http://articles.caraccessoriesetc.com/rss.xml A blog about caraccessoriesetc.com daily 365 1901-01-01T00:00+00:00 http://articles.caraccessoriesetc.com/?a=36719 <p>Date: December 3, 2006</p><p>Have you ever had a flat tire?&nbsp; It is quite possible that someone you care about has never had to change one.&nbsp; What better way to experience it than in your driveway?</p><p>It seems that flats are never considerate enough to happen on flat hard ground and in clear weather.&nbsp; The best way to learn is by doing.&nbsp;Help your loved one learn where all the tools are, how the jack works, how and when to loosen the lug nuts, etc, etc.&nbsp; The best time to do this is when there are no distractions, complications of weather, darkeness, and soft ground.</p><p>While doing this make sure you talk to them about adding flares, reflectors and a flat board for under the jack.&nbsp; This way maybe they won't go into information overload.</p><p>For more news about <a href="http://www.caraccessoriesetc.com/">Car Care Products</a> visit <a href="http://www.caraccessoriesetc.com/">http://www.caraccessoriesetc.com</a></p> 2006-12-05T09:38-05:00 http://articles.caraccessoriesetc.com/?a=36624 <p>Date: November 29, 2006</p><p>We have all seen them, the cars that look like they came right out of The Fast And The Furious.&nbsp; Not only do the ground effects on these cars make them look awesome, they also help with the handling of the vehicle.&nbsp; By using aero-dynamic wings, spoilers, dams or skirts, they will dramatically improve traction and keep your vehicle stable without draining engine power at high speeds.</p><p>If you do it yourself, you generally save a bundle however, should you be installing them yourself?&nbsp; That all depends on your skills and the product selected.</p><p>Most ground effects are made with urethane because they are generally easier to install because they are lightweight and flexible.&nbsp; Since they generally come with double back 3M high strength tape, they bond to your car securely.&nbsp; Most companies offer videos and detailed instructions on how to install your kit.&nbsp; </p><p>These are the easiest to install.&nbsp; The fiberglass kits are a little harder and require more skill since there is a dry fitting procedure that must be done before the final installation is done.&nbsp; It is best to let a professional body man do your fiberglass installations.&nbsp; Not only will it save you time but it will save you money in the long run.</p><p>For more news on <a href="http://www.caraccessoriesetc.com/">Car Accessories</a> visit <a href="http://www.caraccessoriesetc.com/">http://www.caraccessoriesetc.com</a><br /></p> 2006-11-29T14:00-05:00 http://articles.caraccessoriesetc.com/?a=36367 <p>by Gregg Hall</p><p>XM and Sirius are the two companies in the U.S that offer quality satellite radio service. XM, the forerunner of satellite radio has 2 satellites, Rock and Roll, and has 2 satellite radio studios in Washington D.C. which reaches all of its 3,200,000 subscribers. Sirius Radio, XM's current competitor, has 3 satellites, studios in NY and has 1,100,000 subscribers.<br /><br />There is no question about it; satellite radio is far superior to the landlocked radio stations. This new generation of radio, with its digital quality and unlimited content, makes AM/FM radio look ancient in comparison. Satellite radio has incredible advantages that regular radio stations can only hope to offer. <br /><br />Satellite radio is completely commercial free. That means no annoying jingles, no listening interruptions, no stupid voice actors, and no one trying to sell you something you couldn't possibly need. Satellite radio offers you the ability to, not only listen to what you want, (Jazz, Country, Hip Hop, R&amp;B, Classical, Do Wop, Dance, Electronica, Latin, Blues, House, Rock, Alternative, Contemporary, Christian, or Gospel), but you can also listen to it where you want. In your car, your house, your yacht, your tent, and even your bus ride downtown. You can listen to you local weather, traffic alerts, news, sports, and entertainment, or national weather, traffic, news, sports and entertainment. It's like being omnipresent and omniscient at once! Satellite radio is also completely uncensored. That means that you can listen to your favorite comic or rap without having to figure out it behind the bleeps.<br /><br />The content is the only thing that sets satellite radio apart from its terrestrial buddy; it also has digital, CD quality sound. AM/FM radio cannot offer that without having to put up a transmitter every few miles. Your satellite receiver also has information on songs and artists right on the read out so you can best select what you want to listen to. It's all about your choice! Where, what, when, and how! Do you feel like a god yet?