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Learn How To Get Rid Of A Car You Owe Money On

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Learning how to get rid of a car you owe money on, isn’t as hard as it may seem. Everyday people are getting rid of their cars that they owe money on. They are either selling them or trading them in. It is a little different getting rid of a car that you owe money on, compared to getting rid of a car that you own free and clear. Here are some simple steps you need to take before selling your car or trading it into the dealer.

Contact your lien holder and find out what the balance is on the car. Once you know how much you owe, the next step is to find out what the car is worth. If the car is worth more than what you owe, it’s much simpler and easy to sell. If you’re going to trade the vehicle in on a different car, the dealer will handle all the paperwork and clear the title by paying off your lien holder.

If you owe more than what the car is worth you can trade the car in for a cheaper car and have the difference applied to the new car. Keep in mind that if you do this, you still have to pay the difference off someday. It just doesn’t go away by itself.

Another option you have is to sell your car on consignment. You’ll have to check around to see what dealers have a consignment program, because not all dealers offer this service. Make sure you know what your costs are before signing your car over to the dealer. Some dealers work on a flat fee while others work on a percentage fee.

Selling on consignment saves you all the headaches and troubles of having people come over to your home and haggling with you over the price. The dealer will handle all the paperwork, pay off your lien holder and make sure the money is good. You don’t have to worry about anything. If you can’t find a dealer that offers a consignment program then check with the auto brokers in your area. Most brokers will have some type of consignment program.

You can always sell your car by yourself. You can put it on Craigslist, AutoTrader or Cars. com to start with. Before you put it online be sure and have it detailed so the pictures look good and the car looks sharp when someone comes to see it. A well detailed car can bring you top dollar.

The last thing you want to do is give your car back to the lien holder if you can’t make the monthly payments. This may sound like the way to go and it’s easy, but a repossession will show up on your credit report and damage your credit for years to come.

How To Finance A Car In 5 Easy Steps

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If you’ve ever wondered how to finance car, there are really only a few simple steps you have to follow. Car financing is very common since the average person doesn’t have several thousand dollars lying around to spend on buying a car outright. The car buying process is very simple once you know the basic format. When you follow these steps, you’ll be able the get the financing you need for the car that you want to buy.

1.Become familiar with your credit score
This is one of the most important steps in how to finance a car. Before you even think about borrowing money you need to know your credit score. Your credit score will let your lenders know your history with borrowing money. Frequently, there are mistakes on a credit report that will negatively influence your ability to get financing. Check your credit score and your credit report and correct any errors before you try to borrow.

2.Save a down payment
Your ability to borrow the money to pay your car is increased greatly if you place a down payment on your car. If you can manage a 20% down payment, your chances of borrowing will be very high. Even a 15% or 10% down payment can help lenders see that you are willing to put forth money to invest in yourself. Pick out your ideal car and start saving for a down payment. You’ll be rewarded with a better rate and lower payments on your auto loan.

3.Get pre-approved
Many people try to go to the dealership first and then get financing, but this is doing it all backwards. It’s much easier to shop for a car when you know exactly what kind of car you can afford. It’s very disappointing to have your heart set on a certain car, only to be told by your bank that you can’t afford it. In order to avoid this problem, why not secure the financing first? Most banks and lending institutions will arrange for you to get pre-approved for a certain amount. With this pre-approval, you’ll be free to shop for the type of car that you can afford or compare rates from other institutions.

4.Shop around for your car loan
Once you get pre-approved, you can use this rate to accurately evaluate other rates from sources online or other financial services in your area. You can compare rates by using a service like www.bankrate.com or visit other banks in your area. Shopping around can give you a better idea of the best deal for you. You may be able to find a source that has a lower APR or lower monthly payments than you were initially offered.

