How To Diagnosis A Car

Eliminated in car this or that problem, in general, not difficult. And usually, relatively short-lived. This assertion, however, is valid only if three conditions are met: we know how, what and what to do. If the first two, as a rule, the problems will never occur, then the third is often a real stumbling block. First of all, it concerns the problems associated with the engine and various electronic systems, wherewith modern Cars stuffed, so to speak, on the roof. Thus, the correct identification of the causes of failures and malfunctions today came to the fore, which gives us the right to speak even of a new specialty in service station – diagnosis.

As mentioned options such as cine for the most part do not pass, in order to correctly and accurately identify the causes of trouble, need things much more complicated than your own sense of smell and hearing. The sharp increase in the number of CarEquipped with electronic fuel injection systems, has led to a noticeable increase in demand for services related to the technical condition diagnostics and repair of such Car.

In the first place especially careful diagnosis require Engine Management (OVC). Technical condition of the engine management system Car among the most important factors affecting the traction and speed indicators Car as a whole. Practical solution diagnosing the technical condition and repair COURT impossible without using special equipment, most of which are the measuring instruments. Can themselves on level ground to create all sorts of puzzles, then strained "pucker mind" in the search for answers and long torment of trying to solve the problem, what is a scan tool should be preferred. And you can go for simpler and more natural way. Just understand what equipment to diagnose engine and its systems exist today and what you can use them to learn. And also realize that to fully diagnose the engine needs a certain set of equipment. And realizing this, that make it a configuration that best fits one or another specific needs.

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People get used to the computer very quickly and want him to accompany them everywhere. Today, if desired, can be computerized almost anywhere, even your own car.

Computer at home - the standard of modern life, the presence of a notebook or netbook for the average user - is not uncommon, but the phenomenon is called CarPC (computer in the car), because of its novelty, yet is exotic. Computerize your car and you can own, what will be discussed. In contrast to the on-board computers, embedded in expensive cars, homemade CarPC will cost an amount not exceeding the cost of top-end car audio Pioneer or Clarion.

Here are functions that can perform a computer in the car:

1 Plays all formats of audio and video,

2 satellite GPS-based navigation and location of the vehicle,

3 mobile internet

4 Diagnostics and tuning the engine without recourse to the automotive service

5 CCTV on the perimeter of the car.

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You can be sure of Shell

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To kick start the New Year, Charterhouse will be selling a large Shell collection in their Classic Car, Motorcycle and Automobilia auction on Sunday 13th February at The Footman James Restoration Show.

Consigned from a Somerset fuel suppliers, the collection has been amassed over the last 50 years and includes many enamel signs, petrol pump globes, prints, advertising and related items estimated to sell for several thousands of pounds.

“It is a comprehensive collection, the likes of which rarely come to the market.” Commented Matthew Whitney. “It’s quite amazing to think that they have been in only one family ownership for the past several decades and will now go to only their second owner.”

Also entered in this sale is a 1973 Ford Escort Mexico Historic Group 2 rally car from a Cornish client. This has been fully rebuilt from a bare shell with receipts of over £60,000 and if offered for auction at a fraction of the re-build cost. This will be a turn key solution for any budding competitor in historic rallying and would enable them to compete immediately without having to go through the expense of having to source and rebuild a similar car. 

For further information regarding this auction, or for advice on how to enter a vehicle or automobilia, please contact Matthew Whitney, Head of Department, at Charterhouse, The Long Street Salerooms, Sherborne, Dorset DT9 3BS, 01935 812277
or via email mw@charterhouse-auctions.co.uk

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A Shell Cars For Hire enamel sign
A Ford Escort Mexico Historic Group 2 Rally Car £25,000-28,000
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Classic & Racing Cars, Motorbikes & Automobilia Nov 7th 2010

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Tips to reduce the interest rate of a car loan

Auto loans involve payments of interest rates. The interest rate is based on several factors such as the credit score, down payment, and the type of vehicle you buy. Higher interests are placed on loans by bad credit holders since lender view them as high-risk customers. In case your present car financing involves higher interests, you can reduce them using the tips below.

Review the terms and conditions included in your present loan contract. Determine whether there are penalties for prepayments mentioned in the agreement or not. In case there is, try to determine how much it would cost in the event that you pay the loan off early.

