Has your car or motor cycle battery gone ‘flat’ and refused to start during a crisis like a school run or a meeting? Arguably the answer is yes! And just to make the situation worse roadside assistance more often than not takes a long time to get to you! All of us go through this sometime or the other, and finally results in general mayhem and disorder.
Car and motor cycle batteries are in the family of rechargeable batteries called ‘Lead Acid Batteries’. A lead-acid battery (also know as an “accumulator”) is a secondary (rechargeable) electrochemical device that stores chemical energy and releases it as electrical energy upon demand. When a battery is connected to an external device, such as a motor, chemical energy is converted to electrical energy and direct current flows through the circuit. When the active material in the plates can no longer sustain a discharge current, a battery “dies”. It should be noted that car batteries are not meant for “deep discharge’ (i.e-being drained to a very low level and recharged) (Read post…)
Most car owners think that buying a car is the investment alone. Some of them disregard the fact that maintaining the original façade and condition of their car is equally important and definitely takes a lot of time. It is not enough that your cars are washed on a regular basis. One should also make sure that all its parts are functioning well, most especially if your vehicles are often used for long drives. Hence, auto detailing is very important.
Your car is made up of many different parts that function well with the other parts. Think of it as a human being that needs a doctor and a regular check-up occasionally to make sure the whole entity is still performing and operating very well. Auto detailing is the routine of extremely cleaning, polishing and waxing a car both in its external features and in internal facade. This is usually done when cars will be displayed in show rooms for guests to see. However, a car owner must also note that their respective cars should undergo this type of cleaning every occasionally to preserve the original state of their automobiles. Most companies that offer these services perform four different types of cleaning to ensure that your car gets the cleaning it rightfully deserves. (Read post…)
Honda fans have been in the dark for years – “will we ever see another Honda/Acura NSX in North America?” Well all, cheer up, you may have one as early as 2011. For lovers of Honda in Canada and The United States we have fantastic news: 2011 may bring a production model Honda Supercar.
An unsourced report says that a road-ready version of the HSV-010 GT race car, which will be redubbed Honda NSX (and an Acura variant as well) is being developed to fight the Lexus LFA. (Read post…)
Apparently Honda has been watching too much Akira, as their all new Honda 3R-C Concept motorcycle looks somewhat similar to the red crotch-rocket from that famous anime. Prior to an official unveiling at 2010’s Geneva Motor Show (one of Europe’s largest car shows) Honda has released these pics of the weird little tricycle 3R-C.
Honda has dubbed their 3R-C “an all-weather three-wheeled urban vehicle concept.” Quit a mouth full, it’ll look great in press releases. What are the odds this ride will ever see the light of day outside of showroom floors? Not very likely. (Read post…)
If you are a Honda car lover then read on as we have some interesting news for you…
Car manufacturing giant Honda launched its Insight hybrid at the North American International Auto Show that was held in Detroit. The launching ceremony was not a pompous show; rather it was a quiet event. The principal target of the company is to make the cost effective hybrid technology popular among the car lovers around the world. Through its 2010 Honda Insight, the company wants the hybrid technology lovers to get access to the car and make the best use of its cost effectiveness.
The 2010 Honda Insight would be put to sale on the Earth Day: 2009 that falls on April 22. Earlier this year, the popular car company had exhibited the Insight hybrid at the Paris Motor Show also. However, the car unveiled at the exhibition was ‘raw’ and it only sought to display the pre-production concept. (Read post…)
Having a car is a privilege not everyone can enjoy. This is because aside from the expensive cost, the repairs and maintenance is also expensive. From the car parts to the accessories, you will find it very difficult sometimes to have a one-time repair when your car breaks down. The greater the problem when it is your windshield or any of the auto glass of your car that is damaged. Requiring an immediate auto glass repair is inevitable regardless of the size of the damage. Some car window accidents involve a mere flying stone. Some incidents such as this only cause small breaks and could be repaired easily without needing to replace the whole window glass. (Read post…)
The replacement and repair of auto parts have become very expensive these days. The motorists have no other way but to look for alternative cheap repair instead of regular repairs. Some of the firms and repair vehicle shops advertise about repairing vehicles in inexpensive rates, but it is seen that most of the time they use bad quality auto parts or unskilled laborers who often damage the car. Leaving the cars in inexperienced and untrained hands can often prove fatal for the cars or motors. However if it is a specialized shop, you will be assured of good service. They take good care of the cars and you need not be worried about auto repair in these shops. (Read post…)
Tyre machines have made the job of changing tyres easier and quicker. With the coming up of technologically advanced tyre machines, the repairing of a vehicle’s tyre has been completely revolutionised. Tyre machines come packed with various improved gadgets that can repair a tyre easily which include tyre changing machines, tyre repairing machines, wheel balancers, and air compressors and lifting equipments. These devices are helpful in mounting and demounting of wheels or tyres and also improve the efficiency of the vehicles.
In the array of upcoming technology the most efficient device is tyre-changing machine with auto touch function. In this machine, auto touch tools are fitted on both the upper and lower bead, which is helpful in removing the tyre from the wheel. This is designed in such a way that it exerts minimum stress on the tyre and prevents any damage. (Read post…)
With the help of RAV tyre changers, one can easily do away with the process of tyre fixing and alignment. In the automobile sector, tyre changing, wheel balancing, and alignment machines play an important role in providing a comfortable and hassle free ride. While going for a professional tyre changer, make sure you get the best RAV tyre changers that come with automatic tyre changing facilities.
Counted among the branded tyre changers, RAV tyre changers include a wide variety such as automatic 30”, 26” and 24” tyre changers offering various utilities. With 30” fully automatic tyre changer, one avails patented auto touch system that works on both upper and lower bead while removing the tyre gently from the wheelbase and reducing any chance of damage. (Read post…)
Just as we maintain our body, we also need to maintain our vehicles. Supplying food (fuel) is not sufficient. We also need to look after them regularly and check if any part needs any kind of replacement or repair. This results in smooth and efficient driving of the car.
It is rightly said that when there is no compromise, there is no fear. By this, we mean that we have to maintain the dynamicity in accordance with the outside world. The same also holds for machines (car, bikes etc) that drive us. If we don’t look after them, they would do the same and suddenly our fast moving life would come to a standstill. (Read post…)