Thursday, March 8, 2012

New Mini Cars In Perth




When looking for a new mini there is no better way than looking on the internet. The reason for this blessing of speed information is that apart from it being instant you can look at the car without actually being there, which is even better when they supply you with a video clip of it too.









The older way used to be to get the exchange and mart and read through it looking for your desired car, which is where I found my first car, a Ford Fiesta. Then local newspapers got involved too by having a section of cars for people to sell and buy from. If it was in the local newspaper then you knew it was local and not going to be 60 miles away. On my travels back to now where the Internet exists I have decided through all of my research that the car for me is going to be the Mini.









Now living in Birmingham I have a huge range of dealers available to me that sell Minis so the deal should be really good. I decide to try the old fashioned method getting some dedicated to vehicles. The advantage of this is that there are quite a few private sales, which are not that much cheaper than what the dealers are offering. Surprised by this I go and see one to see what it is like. The car is a Mini one in orange, just like the one my brothers girlfriend bought me when I seven. The condition was not great and he had not even bothered to clean it and make it smell nice! What a disappointment.









Due to this I decide to go and look for a dealer who might have one, however all they have is the colour I don't want. So it would seem that I am back to the drawing board with yet another search. I decide to increase my range, and in a crazy daze I decide to just go national. What do I find...I'll tell you, the only car that fits exactly what I want is in Perth, so I now have to drive all the way to Scotland to get my new mini in Perth. As soon as I see the destination Perth I cannot help but think that I need to go to Australia, ha-ha those were the days.









At the weekend, I pop up to where I hope to find my new Mini in Perth. I get a cab to the dealership, John Clark where I am greeted, offered a cup of tea and escorted over to the car in question. It is everything I wanted, did I mention that it was cheaper even that what the private seller was asking for his and it comes with a warranty, tax and 12 months MOT. Life does not get any better than this.



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Wednesday, March 7, 2012

4 Of The Fastest Cars In The World




Are you aware of the blockbuster film, Fast and the Furious? It has garnered several positive remarks from viewers globally especially the cars enthusiasts. The latest Fast and the Furious film entitled Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift was released in 2006. It does not have to stop there. Vin Diesel, Jonathan Harp and American Film producer Neal H. Moritz are developing the sixth Fast and the Furious film. It is due to be released in theatres in 2013. The plot is relatively the same as the story includes car racing, infiltrating Los Angeles street racers, busting hijacking ring and testing of loyalties between friends.





If you happen to be so included in cars and you like fast speed velocity, you might be interested to know the fastest cars on the planet.





Bugatti Veyron Super Sport 0-60 Time: 2.5 seconds



As suggested by car experts, the Bugatti Veyron Super Sport car is second to none concerning speed and power. This super sport car is made in France. It was created by the Germans. Currently, it costs around 2.5 million dollars. If you can splurge on 2.5 million dollars, then the $25,000 tires won't be the trouble for you. The sports edition was originally shown publicly in 2010 while in the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance which is an automotive charitable event. James Daniel May, a notable English television presenter, verified the car's exemplary speed. He said that at top speed the engine of Bugatti Veyron Super Sport consumes 45,000 litres (9,900 imp gal) of air per minute. This is resembling the amount of air one human breathes in four days. That only shows how powerful the engine of the Bugatti Veryon Super Sport actually is.





Hennessey Venom GT





If you like chic and fast cars, you might certainly be a fan of the Hennessey Venom GT. This superb car is manufactured by Hennessey Performance Engineering. Its remarkable chassis is said to be assembled in Silverstone, England. Since Hennessey manufactures their power plants at Sealy, Texas, the engine of the Hennessey Venom GT is assembled in Texas. This super sports car costs approximately $725,000 for the 725 HP variant. It can still rise to $950,000 for the 1200 HP model. According to research, the Hennessey Venom GT specs features lightweight carbon fibre bodywork. It runs in a supercharged 6.2 litre LS9 V8, which has similarities to the Corvette ZR1. It could run up to 275 mph at top speed.





Koenigsegg Agera R





Last year, this super car is noted by Top Speed as the supercar of the year. The Agera R can run smoothly at 0-62 mph (100 km/h) in 2.9 seconds. It can reach up to 275 mph (442.569 km/h), being possibly one of the fastest cars nowadays. To decrease resistance to the wind and to force the wing downward, the manufacturers of the Koenigsegg Agera R created a dynamic rear wing. Because of that sort of performance, this car is no doubt one of the world's best.





