The C Class

The C 250, C 300 and the C 350 are three different versions of the C class series from Mercedes. Each version has different trims to accommodate different driver requirements.

The C 250 has a turbocharged Gas I4 1.8L/110 engine which generates a horse power of 201 @ 5500 , a torque of 229 @ 2200 – 4300 1.8L/110. The C 250 has an automatic seven speed transmission system and is economical in fuel consumption giving drivers an average of about 20 miles in the city and about 30 on a highway to the gallon. The pricing is extremely aggressive starting off at $33600 to $36500 depending on the trim. The C 300 and the C 350 are an upgraded version of the C 250 series in terms of power and performance. They are available in a sports, luxury and coupe version respectively. The cars give an average of 20 miles to the gallon inside the city and close to 30 miles per gallon on the interstate. The cars in the C300 and C350 series are fitted with Gas V6 3.0L/183 engines having a horse power of 228 @ 6000, a torque of 221 @ 2700 – 5000 3.0L/183. They are priced between $36800 and $41600 and can seat five. The interiors are of high quality and the trunk has around 12.4 cubic feet of space. The Insurance institute of Highway safety has named it the top safety pick of 2012.

The GLK Class

The GLK Class is offered in two variants the rear wheel and the all wheel drive. A luxury compact SUV with a 3.5-liter 268-horsepower V6 engine and a seven-speed automatic transmission, it is a car with luxurious interiors, economical in fuel consumption (16 miles to the gallon in the city and about 20 miles to the gallon on the interstate). The two model variants would cost around  dollar 35500 and  dollar 37500 respectively. The car comes with lots of standard safety features.

The SLK 250

The SLK 250 from Mercedes is a work of art. The 201-hp 1.8-liter four has an intercooled turbo to deliver 229 lb-ft of peak torque. The car is priced at $43000 and comes loaded with features like Direct-steer system, sport suspension, Electronic Stability program and adaptive brakes. The car has a retractable hardtop and can instantly accelerate from 0 to 60 miles an hour in less than seven seconds. The car is fitted with Rain-sensing windshield wipers that automatically adjust its speed according to the rain

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Many RV salesmen will prey on unsuspecting people who end up getting an RV that is either in poor condition, or one that is not the right fit for them according to one of the premier RV dealers in Missouri.

By selecting the right RV dealer, you can keep cool in the summertime in an RV with the most features for the money that is made to match you requirements in an RV. Do not be persuaded into buying an RV that is entirely out of your price range. An honest salesperson should respect what a customer needs and will not try to sell them something that is more expensive in order to obtain more commission. While shopping for an RV at an RV dealership it is important to not be tempted to purchase the first RV that you see. It is wise to shop around in an attempt to find the best deal out there. If you remain patient and continue to search for the best RV dealer, you could end up finding an RV with a better price that includes more luxurious features like oak cabinets, full kitchen, and a superior sound system. A skilled RV dealer can use high pressure sales strategies in order to sell a person an RV that is not the color that they originally intended on purchasing.

When you are trying to decide what type of RV to buy, you may become overwhelmed by all of the choices that are out there. By communicating with the RV dealer, they can help you decide on whether you need a full size travel trailer or a smaller truck camper. A good RV dealer will be of service to their customer even after the deal is over. It is important to have a strong connection with your RV dealer so that you have a friend to call if you have any questions or if your RV requires additional repairs and services. An RV dealer who does not take the time to answer all of your questions and wants to rush you out the door is probably not going to be very helpful for you later down the road.

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It is a tough world that we live in and I would not say that it is as safe as it was a couple of years ago when we could even sleep with our doors open in the country. Those days are gone and you really have to watch yourself. A bike is not like a car, which can be left outside more often. It is not something I would do because it can still get stolen, but you can hear when someone is breaking into your car. Anyone can learn to steal a motorbike in a flash.

The other thing that you have to contend with is rust. This is a big factor for someone who lives on the coast because there is a lot of moisture in the air and stainless steel is coroded by salt from the ocean. Because the parts of the bike are exposed, not only will the appearance deteriorate, but so will the engine and this is a nightmare that every motorcyclist has to deal with.