Most lenders charge percentage fees based on the amount you currently owe them. For example, the remaining amount of loan left unpaid is about $5,000 and the penalty for prepayment is 1%, you need to pay the $5,000 and the $50 for the penalty. This brings your payoff amount to $5,050.

Look for refinancing loans that could reduce your monthly payments and the interest rate. Knowing the prepayment penalty and the amount still unpaid from the current lender allows you to compare this with the payments involved in the new loan.

Comparing the rates involved in your current financing or car repair loans and the possible refinancing allows the selection of better loan terms. You can use online calculators to determine the payments you need to pay for the first and the second loan. Add up the prepayment penalty into the first loan and determine which of the two allows you to save money.

After comparing both loans, accept the best offer. Do not hesitate to switch lenders when refinancing brings you more savings. Apply for refinancing and as soon as it gets approved, allow the second lender to pay your current loan off. The second lender can also issue a check which you could use to close the previous loan.

By the time the first loan is paid off, you need to pay the monthly payments to the second lender. You also need to inform the auto insurer that handles the car about the present lien holder.
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Top 5 ways to modify your car

Having bought your new (or not so new) car, it's time to start thinking about adding a few modifications. I've put together a list of my favourite car modifications to give you a bit of inspiration.

1.

Window Tint

Now I'm not just putting window tint at the top of the list because we're the leading UK's supplier of pre cut car window tint kits (end shameless plug), I do truly believe that it is one of the cheapest and best ways to completely transform your car. Window tint looks good on any car, from a Fiesta to a Ferrari, and you can buy DIY tint kits for around £30. Make your car really stand out by going for a siver mirrored or coloured tint like the blue tint below.



2.

Alloy wheels

Have you ever seen a decent modified car running on standard steel wheels? No, me neither, and that's why I've put alloy wheels 2nd in our list. You're going to have to cut down on treats for the girlfriend for a few months though as alloy wheels (and the tyres you'll need on them) don't come cheap. Expect to pay anywhere from around £300 for a basic set with tyress. If you can't quite afford that, car wheel trims are a decent alternative and only a fraction of the price.



3.

Exhaust

You've got your car looking all nice, but you can't have it sounding like a shopping trolley. So next on our list of top modifications is a new exhaust. These range from just a back-box to give your car a bit of a growl, to a complete exhaust system to increase performance and give your car that sporty sound. Prices for exhaust back-boxes start at around £50.



4.

Lexus lights

It seemed at one point a few years ago, that every other car you passed had a set of Lexus lights fitted, looking pretty tacky in some cases to be fair. Together with other modifications I think they can definitely look nice, I personally prefer the Lexus lights with a darker backing (see image below) rather than the silver backed lights with looked a bit stuck on. Something else you could try if you don't want to fork out on a new set of lights is some tail light tinting spray; you'll definitely get a more unique look.



5.

Painted brake callipers

I drive a Skoda Octavia VRS, and one of the things I still like most about it is its green brake callipers (sad I know). This will only work if you've got a set of wide spoke alloys, but it will give your car that definite sporty look. Brake calliper paint is available as either a spray can or a pot of paint. You'll probably need to take your wheels off to apply it.


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Cars in all Shapes and Sizes at Charterhouse

The monster Vauxhall Magnum V8 racer £25,000-35,000
The Charterhouse autumn auction programme offers collectors and dealers of model cars and classic cars a great opportunity to add valuable and rare items into their garages and cabinets. First up on Thursday 21st October is a sale devoted to model vehicles and trains, which is then followed on Sunday 7th October with a sale of classic cars at The Royal Bath & West Showground, Shepton Mallet.

“We have been instructed to sell a huge selection of Dinky, Corgi and other models from a Dorset client. There are probably somewhere in the region of over 2,000 models, some of which are play worn and some of which are in their original boxes, it is the largest collection I have seen for several years.” Commented Matthew Whitney. “This auction is then followed by our classic car sale which includes one of the best selection of vehicles we have had the please to be instructed to sell including a 1919 Model T Ford through to a very special Vauxhall Magnum known as The John Pope Special. This is far from standard and is fitted with a sanctioned Aston Martin V8 engine with Le Mans cylinder heads, bolted onto which are two massive turbo’s. It is quite a monster and was raced extensively in the early to mid 1970’s.”

