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ARMA ENERGY – Lose The Liquid. Eat Your Energy.

Automobile Blog — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 19:13:57 +0000

Own the track, ski-slope, half pipe or gym. Move mountains. Terrorize trails. Jumpstart your slo-mo morning. Or outlast the night when you’re ready to rage. Now you can bump it up by eating energy – not dinking it. Introducing ARMA ENERGY

ARMA ENERGY applied the science of premium energy drinks to a functional food that kicks the ass of regular snacks. One bag of either COBRA or HELLFIRE delivers 70 milligrams of caffeine, 1000 milligrams of taurine, and 73 milligrams of B-complex vitamin (B-12, B-6, B-5, B-3). This is comparable to an 8.4-ouce can of Red Bull. But ARMA ENERGY wages war on both fatigue and hunger.

ARMA ENERGY’S has 6 varieties in its line, all with taurine, caffeine and B vitamins. They deliver a quick hit and zero crash.

Try them all: COBRA Kettle Cooked BBQ Chips, Hellfire Hot & Spicy Mix; C4 (Chocolate, Caramel, Cookie & Caffeine); RPG (Rocket Propelled Granola); T -Bomb (Trail Mix); and F-Bomb (Fruit & Nut Mix)

Winter is nigh – know what your car needs and keep the family safe

Automobile Blog — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 19:09:53 +0000

Winter is the time when normal rules of car behavior cease to apply in many places where the mercury drops below zero. Snow, sleet, and ice not only make driving hazardous, they also make special demands of your vehicle.

The coolant is easily the most critical component that needs to be taken care of in the freezing months. If the coolant is not cared for, it may freeze and render the engine useless. You can check the freezing point of your coolant with a Ball-Type tester. Ideally, the coolant should be changed every 30,000 miles or two years.

Keep the car body panels free from damage by washing your car so that salt and other chemicals used to melt the ice on the roads do not stay adhered to the car body. Waxing the car body prevents snow from damaging the paint.

Traction is important during winter months so check the tread depth and the tire pressure which tends to drop during the winter months. If your all-season tires are worn out you may want to replace them with steel wheels that have dedicated snow tires on them.

Your windshield washer solvent can withstand cold up to ten degrees below, if temperatures fall below that in your area, consider an alternative wiper solution. Also, your winter wiper blades should have some protection on the pivots so that they don’t freeze over and can flex easily to scrape the ice and snow off the windshield. Your battery should be fully charged to give you the power necessary for revving up a cold engine. Ensure that the battery terminals stay clean by coating them with white lithium grease.

Consider placing a radiator cover if you are using a diesel engine that does not release as much heat as a gas engine. The cover will help to control the flow of warm air from the radiator. An electric engine heater guarantees an engine start even in cold conditions. Heaters help maintain the viscosity of the engine oil. They can fit into the upper radiator hose or in the space used for the dipstick.

It is imperative that the exhaust should not leak; do not run the air conditioning in the car for long periods if the exhaust is not inspected. There is a real danger of carbon monoxide seeping into the seating area and causing fatalities.

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Used Cars

Automobile Blog — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 06:12:55 +0000

If you are buying a used car then you need to ensure that you are not buying an abused car. It is all too easy to abuse a car, and unfortunately far too many people do so.

The easiest way to abuse a car is to fail to ensure that it is properly serviced. Manufacturers do not supply service instructions and specify service intervals just to keep service garages in business. Correctly servicing a car is vital if the car is to avoid serious problems. The two most important items in a car service are changing the oil and oil filter as prescribed by the manufacturer, and changing the timing belt at the appropriate mileage intervals.

Even modern synthetic oils break down into corrosive chemicals after a time; these will corrode engine components and the oil will provide less effective lubrication. Also fine metal particles will accumulate in the oil which will damage the engine. If the timing belt is not replaced as required, then there is a significant risk that it will break. Should that happen, then it is very likely that the engine will be destroyed as the cylinders collide with the valves to create a tangled mess of metal.