5.Purchase your car
After all this preparation, you can finally start shopping for your car. When you purchase your car, you’ll know that you’ve done all that you can to find the best rate. The next time you need a car you’ll know exactly

Common Money Mistakes About Cars

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The automobile gives rise to intense passions in both sexes. Just a few decades ago car dealerships were places where women dared not go leaving the complex negotiations for a new car to their husbands, brothers and uncles. Upside down on my car was a phrase entrenched in the American lexicon long before the current economic meltdown turned upside down on my house into the catch phrase for the decade. Automobiles are expensive, yet they are the biggest waste of money imaginable and owning a vehicle defies every law of basic financial common sense there is. There are 6 common money mistakes most people make when purchasing a car
1) Putting money down on a new car
2) Leasing a car
3) Trading in a car
4) Buying a new car every 3-5 years
5) Rolling old car debt into a new car purchase

Putting Money Down on a New Car

The author of a well-read and well-circulated financial blog, the Simple Dollar, wrote that you should put money down on a car in order to avoid GAP insurance. What is GAP insurance? GAP insurance stands for Guaranteed Auto Protection and is a supplemental form of auto insurance that covers the GAP between the residual value on the car if it is totaled out and the loan amount on the car. GAP insurance is an additional expense especially if you purchase a car that does not hold its value over the long run (as most dont) but is it worth giving up $3000-5000 cash to avoid the premium? Of course not. And heres why. Cars are depreciating assets. As a rule of thumb they lose 10-25% of their value each year for the first 3 years. Putting any money down on a car, therefore, is a lot like taking a roll of Benjamins into your bathroom, lifting the lid and flushing 30 to 50 of those bills down the toilet. Any money that a new car purchaser puts down will not translate into equity in that car, but will disappear into thin air the moment the new owner drives that car off the lot. GAP insurance on the other hand is a relatively small expense a consumer may or may not choose to assume. Should the consumer choose to get GAP insurance, it is based on the value of the new car and the expected depreciation. For the top-ranked cars in terms of the least depreciation, GAP insurance will cost the least. For the cars that depreciate the most, GAP insurance will cost the most. Kelly Blue book posts an annual list of cars that depreciate the least. Doesnt car insurance offer full coverage for a car? No it doesnt. Insurance companies are smart, they wont pay more than a vehicle is worth. Consumers do that. Car insurance will only cover the residual value of a car in the event of an accident, not the full loan amount owed on a car. Pay $20,000 for a new car and wreck it in the first year, your auto insurance will cover only the residual value of that car. If that residual value is $15,000 and you owe say $18,000 you are on the hook for the $3,000. Here are the basic things you can do to avoid this depreciation calamity and hang onto your money:
1) Only buy new cars that retain their value and negotiate the best deal you can
2) Only buy used cars (someone else has paid for the depreciation)
3) Save like a fiend so that you can self insure, ie., cover the GAP in the event of an accident
4) If you dont do 1,2 or 3 buy GAP insurance because it is miniscule compared to the out of pocket costs of a down payment
5) Dont let your kids drive your car

Leasing a Car

The reason a car leases monthly payment is so much less than the principal and interest payments on a car note is that the lessee is not amortizing the value of the car with the payment. The lessee is amortizing only the depreciation costs and paying interest to do so! As an example if the 3-year depreciation expense on a car $20,000 car is $10,000, the monthly payment on the lease is based on that 10K along with the interest rate. Sounds like a good deal, I suppose, until you figure in that the car dealer will get back a used car at the end of the lease that he intends to sell for the full value of its make and model. What this means is pristine physical condition and low mileage. If the car returns in anything other than perfect condition, the lessee will have to pay in the form of stiff mileage and wear and tear penalties. Lease a car back to back and you loose big time because you are always bearing the cost of someone elses depreciation.

Trading a Car

Basically my philosophy is that you buy the most reliable and high value car that you can, negotiate the best price that you can, pay it off and drive that vehicle for at least 10 years. Even if your vehicle is in pristine condition at the end of 5 years and you just have to have a new one, the dealer will give you at best 50 to 75% of the residual value of your car. The car dealer will make money twice: once on the new car you just bought and again on your trade in when they re-sell it for maximum retail value. It is great to give money away, but give it away to a charity and take the tax deduction. Your car dealer does not need your charity. Here are basic things you can do when you have a car to trade in:
1) Sell the car on Craigs list or advertise it in the newspaper getting the best deal you can for your car. Then you are free to use the money anyway you choose.
2) Sell the car back to a same brand dealer. Ive done it. It works.

Buying a new car every 3-5 years

Buying a new car every 3-5 years means that you are always locked into a principal and interest payment on something that is always losing value. The only way to win with a car is during the years in which you are essentially driving that car for free. At the very least, you can spend your time paying yourself the principal and interest payments, it is a form of forced savings in which you can set yourself up to pay cash for your next car, or use the money to take that vacation you have always wanted to.

