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1) Your ( Everybody's ) Car Battery Is Dying! Now What?
Author:
Dencho Denchev
Category:
Automotive
Have you ever experienced that arrested experience that grips
you if you turn the key and your car won't start? Most of us
have felt that "oh no, not now" feeling at one time or another.
Most of us don't carry jumper cables in our car. So, now you
must cell-it over to a towing company. Ouch...that going to
cost an ugly penny. Then, when you get the $40.00 minimum-auto-
mechanic labor word that you need a new battery, you can kiss
another $50.00 bye-bye.
The lead acid battery in...
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2) Motorcycles as an Alternative Mode of Transport
Author:
Andrew Regan
Category:
Automotive
In an age where road congestion, pollution and fuel prices are considerably high, no person could ever be blamed for ditching their car and turning to human-powered transport instead; be it walking or cycling. And bicycles are indeed a fantastic alternative to cars - they are mobile, free to operate, easy on the environment and ultimately, they are great for keeping fit.
However, the one major drawback of bicycle transport is the lack of any real kind of speed. Yes, cycling is q...
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3) How to Choose Best Car Covers and Car Seat Covers
Author:
Tim Berry
Category:
Automotive
If you store your vehicle outside, for any period of time, you should consider getting a good quality car cover to protect it from the elements. The right cover can protect your car from UV rays, dirt or just from people and animals walking by it. Use these tips to help you find the right cover for your car.
The material that the cover is made from is important also. It needs to be breathable, if the cover holds in moisture it will have dire consequences on your paint. The cover is not suppo...
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4) Carpooling: Battling Traffic Congestion
Author:
Kent Basson
Category:
Automotive
We have all been stuck in traffic, and we all know what it is like to dread the 8am and 5pm rush-hour. Across cities in America we hear city governments' plans to help deal with traffic congestion: new roads, new highways, and better sign systems are in demand. But a simple solution - one that is available to all of us - is to start carpooling.
Now that we live in an age where everyone owns their own vehicle, it is difficult to abandon the independence of driving yourself to work, school,...
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5) Taking the Added Expense Out of Your Daily Commute
Author:
Kent Basson
Category:
Automotive
We all know that carpooling is great for the environment. Fewer cars on the highway mean less carbon emissions and a happier planet. But did you realize that carpooling is also a boon to your wallet? In these difficult economic times, carpooling may be just what you need to reduce the hefty monthly expenses that come with owning your own car.
Many people are resistant to carpooling. It requires effort and coordination: a schedule must be set, rules must be made (and followed!), and costs...
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6) Want to save money on gas? Opt for carpooling!
Author:
Kent Basson
Category:
Automotive
Casual carpooling is not a new concept. It actually has been around for several decades. In the early part of the 20th century, people would stand along side a busy street and actually hold make-shift signs showing their destination. When a driver was kind enough to stop and pick them up, the grateful rider would pay them to drive them to their destination.
In today's fast-moving times, our standard of living has no doubt increased with the development of the corporate world, making a vast...
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7) How has the Credit Crunch Affected Your Chances of Buying a New Car?
Author:
Isla Campbell
Category:
Automotive
It is safe to say that the UK is a nation that has a strong interest in cars. Indeed, with an estimated 30 million automobiles on the road today, Britain accounts for the third largest car market in the European Union, with 2.4 million new cars having been registered in 2007 alone.
However, as with most areas of consumer spending, the credit crunch has seen sales of cars badly affected. In fact, experts are predicting that the auto industry is experiencing its biggest downturn...
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8) Motorbikes: An Economic Alternative to Cars
Author:
Daniel Collins
Category:
Automotive
The ever increasing cost of motoring combined with less than favourable economic conditions, is seeing a growing interest in people purchasing motorbikes as their primary mode of transport. No longer happy to pay ever exorbitant running costs former drivers are now turning to two wheels as an economic alternative.
That is especially relevant for commuters in major cities, frustrated at sitting in traffic for many hours per week and needing to dig ever deeper to cover the escalating costs of...
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9) Specially Designed Lanes for Carpool Vehicles
Author:
Kent Basson
Category:
Automotive
Carpooling has become a popular form of commuting across the country; the concept involves sharing a vehicle between a group of commuters to reach the same destination. Generally, a shared commute is formally established through an agency responsible for matching riders to their destination. However, today, you can simply go online and search for carpools on websites such as MyCasualCarpool.
Recently, many people across the world have begun to realize the benefits of an informal carpool. Thi...
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10) Reviewing Contracts Thoroughly - Advice from Service Professionals
Author:
James Cochran
Category:
Automotive
Being self-employed can be one of the most lucrative and satisfying careers available, but it requires due diligence on the part of the independent professional. Whether working in information technology, entertainment or business consulting, it's increasingly important not only to have an employment contract in place, but also completely understand all of the fine print within the document before signing it.
Often, when independent contractors don't have an employment agreement in place the...