<br /><br />Both XM and Sirius are amazing satellite radio providers, which one you choose to listen to will be up to you. Since they each offer such great programming, the choice will be difficult. There are 3 different types of receivers, depending on where you want to use it. The plug-and-play tuner is used primarily outdoors as long as the portable boom box can receive the satellite signal. There are also tuners made specifically for cars, and tuners made for use at home.<br /><br />In the future, XM and Sirius radio will be offering satellite video. Look for this at the end of 2006.<br /><br />Satellite radio prices start at $70 dollars, with an additional $12.95 per month. Be on the lookout for discounts and lifetime subscription offers.</p><h3 class="popup">About the Author </h3><p>Gregg Hall is an author living in Navarre Beach Florida. Find more about this as well as car parts and accessories at <a href="http://www.caraccessoriesetc.com/">http://www.caraccessoriesetc.com</a></p> 2006-11-19T12:36-05:00 http://articles.caraccessoriesetc.com/?a=36366 <p>by Gregg Hall</p><p>The two things people love the most about satellite radio are: quality and content. These two things are also the very things that encourage people to go out and buy a new system. So what if it costs $300 for a satellite radio receiver, and another $13 per month for subscriptions. The benefits of satellite radio far out weigh the price! <br /><br />High Audio Quality<br /><br />Satellite radio quality is more than just the overall value of the product. It is also how clear, uninterrupted, and flawless the satellite signal is. This new technology provides all the radio you could possibly desire without messy static, and having to change the channel during a commute. The high analog-to-digital conversion means that you can listen to the radio without all that creepy hissing, dead air, and other frustrating audio interference.<br /><br />The digital quality of the service, in technical terms, is 128kb/s 44.1 kHz. For you technologically impaired and non-number minded folks, that means that when you listen to it, it's like listening to a CD, only you don't have to mess with unwrapping it.<br /><br />Almost Limitless Content<br /><br />When digital television hit the market, people were scrambling over each other trying to get their hands on it. More of the same for satellite radio, but unlike its visual counterpart, this is commercial free. That means exactly what it sounds like; no one interrupts your listening pleasure to try and sell you acne cream or hypnosis.<br /><br />Satellite radio content is more than just local radio stations pawning off what other people think is good music on you. With the new non terrestrial radio you can listen to what makes you happy, what puts you in a good mood, what suits you as a person. You don't have to listen to Hip Hop, Country, or R&amp;B if all you want to hear is Sinatra and the Rat Pack. Content is also where the main two companies are fighting for your favor. XM may offer more of what you want to hear than Sirius, and/or vice versa. Before subscribing you should take the time to find out which one would give you more content for your buck.<br /><br />Satellite radio is playing dirty. Each company is fighting for the exclusive rights to broadcast certain programs and transmissions on their radio systems. Not only are they fighting for programs, but also people! <br /><br />Satellite radio is making great strides for its customers. The companies know that if you are willing to pay the money for a receiver, and then pay a month subscription fee, they should be willing to give you the absolute best programming they can offer. So why tie yourself down to earthbound radio stations when you can reach for the stars with the new technology?</p><h3 class="popup">About the Author </h3><p>Gregg Hall is an author living in Navarre Beach Florida. Find more about this as well as car and truck accessories at <a href="http://www.caraccessoriesetc.com/">http://www.caraccessoriesetc.com</a></p> 2006-11-19T12:30-05:00 http://articles.caraccessoriesetc.com/?a=36365 <p>by Gregg Hall</p><p>Here are a few FAQs about everyone's favorite radio service.<br /><br />Question #1: Can you give us an overview of what satellite radio is? <br /><br />Who provides the new service?<br /><br />Answer: Satellite radio is a subscription based communication service. It has far more programs and music than the traditional network does, and it is available internationally by WorldSpace and stateside by Sirius and XM.<br /><br />Question #2: Are there any advantages to having satellite radio?<br /><br />Answer: The genres, styles, and eras of music you can choose from is almost limitless. Getting the programming you want, (weather, traffic, talk, news, and entertainment), without the annoyance of commercials. The new technology is broadcast into your car, RV, yacht, sauna, or home by use of a digital signal that completely eradicates that entire mind frying static. Once you purchase the equipment and properly install it, you will be supplied with a complete list of programming and channels right on the receiver. Local traffic and weather are available, provided by Sirius and XM.