Read This First Before You Customise Your Car!

When you buy a new car, you have the option to choose from one of several trims. In the automotive world, a “trim” is a level of specification. For example, one might come with air conditioning while another offers climate control.
Some car enthusiasts aren’t satisfied with the features their car has as standard. Of course, one can buy optional extras through the dealership. But, there will be some customisations that aren’t available as an option.
In those cases, car fans will buy the things they want as aftermarket add-ons. In essence, these are parts bought outside of the dealer network. They are usually sold by car accessory and tuning companies.
If you’re thinking of getting a new car, you might also be considering customising it too. But, before you do that, it’s important to bear in mind the following facts: Read More: AutosVoice.com

Revealed: The Best Off-Road Vehicles of 2015

Off-road driving has become increasingly popular in recent years. In part, this is thanks to a surge of options from the manufacturing giants around the world. Especially popular amongst those that favour trips out to the middle of nowhere. Owning an off-road vehicle eliminates any and all of the obstacles you may face along the way.
Don’t allow yourself to be hamstrung by a lack of roads stopping you from reaching your destination. Check out our top off-road cars of 2015 for inspiration.

Jeep Grand Cherokee

Jeep Cherokee

The Jeep brand has become synonymous with off-road driving by empowering freedom with their models. The best part about the Cherokee range? They’re designed with any eventuality in mind. That makes it a suitable choice whether you’re caught in the middle of thick snow. Or a destabilising drought. Or even unpredictable terrain.
Your only limit behind the wheel of a Jeep is your own skill. Boasting a multi-terrain traction system, you can actually alter the resistance of your tyres with the touch of a button. In low visibility conditions, simply turn on the heated wing mirrors to keep their reflection clear at all times. With all of this complemented by the typical luxury associated with the Jeep brand, you could do a lot worse than the Cherokee. Read More: AutosVoice.com

The Range Rover Sport: 7 Reasons To Go And Buy This SUV Today!

There’s no denying that the SUV market is huge these days! There’s so much choice; one can find it almostimpossible to make a choice at times. Still, there is one make and model that many people opt for in particular: the Range Rover Sport.
The British brand is famous and much-loved around the world. Nowadays, you can buy a Sport without needing to sell an arm and a leg. But, does that mean it should be your choice of SUV? We think so. And here are seven reasons why:
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1. It’s suited to younger drivers now

   There was once a time where Range Rover was a marque aimed at older motorists. These days, the brand has gone through something of an image change. You now see plenty of younger drivers buying them. Gone are the boxy looks of the 90s and in are lots of smooth rounded edges! Read More : AutosVoice.com
   
   
   
   
   

How to Personalise Your Vauxhall Corsa

If you’re looking to buy or have just purchased a Vauxhall Corsa but want to make it feel more like your own car than a generic vehicle there are many ways it can be done. Having been around for over 20 years they are one of the British car manufacturer’s most popular models and prove a reliable runner.
There are many factors which have led to the success of the Vauxhall Corsa yet with thousands on the road they can all feel a little similar. Add a bit of personality to your car without endangering you or other drivers with these tips.

Build It Online

For those with the finances you can now custom build a brand new Vauxhall Corsa through the official Vauxhall website. Choose your desired trim, the engine and transmission type, colour, style and further options to create your ideal model. Read More: AutosVoice.com

 

Renault Sport R.S.01 – A Racing Car

Renault is restating its passion for motor sports with the Renault Sport R.S. 01, a racing car of spectacular styling and exceptional performance. Read More: AutosVoice.com

 

5 Reasons Why You Should Trade In Your Old Car For A Honda Today

If your car is on its final legs, then it’s time to consider trading it in and getting something brand new. Act fast, because you don’t want your car to die and be worth nothing when part exchanging! There are many different vehicle manufacturers to opt for, but here are five reasons why you should trade in your old car for a Honda.
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1. Safety

   If you’re currently trudging around in a death trap, then you’re just an accident waiting to happen. Honda’s are renowned for being incredibly safe vehicles. The company take their consumers’ wellbeings very seriously. For example, four of their newest 2016 cars (Accord, Fit, Odyssey and HR-V) carry a 5 Star Overall Vehicle Safety Score from the NHTSA. Read More: AutosVoice.com
   
   
   
   
   

Are Your Shocks on Their Way Out?