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11) Carsharing & Carpooling: The Latest Means of Reducing Traffic
Author:
Kent Basson
Category:
Automotive
Car sharing, adopted by many individuals and companies, is the best method for reducing traffic congestion and saving on commuting costs. Car pooling is also the best means of saving fuel and saves non-renewable resources for the next generation. Carsharing also reduces air pollutants, which can help prevent respiratory problems such as asthma.
Obviously, car sharing and car pooling reduces the number of cars on the road, which gives every car more room. A few years ago, officials in our to...
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12) Carpooling: Making Your Commute Easier
Author:
Kent Basson
Category:
Automotive
The number of people carpooling in the United States has increased dramatically over the years due to the fact that the rising cost of oil has led to an ever increasing cost in gas prices.
The advantages of carpooling is that you save on gas because everyone in the pool pitches in for gas money, but you also have to keep in mind that in order for a carpool to work, there has to be communication, and organization. When you are in a carpool, there have to be agreements made, rules followed, a...
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13) What Makes a BMW Special?
Author:
AboveAllMotorwerks
Category:
Automotive
BMW is well known for its technology and design. The style and reliability of these BMW cars make them stand out from the rest. So what exactly makes BMW cars some of the most efficient and stylish on the planet?
The more efficient fuel injector:
You may be aware that horsepower and emissions are both influenced by the fuel injector. The horsepower of any vehicle should be maximized while emissions are minimized. In order to achieve this condition, a rapid burn of fuel is required. This...
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14) 4 Innovative VW Parts
Author:
AboveAllMotorwerks
Category:
Automotive
Volkswagen- the German manufacturer of automobiles are well known for their innovative technologies. Recently, four VW models at once were awarded the best grade of "top safety pick" in the most recent publication of the independent US safety institute, "Insurance Institute for Highway Safety". Volkswagen did not stop finding new technologies to make cars ride safer and operate more efficiently. VW has introduced 4 new innovative parts. These VW parts promise more "Innovative and intelligent co...
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15) Getting the Best Deal for Your Car
Author:
Daniel Collins
Category:
Automotive
So, you've decided to part ways with your old banger and have already spotted a new, sleeker model that tickles your fancy. First things first though, you need to go about selling your exisiting car. But, with the different options available, it can be confusing deciding upon the best course of action. Indeed, what is the best way to find a new owner for your auto?
According to the experts, there are two ways to sell your car: the quick way, i.e. via a dealer; and the intelligent way, i.e. a...
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16) Carpooling: What's the Big Deal?
Author:
Kent Basson
Category:
Automotive
If you own a car, you know how outrageous gas prices are. There are a lot of payoffs from carpooling, like extra money, time and even peace of mind. What attracts most people to car-pooling is the idea of not having to drive their own car all those miles day in and out.
Another thing to consider is the endless traffic. The morning commutes seem to be especially brutal. Perhaps it's the morning radio talk shows, maybe your coffee isn't hot, either way, mornings are irritating enough. When onl...
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17) Tips on Preserving Classic Cars
Author:
Dan Bodrero
Category:
Automotive
In the world of vintage and classic cars, preserving an automobile is a different ball game than restoring one. Preserving vintage cars is not in any way a means of restoring them. That means preserving vintage and classic wheels and rides does not entail rigging and fitting them with customized brand new car seat covers and what not. In the simplest of terms, preserving a classic car is basically letting it hang on to its old colors body frame and floor mats.
While most car enthusiasts pref...
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18) The Challenges Facing Multinational Fleet Management
Author:
Andrew Regan
Category:
Automotive
Fleet management is important for any business, especially considering the impact of technological changes and environmental issues in recent times.
Indeed, fleet controllers are becoming an integral part of any business in their attempts to ensure and maintain high standards of service when administering and managing a multinational fleet of vehicles.
As a result, financially and commercially astute fleet controllers are in high demand to meet expectations that inclu...
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19) Biking in Winter: Be Prepared
Author:
Victoria Cochrane
Category:
Automotive
Of course, there are many bikers that are recreational riders and use their motorbikes only during the summer months or on milder spring and autumn days. In addition, there are those who use them as their primary transport on a daily basis and in all weathers, meaning they need to take extra care during the winter months.
But, not only do they need to ensure that they are fully aware of any hazardous driving conditions before heading out on the road, their bikes will also need e...
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20) Carpooling: The Second Most Fun You Can Have in a Car
Author:
Kent Basson
Category:
Automotive
Americans have an undying love affair with their cars. We also find ourselves at a crossroads so-to-speak. The environment is slowly choking on our exhaust fumes and gas is more expensive than ever before plus traffic commutes can be brutal. Car pooling is slowly becoming the hippest way to get from point a to point b.
So, what exactly is car pooling? You simply find a few people in your neighborhood that work either in the same office or in the same area. (If you are lucky enough to work f...
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