Remote Car Door Openers

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Most of us take them for granted since they have been around for awhile. But how many of us have used the remote opener to deter a criminal from trying to get access to your car. Here are some uses of applying the well known theft deterrent, noise, by using your remote control.
If you are coming out of a grocery store and happen to notice some unusual activity around your car, you can signal to the probably thieves that the owner of the car is around or that it has an automatic scanner and panic button initiator upon attempted forced entry. All you have to do is at a safe distance, hit the remote opener a few times, each hit will make the normal beeping sound. Believe me that is all it takes to send thieves scurrying especially if it is daylight. Most crooks are on edge while contemplating a crime. Their anxiety is only increased by the simple innocuous little beep of a remote car door opener.
Another way of letting parking lot thieves that someone is looking out for your car even if you are in an office for some time is to hit the remote, at least six times. It might sound amusing, but, there is nothing funny about finding that your car door won’t close because someone pried it open and broke the lock.
Never buy a car that does not have a remote car door opener. They are really the safest way of getting into your car quickly without having to fight with the key in the lock. No one driving today should be without a remote car opener.
Of course the main reason for a remote car door opener is to help us with our remembering to lock our doors. It is a time saving device as you can lock you door from within a grocery store if you suddenly remembered. Imagine having to drop everything and running out to make sure your doors are locked. The inconvenience of not having a remote car door opener is really mind boggling. And, yet, there are people out there who still rely on the conventional key entry and key lock. Of course, habits are hard to change, but a habit that can make your driving days similar and more secure is using your remote car door opener.

How To Pound Out, Or Pop Out, A Car Dent, Diy Auto Body Dent Repair

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TOOLS NEEDED:

SOFT HAMMER
(or Ball Peen Hammer)
BODY HAMMERS
HAMMERING DOLLY
(or Solid Metal Piece)
TORCH or LIGHTER
VICE-GRIP PLIERS
36-120 GRIT SANDPAPER
600 GRIT WET/DRY PAPER
SMALL WOOD BLOCK
METAL FILE
SUCTION CUP
DRY ICE
RULER
DRILL & GRIT DISK
SPRAY PRIMER

Auto body dents come in all shapes and sizes, from a large crease, to a shallow depression or just a little ding. One quality they all share is they distort the original shape of the sheet metal. The general definition of a dent is any place where the metal of the cars body has been stretched. So, in order to repair the car body, one has to bring the dent back to its original shape by un-stretching the metal. Depending on the type of dent, one can pop out the dent or pound out the dent.

If youre the DIY (Do It Yourself) type, then you’ll try to repair dents in your car’s body yourself. Before attempting this, compare the costs of hiring a professional with your confidence of doing the job properly yourself…and be honest about your auto body repair experience and ability. If youre one of those people that starts a car project and then gets frustrated half way through because its harder than you thought, (YOU know who you are!) then it is probably best only to risk a dent repair job yourself with an older, less expensive car. That way, the repair costs might already be more than the car’s actual value. Even then, you may only be able to repair fender dents, as they can be removed without anything from the car’s interior getting in the way (IE inner door panels).

There are two main types of car dent repairs: paint restoration repair and dent repair without paint. The first type of dent repair is for minor dents and dings, and paint restoration dent repair is for when serious damage was inflicted on the car body part(s). Many car owners, especially in this economy, are looking for ways to get around paying to take their car to an auto repair shop. With this in mind, Ill cover both DIY small dent removal and large dent repair. Ill put a disclaimer right up front that the following methods with not work for every dent, every time. Yet, there is no harm in trying them to save a buck.

Small Dents & Do It Yourself DIY Fender Dent Repair

SOFT HAMMER DENT REMOVAL:

Most cars today feature a car body so thin and flexible that dents can be created accidentally…by simply leaning on your car! Most very small dents can be easily repaired with a soft hammer. Always aim for the center of the dent, to avoid making new marks on the outer circumference of it, and pound out the depression. NOTE: you may have to view the dent from the underside of the car. With a fender dent, this can only be done by raising the vehicle and removing the wheel under the dent. Then, while hammering with one hand, you can feel the outside of the fender with your other. This allows you to check that the dent is evenly pushed out. If you *still* cant remove the dent, jump ahead to the large dent removal section of this article, as you will have to remove the fender from the car.