They don’t actually absorb shocks

First, what we call shock absorbers are really “dampeners”, they don’t really absorb “shocks” at all. The components of a vehicle’s suspension that do absorb bumps and shocks are the vehicle’s springs. What shock absorbers do is different; they prevent the springs from bouncing around after a hard bump. And they can wear out and fail to dampen a car’s springs when driving, thereby creating the symptoms we discussed.

How you can test them

If you suspect that the shocks in your car might need replacing, here’s one way to test them. Place your hand firmly on each corner of a vehicle, give it a strong push downward, then let go and watch. If your car continues to bounce a little after you let it go, your shocks probably need replacing. What should happen is that the corner of the vehicle “dampens out” quickly and comes to a halt. Note that this test may require quite a bit of strength and with many high-riding SUVs and pickups it isn’t easy to get the leverage you need to perform the test. Instead, you should have a qualified mechanic check your shock absorbers for you. Read More: AutosVoice.com

 

Chill Out This Summer: Here's How To Fix Common A/C Problems

Now that the weather is looking more favorable these days, it’s time to think about how we can cool down when we’re driving. One way is to open our windows and let the air around us circulate inside our vehicles as we cruise down the highway.
Of course, many people don’t want to go with that option. Most of today’s modern cars come with air conditioning. Not only do you get icy cold air when you need it, you don’t have to worry about annoying irritants coming through the air vents. That’s great news if you suffer from asthma, for example! Read More: AutosHype.com

 

Why Gas Prices are Always Changing

As you undoubtedly know, gas prices are notoriously fickle. They can be counted on to spike unexpectedly, or conversely tumble precipitously, multiple times during any given year. And over time some real dramatic changes can occur. For example, just a little over 5 years ago, the national average for gas was a little over $4 per gallon. Today prices are close to half of that. Ever wonder why the price of gas changes so much? There are a variety of factors at play – some seasonal, some state-specific, some globally significant, and some the result of unpredictable weather-related effects. Read More: AutosVoice.com

Do You Need Detergent in Your Gasoline?

They all have the Same Base Components

The gasoline from different gas companies and filling stations comes from a common source: the “base gas” from a petroleum refinery. This gas meets a minimum set of standards and all stations start with that foundation. From there the refinery adds various compounds as required by the Environmental Protection Agency in order to reduce emissions. After that, the different gas companies — both off-brand and major brands — put their own additive packages in the gas to further boost cleaning properties. That’s the basic difference between brands: cleaning properties (and some tout “performance enhancement” too.)

Then the marketing people get to flex their muscles

The major oil companies spend millions of dollars convincing buyers that their premium price formulations are better by creating radio, TV and internet ads touting their superiority. These ads with smiling cartoon cars, lab-coated scientists and carbonized engine valves are designed to drive home the point. Here’s an example: “With Shell’s nitrogen-enriched gas, you won’t get a buildup of nasty gunk in your engine”, the company advertising promises, and then they show you a picture of blacked engine “gunk”. Is all this just a marketing gimmick? Well, yes and no. The Federal Trade Commission has rules about what you can say. There has to be some factual basis behind the claims but, that being said, there’s going to be some hyperbole involved too. Let’s look a little deeper. Read More: AutosVoice.com

Should You Fill Your Tires with Inert Gas?

Not all car tires are filled with regular air, some are filled with nitrogen. If you ever walk by a car and notice that the valve stems have green caps, you’ve probably seen a car with nitrogen in its tires. If you are like us, though, you are probably wondering why this is even being done. Well, we did some research and here’s the story:

Nitrogen is called an “inert gas” by scientists because it has doesn’t react (chemically change) much with other substances. That’s the “inert” part. Contrast this with oxygen, which is a highly reactive gas and tends to react (change) with just about every substance out there. Best example: oxygen turns steel into rust -a detrimental chemical reaction involving automobiles if there ever was one. Read More: AutosVoice.com

Do You Have a Lost Key Strategy?

