tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-86816655204118212172024-03-12T22:07:53.164-07:00Car AutoUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger95125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681665520411821217.post-32458275046350149892024-01-17T05:28:00.000-08:002024-01-17T05:28:29.543-08:00EVs Dead In The Cold WeatherBy now most people who have either owned an electric vehicle or done some research on them know all about how terribly unreliable they can be in cold weather. Limited travel range, overall battery drainage and massive charging issues when the temperatures drop. They are simply not fit for purpose. And when considering how dangerous these problems can be out there on the road in real-time, as wellUnknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681665520411821217.post-27625060278458230142023-10-24T06:32:00.002-07:002023-10-24T06:35:23.660-07:00Electric Car Sales Drop In AmericaElectric cars have been heralded as the future of sustainable transportation, promising reduced emissions and decreased reliance on fossil fuels [forget about the devastating impact on the Earth that EVs take to produce and dispose of]. However, recent data suggests a potential downtrend in electric car sales in America. The reasons behind this drop are suspected to be various. But factors talkedUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681665520411821217.post-51205469399915129242023-10-15T10:57:00.001-07:002023-10-15T10:57:47.377-07:00Owning a Car In The UK Is So ExpensiveIn recent years, owning a car in the UK has become increasingly expensive due to various factors that have impacted the costs associated with purchasing, maintaining, and using a vehicle. It is important to note that while car ownership certainly poses financial challenges, it remains a personal choice that's influenced by individual circumstances, financial status and lifestyle preferences. But Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681665520411821217.post-83539012611380747392023-09-28T18:05:00.000-07:002023-09-28T18:05:22.964-07:00Pioneer AVH A240DAB Double Din StereoPioneer's AVH-A240DAB double din car entertainment center is an all-in-one stereo with a built in DVD and CD player, USB port, Bluetooth, satellite radio and a great quality 6.2" touch screen interface. It allows you to listen to your favorite music, watch your favorite TV shows and browse the web on one simple device. The AVH-A240DAB is almost identical to the A240, except it does not have a Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681665520411821217.post-80835427838965902312023-08-01T07:40:00.001-07:002023-08-01T07:53:22.000-07:00Motorbike or Car: Insurance ConsiderationsIn the United Kingdom, individuals seeking transportation options often debate between owning a motorbike or a car. Among other things, some of which will be touched upon below, one significant factor that can play an influence in a persons choice is the cost of insurance. With a few diversions along the way, this article aims to look at some of the factors that impact insurance costs for Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681665520411821217.post-86080891354796106672022-11-30T09:17:00.001-08:002023-08-01T10:50:04.675-07:00Car Insurance Price Keeps RisingA common irony of car insurance premiums rising when people are already struggling financially is all too common. But the truth is, no matter what's going on with in the world of car coverage or on the global financial scene, car insurance companies always have an excuse as to why premiums are being raised. This year is no different for the majority of drivers. According to data reports, UK Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681665520411821217.post-76019523244362461662022-11-01T15:57:00.004-07:002022-11-03T14:43:08.517-07:00Video Shows Moment Before Deadly Tesla Crash In FranceScary video footage from a restaurant shows the moment a Tesla, which is believed to be a model 3, goes past at breakneck speed before crashing. One person died and 20 others were injured, 3 seriously. What was the reason for the car to be travelling at such a high rate of speed? Some say the driver was speeding, others claim his foot hit the wrong pedal, which doesn't seem plausible at all. Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681665520411821217.post-35282109514705095012022-09-06T07:14:00.000-07:002022-09-06T07:14:10.298-07:00UK Electric Car Charging Points Lagging BehindA recent report by Madeleine Cuff of the "I" newspaper — Twitter @theipaper has revealed that there are not enough Electric Vehicle charging points in the UK to keep up with the large increase in electric car sales. As a result, waiting times at some of the UK's most used charging points are starting to quickly show the urgent need for a fast roll out of more charging points. Sales of EVs has Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681665520411821217.post-13036616402839984372022-08-18T08:21:00.001-07:002022-08-18T08:21:19.388-07:00California USA Is Big On Electric CarsElectric cars are taking over the automobile industry and transforming transport worldwide. These cars are powered by battery systems and run on renewable energy sources such as hydrogen or batteries. Many countries and states have made switching to electric cars the norm. The ones that haven't yet are trying to. One of these states is California, which has a high number of Tesla cars sold Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681665520411821217.post-79585459437349281362022-07-30T07:59:00.008-07:002022-07-30T09:05:14.156-07:00Are Tesla Electric Cars Actually Safe?It's no secret that electric cars are potentially at risk of catching fire. There have been many reports over the years of such incidents taking place. Of course, thanks to being filled with flammable liquid, and having a boat load of electrics themselves, normal combustable engine cars are not immune from catching fire either. It's a regular occurrence.