TORCH, LIGHTER & HAIR DRYER DENT REMOVAL:
http://metacafe.com/watch/963248/remove_car_dent_with_a_lighter/

You can heat the convex (dented) portion of a car dent with a torch, lighter or hair dryer, until it glows a dull red. Then stop heating it and let the dented surface cool. As the metal cools, the dent will shrink back, and hopefully pop out, leaving the surface very close to original.

SUCTION CUP DENT REMOVAL:

If you are not able to pound out your small dent easily, you may have a medium dent in your car. In that case, you can attach a large suction cup with a handle to the dented car part…and pull out the dent. How does this work? As you squeeze the cup against the car bodys dented surface, you are actually squeezing the air out from underneath it. The resulting vacuum you create causes the suction cup to stick onto the surface. Start by placing the suction cup along the edge of the dent, pulling it out, and slowly working your way inward. If youre still having trouble, you should try tapping the dent with a soft hammer, from the inside, while you pull out the dent from the outside.

DRY ICE DENT REMOVAL:
A How To Video of DRY ICE DENT REMOVAL:
http://metacafe.com/watch/yt-ab5PdrAIKeo/how_to_cure_car_dent_with_dry_ice/

Dry ice may be used to repair a small car dent, and is sold by many grocery stores. (Always remember to use gloves when handling dry ice!) Simply place the dry ice in the center of the dent, wait for it to attach firmly to the car body, and gently pull out the dent. You may have to repeat this procedure several times for the dent to be totally removed.

Large Dents & Do It Yourself DIY Car Dent Repair

OK…the Intro To DIY Dent Removal 101 class ends HERE. The following techniques are for large dents, requiring more car repair experience and skill. Start by removing all bolts from the fender, and taking it off the car body. If you cant remove the fender, there is at least one hidden bolt left intact…find it and remove it. NOTE: Never force the fender off a car. (*Some* mechanics also recommend you drill a hole in the center of the dent, using a 1/8 inch drill bit. This is entirely up to YOU. If you are using a dent repair kit, you will most likely find a plastic adapter and glue gun included, and these would be used for that task.) Once the fender is lifted off, use a heavier hammer to pound out the dents from the fender’s underside. Always start from the CENTER of the dent and use short, small taps on the dent, not long, hard ones. As you pound out the dent, hold a hammer dolly against the outside of the fender to prevent making new protrusions around the dent. If the fender supports are bent, be sure to straighten them back out with vice-grip pliers. After youve successfully fixed the dent, simply re-attach all the bolts and put the fender back on the car.

Body hammers and hammer dollies come in many shapes, sizes and weights. First, examine the dent closely with a ruler for depth and length. Then, always choose the best-shaped and smallest size hammer that will do the job, and the dolly that has the closest curvature to the dented panel. If you don’t have body tools, you can try to use a ball peen hammer and solid scrap metal piece as your dolly. This will take a lot of taps, but wont do as much damage to your car body panel. Since all dents are unique, so is each dent repair, and you truly have to use your own best judgement to get the metal straightened. Start by placing the dolly against the top side of the dent and, swinging the hammer from the underside of the dent, begin tapping with MANY short, small taps.

The fender pictured above has a typical dent in the side: oval-shaped, 3 inches long and 2 inches wide. In that case, they used a hammer with a large, flat round top, to be sure the overall force of the blows would be evenly transmitted over an area of a couple square inches. This helped pound out the dent without creating unsightly, little pin-sized mounds. The head of the hammer should strike the sheet metal flat against its surface, as, at the same time,
you hold the dolly directly over where you are striking.

Note that, after every few taps, you must lift the dolly and examine the dent to be sure the taps are reducing the depth of the dent AND not resulting in little convex dents. If the taps are leaving little mounds on the surface, you must start using a hammer with a larger head. If the dent hasnt moved at all, put the dolly down and hit the inside of the dent harder. After the dent popped out, it left a slight raised section, which is easily seen under the straight edge.

If you pop out the dent, but end up with one spot that stands up too high, dont worry. This is common, and there are two ways to fix this reverse-dent. This time, put the dolly underneath the fender and gently tap the convex (raised) area with the smaller head of the hammer. Repetitive, small hammer hits should level the surface completely.