Anyone that owns a car knows that car keys have a very annoying habit of getting lost. At times it may seem that they are actually living creatures and deliberately disappear just to have fun with you. In the old days, there as a solution to this sort of thing: visit your local hardware store and get bunch of spare keys made up. Today, it’s not quite so easy because backup keys aren’t just a couple of bucks anymore, if fact they are most likely a couple of hundred bucks. What you need is a good “Lost Key Strategy” and this depends on what sort of key you have. Read More: AutosVoice.com

Saving Money on Gas

Don’t buy higher octane gas than you need – higher octane gas exists for one reason, to allow better combustion in high compression engines. Go with the octane level that your manufacturer recommends. If you don’t know what that is, look in your owner’s manual or call your local dealer.
Shop around – Search out the best deal in your neighborhood, or within a few minute detour from your driving path into work every day. There are several cell phone apps that can help you, GasBuddy is one of the major ones.
Do you need to pay for “better gas” – in a word, no. The gas companies put additives in their more expensive grades to “improve your performance” and “keep your engine clean”. While there is a smidge of truth to this advertising, studies show that these effects are very minor. If you want to save money on every fill-up, skip the more expensive grades of gas.
Use a gas discount card – This is a major item. Many of the major filling station chains offer discount cards so by all means consider one. These cards can save you up to 5% every fill-up. Add that savings up per year and you’ll find it’s a considerable sum of money. Read More: AutosVoice.com

 

What’s Better For YOU – Leasing Or Buying?

Who wouldn’t want a new car, especially if you don’t have one or have one that is on its last leg. Once you confirm that you can make the financial commitment of getting a new car, you have to decide whether to buy or lease. Leasing is a form of purchase that is quickly gaining fame and favor among many people. With its many benefits, a lot of people are preferring it over a direct purchase. A direct purchase is where you pay for an asset up front and it becomes yours completely while leasing is where the lessor (the owner of the vehicle) allows you to rent out the vehicle in exchange for rental payments over a specified period of time. So, which is better? Let us take a deeper look into the pros and cons of leasing and buying basing it on a few important factors. Read More: AutosVoice.com

SEMA 2016 Coverage

The Specialty Equipment Market Association holds its yearly show during the first week on November. 2016’s event took place between 2nd and 5th at the Las Vegas Convention Center where it has been since 1977. SEMA is structured to provide a platform for different market leaders in the automotive industry to find a way to capitalize on business. It brings together players from the world over with products ranging a broad scale. Some of the players that appear at the SEMA show include original equipment manufacturers, car dealers, aftermarket manufacturers, specialty equipment distributors, media, retailers, restoration specialists, and installers. 2016’s show saw over 60,000 companies take part.
SEMA, formed in 1963, started small with the first show getting an attendance of 3,000, 100 companies and five cars on display. Over the decades, the world largest automotive trade show has seen a significant increase in attendees with 6,383 industry leaders being part of the organization. Some of the benefits that member companies gain include market research, business-to-business events, legislative & regulatory advisory, international business development, industry publications, professional and educational development. The annual trade show has grown into one of the most important in the field. It is also a time when manufacturers put their best products to display the latest technologies and one up each other. Read More: AutosVoice.com

 

What Factors Cause The Most Car Crashes In The US?

There are thousands of terrible road traffic collisions in the US every single year. A small percentage of them result in fatalities, but most require the motorists to visit the hospital. With that in mind, we wanted to research the subject and offer some accurate information about the primary causes. Hopefully, this article will help you to avoid injury in the future by highlighting which actions are most likely to result in a crash. Take some time to read through these points, and then try to work out how you can stop them from harming your family. At the end of the day, many accidents involve another party, and the last thing anyone wants is a manslaughter case on their hands.

Bad Weather Conditions

Our research shows that adverse weather conditions are one of the most common causes of road accidents today. Rain, snow, ice and sleet can all make the roads more dangerous. People who fail to plan ahead and check the weather forecasts are the ones most likely to experience issues. If you have to travel somewhere when the weather is less than perfect, you should always take precautions. For instance, you can purchase chains for your tires that make it much easier to control your vehicle in the snow. They are easy to install, and they could mean the difference between arriving safely and having to call an ambulance. Read More: AutosVoice.com

Here Are 4 Great Things To Do With Your Old Car Once You’re Finished With It

Are you tired of your aging car? Have you got your eye on a new whip? Has your motor completely given up and gone bust? If you find yourself in any of these scenarios, then this is the post for you.
Here, we talk you through four great things to do with your old car once you’re finished with it. Check it out!

Donate Your Car

If you love that warm feeling that comes with gift-giving, then why not give away your old car? There is bound to be somebody out there that needs it more than you. Perhaps you have a son or daughter who is nearly at the age of learning to drive, it could sure make an excellent birthday present, couldn’t it! Perhaps, you’d rather support war veterans and send your Car Donations their way? With so many of them out there, they need more than what the government will provide them, and gifting them with a car is a great way to help out. After all, these people are heroes who have saved our great country from evil things. It’s definitely something to consider doing, especially if you can afford to go without receiving any money for your old car. Read More: AutosVoice.com

 

Seven Fascinating Facts about Mining

As one of humanity’s oldest industries, mining affects and enhances our lives in pretty much every way – the metals in our phones, the bricks in our houses – if we can’t catch or grow it, it has to be mined!
We take mining for granted, but the truth is that there are millions of people working hard every day, often in dangerous conditions, to bring us the minerals and resources we need to function in and enjoy modern life.