No vehicle is 100% safe, regardless of Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681665520411821217.post-47357069973469064752022-04-28T05:18:00.003-07:002022-04-28T05:23:47.288-07:00Most Reliable Scrap Your Car Site To Use?Times are hard for a lot of people right now, not just me. But just my luck, at the worst possible time when money was at an all time low, I was the victim of Catalytic convertor theft. The thieves came twice. The first time they came I caught them jacking up my car in the day time and managed to chase them off with a chair leg.I don't know if the same thieves came again, it could have been Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681665520411821217.post-83917139215137478772022-04-25T06:21:00.000-07:002023-07-10T06:22:43.274-07:00Another Tesla EV Goes Up In SmokeWell, yet another Tesla electric car goes up in smoke just sitting there. The car, which was dropped at the Tesla dealership for a service / maintenance was parked up when it apparently burst into flames. This happened in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. It's a good job that the person who owns the car took it in when they did and it was parked outside the dealership at the time it caught fire. Imagine Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681665520411821217.post-53740351384896405312022-04-24T15:53:00.006-07:002023-08-09T18:54:08.018-07:00GSF Car Parts Castle Vale / Castle BromwichAddress: Units 21-24, Fort Industrial Park, Dunlop Way, Castle Vale, Birmingham B35 7AR, UK. Please note: If you're physically trying to find GSF Car Parts Castle Vale [some refer to it as Castle Bromwich] and are having trouble finding the location, it's basically behind the B&Q home store.Contact:Phone: 0121 749 8815Website: https://www.gsfcarparts.com/GSF Car Parts business hours:Monday:&Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681665520411821217.post-44714831001850816472022-04-10T16:32:00.017-07:002023-08-15T17:21:42.689-07:00Edge Audio EDB12A 12 Inch SubwooferThe Edge Audio EDB12A is a 12-inch bass enclosure designed for active amplification. The low-profile design provides optimal bass response at the performer's desired listening level. The 12-inch speaker configuration provides a crisp, full-bodied sound while minimizing distortion. The EDB12A subwoofer is ideal for the car boot, but is also suitable for home and semi-professional audio Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681665520411821217.post-48596836874150603612022-02-22T07:44:00.002-08:002022-02-22T07:45:58.407-08:001970's Lime Green Vauxhall VivaPicture sent in by a visitor. Old school 70's Green Vauxhall Viva spotted in Castle Vale / Minworth, Birmingham. Obviously a project, which by the look of it still needs a few bits and pieces. Would be great to see this car actually out on the road. Don't see many of these old classic Viva's around anymore. Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681665520411821217.post-19360352373336887702021-06-15T18:09:00.023-07:002022-10-16T19:12:55.698-07:00Pioneer FH-S720BT 2-DIN CD Car Stereo With BluetoothDo you really need a car stereo that has an Android OS built-in. Or, are you okay with a stereo that doesn't have Android built-in, but is compatible with Android and Apple devices. If its the latter, this stereo is a good choice. Take a look at many of the reviews for the full blown Android units and you'll quickly see that their customer feedback is very revealing, and overall quite Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681665520411821217.post-193140781911885912020-08-20T17:43:00.001-07:002020-08-20T17:43:43.911-07:00Car Insurance: Get A Cheaper Renewal PriceIf you're new to driving, have been involved in a few crashes (at fault or not), or have points on your licence for whatever reason, chances are your car insurance isn't going to be cheap. At least, not as cheap as it could be. But there is still hope. When it comes to discounts, car insurance can be summed up in one common phrase: If you don't ask, you don't get.