<br /><br />Question #3: Are there any disadvantages to having the new technology?<br /><br />Answer: If you don't live in the continental United States, you cannot receive the signal. This includes Hawaii, Alaska, Puerto Rico, and other U.S. Territories.<br /><br />Question #4: What do XM and Sirius Radio provide?<br /><br />Answer: <br />-XM: 150 channels, 2 NASCAR racing channels, Major League Baseball, Professional Golf Association, ACC, Big Ten, and PAC-10 football and basketball coverage. You can have all of this awesome stuff for only $12.95 a month.<br /><br />-Sirius: 120 Channels, Live National Hockey League, National Football League, National Basketball Association, English Premier League Soccer, and college sports game coverage. You can get all of this great programming for only $12.95 a month.<br /><br />Question #5: How do I go about installing a system capable of handling the new technology?<br /><br />Answer: There are a few things you will need before installing a system. First of all, you will need an antenna powerful enough to pick up the signal and deliver it to your receiver. Secondly, you will need a tuner so that you can actually get the signal from the antenna. There are 3 basic types of satellite radio tuners: Plug and play, which can be used on the go in a specially designed boom box, or car, the Universal tuner, which is most commonly used in the car, and then there is the home tuner, which hooks directly into the receiver. Thirdly, you will require a receiver which allows you to select the channels. Lastly, you absolutely need to purchase a subscription from either XM Satellite Radio or Sirius Radio.<br /><br />Question #6: How do I get the best satellite quality sound in my car?<br /><br />Answer: In order to get the great sound you deserve from your system you should do 1 of 3 things:<br /><br />a.Install an in-dash receiver with a built-in tuner.<br />b.Install a satellite ready receiver and connect it to an external satellite tuner.<br />c.Install a plug-and-play satellite tuner by connecting it directly to your vehicle's stereo auxiliary input.</p><h3 class="popup">About the Author </h3><p>Gregg Hall is an author living in Navarre Beach Florida. Find more about this as well as iPod car accessories at <a href="http://www.caraccessoriesetc.com/">http://www.caraccessoriesetc.com</a></p> 2006-11-19T12:27-05:00 http://articles.caraccessoriesetc.com/?a=36364 <p>by Gregg Hall</p><p>Your vehicle dreams have come true. You are now the proud owner of a brand new Ford Mustang, but as you sign the last remaining forms, the car salesman asks you if you are interested in purchasing an extended warranty for your vehicle. Initially, you think that the cost is a little too high for you, and that you will never need it. Your vehicle is brand new, and the technological and engineering marvel of the market today. What could possibly go wrong?<br /><br />Unfortunately, your lofty ideas of vehicle invulnerability are flawed. There is more risk to owning a vehicle than you think. Somewhere out there in that world of automobile chaos, is a vehicle door waiting to ding your vehicle in a parking lot. You should consider buying the extended warranty, because the cost of the warranty now is considerably less than the cost of a whole new transmission, should it decide to malfunction.<br /><br />Before you make a final decision regarding the extended warranty, you should consider whether or not you will have the money in the future to pay for any eventuality that isn't covered by the manufacturer's warranty. Not having a warranty for your vehicle is like being a stuntman without health insurance, it isn't a smart move. In order to get a grasp of the severity of your need for a warranty, take a gander at the list of parts that your vehicle needs to function. Thousands! If any one of them fails, the system that particular part is a part of can fail and leave you high and dry. That extended warranty is looking a little better now, isn't it?<br /><br />Part Repair is Cheaper than Vehicle Replacement<br /><br />Take my advice; I'm the CEO of a small business with a fleet of vehicles. I have personally bought over 18 vehicles in the past 2 years. With all the vehicle buying I do, I realize that buying the extended warranty is a good deal, so I do. It doesn't matter if the vehicle is new or used; I know that the cost of the warranty is substantially cheaper than replacing a vital part when it breaks. Consider, not only the cost of the repair, but also the time needed to do it. This means that your vehicle is out of service for weeks, and you have to go through the hassle of bumming a ride everywhere. <br /><br />I was lucky. Purchasing extended warranties on my vehicles has saved me tons of money. Fortunately, I haven't had to use my warranty for more than a few repairs, but those are repairs that I didn't have to pay for out of pocket. In the long run, the extended warranties have saved my company from capital loss, over and over again. I can tell you, it's nice to know that my vehicles are covered if the unfortunate should happen.