How To Tell If The Repair Conforms
To The Original Car Body Surface?

Using the body file, you can find the high spots that need additional attention, and very lightly tap them down until the surface returns to its original shape again.

You can now file the once dented area, scraping off the etching primer coating. As you file the surface, take note of which areas are still a little low and which are now a bit too high. Go back and re-do one of the above methods until the dent is removed enough to meet your standards. Then, use a medium grit disk mounted on a drill to grind the paint down to the bare metal for at least one inch around the dent. Next, fill the area with a high quality body filler. Allow that to dry completely, then sand the area with a block of wood wrapped in sandpaper. Prime the area with 6 coats of automotive spray primer. Be sure to allow each coat of primer to dry completely before applying the next one over it. Sand the primer using a 600-grit wet and dry sandpaper to remove scratches. Touch up the area with a matching automotive paint. When applying automotive paint, do so using a spray gun and in a brisk, fluid motion. If the newly painted area is not smooth, re-sand and re-paint it until it is.

How good you need your dent repair to be is really up to each individual. You can keep working the dent until your file shows the metal surface is perfect, or you can leave little low spots to be filled later with body filler. NOTE: Overworking the metal can leave it brittle, and it might begin to crack instead of bend.

Sometimes…Less IS more! *smile* Generally, if you are considered (by yourself or others) to be a Perfectionist, then its probably best to have your car professionally repaired to its original, perfect self. Otherwise, you might find yourself endlessly obsessing and working the dent until it cracks. If your standards are more flexible, youre on a tight budget, and are handy with a hammer, then try our dent repair methods and let us know how it goes…GOOD LUCK!

Car Servicing And What’s Involved

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Car servicing is an important aspect of car maintenance that will enable you car to be safe. Whether you own a Mercedes, Audi, BMW or Volkswagen for example, it is good practice to keep to your manufacturer’s servicing schedule. This will result in the car being less likely to breakdown.

A service will often cover the following aspects; engine oil and oil filter change, checks on the levels of coolant/brake fluid/power steering fluid, checks on lighting /signalling/brakes/clutch, reading of onboard auto diagnostics, air filter/spark plug replacements. These checks will generally cover MOT and safety requirements and because of the complexity of today’s cars are best carried out by manufacturer trained mechanics. A further breakdown of service detail will outline the benefits of some of these areas.

Engine oil and filter change lifecycle will vary according to the oil type used. Modern oils have moved from mineral to semi-synthetic to fully synthetic. Synthetic based oils will generally last longer than the old mineral type and offer a greater range of protection to the engine, an example of which is Castrol GTX Magnatec that can protect the engine from the start due to magnetic properties built into the oil. A professional car servicing garage will use the oil recommended by the vehicle manufacturer.

Fluid levels for the brake, steering and coolant systems should be checked and topped up as necessary as part of a service, but these should also be checked by the owner from time to time. Lack of engine coolant may result in substantial engine damage to anything from the head gasket to the big ends (this will require engine replacement!). Lack of brake or power steering fluid will also cause problems with control systems which are obviously paramount for driver safety.

Almost all modern vehicles will have onboard electronics which may include auto diagnostic functionality. A properly equipped service garage will be able to link into these systems and gain information of any intermittent or impending problems that may have occurred since the last service thus giving an extra layer of security and oversight.

Air filter replacements are necessary at anything from 25,000 to 50,000 miles and are also dependent on environmental conditions. A clogged air filter will restrict air flow to the engine thus reducing power and fuel consumption. Spark plugs are amongst the least expensive parts of the engine and probably one of the most critical for engine tuning. Some spark plugs are claimed to have life spans of 100,000 miles, general manufacturer service recommendations will specify replacement every 30,000 to 50,000 miles. Even if longlife spark plugs are fitted they will require removal and regular cleaning to make sure they don’t seize in the engine.

A Professional Approach to Car Wash

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Having a clean car obviously keeps the car looking newer longer. But there are other, more technical reasons to keep ones car clean. Dust, sand, salt in the winter all of these are miniscule, abrasive particles that attach themselves to the paint and finish. If ones car is not washed on a regular basis, these particles can literally scratch the finish of the car. Some substances such as bird droppings or tree sap can even eat through the clear coat, leaving the finish unprotected and vulnerable to additional wear and tear.

