ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM -ABS

 The speed you enjoy while driving your car or bike can’t be expressed. It is like a complete different world. But to control this speed is not easy. Many a times, people are not able to balance or gain the control back on speed which ends into big disasters and results into even the death of driver because of the major accidents. Moreover, suddenly stopping your car or bike on a slippery road in a hurry is a challenging task.  Therefore, there has been the birth of a new technology which has taken place of a life-saver. The ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) takes a lot of this challenge.

Slippery surface has always been a challenge even for the professional drivers. The person without ABS in the machine cannot apply sudden breaks. ABS has provided the drivers an opportunity to enjoy speed backed up with safety.

The ABS system works on a very complicated yet simple theory. To elaborate, generally a skidding wheel, where the tire contact patch is sliding relative to the road and has less traction then non skidding wheel. Imagine a situation where you have been stuck on ice and you know that if our wheels are spinning, you have no traction. This is because of the contact patch which is sliding relative to the ice. By keeping the wheels from skidding while you slow down, anti-lock breaks us in the following ways:

·         It will stop faster.

·         It will be able to tear while you stop.

The ABS has also proved to be a boon for the motorcycle users. Royal Enfield Super Meteor motorcycle was used by the Road Research Laboratory to test the Maxaret anti-lock brake.   The experiments demonstrated that anti-lock brakes can be of great value to motorcycles, for which skidding is involved in a high proportion of accidents.

Generally, the car and bikes with the ABS system has hard breaks and there are always hauling sounds coming every time you hit the brake paddle.   This is normal and is due to the control unit in the ABS.

Now-a-days, ABS is rather a necessity of the car, as it safeguards your future just like your insurance does. But well this is a precautionary measure and is a must.

HOW TO PREVENT CAR THEFT???

These days the car thefts are increasing with the increasing numbers of the car owners. The thefts are generally occurring where there are lots of people and so nobody can spot the thief. The places such as colleges, malls, offices, big complexes, etc. are main spots of car thieves. The car thefts can occur at any time and so it is important to take extra care while parking your car for long hours.

Park the cars in the lighted areas and where there is an attendant present mostly to guard, prefer paid parking. Parking in high traffic can be risky, because again the chances of theft increase at a crowded place.  Steering locks are these days very useful to safeguard the cars from thieves.  Vehicle identification number [VIN] etching is another option of prevention.  The parts with VIN etching are easily traceable by the police and so, the thieves would think twice before stealing the car.

Don’t trust the car attendant to the great extent. Only handle him/her the keys of the door and the ignition keys. In the case that your glove box or the trunk, then make sure that you get them changed. Always while returning to the parking lot, check your spare tire, batteries, accessories, valuable parts, etc. Make sure that the car and the things are in same condition as you left it.

Getting the security system for your car is the other best idea. The modern trend is of the sound warnings and the alarms. There are various options available like sensors for glass breaking, tampering and also the options of automatic engine disable.

Sometimes people think that their car is towed, while actually it is stolen. It is important to know that it is difficult to tow the car when the emergency break is lifted. So, is better to make sure that it is lifted whenever you leave the car.

These are simple tips to protect your car from the theft. 

GENERAL PROBLEMS WITH CAR ENGINES AND SOLUTIONS

Car engines are most important part of the entire vehicle. It is termed as the heart of the vehicle and the petrol is termed as the blood of the car. Without blood the vehicle cannot run while without engine, it can never work. If there is even a small problem with car engine then the whole system starts complaining and things start getting out of control and within few hours whole system crashes and gets ruined completely. The solutions and repairing of these problems requires professionalism and experts help. Few of the most common problems and their few solutions are listed below:

ENGINES OVERHEATED: The excessive warm weather leads to overheating of the engine. Condition deteriorates when the coolant level falls in the cooling system. This can be controlled through getting your cooling system of the car serviced properly. Also the worn out parts of the car must be replaced. 

ENGINE OIL LEVEL:  Many times the oil of engine is lost and wasted while changing it and this badly affects the performance of the engine. The solution is to replace the seals and valves and worn out engine gaskets of car engine.

SURGING OF CAR ENGINES: The engine of car suffers from problems like speeding up automatically sometimes. In this case, the problem is deep and it can be resolved through service of ignition system and replacing parts like spark plugs and distributor caps as soon as possible.

WEIRD ENGINE SOUNDS: The engine when faces some problem, obviously will create weird sounds and these are different from normal ones. The reasons for this engine sounds are generally overheating of engine, problems related to the exhaust system, leakage in the vacuum lines, some problems with the carbonator, etc. In such case, the best solution is to replace these worn out parts and go for timely services in the car workshops.

These are some of the general problems with the car engines and the solutions to get rid of them. 

Finding Free Car Sponsorship Over the Internet

You might be one of those cynical people out there. It comes a time when you hear that someone is offering something for free and you start wondering whether it can really happen. However, it would surprise you if you got to witness the reality of free car sponsorship that is currently being offered by car manufacturing companies.  The intent of the companies is to promote their products. You can be lucky and get yourself a new car without parting with cash.

Car sponsorship is a method used by car manufacturers to promote their products. They will achieve this by handing in one of their cars to a car enthusiast who will drive and talk endlessly about the product. In the end your friends and family members will all hear and have a taste of the car which will leave them saving for a similar product which is the intention of the companies.

To get at the base of these sponsorships you can check the internet for related websites. The sites will be looking for prominent car enthusiasts who can promote their business or the people who are often driving and running errands. By handing in one car to such people the manufacturers lay out a strategy for the advertisement of their products.