The best product I found which is reasonable, practical and durable is a plastic storage shed. Plastic seems like the best way to go and with companies like Rubbermaid and Tuff coming up with designs to suit every individual according to sizes and shapes you can’t really go wrong. Of course, you could opt for a tent-like structure which will disguise the bike as well, but in terms of security you are better off with something solid like a shed. If you compare the plastic variety with things like wood and steel you will find that plastic will always come out the winner. Plastic is hardly going to rot or rust so you are a lot better off moving in this direction. Have a look at this page for more info.

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The problem is that as soon as your tyre rolls over it, the snow becomes impacted and more like ice. In a straight line this makes little difference, but when you stop or turn, the car may slide or go straight on.

If you have to get out of your car on a rural road after heavy snow, be cautious about wandering off the carriageway. Snow can hide deep ditches and holes by laying on vegetation and bridging over them or by settling on thin ice. If you fall through, it could be a fatally long time before anyone finds you because they may assume your car is abandoned.

Though four-wheel drive significantly improves the car’s traction on poor-grip surfaces, modern systems can create a false sense of security on snow and ice. This is because they have the ability to transfer the drive backwards and forwards according to how much grip the wheels have. So, when the front wheels hit a slippery patch, the torque is instantly moved to the rear until the rear wheels hit the patch. This can rob the driver of the little twitches and lightness of steering feel that warn of a slippery surface, making him think things are better than they are.

Though the 4WD can cope with this in a straight line and on gentle bends, it can’t defy the laws of physics, so when you try to stop or turn on an icy patch you have the same problems as anyone else. If the tyres can’t grip it really doesn’t matter how many wheels are driven.

That isn’t to say 4WD is unsafe or a waste of time, far from it. It gives you a greater safety margin in such conditions but you must try not to narrow that margin by driving unwisely.

Be Prepared:If snow or other danger signs are forecast think carefully about whether your journey is necessary and what route you take. If you must go out, stick to main roads as much as you can because they are always given priority for gritting and clearing and weight of traffic helps keep them clear. It also means that if you do get stuck, help shouldn’t be too far away. Certainly, avoid high altitude and exposed routes where the effects of the snowfall will be worse. Never ignore signs saying routes are blocked, even if you are in a 4×4, not least because if you do get stuck, nobody is going to expect you to be there.

It is vital you take clothing suitable for cold weather, including boots in case you need to get out. High-energy food and a hot drink are also wise. Take a shovel and invest in a folding one you can keep in the boot if you regularly need to travel in snow. Something to put under the wheels to give grip may also be useful in freezing conditions: sacking or pieces of carpet are fine.

Finally, let someone know your intended route and your estimate of the time you will arrive, so if you do not turn up they know to call the emergency services.

If you think nobody would be stupid enough to venture out in heavy snow without preparations, think again. In the worst snowfalls southern England had seen for many years, Kent police were amazed by the stupidity of a man whose car had broken down on a barely passable motorway. In spite of the obviously bad weather, and warnings not to travel being broadcast on national and local radio, he had set out to play squash with only the clothes he was wearing, namely the shorts and tee-shirt he intended to play in. When they found him he was so cold he could hardly speak.

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What You Need to Know About Trailers:

Make sure that you understand and remember two most important things when towing a trailer.

· A trailer adds extra weight on your vehicle.

When towing a trailer for the first time, you may be surprised at the weight and how it affects the way you drive. Empty cargo trailers will not add as much weight as when they are loaded. Keep this consideration when towing a trailer so you will remember to drive with caution. In addition, due to the weight of the vehicle, you will have to break long before reaching the area to stop. A vehicle with a trailer attached will take time and distance to reach full stop.

· You need extra space in driving.