Amongst the Dinky and Corgi cars there are some real little gems, There are motors from James Bond films, complete with rockets and other gadgets to Police cars with detailed engine bays and steering suspension, and with estimates from £50 up to a few hundred, there will be something for every collector. In the full size cars, there are several convertibles including an Austin Healey 3000, Morris Minor and Beetle convertibles, an Armstrong Siddley tourer and two well detailed and authentic replica cars in the shape of a Ferrari Daytona convertible and a Jaguar SS100 convertible, each being about the tenth of the cost of the real thing.

Charterhouse is now accepting entries for both of these sales. For further information or to arrange a free home visit to have you classic car or Dinky models valued, please contact Matthew Whitney at Charterhouse, The Long Street Salerooms, Sherborne DT9 3BS www.charterhouse-auctions.co.uk or via email mw@charterhouse-auctions.co.uk

Altima body kits - drive in style

The family has been an important part of most person's lives. It has the closest bonds and often you share your greatest joys with the family. Yet it is perhaps that the family is all too important and one is so safe and careful about the family that products which are said to be great for a family to own, sound a bit dull. Just as a family car is not likely to send your pulse racing as a sporty coupe might.

On the other hand the family is a great source of strength and there is no reason why it cannot be associated with cutting edge exciting products. And if you take a great family car such as a Nissan Altima you can give it cutting edge exciting looks with the help of Altima body kits.

The latest Altima body kits will set your pulse racing and when you have installed them you will make the onlookers stop and stare at your car to their heart's content. Such is the dramatic effect of quality Altima body kits. Of course you have a wide range of options to choose from therefore it is not like buying the stock car where you have very limited choice of color and style.

You can choose the material of the body kits, the style, the color and the components you wish to install. Such a wide choice means it is unlikely two people will do up their Altima car's in exactly the same way and each Altima car done up with Altima body kits will look unique and personalized. And since Altima is a family car you can take advantage of the large number of choices to be made and let the various family all give inputs. One person can choose the material, another the style a third the color and so on. The final result will be a genuine team effort and the car will be a family car in more ways than one.


You can choose the body kits conveniently by going online and when you have bought them make sure they are installed by a professional. You can see the latest Altima body kits at www.bodykits4me.com
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Get Higher Gas Mileage by Maintaining Your Car

Now every 3,000-Miles or Three Months which ever comes first take your car in to get it serviced: Go ahead and change your engine oil and have them do a complete check of all of your fluids plus your tire pressure to make sure that the other fluids are good and that the tire pressure is set prefect also just in case you have a nail or a problem then they will find it out at the mechanic shop, or if you work on your car yourself to make sure to do a complete check list on it.

Now oil and transmission Fluid are one of the main things for the car and the most expensive parts to be changed. So it is a good idea to make sure you keep your car maintained so that you will not have any problems in the future and to prevent expensive repairs when your car reaches a higher mileage.

Every Six Months: I would defiantly check my windshield wipers, since it is rubber the sun and smog will ware the rubber and it will not work properly. Or if you decide not to change it during the summer time defiantly change it when winter comes around because it will rain a lot and you don’t want to get stuck somewhere also you want to be safe and not get in an accident for something that will not cost you a lot. I do recommend that you change the wiper with the original ones from the dealer because they work the best, they last the longest, and they won’t make any noise or fall apart after so many months. The reason I say not to get aftermarket is because they will change the original wiper and put aftermarket on and then you will use it and later find out that it is not working that good.

You can also find really good articles and info on 104Inc or you can also go to 104Automotive.com or 10mechanic.com and more at 104Inc.com you can find anything you need in your daily life.

Now overall there are 3 factory services that should be done at certain mileage.

First one is a Minor Service done every 7,500 miles: This service is basically an oil change, rotate tires, ck all fluids, and ck the tire pressure. Usually the dealers or certain mechanic shops will also steam clean the engine so that it stays clean.

Second is an Intermediate Service done every 15,000 miles: this service has everything that the Minor Service has plus on certain models you would change the transmission fluid + Valve Cover Gaskets.

Third is a Major Service done every 30,000 miles. This has everything that the Intermediate Service has plus depending on the make and model of your car things will be different. But in general you would change the Distributor Cap & Rotor + Spark Plugs + Air Filter + Fuel Filter + Coolant Flush + Brake Fluid Flush.

