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. Independent suspensions have several subtypes, including double wishbones, multiple-links and McPherson...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. Among vehicles now available, it reminds us the majority of the Ford Edge crossover. There's a lot of...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 satisfy a range of exacting criteria demonstrating high levels of safety, reliability and...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 improve.The United States car market is primarily based on gasoline powered vehicles. Diesel fuel is...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 among the firm's line up of vehicle models. The Geo Prizm is a compact car and comes in 2 body styles which comprise of the sedan with four doors and the hot hatch that sports five doors. It has been related to the Toyota Corolla and the Toyota Runner , and also considered the Ford Escort, the Dodge Colt, the Honda Civic, and the Nissan Sentra as its competition. When the production of this car had been permanently halted, the Chevrolet Prizm then succeeded this car. In the US, the Geo Prizm was considered to be a tiny auto in the car In the automobile market. In that it still existed, the Geo Prizm was powered by the same engines that the Toyota Corollas during that time also held. From 1989 up until Prizm had been powered by the 4A FE or the optional 4A GE engine. Come 1993 up until 1997, the machine was powered by the 4A FE engine or the optional 7A FE engine. As per its last years, 1998 up until the year 2002, the Geo Prizm got its...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
Today there is not an automaker in the world that is not doing its best to keep its head of above water. If you are in the market for a full size truck such as the Ford F150 then you are in luck. These high priced gas-guzzlers are being offered at...more
If you're in the market for a new or used full size van, now is the time to buy. With Detroit automakers giving huge incentives Chevy is offering zero percent interest for up to 60 months and close base invoice prices. Ford is offering similar deals...more
A caravan stabiliser is not a required item for towing but it does add an extra layer of safety to your caravan outfit. Before caravan stabilisers however people still towed trailers successfully and without incident on many journeys. They achieved...more