To avoid these problems, when buying a used car you should always insist on a complete service history and make sure that you also keep the car properly maintained subsequently. Choosing an honest and trustworthy site is a good choice when online, you can find second hand cars from motors.co.uk.

Another way of abusing a car is failing to take care of minor scratches and dents. Modern cars are very resistant to corrosion and rust is rarely a problem, but if the protection provided by the various treatments and coatings that a car receives in manufacture is breached, then corrosion can easily set in and once it does it is very difficult to halt. When you are buying a used car, look very carefully for any signs of rust, which often manifests itself as a slight blistering in the paintwork.

The third most common way of abusing a car is using it only for short journeys. Low mileage cars are not always the best buys if that mileage is the result of the car being used just for local shopping trips; it is better to buy a car with lots of motorway miles under its (fan) belt.

What to do when you have an accident at work

Automobile Blog — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 02:17:31 +0000

You have worked hard for some time and you seem to enjoy your job… or not…

Unfortunately, you just had an accident (for example a car accident while you were working) and you don’t know what to do about it. You seem overwhelmed by this car accident and you are not exactly sure what to do about it.

Find below a few steps that could help you going smoothly through that painful process of an accident at work:
- First of all if you think it’s necessary ask for assistance right after your car accident (doctor, hospital,…)
- If you think it’s appropriate to go the ER go right away and don’t wait
- Considering that this happened you need to let your supervisor know asap to make sure that your company knows about it. The sooner after your car accident the better
- If you think your company should be liable for injury claims, you need to document the incident as much as you can. This will help you succeed in this process and lawyers will be happy to help you in this process (no win no fee of course)
- Finally, don’t forget that it’s important to think about you first in this situation. A lot of people will have different interests in this case (if there is another car involved for example) and you want to make sure that you will be protected. Your safety is at stake and you don’t want to mess with that…

Have fun at work!

Find insurance to obtain compensation claims

Automobile Blog — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 17:18:14 +0000

It’s not easy these days to find the right insurance for your car. We have a lot of opportunities online or offline and we don’t know how to find the right insurance.

A few tips to help you out:
1/ Gather information: make a search online for car insurance and get different quotes for your car and find out what kind of compensation claims you can expect
2/ Talk to your friends especially the ones who look for value for money: your friends who look for value for money will be more diligent. They will help you find out the right car insurance for your needs
3/ Be careful with the scams: if it sounds too good to be true, forget it. There is a price range you can expect but it sounds suspicious if you get a 50% discount on what you want
4/ Negotiate negotiate negotiate: when you get a quote ask for more features or a better price. One of the keys of negotiation is ASK ASK ASK! It sounds simple but it’s true

In the end, if you are looking to make compensation claims for a car accident you have had, and you want to discuss things with a professional solicitor then visit www.irwinmitchell.com.

Used Sports Cars

Automobile Blog — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 02:27:29 +0000

To own a car that would ordinarily be outside of your price range is made possible through the used car market. Access to a used sports car is now readily available on a limited budget. Cars like the Nissan 200 SX or an older used porsche can come in easily under the £4,000 pound bracket. A more pertinent question for the prospective owner of one of these vehicles is can I afford the insurance?

Used sports car insurance can cost nearly as much as the vehicle itself so the owner has to be scrupulous in their search for the right policy. Before buying used cars it is always wise to check which insurance bracket the car falls into. The insurance bracket largely determines how much the car will cost you to insure (alongside other factors such as age, driving experience and no claims bonus privileges).

Insurance brackets range from 1, being the lowest to 50 being the highest. Everyday high performance brands may fall in at around a reasonable group 15. High performance Audis or BMW’s can come in at around the group 30 mark. Supercars like the Lotus Evora or some Porsches can reach the 50 mark.

There are many things to consider when taking on an insurance policy for a used sports car. Some policies will not cover track racing for example. It is often wise to volunteer a high excess when taking out a policy. This will reduce the cost but you must be willing to pay the excess stated. In the event that you have an accident you will have to pay it so you do need to cover yourself within your means. A high excess will reduce your insurance costs.