Now basically this is a good overall procedure of what you would have to do to keep your car in tip top shape so that it runs at its best performance and you get the best gas mileage on the car. But the main thing is that the car will be reliable and won’t leave you stranded in the middle of no where.
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Points to look at before opting for rebuilt engines

As far as the budget is concerned buying used rebuilt engine sis one good option that each one of you can opt for. But then always be sure that you buy it from a reliable and correct provider because after all the engine is the most important part of any of the vehicle. Though the used or the rebuilt auto or diesel engines give you a great chance of saving on your money but it are highly important that you know whom to get it from. This is because if you do not analyze things properly then you might certainly end up wasting your money and other resources too. In a way you will also cause much of damage to your vehicle irrespective of the model.

Getting these kinds of engines from any of the local auto parts shop present in your neighborhood or in your town is just very risky. Thus it should be avoided and rather you need to get in touch with some one who has all the technical knowledge about this auto parts and can also save your vehicle from becoming a complete scrap. One good reason of buying it from some one you know is because if not then you will get some useless product which will spoil not only your vehicle but you will have to waste all your resources. If you get a good rebuilt engine then it is for sure that you will be saving not only your vehicle but with this you will also be a great deal for you. Buy the one which is not only original but is well certified and also is very good at price.

You should not only go along with one single person or the single quote given by the rebuilt engine provider but then ask for a few more form at least a few. The reason for this is that only this will help you to know whether what is the actual amount that you will be spending when you wish to buy these rebuilt engines for your vehicle. Safety and security to the vehicle is something which is of great importance and thus you need to take all the aspects into account before you make up any decision with respect to changing or replacing your engine with a new one or a used one. Any sources you choose make sure you select the best source which is not only authentic but also very reliable.
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Top Marques at Charterhouse Classic Car Auction

July 18th 2010
Classics @ The Castle
Sherborne, Dorset

The Charterhouse 18th July auction of classic and vintage cars at Sherborne Castle, Dorset looks to be another great success for this Dorset company with many top marque motors up for auction.


“We have covered many miles across the West Country advising clients on their classic cars such as vendor of a fine Rolls Royce series II Corniche Convertible.” Commented Matthew Whitney. “And now it appears summer is now well and truly upon us, this Corniche Convertible looks resplendant in red with a black leather interior piped in red and with an automatic hood. Powered by a fuel injected V8 engine with ABS it is just one of 1226 of the series made and looks certain to be a perennial favourite with buyers.”

Whilst this beautiful Rolls Royce is in fine condition, the same vendor has also decided to sell his Mk VI Bentley, but with a difference. The original engine blew up and is now replaced with a Daf lorry 8 litre 6 cylinder diesel engine! The vendor reports a 0-60 second sprint time of about 5 seconds, but not much speed after that! With plenty of torque on offer, the car would make either an excellent towing car for vintage racers or it will appeal for someone looking for a project they can improve on.

Also entered is a 1925 Gardner Town Coupe which has been owned by the vendor for ten years, at £18,000-22,000. Some twelve years younger, is a rare 1937 Morris GPO engineers van which is believed to be just one of three in existence and is up for £8,000-10,000. In the post war section, there is a 1953 MG TD at £15,000-18,000, a 1963 Morris Minor Mini £1,500-2,000, a Triumph Stag £7,000-9,000, a 1974 Aston Martin V8 £18,000-22,000, and a Somerset Morris Minor which has spent the vast majority of its life in one garage at £4,000-5,000.

Charterhouse is now accepting further entries for this auction classic cars and motorbikes on Sunday 16th July. For further information regarding these sale, or to arrange a free home visit, please contact the Matthew Whitney, Head of Department at Charterhouse in Sherborne 01935 812277 or via email mw@charterhouse-auctions.co.uk

Rolls Royce Corniche Convertible £23,000-25,000

Bentley Mk VI diesel powered £6,000-8,000

Morris GPO engineers van £8,000-10,000

Morris Minor Mini £1,500-2,000








Sunday 18th July 2010

Classic Cars, Motorcycles & Automobilia
Classics @ The Castle, Sherborne DT9 5NR

Catalogues are £10 on the door or £12 by post, and admit 2 people to the auction. Alternatively you are able to by a wristband which will allow entry to the auction for £5 per person, with no catalogue.