Most people claim to wash their car more than once a month. Ultimately, keeping the exterior of ones car clean not only makes the car look nicer and keeps it looking newer; it also protects it from real damage that can be done over time.

What is the best way to wash ones car? There are really two options for washing ones car doing it at home or taking it to a professional car wash center whether it is self-serve or automatic. Most people think the way to give their car the best wash possible is the “old-fashioned” way in the driveway, at home. And while that can prove to be a fun afternoon activity, it can actually be quite harmful to both the car and the environment. However, taking ones car to a professional carwash can ensure a safe and thorough cleaning as well as provide the means to protect the environment around us.

If we use everyday towels or rags from around ones home to wash and dry their car, we are not aware of the fact that there is a definite chance that the finish of the car will get damaged. But the fact is that this can be avoided by having a set of 100% cotton towels that we can use only use for washing ones car. Wash them only in liquid detergent, and never use one after dropping it on the ground. This will help alleviate scratching, but cannot guarantee eliminating it all together. Many professional washes offer “touch less” options where the car is cleaned by a powerful blast of water and no cloth or other friction material ever touches the surface. Washes that do use brushes, called “friction” washes, only use materials or cloth that are engineered to wick dust, sand and grime away from the surface, therefore protecting your finish from scratching or damage. In fact, there have been great advances in the types of materials available for friction washes, including soft foam brushes specifically designed to protect ones car.

There are also environmental concerns to consider when choosing where to wash ones car. Most people who wash their cars at home do so in their driveways or out on the street. The water runs directly into the storm sewers in the street.

Professional car wash centers are built to provide appropriate drainage that ensures harmful chemicals do not make it into the local storm sewer system. In fact, many of them filter the water they use, and often recycle it. Also, washing ones car at home can use up to 100 gallons of water per wash. No matter what ever car wash system one uses, it is a must that the car wash does not pollute the environment and it really helps in conserving water, especially in those areas where water is really scarce. For more details, visit http://www.cleverlad.com.au/Shop/carwash/freedomwash.htm

Best And Worst Baby Car Seats

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With so numerous baby car seat models being sold, numerous new moms and dads really feel overwhelmed and worried about which 1 is the very best selection. It’s such an crucial choice! The last thing you’d want is to have your child in an infant automobile seat that doesn’t supply the uppermost level of amount of protection for your youngster in the occasion that you’ve got a auto crash.

One of the excellent things about the web is that it is possible to study virtually anything within the comfort of your own home. Certain, there’s a great deal of trivial, futile stuff available, but there is also a great deal of practical info we can use in our everyday lives. When it comes to researching some thing like an infant car seat, consumer protective cover organizations often have elaborate web sites that are the perfect places to get what you will need.

Consumer Incidents is certainly a familiar organization devoted to giving consumers detailed facts about items of all kinds – such as your next baby car seat. In Could, 2005, the great individuals at Consumer Reports conducted if thorough test of many brands of car seats. They wanted to locate the greatest (and worst) baby auto seat being sold, established on crash protective cover, simplicity, and proper vehicle fit. Here are the results for both infant auto seats and convertible automobile seats.

Best & Worst Infant Baby Auto Seat

An infant baby automobile seat is made for babies up to about 20 lbs. ( birth to 9 months). In this category, the most effective baby automobile seat was the Britax Companion. It rated ‘Very Good to Excellent’ on crash protection, ‘Very Good’ on ease of use, and ‘Excellent’ on vehicle fit. The only drawback with this model of baby auto seat was price. At $170, it was among the highest priced seats in the marketplace.

The newborn child automobile seat that scored lowest (of those tested) was the Evenflo PortAbout 5 (Premier Comfort Touch). It rated only ‘Fair to Good’ on crash protective cover, ‘Very Good’ on ease of use, and ‘Excellent’ on vehicle fit. While it scored among the highest in the latter two classes, the basic concern with any baby vehicle seat is protection, and this 1 just doesn’t pass muster.