Modifications you make to your sports car can invalidate your policy. A sports car is considered a high risk theft-wise so secure parking can reduce your premium. There are specialist sports car policies available that may prove cheaper.

Lee Iacocca on CNBC

Automobile Blog — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 21:45:47 +0000

This Thursday CNBC Titans Lee Iacocca airs at 10pm and 1am ET. It includes his role as the President of Ford and then Chrysler. This should be interested to have his perspective on the auto industry.

Enjoy!

5 tips to consider when you want to sell your car

Automobile Blog — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 12:58:13 +0000

When you consider to sell your car there are 5 steps that could be helpful to maximize value

1/ Clean your car
It sounds simple but not to everyone. Make sure that your car is clean and net. Potential buyers will appreciate to have a brand new car (almost brand new…)

2/ Talk to specialists to estimate the right price
You tell yourself: I want to sell my car but you want to make sure that you know the right price. To do so, you need to talk to specialists who know the right price for your car. Especially if you had accidents you need to get a better understanding of your past accidents and the damages on your car. You can also lawyers to defend if you had personal damages as well. There are different tools you can use like a Compensation calculator or smart people to advise you like no win no fee solicitors.

3/ Be patient to sell
It might take some time to sell your car so be ready to wait a little bit to find the right buyer unless you are in a rush. But you will be in a better position if you are not in a rush.

4/ If you really want to sell your car, don’t hesitate
Do not be in this position where you are not sure if you want to sell or not. You have to make a final decision. It will be an easier process for you and you won’t have to waste energy with that.

5/ Make sure that you have all the information about your car
It takes time to gather all the information. Make sure that your listing is complete and accurate. Prepare nice pictures. By doing so, buyers will feel more confortable to buy your car.

Good luck!

5 reasons to sell your car now

Automobile Blog — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 16:49:58 +0000

World is getting greener and greener and you are debating the idea to sell your car right here right now!

1/ It’s good to work out
You live in a city and you want to take your car to go to the grocery store. What about walking and doing some work out? It’s good for your health and it’s a little more fun!

2/ Driving a car is stressful
Think about last time you drove your car. You were annoyed by that person in front of you that was way too slow. Driving a car is stressful and you are probably in a better position selling your car and using a cab.

3/ If you sell your car, you will save money
Try to set up a budget to define how much you spend every year. Include everything (gas, auto repair, insurance, tickets, …). At the end of the day, it’s a lot of money! What could you do with that in a year? Probably a lot of things…

4/ Taking care of a car takes a lot of time
A car is time consuming. You have to park it, you have to take care of it, you have to repair it, you have to pay bills,… If you say: “I want to sell my car or I want to sell my car london because I live in london”, you don’t have to deal with that…

5/ It’s good for the environment
You care about the environment and you want to live in a greener world? Then, sell your car it’s as simple as that…

5 things you need to know about your car

Automobile Blog — Fri, 20 May 2011 13:55:57 +0000

1/ Your car is a machine and you need to take care of it

A car is a machine and you need to take care of that machine. You need to change oil, battery regularly…

2/ If there is a problem, fix it right away

A car is like your body. If your car has an issue, you need to fix it as soon as possible otherwise it could get worse…

3/ Prevent potential issues and make regular checks

Don’t hesitate to make regular checks to make sure your car has no specific issues. It will not cost you much and you will avoid a lot of issues.

4/ Sell it at the right price

Value of your car depreciates quickly but if you are not in a rush and just wait to sell it at the right price. Be a tough negotiator!

5/ Do not buy a car and rent a car when you need a car

If you don’t really need a car, do not buy one. Get cabs and rent a car (like Car Hire UK, Hertz or Thrifty) when you have to leave for the weekend. It will be a more cost efficient option and you won’t have to bother with your car. On top of that, when you rent a car, you can get a very nice car!

Enjoy!

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