Improving Your Automobile

• Safety And Convenience Features To Look For In Modern Compact Vehicles

  23 January 2015

  When buying a car, safety and convenience are among the top features that you must consider. As opposed to times past, when manufacturers used to dictate what features to include and what to leave out, buyer expectations are now more apparent than ever. Safety features can be grouped into two main categories: active and passive. Active features are designed to help prevent accidents while passive features are designed to limits the effects of a collision.

• 5 Real Ways to Save on the Cost of a Rental Car

  13 January 2015

  When searching for ways to save on the cost of a rental car, you may know to travel during the off-season and to avoid the large national rental chains. However, there are other ways to actually save on the cost of a rental car that you may easily overlook. Before you plan your next vacation, consider a few of those ways you can save when renting a car. 1. Add an extra day or two to your rental

• Five Things To Check Before You Buy A Used Caravan

  25 November 2014

  While you could buy a new caravan from a dealer, you have more options when buying used. Buying second hand can mean huge savings, with large, luxury caravans going for the same price as smaller, less equipped new ones. But you need to scrutinise a used caravan before you buy. If you don't, you could end up paying a lot of money to put things right. Pay particular attention to the following areas of caravan sales before you hand over your money.

• How To Prevent Gearbox Damage

  14 November 2014

  A damaged or a malfunctioning gearbox is probably the kind of car trouble that is dreaded by most people. A car cannot move without the gearbox. It has to be towed. This can be quite expensive if your car breaks down far from a town. To top this, gearbox repairs are very costly. Mostly a gearbox malfunctions is due to contamination. Internal contamination is the most common. When the gears grind against each other, metal is ejected into the fluid.

• Do You Need Your Car Suspension Replaced?

  10 November 2014

  Car suspension assists in handling and braking, helps to make a ride smooth and comfortable, and reduces the road noise that you hear while driving. As a result, if a car's suspension system fails, then the results can prove catastrophic. Below are some signs to look out for and steps you can take to see if your suspension system really is in trouble. Warning Signs The following occurrences should raise the alarm for car owners about their suspension system:

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