Let’s hear it for mining, then, with these seven fascinating facts. Read More: AutosVoice.com

3 Used Cars That Won’t Let You Down

When in need of a new vehicle, most of us would prefer to have one fresh out of the factory, with all the benefits that come with it. However, not all of us are that lucky! If you know you’re going to be looking at the used market, it’s not the end of the world! Here are three cars which retain their reliability, and will give you years of trouble-free use.
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Kia Cee’d Hatchback

The Kia Cee’d is quite a rarity among hatchbacks. If you drove a new one, and then one which has been owned for a year, it would be pretty hard to tell them apart! It’s also fairly unique because of its massive depreciation rate. However, seen as you’re buying it used, this shouldn’t be a problem! Look around carefully for one at the right age. If you find one which is at least three years old, then you’ll probably end up paying a mere third of the factory price. The EcoDynamics petrol model is a particular steal. Some of these went for £22,000 when they were first released. Now, you can pick one up for as little as £7,000! If you’re going for the maximum possible value, then look no further! Read More: AutosVoice.com

 

The Best Ways to Finance Your Next Car Purchase

If you’re about to buy a new car, you might be thinking about the financial implications of that. Here are the best ways to finance that purchase.
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Part-Exchange

Most people who are buying a new car have an old one that they want to get rid of. This is useful because it makes the purchase of your new car that little bit cheaper. Unfortunately, this is obviously not something that will help people who have only just got their driving license. Part-exchange deals are something that most car dealerships offer to customers. They take your old car off your hands for you. And, in return, the new car you buy will be a little bit cheaper as a result. The other good thing about this is that you don’t have to worry about the hassle of selling the car privately. Read More: AutosVoice.com

 

How to save money on business car loans

In business, it doesn’t matter what turns over but what’s left over. Profit and building the bottom line is all part of the game. When it comes to financing a car, or even a fleet of cars, for your business, you have to make wise decisions.
The wisest decision you can make is opting for a pure business car loan. Before you start, you must make sure you will use your car for more than 50% business purposes. Once that’s good, you can start looking for great loan deals. Read More: AutosVoice.com

Couple Plans to Test Their Jeep & Curiosity as They Trek Across Africa

Jeep Adventure

One Oregon couple’s planned adventure was picked up by a local Oregon newspaper, and it is shaping up to becoming one of the most interesting stories of the year that includes Jeep, even if it isn’t direct.
Jared Simpson and his wife who are avid travelers and Jeep enthusiasts are planning to take Snort, their 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited to the southern tip of South Africa, and for the next two or three years unearth nearly every area of the large and unforgiving continent.
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Interesting Facts About Car Accidents

First of all, bigger vehicles aren’t necessarily safer. A lot of people hold the misconception that bulky vehicles like SUVs will do better to protect you than a hatchback, no matter the situation. Okay, most SUVs you’ll see will do better than most hatchbacks on the road today. However, there are various exceptions to the rule. Many old SUVs were made with a higher centre of gravity than more modern ones. This puts them at more risk of rolling. This is immediately more dangerous than a car accident which doesn’t involve a car flipping. Engineers fortunately caught onto this fault, and took steps against it. Most modern SUVs will come with electronic stability control, which prevents any rolling over. Be sure to ask about this buying your next SUV! Read More: AutosVoice.com

 

These Are Some Things You Need to Consider When Buying a New Vehicle

Buying New Car

So, it’s come time for you to buy a new car! This is an exciting period of your life and one you should make the most of. It might be your first car, or you could be upgrading your current model. Either way, the decision is still one of huge importance. So, you need to think about the factors that come into play when you’re deciding to buy a new car. And you need to consider how these affect you.
It’s never easy trying to buy a new car, and there are plenty of pitfalls you’ll have to deal with. It’s vitally important that you choose the perfect car for you personally. This comes down to personal choice, but also down to what the car provides. So, these are some of the points you need to be aware of if you’re entering the car buying process. Consider these points carefully, and use them to try to help you make the best possible decision you can. Read More: AutosVoice.com