If your car insurance is due Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681665520411821217.post-82988795775583498172020-07-16T03:51:00.000-07:002020-07-16T03:51:22.948-07:00Renault Master Van Fuel Cap ReleaseHow To: Open a Renault Master Fuel Cap. If you've recently got access to a Renault Master Van through your work or some other means, chances are you may be unfamiliar with some of the simple differences this van offers. One of those being the fuel cap release. Where is it? Well, unlike many vans, which have some type of fuel cap lock or release button in the cabin / dashboard, Renault have done Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681665520411821217.post-84898133773815451392020-04-23T11:00:00.001-07:002020-04-23T11:00:29.404-07:00Bell Insurance Gives Back Mini RebateBell Insurance Gives Mini Rebate. Bell Car Insurance have just emailed their 4+ million customers and informed them, by thanking them for staying at home, of an upcoming discount which is being applied to all vehicles that are insured with them (Must have been insured with Bell on 20 April 2020). That's 4.4 Million vehicles. This discount is a one off rebate of £25 for every vehicle.
Given the Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681665520411821217.post-44885945599570001752020-04-12T15:58:00.000-07:002020-04-12T15:59:49.557-07:00Bell Car Insurance: Covid-19 DiscountBell Car Insurance: Covid-19. I've been in contact with Bell Car Insurance to see if they are going to be offering their customers some financial help during this uncertain time. I mean, many people have lost their jobs, others are working from home, and some are on a reduced wage. The rest have no other option but to go and claim benefits. With lockdown due to Coronavirus the way it is, and withUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681665520411821217.post-15901351578971596912020-03-23T08:59:00.000-07:002020-03-23T09:42:12.269-07:00Coronavirus: Will Car Insurance Be FreeCoronavirus: Should Car Insurance Be Free at this difficult time. At this point everyone is aware of the COVID-19 and all the uncertainty that has come with it. Jobs that were last month secure are now at risk, people are stockpiling food and essential supplies, and everything we all take for granted, including the freedom to come and go as we please has, for now been taken away. It looks like weUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681665520411821217.post-42358614142172198202019-11-04T10:33:00.002-08:002023-08-01T07:49:43.587-07:00Rear End Smash - Hyundai Getz Vs LorryRear End Collision Accident - Hyundai Getz Vs Lorry. Here's what it looks like when a Hyundai Getz is hit from behind by a lorry travelling at around 25 - 30 MPH while stationary at an amber / red traffic light. I think the Getz took the impact pretty well. Luckily, there was no one sitting in any of the back seats at the time of the crash. If there would have been, they would have no doubt had Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681665520411821217.post-40283180883774711122019-09-11T19:12:00.002-07:002019-10-13T16:05:43.394-07:00New Toyota Supra 2019 / 2020 PriceThe 2020 GR (Gazoo Racing) 6-Cylinder, 8 speed auto (RWD) Toyota SUPRA is very much a BMW Z4 in disguise. It's shape looks quite similar, and if that wasn't enough it even has the same engine, the 3 Litre Twin Turbo (335BHP). It's a somewhat clever mix of German / Japanese engineering. Although some people, most notably fans of old school Japanese cars would have preferred a new Supra that was, Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681665520411821217.post-84592529154050052672019-09-11T15:26:00.003-07:002022-10-03T07:46:17.011-07:00Pumpkin AA0437B 2 Din Android Head UnitPumpkin Android 2 Din head units have been talked about, and reviewed on this website in the past. That review was about the CN01-03302B-02A model. And overall, it was a decent car stereo / Android computer for the price. Though some people wouldn't agree, as the reviews overall are a big mixture of good and bad.
The latest Pumpkin AA0437B is more of the same, only much more updated. Packing an Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681665520411821217.post-57774254688749637472019-08-16T18:18:00.001-07:002019-08-16T18:24:01.124-07:00Bugatti Unveils The Centodieci
An early model Bugatti from the 1930s
With a price tag of $9 million dollars, and a top speed of 236 MPH, there's not much in the same league. The Bugatti Centodieci has 1,578 BHP and can go from 0 - 60MPH in 2.4 seconds. Centodieci means one hundred and ten in Italian, and this model was built because it is the 110th year since the Bugatti company opened its doors. It was also made as a markUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0