Along with the additional weight, trailers also add to the length of your vehicle. You will need to cover more space when towing a trailer and this could be a difficult feat. Practice backing, parking and turning the trailer around an empty parking lot so you will not have problems when you actually travel with a trailer in tow. Moreover, trailers can be difficult to control at times so you need the extra space to correct it while on the road.

Once you have understood these two facts, you can then proceed to towing the trailer. But before driving your articulated vehicle, consider the following:

· Inspect everything and check if each part is working perfectly.
· Use the right towing vehicle to tow the trailer. Every vehicle has its maximum towing capacity so keep this in mind before attaching any trailer to it. Make sure that the towing vehicle and trailer match specifications.
· Attach both the hitch and chain securely for added protection.
· Load the trailer with caution. Distribute the load around the trailer for better balance. Also, never overload a trailer as it can cause swaying and separation of trailer from the vehicle.
· Unless you are using a commercial vehicle, do not tow more than one trailer. Always keep in mind the towing capacity of the vehicle and never tow more than one since it will be very difficult to control the trailer and the vehicle.
· Drive slowly. It takes more time to make a full stop, so drive slowly to avoid running over things and people on the road.

Always follow safety measurements before, during and after towing a trailer. Drive safely to avoid any accidents.

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The first thing you need to do is a complete inspection of your car. Are there any necessary repairs which need to be performed? Nearly all cars have some small items which can easily be replaced which you may have been putting off. A cracked taillight lens or a large door ding may not kill the sale but it certainly does not help. It can be quite inexpensive to complete these repairs and many things can be done yourself. Also, if there are any mechanical problems have these repaired as well.

Next, you need to have a clean and presentable car to show. There are many things you can do yourself to help improve the looks of your car; however, most people do not have the skills necessary to detail a car properly. A professional detailing can often bring your car back to like new condition. Everything on the car, inside and out, is cleaned and polished including the engine compartment and right down to the weather stripping around the doors. It may cost you $300 for a good detailing, but this may add 700 or $800 worth of value to your car. A professional detailing is one of the best investments you can make when selling your car yourself.

Determining a price to ask for your car is quite easy these days. There are a number of websites such as Kelly Blue Book and edmonds.com which will provide private parties seller pricing for nearly all used cars.

Finding a place to sell your car is also quite easy. The old-fashioned way was to park the car with a for sale sign in a high traffic area. This still works great today and can generate some interest. Also, it is easier than ever to sell your car online. Unless you have something you are selling very cheap or is extremely rare you should avoid eBay. Most buyers on eBay are looking to steal a deal. Try listing your car for free on craigslist.org and possibly online with your local newspaper if they offer the service. There are also a number of classified sites which cater to local markets for selling cars.

Finally, don’t get ripped off when selling your car. No matter how nice somebody seems take everything with a grain of salt. Only accept cash if possible from a seller. Even bank drafts and money orders can be forged quite easily these days. You may also be able to set up a direct bank transfer between your institution and theirs with the help of your bank. Also, do not hand over the title until the funds have cleared.

Keep these tips from one of the best Ford dealers Kansas City in mind when selling your car yourself. You can often avoid many of the headaches and traps associated with selling your car by sticking to these guidelines. You should, however, expect to have to deal with quite a few people who are tire kickers and not real buyers. There also will be many people contacting you with scams. Be extremely careful and only meet someone at a well lit high traffic area. Many police stations have no problem with you meeting someone in their parking lot and many often encourage it.

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Those that want more power and more fuel efficiency are too many to count. The main reason for this is obvious – to save a good deal of money on gas while also having enough power. Fuel efficiency is too often mixed with a lethargic engine. You want your car to have enough power for quick passing of other vehicles and better acceleration for freeway merging. You also want your drives to be fun and spirited. The worse thing you can drive is a slowpoke car that responds to pedal input like a drunk Great Dane on a diet of vegetables.

There are many things you can do to improve the fuel efficiency of a car while also getting more power. Oftentimes, the modifications will end up costing more or less what you were going to spend on gas anyway, but the point is you’d rather spend the money on making the car’s performance better than simply wasting that money at the pump. One way to do this is to install a turbocharger.

