14 November 2010 0 Comments

Kia A Contender In America

The oldest car company in South Korea, Kia was founded on June 9, 1944 as a manufacturer of steel tubing and bicycle parts by hand. The word “Kia” derives from the Korean words ki or “to come out” and the a which stands for Asia, it is translated to “come out of Asia”. In 1992, Kia came to the United States, the first Kia car in the United States was the Sephia and a few years later the Sportage was launched.

5 October 2010 0 Comments

How To Change Your Car’s Oil

Changing your car’s oil is a simple task that most non-mechanics can easily achieve. Do not change your car’s oil immediately after you have been driving it, allow the car to cool down for at least 2 hours. This way you can be sure not to be burnt by hot oil.

15 August 2010 0 Comments

The History Of The MOT

The MOT test was set up to improve road safety. The logic being that if a car handles well and stops when it should, the risk of accidents and serious injuries is reduced. Some countries have been slow to set up their own vehicle testing system, but those that have a properly enforced system benefit from lower accident rates than those that do not have a testing system.

23 July 2010 0 Comments

Making An Older Car Theft Proof

Most classic cars do not come with anti-theft devices already fitted, so can be vulnerable to being stolen. The good news is that your average classic car is not considered a good target by most car thieves. Generally, car thieves want a car that can be easily broken down into parts or sold on. The market for classic cars and their parts is relatively limited, making them less attractive to thieves. However, you should still protect your vehicle.

23 July 2010 0 Comments

Preventing Accidents – Tyre Pressures

Maintaining your tyres is critical for the safety of you, your family and other road users. Badly maintained tyres adversely affect your ability to handle your car properly in an emergency or high-speed situation. Worn or wrongly inflated tyres are a factor in 20% of all accidents.

23 July 2010 0 Comments

Which Car To Restore?

Which car to buy for restoration is a big decision. There are many things you need to consider, but the first question you need to ask yourself is how much money and time can I afford to spend restoring a car. When you have an unlimited amount of money to spend, then you can just buy the car you like the most. When money is tight, you have to be much more careful in your choice. Look for a car that is more common, for which parts are easily available and for a car that needs a minimal amount of work.

17 July 2010 0 Comments

Selling Second Hand Cars Can Be An Easy Business (if You Know What You Re Doing)

Buying and selling second hand cars can be an easy business. This is because most people don’t want the hassel an annoyance of selling a car. They don’t even clean it up, as they just want to get rid of the car and will sell for a low price. All you have to do is [...]

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