2012 Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Super Trofeo Stradale





Regardless of its long name, this impeccable sports car is among the world's finest. The weight of this car is 1,340 kilos. The weight LP 570-4 Super Trofeo Stradale is greatly reduced because its bodywork comes from aluminum and carbon fibre. It can hit the road in 0-62 miles per hour in 3.4 seconds.





With the modern technology, cars turned out to be more innovative. Above are some of the best and fastest cars in the world. Sooner or later, don t be surprised to see exceptional cars even faster than the ones mentioned in this article. Imagine how far the car industry has gone beginning from Flintstone's prehistoric cars.



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How to Import Used Car into Philippines




Philippines is the 46th largest economy in the world, with an estimated 2010 gross domestic product (nominal) of $189 billion. Primary exports include semiconductors and electronic products, transport equipment, garments, copper products, petroleum products, coconut oil, and fruits. Major trading partners include the United States, Japan, China, Singapore, South Korea, the Netherlands, Hong Kong, Germany, Taiwan, and Thailand.





Automobiles Industry began in Philippines with the introduction of American-made cars during the 1950s and 60s. But during the 1973 oil crisis, declaration of Martial Law by Marcos, some vehicle manufacturers withdrew from the Philippine market; some of them, however, returned after Marcos was ousted in 1986. During the early 1990s, many car makes returned to Philippines, but during the Asian crisis, some makers withdrew due to the economic slump. But love for cars has increased since with new models coming in.





Philippines is one of the major importers of used cars mostly from Japan and Korea, hundreds of vehicles enter Port Irene every month. Some of the most popular cars in Philippines are Honda City, Honda Civic, Mitsubishi Adventure, Mitsubishi Freeca, Mitsubishi L300, Toyota Corolla, Toyota Corolla Altis, Toyota Innova, Toyota Vios.





Who are eligible to Import Used cars in Philippines?



1. Only returning Filipino residents and foreign embassy diplomats are allowed to import motor vehicles "Duty Free"



2. Holders of 13A Visa: Foreigners married to Filipino citizens can import with payable taxes.



3. Holders of 13B Visa: former Filipino citizens can import with payable taxes.



4. Those who have worked or are working and residing abroad for at least one year are allowed to import their personal used cars into the country.



Which vehicles are eligible to be imported in to Philippines?



1. Only left-hand drive vehicles.



2. Vehicles that match Philippine safety and emission standards.



3. All motor vehicles must have an Import Authority Permit issued by the Philippine Bureau of Import Service before the vehicle is shipped.



4.Owner must have lived abroad for at least one year and car must have been registered in his name at least six months if the car is more than three years old, vehicles more than three years old should be registered under shippers name at least one year prior to application of the Import Permit



5. All vehicles subject to taxes and duties.



6. Gasoline-fueled cars limited to 2,800 cc not over 1,500 kgs.



7. Automobile must arrive within 60 days of customer's arrival.



8. Destination Agent must be contacted prior to shipping any vehicles.



9. Only one vehicle allowed per family.



Documents required for custom clearance:



1. Original Registration and proof of ownership



2. Import Permit from Department of Trade or Bureau of Import



3. Surety Bond



4. Original Bill of Sale



5. Original Passport



6. Certificate of arrival



7. Stencils of chassis/engine number



8. Deed of Sale or Commercial Invoice



9. Other documents, depending on customer's immigration status



More and more new models from the most popular Japanese makes are available as USED CARS FOR SALE in Japan. BEST QUALITY AND LOW PRICES. Check the stocks at Japanesecartrade.com Now!



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Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Viewing the car before bidding




If you have decided to go and see the car then arrange a viewing and if for any reason you can't make it, let the seller know, it's only courteous not to waste their time just as you don't want them wasting your time.





Things to take: a jack, perhaps some axle stands for safety, a torch, gloves and at the very least, a list of points you want to look at.





When you get there take a quick look around. Has the car been kept outside or has it been garaged, this can give you a good indication of the condition you can expect of the body and or chassis. Are there other rotting hulks just lying around, maybe the seller just buys any old junk they can find and try selling it on, not much chance of the car you have come to see having had a service any time recently.





