8th June 2008

Making A Simple And Inexpensive HHO Gas Car Modification To Double Your Car’s Gas Mileage

The constant rise of oil price forces people to come up with new creative ways of saving gas. Some will start using public transportation which unfortunately is not always an option. Others will sell the car they love so much and buy an ugly hybrid, usually priced at over $15 000.

There is another category of people who will use a simple and inexpensive HHO gas car modification on order to increase their gas mileage by up to 100% - yes, DOUBLE their car’s gas mileage.

Recently FOX News broadcasted a video report revealing how an American inventor converted his car to use water and gas as fuel. A simple kit installed under the hood of his old car converts tap water into a high flammable HHO gas, also called Brown’s gas.

“Such kit costs under a hundred bucks to build, save gas, reduces pollution and is totally safe” - claims the inventor. Similar conversion kits have been popping up not only all over the United States but also the rest of the world.

Thousands of drivers and car enthusiast chose the HHO gas car conversion kit for many obvious reasons:

It increases gas mileage by at least 40%, in certain cases a 100% increase has been recorded

It boosts up the engine’s power giving you some extra horse power

It cleans out the carbon deposit in the engine

It prolongs the engine’s life by reducing the typical wear and tear of its elements which results in a quieter and smoother functioning of the engine.

It reduces the exhaust emission - less pollution. The HHO gas car modification kits are easy to build and to install. They do not require any modifications of the engine or the car’s computer. When removed, they are completely untraceable. Features such as low cost and high effectiveness make this invention very popular.

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8th June 2008

Fuel Costs Have Reached Record Levels And Insurance Premiums Are Predicted To Rise By As Much As 15 Per Cent A Year

Unless your name is Lewis Hamilton, the likelihood is that cutting down on your motoring bills is a bit of a priority at the moment. According to a recent AA survey the price of motoring is about to hit an all-time high, with the average cost of running a car now at 58p per mile. As this compares with 33p per mile 20 years ago, you can see how dramatic the increase has been.

With oil at $100 a barrel, fuel costs have reached record levels. Insurance premiums are predicted to rise by as much as 15 per cent a year, road tax on high emission vehicles could soon hit £400, and drivers are fined and tolled more than ever before. Without wishing to sound like Jeremy Clarkson, owning a car is getting pretty darned expensive. So apart from pulling your jeans up higher and wishing death to polar bears, what else can be done to keep the cost of driving down? Read our handy guide to car cost cutting to find out.

Ensure you get a good deal

The main rule with insurance is obviously to shop around. There are loads of price comparison sites out there which will let you compare hundreds of quotes in a matter of minutes. Remember that some of the larger insurers such as Churchill and Direct Line are not included however, so it may be worth approaching them individually. You can also lower your premiums by taking a Pass Plus test on top of your normal test, informing your insurer if you reduce your mileage at any point, and by using any off-street parking facilities or immobilizer that you have.

Size does matter

Small cars are cheaper to buy, run and tax, and also have a tendency to hold their value better. Unless you actually are a farmer or 50 Cent, you probably don’t need a huge 4×4 for work so look around. Hatchbacks typically cost £500 less than their five-door equivalent, and when you factor in the fuel costs its clear that you’ll be laughing all the way to the bank in a smaller motor.

Avoid emissions taxes

London Mayor Ken Livingstone has already announced that the most polluting cars – those in band G – will have to pay a higher £25 congestion charge to enter London. Cars in bands A and B meanwhile will be exempt. In a similar vein, Gordon Brown is expected to increase car tax for band G vehicles to £400 in the next budget in April. Find out what band your car is in now- if it’s G it may well be time to trade it in.

Cheap fix

You can offer save money on repairs and servicing by visiting an independent dealer. However, if your car still has warranty left it is important to check with the manufacturer that this is ok. Some dealers may decide that the warranty will become invalid by going to an unofficial garage so be careful. It is also worth taking out an insurance policy that allows you to repair your car where you wish – this may save you hundreds of pounds if you are involved in an accident, and ensure that your premiums do not sky rocket as much as you fear.

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8th June 2008

Your New Car Might Be The Car Of Your Dreams, Or Just A Regular A to B Type Vehicle. Either Way, Having The Right Warranty Is A Good Idea.

There are a few things you should look out for when searching for an extended auto warranty. First and foremost, and unfortunately, there are a few different kinds of cars notorious for being incredibly hard to find warranties for, or in some cases, not at all. Very expensive cars will often have very expensive repairs, such as Jaguars, certain engine models in Mercedes, and Porches. You may have been told that Land Rovers also fall into this category. If you’re not in the US, often foreign cars will also prove difficult.

So you don’t have a car that’s difficult to get a warranty for, great. It’s still important to look out for risky or “shady” extended auto warranty companies - many companies will offer very low rates and when the time comes to make a claim, they won’t hesitate to deny it. Often these companies won’t be existence for very long, so you might be paying a company that won’t be around a few months from now. Definitely a headache if not a nightmare. A good idea is to check out any company with the better business bureau, along with doing your own research. What companies do your friends, family, or associates use? Have they ever made a claim? What was the customer service like? Have they ever had a problem with the company? If so, how was it resolved? Asking plenty of questions like these will save you time and hard earned money.

