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When selecting a new auto it is very important to have a look at the automobile guaranty that it incorporates. It can be hard to contemplate the day your new automobile will need repair, but that day will finally come. Since you’ve paid real money for your auto and depend on it to get you around daily it is important that you can afford the repairs when they occur. A car warranty is a great choice to help in the reduction of the cost of repairs and bring peace of mind you’re covered. Often times an auto guaranty is for a number of years or a certain mileage whichever comes first.

One thing to focus on in a vehicle warranty is what it covers. Some new automobile guaranties only cover the most obscure repairs but fail to supply help for common repairs that will very likely happen. Do not be besieged into assuming you are covered completely by the word guaranty. If you happen to feel uncomfortable reading the warranty yourself ask a trustworthy friend or family member to help you decipher what’s and is not covered. The last thing you need is to think you are covered only to find out you are not when the repair bill arrives.

The second thing to take a look at when thinking about an automobile warranty is the length of the warranty. It’s not uncommon for vehicle guaranties to last a number of years or until an automobile reaches a certain mileage which ever comes first. It’s important to grasp that once your auto reaches that age or mileage you are not covered by the warranty. If considering two vehicles, with identical coverage guaranties but one in longer, always select the lengthier guaranty.

The small print of a warranty are truly what it is all about. If you sell the auto is the guaranty transferable? Are you required to get regular maintenance such as oil changes and tire revolutions at a dealer only? These things can make it tough to keep your warranty valid so be certain that you know the T&Cs of the warranty before purchasing the car.

Having an auto warranty brings a peace of mind that if a fix is required the cost will be reduced or fully covered. Buying a new automobile can make repairs appear pointless but finally something will happen and even a minor fix can be expensive. Make sure that you are privy to the restrictions and coverage of your automobile warranty before you purchase the automobile. By understanding the coverage and length of the warranty as well as any limitations you’ll make certain you are covered when it counts the most.

The Enkei RPF1 is one of the most demanded and popular wheels in the racing industry. In 1986 Enkei became actively involved in motorsports by supplying 3-piece wheels to the F1 team, Minardi. In 1995 Enkei became an official supplier for team McLaren, which took championships home in 1998 and 1999. This team won four consecutive championships from 1996 to 1999. In racing there are no compromises and the passion to maximize performance is never ending. Enkei’s involvement at the highest levels of competition enables engineers to apply their technology to the ultimate test.

The Enkei RPF1 wheels have been developed from Grand Prix experience and feature light weight with extreme strength combined for a street and circuit wheel of the highest quality. Enkei has also developed a new manufacturing process to produce the next generation aluminum wheels. The Most Advanced Technology (M.A.T) combines one-piece cast wheel technology with a rim forming technology called spinning process. Using this new technology of casting and rim forming by M.A.T process, the material property and strength of the wheels is improved drastically. Rim-Rolled technology shapes the rim to improve material elongation without sacrificing the wheels hardness.

Direct to the racetrack to the street, M.A.T. Technology features forged processes at a lower cost. Enkei also supplies enkei wheels to teams that race in the Japan GT Championship, Super Taikyu, Formula Drift, Time Attack/Super Lap Battle, World Rally, SCCA, and D1 Drift. Enkei RPF1 Wheel Features:

1. Mat Process: Shaping by the MAT process reduces wheel weight by 10%-15%. Every pound of unsprung weight savings has the effect of reducing overall vehicle weight by 20lbs.

2. F1 Replica: Enkei is an official supplier of the McLaren Mercedes Formula One Team. The RPF1 was developed using the same technology as the Formula One race wheel.

3. Twin Spokes: Enkei’s dual open stance spoke design is used on the McLaren Mercedes Formula One race wheel. The twin spokes achieve better stress dispersion on curves, hard braking, and extreme race driving.

4. Centre Design: Enkei’s pocket design on the bolt a circle increases rigidity and keeps the wheel cooler during aggressive race driving.

Enkei established its own test standard called “Spec-E,” which is tougher than JWL requirements. Enkei’s Spec-E test setting requires a higher drop point in the impact test and 20% more cycles for the rotary bending fatigue and dynamic radial fatigue tests than JWL standards. The Spec-E represents Enkei’s confidence in its technology and quality of Enkei wheels.

