013 Ford Taurus

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On Sale: Spring 2012 Base Price: $27,395 Drivetrain: 240-hp, 2.0-liter turbo I4/288-hp, 3.5-liter V6/365-hp, 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6; FWD/AWD, six-speed automatic Fuel Economy: 2.0-liter turbo I4: N/A (FWD); 3.5-liter: 23 mpg (FWD), 21 mpg (AWD), 3.5-liter turbo: 20 mpg (AWD) Having unveiled the 2013 Fusion at the Detroit auto show--hot on the heels of Frankfurt's Evos concept which heralded its styling direction--Ford had to do something to keep the Taurus from looking a tad long in the tooth. Hence this mid-cycle refresh. The new front end gets a wider look to mitigate the sedan's tallish stance, while the rear is nicely spruced up with LED taillights bisected by a full-width chrome bar. The overall effect is zazzier, sportier and generally more pleasing to the eye. The extra-zoot SHO models also receive five-leaf cyber-clover wheels, new faux fender vents and a blackout mesh-grille treatment for a measure of menace. Engine choices? Ford's got a few. The base...