You will also need to buy tickets to gain entry to the show at the gate.

Venue, Sherborne Castle

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We anticipate this will be a very exciting sale, with a record number of vehicles consigned to sale at this stage.

The preview page will be updated regularly - please check!
 
Vehicles already consigned for the sale include:

A 1970 Ford Escort 1300 Super, full service history, including original bill of sale £3,000 - 3,500

1951 Wolseley 1500 Black, for restoration with many spares

1966 MGB GT, dry storage for 40 plus years

A Trojan Toraktor, very rare tractor made between 1961-1964 and 1 of 500 made , estimate £1,500 - 2,000

A 1978 Triumph Bonneville 750 , estimate £2,200 - 2,500

1966 Austin Healey 3000 Mk III phase II, fully restored , estimate £28,000 - 30,000

A 1951 Jowett Javalin De-Lux, recent engine rebuild and it was featured in the film Viera Darke £4,500 - 5,000A 1975 Honda CB 400/four, lady owner, estimate £800 - 1,000

A 1948 Bentley Mk VI standard steel saloon, fitted with an 8 litre diesel engine "a wolf in sheep's clothing", estimate £6,000 - 8,000

A 1973 Bentley T1, one family owned from new, estimate £2,500 - 3,500

A 1980 Buick Le Sabre limited four door saloon, 23,300 miles from new with full service history, estimate £3,500 - 4,500

A 1997 Mercedes Benz 320 SL, full service history and panoramic hardtop, estimate £9,000 - 10,000

A 1953 MGTD, older restoration with bills for £14,000, estimate £15,000 - £18,000

A 1957 Morris Minor two door saloon, one family owned from new with the valuable registration number 4AYA, estimate £4,000 - 5,000

A 1989 Porche 911 Carrera Cabriolet, recent engine rebuild, new black carpets and electric mohair softtop, estimate £11,000 - 13,000

A 1982 Rolls Royce Corniche convertible, estimate £23,000 - 26,000

A rare 1939 Morris 8 Post Office Engineer 5 cwt light van, fully restored with photographic record, estimate £8,000 - 10,000

A 1925 Gardener town coupe with coach work by Brougham, estimate £18,000 - 22,000

A 1963 Morris Mini Minor, 37,500 miles from new, estimate £1,500 - 2,500

A 1974 Aston Martin V8 mark II, 44,000 miles from new, estimate £18,000 - £22,000

A 1953 MGTD, older restoration with bills for £14,000, estimate £15,000 - £18,000

A 1972 Triumph Stag, manual overdrive, full restoration, estimate £8,000 - £10,000

A 1974 Lotus Elan +2S130/5, rebuilt in 1998 with bills for £16,000, nominal mileage since, estimate £6,500 - 7,000

A 1973 Bentley T1, one family owned from new, estimate £2,500 - 3,500

Spray painting your Car

Spray painting refers to a painting technique in which a device is used to spray a coating of paint, ink, varnish, etc. through the air onto a particular surface. The most common types of spray painting techniques make use of compressed gas, generally air, to atomize and direct the paint particles. Spray guns are either automated or hand-held and are equipped with interchangeable heads that enable different spray patterns. Spray guns are mostly used for spraying cars. Various spray painting techniques are employed to paint the surface of a car and almost all of them use compressed air or air pressure to discharge and direct the spray.

In case, your car needs to be painted but you don't wish to spend the money on a professional paint job, you can easily paint it yourself! Here are a few tips that might be useful for you:

* Before beginning to paint, sand or grind out all rust spots. Always use a filler for areas that are heavily rusted.

* Use a masking tape to distinguish those areas that you don't want to paint. Sometimes, you will have to remove certain pieces of the car so as to paint evenly.

* A lot of time and money will be wasted on paint if you don't prime your car with a high-quality metal primer. The surfaces that are to be painted must be first covered with a primer.

* Paint using a high-quality enamel such as Rust-Oleum to protect your car and to enhance the durability of your paint job. To attain good results, you can also attach a spray can and air compressor or buy a snap-and-spray aerosol can holder from any store for a reasonable amount. These spray can holders help in producing an even flow and you don't have to hold the spray nozzle for a long period of time.