Finest & Worst Convertible Baby Auto Seat

A convertible baby auto seat is created for children up to about 35 lbs. in rear-facing models and up to 40 lbs. for front-facing seats. Among these child seats, the Evenflo Titan 5 scored an impressive ‘Excellent’ rating in both crash protective cover and vehicle fit. It rated ‘Very Good’ on ease of use. Overall, this is a fantastic baby auto seat!

The worst score in this category was given to the Britax Marathon baby vehicle seat. The only real trouble with this model is the latch, which had some problems and drove the ratings down for crash protective cover and vehicle fit. It’s still rated ‘Excellent’ in several categories, so even this baby car seat isn’t a bad buy. You just want to be certain that the latch works properly in your specific vehicle.

Why Chauffeur Driven Car Service Is Need Of The Hour

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There can be variety of occasions for you to travel to the UK. It can be a business meeting, or it can also be a private engagement, or it can also be a casual holiday tour too. A chauffeur driven car service will always work in your interest in all types of occasions. It can make great difference to your travelling.

Here are some of the promising benefits of choosing a professional car service:

Benefit#1

The service will provide you with the benefit of travelling in your comfort zone. It will give you the comfort to travel anywhere in London or the UK in a well-equipped vehicle and a personal driver. You will experience the luxury and will enjoy travelling in a complete style of your own. Travelling in a chauffeur driven luxury car and that too in beautiful city like London is just a pleasurable experience that is worth every pound you spend.

Benefit#2

The next advantage of hiring the chauffeur driven car service is lot of time saving. You have an important engagement. If you do not reach to your desired destination in time, probably, there can be severe problems. It is for this reason there is an immediate need of the chauffeur driven car.

Benefit#3

You can select the luxury car of your choice from anywhere and at any point of time. This is possible when you go for the online chauffeur service. With wide array of luxury car services available, it would be your biggest advantage to select the chauffeur driven car of your choice; and especially the one that will benefit your travel.

Benefit#4

A certified chauffeur car service company will bring peace of mind. You know very well that you are in the safe hands. The chauffeurs undergo through advanced driving tests and this ensures prime-time safety(if you are travelling in the rush hours) under all circumstances. Besides, you are also aware that the car service company is aware of every little route. And, moreover, you are also aware that the service will keep you safe while you are travelling in the car. A certified company keeps you connected, and it takes you through the places that are of immediate interest.

Keeping the above benefits in your mind, it would be a superb idea if you pre-book the service before you plan to start out for the trip. This will keep everything arranged and pre-planned. You do not have to wait in the long queue after you have landed on the airport.

Car Battery Basics Not So Shocking After All!

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The car battery, basically a lead-acid storage compartment, is an electrochemical component producing voltage to the electrical components of the vehicle. When the battery continues to be recharged, it will give many years of service, preventing a premature car battery replacement. While cranking, the battery also supplies additional current more than what the alternator can supply, thus acting as an electrical reservoir.

The car battery requires precautionary measures while handling. The electrolyte (water) inside the battery is a mixture of sulfuric acid and water. Sulfuric acid is very corrosive and is dangerous if it gets in contact with skin or clothing. Batteries also emit hydrogen gas. Because of this, it is extremely important to keep away from flames and sparks.

A car battery is rated in CCA (cold cranking amps). This represents the current that the battery can produce for 30 seconds at 0 degrees before the battery voltage drops below 7.2 volts. An average battery today will have a CCA of 500. With the many different makes and models of cars available today, batteries come in many different sizes and CCAs. When you need a car battery replacement, be certain to purchase the proper battery for your vehicle.

Even a maintenance free car battery requires periodic inspection and cleaning to insure it stays in good working order. Inspect the battery to see that it is clean and that it is held securely in its carrier. Some corrosion naturally collects around the battery. Electrolyte condensation contains corrosive sulfuric acid, which eats away the metal battery terminals, cable ends and battery cradles. If your vehicle battery is corroded be sure to clean it properly to keep the battery operating at its optimum efficiency. This will provide you with a dependable mode of transportation, as well as prevent an inconvenient car battery replacement.

For a quality car battery replacement, contact our ASE Certified Technicians at Prices Precision today by calling (406) 248-2838, or go on-line to www.pricesprecisionauto.com for expert advice on any of your car problems. Our Tech-Net professional auto repair shop in Billings, MT, also serves vehicle owners in the areas of Shepherd and Laurel, MT.