The websites containing information about car sponsorship have certain benefits. They will not probably offer you guarantee that you are assuredly going to secure a car but they assure you that you are in a transparent car sponsorship program. The sponsorships however will depend on the company. Some will be ready to offer full sponsorships while others will only offer partial sponsorship. Some companies may also decide to sponsor only some parts of the car you purchase such as the wheels or interior audio video capability.

Some of the companies may also give you the chance to amaze yourself with a brand new car. There are various possibilities from car sponsorship bearing in mind that you can also have a company proposing that you drive your own car but they pay you for putting the advert on it. If you are upgrading your car for an auto show, the sponsorships can work out well for you.

Car Maintenance- Do It in Best Way

A car lover is always ready to do everything to maintain his car so that it can give best performance and it is essential too as a machine always need maintenance. Car can be your best friend on road. It gives you speed, comfort and look. It also reflects your character like professionals use luxury cars to show their class, a sporty person uses different stickers according to their mood, etc. you do many things to maintain its looks and beauty. But as people say, outer beauty is not sufficient. You need to maintain your car from inside too. Car maintenance is much more then washing it regularly and having upholstery matching with dashboard.

You need to maintain your car from inside so that it can have a long life. A well maintained car also withstands you in long journey. You don’t have to face major breakdowns and search for the mechanic in unknown area. Car maintenance is not an expensive deal. There are many simple tips by which you can maintain it with ease and don’t have to drag it to garage.

Engine, clutch and gear are like the heart of car and you must ensure that they are working properly. Check out for seepages from any part and clogged pipes. Always check oil and fluid level and only Use Company recommended varieties so that it should not harm engine. Make sure that your car engine is purring happily.

Tires are also an important part of it and you must do regular check-ups to see any cuts or protruding on them. Replace tires immediately if you find any cuts on tires. Regularly check the air pressure in tires especially in summers and pump up them only to prescribed level. Rotating tiers every 7000 miles is recommended.

Brakes are your life savior when you are on road and so you must ensure that brake fluid is at prescribed level. Majority of car accidents occur due to brake failure. I am sure you don’t want that happen with your car.

The next important part of the car that requires regular maintenance is shock absorbers. You can check it yourself by putting your car through bumps.

Regular car maintenance is very important and you should not wait for the car to give error signals as it might be late and can cost your pocket much. These car maintenance tips can assure you that your car is in good condition and will give its best performance on road.

HYBRID VEHICLE- A REVOLUTION IN AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY

Hybrid, as the name says is the cross breed of automobiles. A hybrid vehicle is a vehicle that uses two or more distinct power sources to move the vehicle. The term most commonly refers to hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), which combine an internal combustion engine and one or more electric motors.

 There are various types of hybrid vehicles, some using electricity, some combine electricity with petrol as back up ,then there are the ones running on gas , bio diesel n even ethanol. As the days progress by, the technology is advancing faster than one can imagine. The fossil fuels are running out dry and people will have to switch to other options to power their means of transport. The cost of petrol is on the rise and every day we see shout up in the price of crude. Moreover, the temperature is also on rise, which signalizes the need of Eco-friendly vehicles. At this stage choosing an alternative which is cheaper and eco-friendly is a better choice. This is where these new breed of vehicles come into play, the hybrids.
 Most of the car makers have now tried a hand on developing a hybrid of their own. The Toyota Prius seems to be the most popular hybrid, and then there was the Honda Insight. The Insight even topped the sales chart in Japan. It was the most fuel efficient car of its time averaging 25 KMPL.
 It won’t be long before these hybrids take out the fuel consuming vehicles which are getting harder to maintain and run.
There are even hybrid electric buses which can be used to transport the masses. All in all switching on to hybrids is inevitable, and now even racing cars are getting electric power. Soon the fuel powered vehicles will become a vintage.
 In all ways hybrids lead to a brighter and more eco friendly future of automobiles.

The 2011 Jaguar XF- Style, safety, performance

Through its XF, Jaguar established a new direction in terms of safety, style and performance. An important change of the 2011 Jaguar is its engine 5.0-liter V8 performance, along with its interior and exterior enhancements. The Jaguar XF Premium model addresses to the luxury car buyer that is looking for a wider range of standard equipment. The stylish XF is a luxury sedan available in four variants, namely: base XF, XF Supercharged, XFR and XF Premium. We notice that the standard equipment also includes Bluetooth connectivity and a navigation system, voice controls and a nine speaker stereo, a satellite radio and a portable audio interface, which gives the shoppers one more reason to buy it.

                     

The XF Jaguar is a safe car. Among its features there are: antilock disc brakes, front-seat and front-seat side airbags, stability and traction control, active front head restraints. It is also necessary to mention the XF braking and acceleration performances. The XF Premium was brought to a stop from 60 mph in 106 feet and it was sprinted to 60mph in 5.7 seconds, which is very impressive. When we talk about Jaguar, we talk about quality. A Jaguar XF is a good-looking car with fine lines and aerodynamic shape. Its six-speed automatic transmission, its strong brakes, precise steering and good stability on the road, make it worth a test drive to be able to show its uniqueness. The Jaguar always receives a warm welcome due to its undeniable qualities: a good handling and driving experience, a careful styling, the attention to detail, the standard and optional features for the most refined tastes.

So, don’t hesitate anymore! If you want smooth and comfortable journeys to the wheel of a four-wheel feline, if you want style, safety and performance, choose a Jaguar XF.