* Maintain a distance of 8 to 15 inches from the car while spray painting it in order to prevent paint runs. Apply the paint in an area that does not have dirt or dust as these particles can get into the paint before it dries.
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Classic & Racing Cars Nov 7th 2010 (page 2)

An 1967 historic rally prepared Austin Healey Sprite £5,000 - 6,000















A John Pope Vauxhall magnum Aston Martin DBS V8 twin turbo charged super sports saloon £25,000 - 35,000















A 1967 Austin Healey 3000 MKIII £28,000 - 32,000
















A 1933 Armstrong Siddley 15 HP tourer, in original condition, current owner for over 40 years £10,000 - 15,000
















A 1919 Ford Model T tourer, in very original condition, current owner of over 40 years £6,000 - 8,000
















A 1970 Citreon ID 19 saloon, low mileage, two owner car with recent bills for £7,000 £3,600 - 4,200















A Jaguar SS100 replica, 300 miles since completion £22,000 - 25,000















A replica Ferrari Daytona Spyder, less than 5,000 miles since completion, original Daytona bumpers, made by Southern Autocraft £20,000 - 25,000





Classic & Racing Cars Nov 7th 2010 (page 3)

Classic & Racing Cars Nov 7th 2010 (page 3)

A 1972 Morris Minor van, a great advertising tool £2,000 - 2,500
















A circa 1950 Fordson tractor, full restoration £1,250 - 1,500



















A 1968 Jaguar 420, barn find, totally original and one owner from new £1,000 - 2,000




















A 1948 Sunbeam Talbot 80, new leather interior, last on the road in 2001 £1,000 - 1,500

















A 1987 Ford Capri 280, one owner and 9,500 miles from new, full service history including original bill of of sale £9,700.07 £9,000 - 11,000















A 1936 Austin Seven Ruby MKII £3,500 - 4,000

Classics @ the Castle 18th July 2010 (page 4)

A 1960 Morris Minor Traveller, valuable registration number YAA 241 and new MOT £2,600 - 2,800
















A 1997 Caterham classic narrow body, 1.6 Vauxhall DOHC 8 valve engine with twin 40 Webber carburettors £7,000 - 8,000
















A 1973 Triumph Stag, lady owned for 20 years, no MOT £3,500 - 4,000

















A 1979 Rolls Royce Shadow II, 57,000 miles from new, previous titled owner £5,000 - 6,000

















A 1967 Morris Minor, 2 door saloon, fully rebuilt by retired engineer £4,000 - 5,000













MGTD: A 1954 MGTD, restored running gear, new MOT £13,500 - 15,500

Cash For Crash

The shocking new threat facing road users this year is the cash – for – crash scam, a dangerous new form of fraud that criminals are conducting to scam money from insurance companies. Unawareness of this trend is meaning that a lot of these criminals are not being brought to justice, as a car insurer asked their customers, and forty one percent had never heard of the scam.

The dangerous practice happens when innocent road users are targeted when criminals drive into the back of them, intending to make false or inflated claims. If people do not notice this, then claims will be inflated, as unless it is picked up during the claim process by the car insurance company, the falsified accidents could go unnoticed.

A Car Insurance company have stated: "Even though police and insurers are making great headway in eliminating the threat of cash-for-crash accidents, there are still thousands more cases that slip under the radar. The reason for this is that motorists either aren't aware of this threat, or aren't able to spot the signs that they have become a victim. If more drivers were made aware of the dangers they are facing, it becomes more likely that they will be able to report anything unusual to their insurance company who could then make investigations and cut down on levels of fraud. What's more, not only does insurance fraud put innocent lives at risk, but it is also responsible for adding about £40 to the average honest policy holder's premium so it's in everyone's interests that we make it harder for crooks."

The good news is that if these criminals are caught, they will find it impossible to procure any Car Insurance, or other financial policies, in the future, as well as having a criminal record. Be alert! If you think something is dodgy about the accident that you have had, then call the police straight away.
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Modified cars and Car tuning – certainly the latest trends

Modified cars are getting really popular and car tuning can be a DIY job or you can use a specialist in the car tuning industry. The aim is to modify your car so as to improve its performance for better handling and style. Car tuning is a feature to personalize your showroom car to your personal expectations and match your driving style. Modified cars are tuned such that they get more economical and/or produce more than average power increasing RPM and comfort of the ride while providing better handling. Car tuning is certainly one way to improve the performance for car racing or style. Tuning also improves the exterior feature of your modified cars. Tuning the body with aftermarket parts improves aerodynamic features of your car by making use of side skirts, rear and front bumpers, splitters, spoilers, light wheels and air vents.

