Category: cars

What Affects Gas Mileage Ways to Improve Gas Mileage

by Pete Roberts

Ways to improve gas mileage and save gas or money are not that difficult to find. Combine trips or errands to places you usually have to travel to daily or weekly. Think of this as trip planning and try to find the shortest routs possible by using online mapping services or GPS. A GPS device can save you money and some services will show you routes that are the most direct further saving gas and money.

Consider online services that post gasoline prices in your area or the routes you travel. Let these services find the lowest gas prices for you instead of wasting time and money driving around town looking for the lowest prices. Incorporate your stop at the pump with your trip planning.

The best way to shop is to search for your products online to find the lowest prices. Many major retailers offer discounts or lower prices online with a larger product selection including free shipping. This can save you money not only on the purchase but you could save fuel and time. Consider doing your shopping for Christmas and back to school to get you best product selections and also consider purchasing birthday gifts online to get that perfect gift.

Did you know air can improve gas mileage? Just keep your tires inflated at the proper pressure as recommended in your owners manual can give you an increase of 3%. Check your tires monthly for wear and not only will you save money at the pump but create a safer vehicle for your and your occupants. You will also save money in the long run on tires.

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Posted in cars on Jul 17th, 2008, 11:44 am by Pete Roberts   

What To Look For In Car Donation Centers

by Ray Lam

Donating your car to charity is perhaps one of the wisest decisions you can make if you want to dispose of an old property. It saves you a lot of the work and the worries of selling a property. This is especially so if you course your donation through a car donation services company.

One important factor is location. Is the car donation services company able to serve you no matter where you and your charity are located? Some companies have nationwide presence, and have no issues facilitating this for you.

You should be aware that there are rules and regulations which apply when donating motor vehicles. Rules for claiming a tax deduction for donations of motor vehicles which are valued over $500, limit the permissible sum of such deductions to the gross proceeds obtained by the charitable organization from the sale of the donated vehicle. However, certain car donation centers will find ways such as giving it to a family in need, for you to obtain full market value tax-deduction.

You should also pay attention to the services offered by the car donation services company. What is the extent of assistance they are able to provide to you? Some companies take care even of handling the repairs of your car so that it will command a higher value when it is sold. Some companies include processing of your IRS requirements. Consider what feature of the service is important to you, and see which company you can get most value out of.

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Posted in cars on Jul 17th, 2008, 6:46 am by Ray Lam   

Acura’s Crossover: The RDX

by Aidan Busbee

The Acura RDX is one of the most popular options available at Acura of Tempe. Crossover vehicles in general are becoming increasingly more popular. And the Acura RDX stands apart from the rest with a unique combination of design and performance that takes it to a level unmatched in the industry. This luxury crossover is one that the competition doesn’t have to stand aside for; it’s already passed by the competition!

One of Acura’s goals when designing the RDX was to design it in a way that not only maintains functionality, but also affords it a sporty look which would appeal to both a younger and older generation of SUV drivers. The RDX is also the first factory Acura product to utilize a turbocharged engine. This, along with the vehicle’s design focus on on-road performance rather than off-road ability, reinforces the crossover’s purpose as a sporty performer inside the body of a small SUV.

The closest comparison in the industry for the Acura RDX would be the Honda CR-V. But the term “closest comparison” is used quite loosely in this instance. The Acura RDX offers the high performance, turbocharged 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine. Drivers have access to 240 horsepower and 260 pound/foot of torque. The RDX’s engine feels like the engine of a luxurious sports sedan on the road creating the opportunity for crossover drivers to experience 0-60 mph in 6 seconds with a smooth ride and superior handling.

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Posted in cars on Jul 17th, 2008, 3:26 am by Aidan Busbee   

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