</p><h3 class="popup">About the Author </h3><p>Gregg Hall is an author living in Navarre Beach Florida. Find more about this as well as custom car accessories at <a href="http://www.caraccessoriesetc.com/">http://www.caraccessoriesetc.com</a></p> 2006-11-18T14:17-05:00 http://articles.caraccessoriesetc.com/?a=36363 <p>by Gregg Hall</p><p>If you have ever taken the risk of buying a new or used automobile, you were probably given a warranty along with it. If this is your first time buying an automobile, you might be a little confused about the purpose of an automobile warranty, but rest assured that an automobile warranty can and will save you a lot of hassle, cost, and time in the future.<br /><br />Almost all warranties, for new automobiles, will cover the entirety of your automobile for the first year or the first 12,000 miles, whichever you happen to reach first. Some automobiles come with warranties that will cover certain parts of the automobile. New automobile warranties are very nice. Unfortunately, used automobile warranties are limited. This is because the automobile is used and there is no guarantee that your automobile won't break down just outside the parking lot of the dealership.<br /><br />There are several different types of warranties that will cover the different parts of the automobile. A bumper-to-bumper warranty covers the entire automobile (emission systems, suspension, brakes, power train, electronics, drive chain, steering, and exhaust) except for normal wear and tear maintenance. A Power Train warranty covers the engine, flywheels, cylinders, injection systems, and manifolds. A Drive Train warranty covers all the little parts that have to do with the wheels (transmission, drive shafts, axles, and clutch). A Corrosion warranty covers the sheet metal of the automobile for when rust perforates the body of your automobile. Unfortunately, this warranty does not cover human body damage like: keying, nicks, dings, cuts, scratches, or chips. The Emissions warranty is a warranty all on its own and covers any emissions problems you have with your automobile up to 8 years or 80,000 miles.<br /><br />Now that you have been enlightened on the types of automobile warranties you are more aware of your absolute need for them. So, if your automobile has reached its warranty limit, you might want to consider extending it for the life of your automobile, or until you trade it in for a newer model with an all new warranty.<br /><br />Keeping Your Eye on the Small Print<br /><br />When you have the chance to purchase a warranty for your automobile, you should jump at the chance. Despite the price of the warranty, you can rest more easily. Your automobile and your pocketbook will thank you in the long run, when your automobile runs into issues with its parts. Think of an automobile warranty being health insurance for your automobile. You don't want to go without health insurance for yourself, so why would you want to go without a warranty for your automobile?<br /><br />At this point you are excited and want to go out and purchase or extend a warranty for your automobile, but here is some advice for you: don't get discouraged by the itty bitty print at the bottom of the warranty. The large print on the warranty will tell you that you are covered for every eventuality, but when you pull out your magnifying glass and read the small print you will discover that the large print isn't all you thought it was. Just because automobile warranties are confusing, that doesn't mean that you shouldn't buy one. An automobile warranty is an excellent investment, especially if you ever plan on driving your automobile anywhere.</p><h3 class="popup">About the Author </h3><p>Gregg Hall is an author living in Navarre Beach Florida. Find more about this as well as car accessories at <a href="http://www.caraccessoriesetc.com/">http://www.caraccessoriesetc.com</a></p> 2006-11-18T14:13-05:00 http://articles.caraccessoriesetc.com/?a=35998 <p>by Gregg Hall</p><p>Have you ever used a battery? Of course you have. It is highly unlikely that there is anyone alive today that has not used a battery. Many times you do not realize how much you depend on batteries until they die and you do not have any spares around.<br /><br />When you think about batteries you may not think about the batteries that power your vehicle, but these too are batteries. They can be recharged and last much longer than the double A or nine volt batteries that charge the cd players or flashlights that you were probably thinking of but they are batteries nonetheless. They also require different care than the batteries that you may have had in mind originally. <br /><br />With the price of gas and the pollution involved, alternatives have been developed to the vehicles that we have always used. One of the first is the electric car. The electric car depends highly on a rechargeable battery and of primary concern with this is the capacity of the battery, the size of the battery, and with size also comes the weight of the battery.