If you enjoy having your car washed every two weeks or so, you might not realize how much this amount adds up over the course of one year. You might even be sending close to $500 annually just to have your car cleaned. Well it’s great to have a spotless car, it’s even better to have an extra $400 in your pocket. Here are a few tips that will allow you to save on your next trip to the carwash:

• Take some time. Let’s face it, there is really no need for you to go to the car wash every two weeks, unless your job is to take your car through mud pits on a daily basis. Try going every month instead of every two weeks, plus this will give you an extra incentive to keep your car cleaned by your own means.

• Cheap vs. Expensive. It’s okay to get the least expensive package, after all the basic clean-up job is all you should need. Sometimes there is just one extra incentive in the “gold” package compared to that of the “bronze,” and is one extra upgrade really worth $10? Probably not, instead do the “extra” incentive yourself. For example, if the gold package cleans or dresses your tires, just do it yourself when you get home.

• Tip wisely. Yes, tipping people for excellent service is great and sometimes really warranted, but don’t over tip. Car wash attendants usually get paid a standard amount that is above minimum wage and tips are just an extra incentive for them. Try to stay between 10 to 15 percent for tips, which can save you a couple hundred dollars when all is said and done at the end of the year.

• Still take care of your car. Just because you’re getting your car cleaned doesn’t mean you can treat it poorly the rest of the time. If you want to save money then hold on to your car for a long time instead of buying a new one every couple of years. You can feel good about this decision when you treat your car like the investment it is.

• Cover your car. If you can’t park in a garage or other sheltered space, cover your car. This will save on trips to the car wash and protects your car from harmful weather conditions, including rain, snow and sun damage. A cover can protect your car’s paint by shielding it from dents and scratches.

• Walk those extra steps. When parking in a public lot, park far away from other cars. Yes, you’ll have to walk an extra minute or two, but isn’t it worth it? Your car is less likely to be dented from close parking accidents and door slams. Additionally, parking farther away will probably put you out of the way of trees and other natural landmarks that could cause your car to be lined with dirt, debris and bird waste.

Taking these few precautionary steps will help you save on the amount of money you spend at the car wash and still keep your car relatively clean. Remember, you can treat your car to a wash every once in a while, but cutting back will save you some serious dough.

If you have kids, you know that having a reliable mode of transportation is an important aspect of successfully raising a family in today’s busy world. But when it comes to a vehicle that will both get kids to their destination and keep them entertained while doing so, things can get expensive. Families on a budget do not have to sacrifice the ability to drive around in comfort, though, and can create a wonderful family vehicle by using after-market upgrades and options.

Purchasing all of the bells and whistles from the dealership can cost an arm and a leg, but adding your own technological and comfort features can be much less pricey if you put in the work yourself. By buying a base model and having third parties install the desired upgrades you could potentially save thousands.

The first thing you want to do when creating your own ultimate family vehicle on a budget is to make a list of everything you want your car, van, or SUV to have. Leather or cloth interior? Bucket seats or bench seats in the middle row? Navigation? Television? DVD player? Gaming system? Front and back climate control? These are all features that you will need to either include on your list or pass up. Next, you should go down the list and mark off the ones that you can have installed after the car is purchased. For structural and more complex features, like seating and climate control, you will want the car to come from the dealership with these options already in place. This means that all of the remaining features on your list should be included in the car that you purchase. Now it is time to do a bit of research. By comparing your wish list to the models featured on the websites of car manufacturers, you can get a good idea of what vehicles will fit both your budget and your family’s needs. Oftentimes a test drive is all it takes to make the final decision after narrowing down the search.

Once you have bought your new family vehicle, it is time to add the rest of the features on the list. Depending up the options you have chosen, you may want to install the features slowly to keep your budget in line. One of the disadvantages of this technique, as opposed to buying the features that you want directly from the manufacturer, is that you cannot always finance your additions. Some stores have great programs, though, that offer credit with little to no interest for a certain time period. Either way, adding these features yourself saves money in the long run—especially if you take the time to shop around for the best deals. Many electronics and auto stores offer installation services for popular features, so make sure that you compare rates to get the best price available. Once you have completed the installation of your car’s new options, you should have the ultimate family vehicle for much less than it would have cost to get these features directly from the manufacturer. It may be a bit inconvenient to have to take your car to get the work done, but in the long run your budget (and your kids) will thank you.