Posted on 2/1/2016 4:00 AM By Mobile Install
Many people today lease their vehicles. It can be a great way to operate a vehicle that is under warranty and the monthly payment for leasing is usually much less than the monthly loan payment for purchasing the same make and model. You also can trade it in every two or three years and then lease a brand-new car, truck or SUV with upgraded features and technology.
Posted on 1/20/2016 10:39 AM By Mobile Install
Most vehicles today are equipped with a fairly good set of wheels. Several rim options are usually available, ranging from the basic ‘stock’ aluminum variety to other, more elaborate styles. Unless you are someone who tinkers with, modifies or upgrades from OEM vehicle components as a hobby, it is unlikely that you would find any good reason to change the wheels that your car or truck came with. They do what they are supposed to do and look fine the way they are, right? After all, the unsightly black steel rims of yesteryear complete with hubcaps that would at some point be found alongside the road are all but extinct now.
Posted on 1/6/2016 8:45 AM By Mobile Install
Although we are in the thick of winter, now is a good time to start thinking about getting your vehicle ready for the coming months. If you own, or plan to acquire, a boat, camper, storage, tool or other industry-specific trailer in the future, a reliable trailer hitch is a necessity, not a luxury.
Posted on 12/18/2015 8:50 AM By Mobile Install
A back-up camera is a special type of video camera mounted at the rear of a car, truck or SUV and designed to aid in backing up safely. A blind spot exists directly behind most vehicles and cannot be seen by the operator using conventional automotive mirrors. This creates a danger zone, especially for small children and pets, and can also complicate backing up in congested parking lots or other tight spaces.
Posted on 12/17/2015 8:13 AM By Mobile Install
The concept behind lane departure warning systems is simple, employing a camera coupled with processing software to watch how close you are to road surface markings. It adds a tangible measure of safety while driving and can save lives, not to mention thousands of dollars in crash repairs.
Posted on 12/15/2015 2:57 PM By Mobile Install
The science of vehicular safety has been evolving since the dawn of the automobile. We take seat belts, anti-lock brakes and air bags for granted these days, but each of these technologies was born from the persistent desire to reduce accident fatalities and injuries on the road. If we look at virtually any vehicle today, it is furnished with an abundance of mechanisms aimed to heighten safety – from automatic headlamps to traction control to lane departure systems. These driver-assistance technologies enhance convenience but also save lives.
Posted on 12/8/2015 9:30 AM By Mobile Install
Most remote car starters can be divided into two primary categories – one-way and two-way. Many of the standard systems are typically of the one-way variety, which means the data from your transmitter is being sent to the vehicle in one direction. When a button is pressed on the remote, a signal is transmitted to the car, which will often acknowledge receipt of that signal by flashing the parking lights, generating an audible signal, or both. As long as you are within range, which may be many hundreds of feet, you can confirm that your vehicle has started.
Posted on 10/20/2015 1:58 PM By Mobile Install
“Do it Yourself” commonly known as DIY, is the method of building, modifying or repairing something without the help of experts or professionals. There are various motivations for the DIY approach to projects including financial benefits, lack of product availability or the need for customization. For someone skilled in a particular craft, such as automotive repair for example, garage-based tinkering can often save you money and be categorized as a hobby to some extent. However, fixing an engine is not like decorating your own gingerbread house – you will need specialized tools, extensive knowledge of the engine you intend to work on, and time - possibly a LOT of time.
Posted on 10/8/2015 1:20 PM By Mobile Install
In marketing, a coupon is a ticket, document or download that can be redeemed for a financial discount when purchasing a product. Coupons are often issued by manufacturers of consumer goods or by retailers as a part of sales promotions. They are widely distributed through mail, magazines, newspapers, electronic newsletters, the Internet and mobile devices. In addition, coupons can also be targeted selectively to regional markets or individuals deemed of interest.
Posted on 10/6/2015 12:44 PM By Mobile Install
Remote car starters allow you to operate your vehicle’s ignition using a key-fob style control from a remote location. If you leave the heating system in the ON position, it turns on when the engine does. Your car can warm up while you finish your morning coffee, without having to make the mad dash outside to start it manually.