Not sure what a turbo is? Read more on this article about supercharger vs turbo.

Unlike a supercharger or blower, a turbocharger runs using exhaust gases. This means that it feeds off energy that was going to be wasted in the first place. In turn, it forces more air pressure into your engine boosting it and providing more power. Being able to improve your cars power using what is currently wasted energy is an awesome alternative.

However, you must be careful. Adding more power to the car with a turbo can help you save gas in some cases and in many cases it’s actually worse. It can be worse depending on the type of car as some can actually end up consuming more gas. But in most cases, the problem is actually the driver. Having turbo boost is more fun and oftentimes the driver will pick up a habit of pushing harder on the accelerator pedal and raising the RPM’s higher just to feel the boost. Sometimes the sound of the turbo system is enough to entice you to feed the car more gas.

All in all, an aftermarket turbocharger can be a great option to improve your car’s power will also improving fuel efficiency. However, the bottom line rests on the driver and his habits. If you want the turbo charger just to go faster is one thing. But if your goal is to also save gas, removing the “lead-foot-mod” is one of the best things you can do… Turbo or not! Plus, a turbo is still going to cost you a pretty penny. The question is… Would you rather spend that money on gas over time, or would you rather have a more powerful and efficient car by putting that lump sum of money into the car in one shot?

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Replacement car battery costs have almost doubled in the last few years. I could not believe the car battery price had gone up so much so fast. In 2007 or 2008 I bought a replacement car battery for a Nissan and it was barely over $50. Then a few months ago the time came to buy a new car battery for my 77 Chevy Monza. I was shocked to find out that a standard brand name car battery was almost $100.

Five things that can affect car battery cost.

1. What size is your battery?

2. Do you want a name brand battery or does it matter?

3. (RC) Reserve Capacity.

4. How long has the battery been sitting on the shelf?

5. CCA – Cold Cranking Amps

Size:

The size of the battery which you may find referred to as a battery group. This refers to the actual dimensions of the battery. You should always get the right size battery for your car. This is important since the wrong size battery will not fit properly in the cars battery tray.

Brand:

There are many different replacement car battery brands out there. Most are private label which are bought in quantity by the major dealers and chain stores in the USA. For instance, Sears is known for Die-Hard, Autozone’s brand is Dura-Last as well as Target, K-Mart, and many of the major auto parts stores have a private label. Any of these brands are a quality replacement car battery. The differences are in the quality, and life expectancy which is represented sometimes as bronze, silver, platinum, gold, etc.

Reserve Capacity (RC):

The official definition of RC is the number of minutes a fully charged battery will discharge at a rate of 25 amps at 80 degrees before it drops below 10.5 volts. It is measured in minutes. This rating is used to determine how long a battery can power your car without the help of your alternator in the event your car’s belt breaks or alternator goes out. Do not just buy the battery with the highest rating. Ask your new car battery salesman or look in your owner’s manual for the recommended rating for your specific needs. You could cause more harm than good by going with the highest rating.

Date Manufactured:

The freshness of a car battery can mean your new car battery doesn’t last as long as you may expect. When a battery is sitting on the stores shelf for a long period of time without being charged it can start a chemical process called sulfation build up. This build up gets on the lead plates inside and reduces the life of the battery. You can find out when a battery was shipped from the factory with a code either heat stamped or stickers on the battery. The code is normally in ABC’s and two numbers. The letters are the month, for instance A equals January and the digits are the year.

Cold Cranking Amps (CCA):

This is an important measurement since we depend on it to crank our cars. CCA can also affect the car battery price. This is a measurement of how many amps the battery can deliver at 0 degrees for 30 seconds without dropping below 7.2 volts. If it gets really cold where you live in the winter time, this can be very important. Check your owner’s manual for your cars recommended CCA rating or even easier; simply look at the label on your dead car battery before you start shopping for the best auto battery prices.