Take a walk around the car and look for the tell tale signs of sagging which could indicate suspension problems or perhaps chassis problems. Do the doors and panels line up correctly, another indication of chassis problems or perhaps the car has had a bump at some time. Is it even one car or was it once two? Any repairs? Have they been completed well or have the repairs been bodged? Do the tyres match? What condition are they in? Check for rot in the body or in fibre glass cars/panels, look for stress cracks. Check the areas which are most prone to rot ie. arches, sills, doors, boot and bonnet. There are many different types of panels that can be used to effect repairs on a car and because of this the quality of repairs can vary.





Check inside the car. Windows, front and rear screen, are any of them leaking? Is the headlining damaged or dirty? Lift the carpets where you can, check for water and any rot, maybe even holes in the floor? Check the floorpan and joints, don't forget inside the boot, the floor and spare wheel area. If you are happy so far with the body etc. try the engine (you did check all around the engine compartment didn't you?). Will the engine start from cold? If the engine is already warm perhaps the seller is trying to hide something, maybe cold starting problems, maybe he had to get a jump start or a tow just to get it going? Listen for any knocks, look for smoke. If you see blue smoke on startup that quickly clears it could mean the valves are tired and leaking oil into the combustion chambers. If the smoke does not clear that could indicate a very tired engine, something that will have to be added to the budget, not only for investigation but for the repairs.





Clouds of steam on startup could indicate a blown head gasket or even a cracked cylinder head. Remove the radiator cap and look for "goo". It is cross contamination and a good giveaway of cylinder head problems. Black smoke, probably just an over rich mixture but could just as easily be a worn carburetter.





Knocking. Well, it could be for a number of reasons, light tapping on the top of the engine could be a worn camshaft or a small end on its way out. Knocking from underneath could be a big end bearing breathing its last. An expensive repair. A rumbling noise could be a main crank shaft bearing on its way out, yet another expensive repair. Check the various hydraulic fluids and water levels. Look for any stains around the compartment and on the engine. Does the radiator smell of anti-freeze? Is there any oil lying around? Not a good sign. Keep the engine running for a while, some problems won't show up until the engine is warm. If the car is driveable, take it for a spin. How does it "feel" on the road, does it "pull" to the right or left? Is the clutch "spongy" or firm? Does braking throw the car into oncoming traffic? (eek!) Wiggle the steering wheel, any clunks? When you accelerate does the car lurch in any particular direction?





OK so far so good. Now, the car may be 20 or 30 years old so it is not going to have all original parts. Brake shoes, clutch, spark plugs, points etc.. if they are the original parts, they are not going to be working very well by now! But seriously, if you are looking at an older car, does it have any of the original panels? Is the interior original? These points can add value to the car but the seller may try to pass off parts which were made last year in China as "original parts".





Check the paper work. Does it have all of the required paperwork with it? Check the logbook, a very good place to start and don't be fobbed of with "We have just moved house and can't find it at the moment, I will post it on to you..". Never buy a vehicle without a logbook unless you know exactly what you are doing. It is also useful to have any old MOT certificates and any receipts are good as well.



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Monday, March 5, 2012

Classic Car Insurance FAQs




Many people own classic cars as a hobby and take pleasure in maintaining and looking after them. However, there are chances that the car might get damaged either while on road or even when housed in the garage. This is where a special type of insurance called classic car insurance for the classic car owner. It is very important to choose the best classic car insurance that is available. There are many questions that a classic car owner has in mind while purchasing a classic car insurance policy. Classic car insurance Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) are about, when a classic car is not driven, coverage when left unattended, garaging requirements and driving restrictions.





The major difference between classic car insurance and regular car insurance is of the value paid for the in case of a total loss situation. Classic car insurance works on Agreed Value, which means compensation, is of a pre-agreed value. The regular car insurance pays the Actual Cash Value or the Standard value, which means, either the depreciated value is paid or else the payment is up to a particular amount.





In case a classic car owner never drives the car on the road, the insurance offered is for the value of the car. For this, the owner needs to get the car appraised and submit it to the insurance company at the time of purchasing the policy.





If the car is left unattended by the car owner, even then the insurance company usually pays the claim. However, the claim will depend on the owner fulfilling all other garaging and driving requirements.