Now, what if your car has high mileage? The best option here is to seek out a company that will provide a high mileage extended warranty at a reasonable price. This is especially important if you are buying a used car - you might want to see what’s available before buying it if you plan on getting a warranty.

Get as many quotes as you can before making your final decision - it might be tedious, but most companies will give you a quote for free over the phone or on their websites. You might end up saving quite a bit of cash and avoid future issues.

The most important thing to do is make sure the company will actually cover you if you do indeed make a claim. That’s why you’re getting a warranty after all! Just remember to take your time, don’t rush things, and always do plenty of research before getting an extended auto warranty and you’ll be driving with a clear mind in no time.

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8th June 2008

How To Beat High Gas Prices ?

With stagnant wages, home values slumping, and job insecurity, Americans are looking for ways to save money anyway and everywhere they can. Many Americans, especially those with long commutes, are seeing larger and larger portions of their incomes going to pay for gas for their cars. They see the government stepping in to help individuals and companies that have gotten rich beyond belief while the standard of living for most Americans has declined. People need to drive to get to work, or school, to go grocery shopping, or to go to church and they are asking themselves, ‘What am I going to do if gas prices keep going up?’The best way to deal with rising gas prices is to drive less. By doing this you save money and at the same time you can stick it to those countries and companies that have been sticking it to us for years. Of course, for many of us this is not an option because we live long distances away from the places we need to get to. However, we can still cut down on the miles we do drive by planning our trips to combine errands and essential trips.We can also start walking more. We have got so used to the convenience of having cheap fuel for our cars that we drive everywhere, even to the store up the street or our neighbor’s house around the block. No wonder so many of us are out of shape and overweight. So, we can use these high gas prices as a reason to become healthier by walking more. Hey, you probably will even meet more people if you’re not in your car!Another way to save on gas is to trade in that gas guzzling truck or SUV for a smaller, more fuel efficient vehicle. Back when gas was cheaper, we all convinced ourselves that we absolutely “needed” to have a big vehicle because:” We needed the room for our family and friends
” We needed to have something big enough to haul the stuff we got at the home improvement store
” When the big snowstorm came, we needed a truck to be able to get around
” Big cars were safer than smaller cars
” The only way we could see in the sea of SUV’s and trucks was to have one, tooOf course, now we realize that all these reasons that we “needed” to have a big vehicle were just excuses so we could look cool and feel powerful in our big, bad trucks. Most small and mid-sized cars have more than enough room for most families. They are also much safer than the smaller cars of the past and being front-wheel drive vehicles, they get around fine in the snow, unless there’s a blizzard, and if that’s the case having a truck wouldn’t make much of a difference. And if you need to haul large items, most home improvement stores rent trucks for a small fee or deliver to your home, which is a lot cheaper than paying for and fueling a gas guzzling SUV or pickup. A Honda Civic may not look as cool as a Hummer, but when you’re paying $100 to fill up that Hummer every week, that Civic starts looking cooler and cooler.Most observers agree that the days of gas prices below $3 a gallon in the

U.S. are gone, with $4 or $5 a gallon a strong possibility in the not too near future. We Americans can cry about this and curse the evil oil companies, or we can do what we’ve always been good at, and use a negative situation to make positive changes in our lives and in the world.

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8th June 2008

Tips For Shopping For The Right Wheels And Tires For Your Vehicle

Choosing the right set of wheels and tires is more than just making your vehicle look cool. More importantly, they help in improving the performance of your vehicle. And although you might not appreciate that fact during your normal everyday driving, you will when you drive your car out in extreme conditions.This article will help you decide on which wheels and tires to choose for your particular driving condition. Again, it’s all about helping your vehicle achieve its maximum performance. So read on and be informed!1. If you wish to replace your vehicle’s set of wheels, you have two options. One, there’s the trusty old steel wheels and then there’s the alloy wheels. Steel wheels are the cheaper because they are easier manufactured than alloy wheels. But the heftier price tag of alloy wheels is due to the fact that they help your car perform better since they are lighter and far stronger than steel ones.2. Another thing you should consider when buying a set of wheels is the size. Most cars come in with 15″ wheels. It is your choice, however, if you wish to stick with it or go for larger ones like 16″ and 17″ wheels.Larger wheels are preferred by aftermarket parts enthusiasts because they look better. But more than that, larger wheels provide more traction to your vehicle when cornering. The downside, however, is that larger wheels can be easily damaged in rough roads compared to smaller ones.3. As for the tires, the size of your tire will depend of course on the size of your wheel. But more than the issue of size, there are other things that you need to consider when buying a tire for your vehicle.At the top of the list of your consideration should be on what kind of condition you are planning to drive your vehicle. There are wheels that are designed for particular weather conditions like winter and those in heavy rain. It would help if you know the typical weather conditions in your area so that it will be easier to find the right set of tires for your particular needs.4. Tire manufacturers would advice you to rotate your tires every so often so that your tires will wear out evenly. Somewhere between 3,000 to 5,000 miles would be a good distance travelled before you rotate your tires.For vehicles with tires that all have the same size, there’s what’s called four-wheel and five-wheel rotation patterns, wherein the latter also includes the spare tire in the rotation. Evenly-worn tires help your vehicle’s performance a lot especially in terms of traction.All in all, it’s more than just the looks you need to consider when it comes to buying the right wheels and tires for your vehicle. Keep in mind that getting the right wheels is all about improving your vehicle’s performance.

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