With all the information at your fingertips today, you should be able to find either some car battery coupons or a car battery sale in your area. Now that you are able to be certain you are shopping for your exact replacement car battery, you can be assured to get the best battery for your hard earned money. For more in depth information on this subject click here.

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Why You Should Buy Ford GPS Updates

If you are deciding on whether or not you should update your Ford GPS maps with the new Ford Navigation DVD 2012 then you need to take into account some mitigating factors as to why, and these are laid out as follows:

1. Roads Change Every Year

Every week there are new roads appearing somewhere in North America.  Whether that’s a new highway, or a lane being re-prioritized, it will mean that your Ford Navigation System is never going to be truly effective unless you have new maps on it.  Not only that, but businesses tend to change address regularly so without the latest DVD software install you could literally end up driving down a dead-end alley with no hope of finding your final destination.

2. It Will Save You Money

Having the latest maps will also save you money because the GPS tries to route you the shortest or quickest direction.  If it can do this effectively then you will subsequently save on time, fuel and gas bills – and even on the amount of CO2 that you are pumping out into the atmosphere.  So you can be green and environmentally friendly as well as saving on cash expenses.

Conclusion on Value for Money Ford Navi DVDs

Those two reasons alone are enough to encourage you to buy the new Ford Navigation System Updates on DVD.  Before you buy try and weigh up the retail price with the amount of fuel you might save over a year – simply by knowing that you won’t end up getting lost and needing to re-route yourself – and as a result adding unnecessary mileage onto your gas bills.  A GPS will help you to do that which is why it is always prudent to make sure your Ford’s dashboard navigation is as up to date as is possible in 2012.

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Through a landmark partnership between the Department of Tourism and leading auto manufacturers, a program called the Connected Vehicular Technology was developed in an effort to cut this depressing statistic to half. Under this system, automobiles can “communicate” with each other, thereby reducing the incidence of vehicle crashes in the country.

As cars morph from a feat of mechanical engineering to a digital device, they have begun being outfitted with their own range of communication satellites, which allow them to interact with each other. Just like a GPS tracking system, cars are now empowered to know their exact location and speed, as well as that of those surrounding them. By alerting drivers to how other vehicles move, they can avoid collisions, thereby dramatically reducing the number of injuries and deaths from these kinds of accidents.

Beyond gauging geographical locations, connected vehicles are also created with a preemptive brake system that automatically activates and slows down the car when in danger. Given these modalities, connected automobiles are given a wider sense of awareness to protect their drivers and passengers. In order to fully comprehend the functionality of Connected Vehicular Technology, we need to dig deeper into its basic technologies.

The Technologies behind Connected Vehicular Technology

1. Digital Short Range Communications (DSRC)

These new “intelligent” autos are fueled by an array of technologies, ranging from GPS to wireless sensors. Perhaps one of the least understood yet most relevant of all these tools is the Digital Short Range Communication device, which allows for real time interaction between vehicles, mobile phones, traffic lights and other infrastructure. It’s shorter range lessens the possibility of interference, and helps to avoid disturbances commonly experienced in wireless networks. With DSRC, all types of vehicles moving at any speed will have access to communication.

2. Global Position System (GPS)

Another key element of this technology rests heavily on GPS – the global positioning system that relies on satellite feeds to determine the exact longitude and latitude of almost anything across the globe. Through this tool, motor sensors are able to identify the brake and acceleration status, as well as estimate the paths of surrounding vehicles.

The Goal of Connected Vehicular Technology

The primary intention of this breakthrough platform is to alert drivers on the potential dangers around them. It is like having your own police enforcer in the back of your car.

The Future of Connected Vehicular Technology

Given the fact that technology is continuously evolving, connected cars are envisioned to bring in more security for car owners by establishing greater steering and brake control. While it is still in its early days, it is expected that this new state of the art equipment will soon be made available to anyone at anytime.

You may not be familiar with CVT yet, but you most certainly will be over the next few years.

Jimmy is a TruckertoTrucker.com writer who likes to write about the latest automotive technology when not helping people find tank trailers and trucks for sale online.

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