A car is known and sold on the name of its manufacturer. The model and year of manufacture give it an additional identity. The specific model you have chosen may also have certain features that add to its identity. Car accessories such as body kits also give it an identity. The importance of body kits has not to be underestimated, as on these can depend a distinct identity of your car. Body kits are essential parts of a car. If properly selected,...more
A rain sensor or rain switch is switching device actuated by rainfall. There are two main types of rain sensor. The first one is a water conservation device connected to an automatic irrigation system that causes the system to shut down in the event of rainfall. The second is a device used to protect the interior of an automobile from rain and to support the automatic mode of windscreen wipers. It is a small electronic device under the mirror. It...more
Do you perform an Auto Detail service? Many professionals that offer auto detailing are still working under the same adage that in order to increase your cash flow you need to increase your service volume. This is simply not true. Additional products and services sold as an add-on offer are a great way to boost your profit per car. Often times a Car Care Professional will make more for their time on an add-on product then they can with the actual car detail. Offering add-on products can greatly increase your profit per car in addition to your hourly wage. Have you considered Windshield wipers?A new entry into the Auto Detailing arena is Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) grade windshield wipers. These wipers are of the quality as those produced by the vehicle manufacturer and offer great margins, some even better then the auto detail. Selling windshield wipers is a great way to boost your profit per car detail. Not every supplier carries OEM grade windshield wipers. Look for wipers that have an all metal frame. Some metal frames are crimped together and some are securely fastened with rivets. Choose the windshield wiper blade that is secured with strong rivets so that your...more
Sport compacts, where they have been and where they are goingThe sport compact industry has been around for some time now, starting back with cars like the Toyota Celica and the Acura Integra. Most of us never really noticed it or at least realized how big it was going to become.Before not to long ago if you wanted to build a hot rod the question...more
For safe and proper driving the road ahead has to be clearly visible to the driver. In daytime if there is bright sunshine no artificial aid is required. If it is night, overcast, or otherwise dark the use of headlights is necessary. But if the weather deteriorates and it becomes foggy or misty the headlights are of little help. Fog lights have...more
Car head lights are good enough for driving in the night. They provide enough visibility to give a clear view of the road under normal conditions. However, if it is foggy or misty better illumination is needed. Special fog lights have been developed for use in such conditions. They make you see properly even under adverse weather conditions. Seeing clearly on the road is a necessary requirement for driving safely. Fog lights contribute to safer driving in a big way.Fog lights are able to penetrate the atmosphere better than ordinary lights under foggy conditions. There have been a number of innovations in the field of fog lights. There are halogen lights, or LED lights, as well as high intensity discharge lamps. Their range is almost the same as of low beam lights. Fog lights are mounted in a vehicle just below the headlights. These are projected at a level lower than low beam lights. There are high-level lights as well, but for them special lenses are used so that the drivers of oncoming vehicles are not inconvenienced.The next important consideration is what color of light is most suitable in fog lights. A single color light is preferred over white light. White light is made up...more
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...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...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...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...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...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...more