High speed car collisions are very common on the roads of the United States. The faster the car goes, the less control he/she has over the car. The damage that is caused by high speed car collisions is greater than that of low speed car collisions because there is more kinetic energy gathered by a fast moving object. With so much kinetic energy, the amount of force exerted during impact is also greater than with low speed cars. This results to...more
The California lemon law protects buyers from car defects. The law provides compensation to buyers who bought a vehicle with defects; this includes cars, trucks, motorcycles, boats, RVs and other vehicles.Initially, the term lemon was used only for new and used cars bought and then later discovered to have some defects, but now the term lemon is now associated to any products with defects discovered after purchase.To note, under the California...more
In Los Angeles, motorcycle parts defect that lead to accidents are not all that uncommon. With thousands of motorists riding these 2 wheeled vehicles for speed and convenience, the motorcycle has become a part of the culture of Los Angeles.Most motorists who buy a new motorcycle quickly assumes that everything is perfectly fine only to be involved later on to an accident caused by a motorcycle part defect. In fact just in 2005, more than 87,000 motorcyclists' sustained injuries and more than 4,500 died as a result of motorcycle accidents, some of which were caused by motorcycle parts defect.Who can blame them? Some of those buyers even bought the new motorcycle to replace an old defective motorcycle. That is why it is important to be careful in buying motorcycles or any other vehicles.The National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration or NHTSA sets the minimum performance requirement for all motorcycle parts.It is also tasked to investigate complaints by motorists about certain safety-related defects and decide whether a recall will be necessary.The United States Code for Motor Vehicle Safety refers to safety related defects as a problem that exists in a motorcycle or any...more
Your car's suspension is composed of a system of shock absorbers, springs and linkages that connects the vehicle's body to its wheels. It contributes to the car's braking and handling. There are two general kinds of suspension systems: independent and dependent. It refers to the opposite wheel's ability to move against or towards of each other....more
Whichever label you would like to give it, the new Toyota Venza looks like a winner. Think of the Venza as a station wagon and you'll probably get the point. Of course, it doesn't look precisely like any station lorry we have seen before. Showcased at Detroit's North American International automobile show in January, Venza drew lots of attention....more
For most people getting stopped by the police whilst driving is as stressful an experience as they are ever going to encounter. Most of us have been brought up believing that the Police are the law, and the thought that you may be able to question the decision of a police officer would never cross our minds. However, the most important thing to remember is to seek advice as quickly as possible. It is easy to sit with your head in your hands waiting for someone to take away your licence but how much is your licence worth to you? Walking to the shops is an inconvenience but it won't change your life. However, losing your job will and in many cases a serious driving offence, such as drink driving, dangerous driving or careless driving are seen as gross misconduct and therefore grounds for dismissal. In many cases a prosecution can also lead to a custodial sentence. Drink driving convictions can carry a custodial sentence depending on how high the reading was, and a conviction for death by dangerous driving is often accompanied by a significant jail sentence.But this is not always the case. In recent years celebrity lawyers acting on behalf of major public figures have hit the...more
Porsche Approved Pre-owned Car ProgramYou don't have to worry about anything if you go for a Porsche Approved Pre-owned car. Under the Porsche Approved Pre-owned Car Program any pre-owned car is subjected to a rigorous inspection where it must fully...more
The cost of fuel has to be a big part of any consideration you give to buying a new car. It was only a year ago that fuel cost as much as $4 a gallon in some areas. The economic meltdown brought the cost down, but it is rising again as things slowly...more
The Geo Prizm is a vehicle which has been made from 1990 up until the year 1997 by a cooperation and venture by the General Motors Corporation and the Toyota Motor Company. It had essentially replaced the Geo Range , as well as the Chevrolet Nova...more
Tires are arguably the most important part of your car. Why? Well because the tire is the only part of the car that actually touches the ground and makes the car accelerate, stop, and turn. Without just one tire, the whole car is immobilized. Think...more
The Yamaha XJ series was produced from 1981 until 1991 after that it was replaced by the Yamaha Diversion. It is a lightweight bike weighing only five hundred pounds, with an in line fore cylinder engine and is one of the first bikes to have a mono...more
With economies all over the world struggling from the recession automakers are desperate to unload their excess inventory. The luxury car market is one of the hardest hit by the recession making now the time to scoop up amazing deals on a new or used...more