<br /><br />As it stands right now the size of a car battery is tied to the strength of a car battery. A regular car battery is nine inches by twelve inches, by seven inches in size. What is most important is power. It takes power to move the car and power to maintain speed above ten to fifteen miles per hour. This power must come from the battery.<br /><br />In the case of electric cars this power must come from the battery. In order to get more power (more amps) from a battery it requires more size and/or more batteries. In order to get the speed needed for the electrical vehicles you actually need several batteries. By using several batteries, obviously you take up more space, by taking up more space; you lose more space for other things. Since the parts of a vehicle are pretty much mandatory what you lose is seating space and/or storage space.<br /><br />Because of this, we are down to two seats with the electric car. So, obviously there are some problems with the electric cars. There are some situations to be resolved. With the environmental issues that are resolved it is definitely worth trying to resolve the issues. <br /><br />More and more people are concerned about the environment and as this concerns mounts they are realizing that electric cars may be the way to go for environmental safety. Cars that can use a combination of gas and electricity are referred to as hybrids. Currently these types of cars are quite expensive but as time goes on the price will go down.</p><h3 class="popup">About the Author </h3><p>Gregg Hall is an author living in Navarre Florida. Find more about this as well as car accessories at <br /><a href="http://www.caraccessoriesetc.com/">http://www.caraccessoriesetc.com</a></p> 2006-10-05T00:50-04:00 http://articles.caraccessoriesetc.com/?a=35997 <p>by Gregg Hall</p><p>As the price of a gallon of gasoline crept over three dollars a gallon during 2006, many people decided that there had to be a way to spend a lot less money on gasoline. There were different approaches to doing this, one was finding a vehicle that was better on gas mileage. Another interesting possibility is a hybrid car. A hybrid car is one that can use both gas and electricity. The need for these types of vehicles is actually more pronounced because of the pollution of our planet than even just because of gas prices. A moped is an example of a vehicle that uses both electricity and gas.<br /><br />Any kind of vehicle should be able to drive three hundred miles without having to refuel. It also should not be difficult when it is necessary to refuel them. One other thing that most people may not consider when purchasing a car but that is important when considering a hybrid car is the ability of the vehicle to keep up with other cars on the road. Hybrid cars are typically more expensive than those cars that just use gas, but that is usually made up for by the fact that their operating costs are a lot less.<br /><br />There are a couple of draw backs that many have had to get used to, one is the speed factor. The hybrid cars have not been able to go as fast as the gasoline driven cars. Honestly though, it is definitely safer to drive slower, and more economical. Another drawback would be that the hybrid cars are not as fancy as the gasoline driven cars. But with a little modesty you can get past that too. <br /><br />Honda has made the first hybrid sold in the United States. It is called the Insight. Honda states that it is the most fuel efficient at sixty six miles per gallon. This particular hybrid is a sporty looking car that looks like a lot of fun to drive. This is a gasoline/electric car that you never have to plug in. <br /><br />Honda's goal has been to be environmentally fundamentally friendly for quite a few years now. The Insight was first introduced in December, 1999. They won the highest fuel economy rating awards from 2000 through 2005. The Insight does not require a special kind of fuel, it uses regular unleaded gasoline. It depends mostly on the gasoline engine; the electrical motor assists it when extra power is needed. The batteries are recharged during forward momentum and during breaking. The gasoline engine also does some charging of the batteries. The Insight exceeds all safety standards, from emission standards to personal safety standards regarding seat belts and air bags.<br /><br />More and more hybrid vehicles are coming on the market, making saving gas money a much easier perspective. As the new vehicles are developed it is expected that prices for these electric and hybrid cars will decline to a more natural number.</p><h3 class="popup">About the Author </h3><p>Gregg Hall is an author living in Navarre Florida. Find more about this as well as car accessories at <br /><a href="http://www.caraccessoriesetc.com/">http://www.caraccessoriesetc.com</a></p> 2006-10-05T00:47-04:00