Fiesta’s Ups and Downs

There were actually debates about the latest ford model – fiesta. Let me give my opinion about it. Don’t be offend in case I point out some downsides of this car. It’s just a fact that I was assigned to do so. I know this would also help you. I don’t want to be biased at some point however. When I found out I'd have the Ford Fiesta hatchback for a weekend trip to western Michigan in which I'd have two passengers plus our luggage, I appeared to be skeptical as we'd make it there in comfort. It was so nice to be able to set out from Chicago with half a tank of gas knowing I wouldn't have to scan highway exit signs for gas stations.

If a hybrid car is out of your budget, the Fiesta's EPA-estimated combined mileage of 33 mpg would be a godsend for a daily commuter. I averaged about 34 mpg with mostly highway driving, but keep in mind the car was loaded down with three people and luggage. Although I wouldn't recommend this subcompact for a cross-country road trip with four adults, I can report we made it to our destination without a single passenger complaint. As long as you're not packing for more than a long weekend, the stylish hatchback handles gear with relative ease. But its surprising space wasn't what I liked best. However, in the occasional traffic jam or while pulling out of a toll plaza, I'd depress the accelerator only to have the transmission lag a few beats while it clearly tried to figure out what gear it wanted to be in.

For the majority of the drive, this transmission setup functioned beautifully. The six-speed automatic is actually a dual-clutch transmission meaning it uses two clutches, instead of a manual's single clutch, for better fuel economy. 

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Toyota Yaris: The Next Generation Vitz

The 2012 Toyota Yaris for the European market appears to be more audacious and defined with its rangy headlights and sharp edges in the body configuration. And speaking of the interior, the 2012 Yaris is equipped with digital instrument panel with usual gauges. For several years that have been on in the automotive industry, Yaris model, the main dashboard is located in the middle, but now has been moved to be in front of the driver’s side for more readability. Toyota just introduced the all-new Yaris for the European market, which will be available this summer. The new 2012 Yaris is based on the Yaris HSD Hybrid concept that was debuted last year at Geneva Motor Show.
Toyota has not provided any official information about the powertrains for the 2012 Yaris yet, but we expect it to carry the initial engine line-up, which  consists of a 1.0-liter three-cylinder engine and a 1.3-liter 4-cylinder engine.
In addition, Toyota will follow up with a 2012 Yaris hybrid as well, which will use the Hybrid Synergy Drive technology.The 2012 Toyota Yaris for the European market looks more bold and defined with its angular headlights and sharp edges in the body structure.
Speaking of its interior portion, the 2012 Yaris is equipped with digital instrument panel with conventional gauges.  In the previous year Yaris model, the main dashboard is located in the middle, but now has been moved to be in front of the driver’s side for more readability.

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Dependable Replacement Parts

Volvo is one among the dependable automotive manufacturers in the market up to now and choosing legit parts is a must thing for car owners.  One of the most common problems they have encountered with their cars is that some of the parts are no longer fitted with the engines they are using. On the other hand, the dealership has no concern once the car is being disposed and sold to the owner. Basically, they just did recalls with some of the parts and leave headaches to them after doing so. That is why the presence of online replacement parts stores is a boom on the internet today. They offer not just replacement parts but OEM parts to car owners. Even more, they have the repair manuals of which would help them fix their cars easily.

Selecting OEM Volvo parts is no longer difficult today since they allow credit card payments by way of paypal. Some of them have return policy. This means, you can return the part you order if it does not fit in your car and of course they will give you back the amount you’ve paid. Usually, OEM parts possessed part serial numbers and it is important to pay attention to them. This will guide you in finding the legit one. But don’t in the fact that auto parts are the same because the truth is that there are not.

Window regulator kit- Repairing Car's power windows

As you're driving down the turnpike and approaching the tollbooth, you reach for the switch to lower your window and nothing happens. The switch moves but the window does not budge. Not even a noise from the window motor can be heard which strongly suggests to you that the device is not functioning. You must stop your car and open up the door to pay the attendant before continuing on your trip. Thoughts of an expensive car repair bill are dancing through your head, putting you in a foul mood and tempering the anticipated fun of your getaway weekend. Don't despair: you can repair the power window yourself and save a bundle over expensive dealership charges. Let's take a look at the steps you can take to fix the problem yourself and save a lot of cash in the process.

Before assuming that the window regulator must be replaced you should first rule out the possibility of dirty electrical contacts. On most cars the main power for all switches goes through the master switch located at the driver's console. Sometimes the switch is dirty causing the window to malfunction. If this is the case, take the necessary steps to clean the contact and your problem should be resolved.

Saturn ion performance brake kits review

Saturn Performance Brake Kits by SSBC - selected by many auto enthusiasts in the top automotive discussion forums. Custom-engineered to fit your specific year, make and model vehicle. Perfect for performance vehicles, heavy rigs, and any auto with oversized custom wheels. Race-inspired design distributes powerful clamping energy for a high-performance bite. This is really the best brake kit in the history of racing almost most racing cars on Nascar use this brake kit. This one is really awesome and if you can afford this kind of brake then you should really get one. According to experts this brake kit can last up to 100,000kms without experiencing any problems with the master cylinder itself. The only problem was the brake dust but overall even if you buy a second hand kit set of these it is still good and can still be used if properly maintained.

2005 Nissan Altima, bad motor mounts

I am the original owner of a 2005 Nissan Altima and live in CA. I have driven this car everywhere in every possible terrain (across state lines, through all of Yosemite National Park, Lake Tahoe and many different ski resorts etc).

I am thorough in taking care of all regular maintenance issues and the car has not been in any major accident. It has, however, been in small bumper accidents (ie. another car bumped me in the parking lot while she was parking and other minor bumper accidents). The past several months, I have noticed that the car jerks when I shift from first to second gear. This has caused me to be gentler in the acceleration. Today, the dealer said that my right side motor mount is broken.

My question is, how often does this occur? Also, why and how did it occur? I am a defensive driver. Although I speed now and then, I am not 'heavy-footed.'

My previous car was a mid 90s base model corolla with about 180k miles on it when I sold it, and I had never had this problem with that car. Since I first purchased my Altima, I have noticed that I have many minor issues with the car (ie. rubber lining on the hood came off while driving through a car wash a few months after purchasing the car). Fortunately, they are not major performance or safety problems, however, after spending this much money on a brand new car, I expect NOT to have any such issues because they are time consuming to fix. And the extra expenses, although minor, are still extra expenses.