Modified cars are endowed with enhanced engine tuning so it increases the power of your engine output. This can vary from chip tuning to engine exhaust wrap and nitrous injection. Traditionally only engine timing were adjusted providing better fuel ratio, but presently people add vents, turbo chargers, exhaust systems or a number of other parts that makes your modified cars much more faster in performance for tracks and on road. car tuning improves your intake charge whilst maintaining the fuel to air ratio of your showroom car and reliability of your engine and upgrades your engine increasing forced injection using nitrous along with engine compression. People add car parts to increase its horse power output providing better torque along with a number of other physical modifications.

Suspension tuning for modified cars improves its shock absorbers and springs making is better shock absorbent reducing the car body roll such that you can drive your bets vehicle under any circumstances or tracks. In most overload vehicles car tuning increases clearance by lengthening suspensions. Most people may also try making use of hydraulic and adjustable suspension upgrades for better outcome. People may also create Modified cars by tuning or adding kits and spoilers to the body. This is a feature that improves the aerodynamics of your modified cars. These are the types of car tuning that are generally performed to improve the physical appearance of your modified cars. People might also try modifying the interiors of the showroom cars by upgrading most factory installations. They may upgrade the seats for a more comfortable ride and make it look more stylish.

Some may also try adding a number of other features like lava lamps so your car might in fact get a much classier appearance from outside and inside. There are also a number of people who might in fact add a number of multimedia devices known as ICE (In Car Entertainment), audio amplifiers, woofers, televisions and DVD players. Exterior modified cars might have features like xenon lights, carbon body equipments, Alloy wheel base and HID. This is one feature that makes your modified cars more aerodynamic and stylish. Some of the showroom cars are considered as more expensive mods by adding vinyl stickers and lights. These types are generally also termed as pimped modified cars. Most people like modifying cars and car tuning just because they consider showroom cars as being tasteless. Before modifying your car you certainly have to check with the legal requirements in your state and country.
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How to Choose a Good Car Mechanic

Most every car owner will tell you that having regular maintenance performed on your vehicle is essential to keeping your car in proper working condition. However, even though you may have some experience working on cars yourself, it is important that you routinely take your car to a certified mechanic to have it properly checked over every so often. This is particularly important for newer vehicles that include computerized equipment that only a certified mechanic can properly review.

However, deciding on which mechanic to take your care to is an important decision, and one that many people have a hard time with. People are often leery of taking their car to a new mechanic because they are unsure of how good the mechanic is at working on vehicles and also because they are afraid they may pay a lot of money to have their car "tuned up" only to find the mechanic did no actual work to the car and just scammed them out of their money.

One of the best ways to find a qualified mechanic is by word of mouth. Ask friends and family members which mechanic that they use for their own vehicles. Once a person has found a good mechanic, they will often stay with them for many years because they know they are getting quality service. So if any of your friends and family members routinely use the same car mechanic, you know they are doing so because they keep taking their vehicles to them again and again. Ask around to see if anyone you know has a mechanic that they feel is great and can be completely trusted with your vehicle.

In some situations, you may not know anyone that has a mechanic that they use regularly. But don't worry, you can still easily find a quality mechanic to work on your vehicle. You can start by visiting various mechanics and seeing what kind of business that they do. If there is constantly customers waiting to have their vehicles worked on, it is a pretty safe bet that mechanic provides quality work that keeps the customers pouring in. However, just because a mechanic doesn't have a steady flow of customers beating down his or her door, does not mean that they are a bad mechanic. There may be various reasons why a mechanic is not busy on the day that you pass by. If you are interested in having work provided by that particular mechanic, stop by and have a quick chat with them. Ask them how long they have been working on cars, what experience they have and if they have any references.

You can also ask what kind of certifications that the mechanic has for working on cars. Mechanics that are ASE certified often ensure that you will be receiving quality service from a mechanic that is quite proficient at what they do. Be patient and take your time, and before you know it you'll have a great mechanic.
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