Garaging requirements make it mandatory for the owner, to store the vehicle in a completely enclosed and locked garage when the vehicle is not in use. Driving requirements include decent driving history of at least ten years. Further, the insured car must be at least fifteen years old to qualify for this program.





The classic car is generally more valuable than any other vehicle, driven on the road. Therefore, is advisable to get appropriate insurance for it for the owner?s peace of mind.



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How to get cheap antique and classic car insurance




When it comes to vehicles, vintage absolutely at the top, with its amazing features they set pyramid are far apart from the rest of the crowd. Unfortunately vintage cars, tend to everything that is typical, the attention to win a decent share of thieves and vandals. In addition because vintage cars are rare and expensive generally, they are many large "major player" offer insurance companies and agents not even insurance for them. But just because it easy to find can be difficult the right kind of insurance for your classic cars that doesn't mean that just to without insurance can go. Many States require that your vehicle be insured, and you can catch heavy fines face, if you drive without adequate insurance cover.





Find the right kind of insurance for your classic car is a little bit of time, and to take a lot of research. More research will be included, if you are set, you will find the lowest available antique and classic car insurance available. There are car insurance companies out there that specialize in insurance options for the antique and classic cars. In addition, there are large car companies offer insurance insurance including antique and classic car insurance, but you have to do a decent bit of searching to find them. A good place to start is with insurance companies like Hagerty, Leland west and Norwich Union, which are all specialize in antique and classic car insurance. It is important that you weigh a lot of different options, because the costs associated with ancient and classic car insurance depending on to what car go insurance vary with wild. It is also important that you determine what each insurance company your oldtimer, appreciate will be to ensure that you insured your car in full. Traditional car insurance values to replace the car costs less all depreciation has experienced it. This is, what distinguishes the antique and classic car insurance apart from traditional car insurance. With antique and classic car insurance, the value of your vehicle is generally a contract between you and the insurance provider. In this way, you lose no serious investment in the event that your vehicle ever in an accident, fraud or stolen and never again had a rest.





The absolute best option for you to track when it comes to car insurance for your classic car is called a policy of the agreed value. Before this type is purchased from politics, you have to sit with an agent with the insurance company to get a concrete agreement on the value of your vehicle. If your vehicle ever amounted to or is lost, this is the amount that will be paid by the insurance. This is also the point where you will receive an offer for the monthly payment. Another thing, which ancient and classic car insurance apart from traditional car insurance is the fact that the antique and classic car insurance premiums are generally much smaller than what you are for traditional car insurance numbers. However can you acquire not only all antique and classic car insurance, so before you make sure application should for all of the following criteria qualify:





o many antique and classic car insurance demand that you meet a specific age limit. This is to ensure that the driver on the policy have adequate driving experience and are not in danger of causing an accident. This more difficult it is for young and new drivers acquires automobile insurance, even if they are antique or oldtimer driving vehicle.





o have imposed even a minimum age limit for your vehicle, many antique and classic car insurance to determine whether it an antique car can be seen. The typical limit is fifteen years old, so if your vehicle is less than fifteen years of age you can have difficulty securing antique car insurance for it.





o in order for classic car insurance qualify, there are certain limits as your oldtimer can be used. For example, you need to memory for the vehicle in the park a garage or other form of protective measures. In addition, you cannot use your classic cars for any business purposes. Finally, there is a limit on the number of miles you have on your vehicle every month or year. However, if you go kilometers across the border you can your vehicle in danger of losing its protective insurance. Mileage imposed due to the limit you must be also able to prove that you have another vehicle that is used for normal.





Antique and classic car insurance the best option is by far, if the vehicle you drive can be considered a collector's item. This form of insurance is designed to protect cars, who appreciate over time as a depreciation in value. Your vintage traditionally to insure the most insurance you can, if you reasonably discoverable antique car insurance, but you should expect to pay more monthly bonuses and get much less in a withdrawal settlement if your vehicle is always fraud. This means that if a antique or oldtimer car are traveling and special insurance is available at the local level, absolutely the offer should take you to cost-effectively protect your vehicle without to the heavy investment that went into your valuable possession.



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Sunday, March 4, 2012

4 Of The Fastest Cars In The World




Are you aware of the blockbuster film, Fast and the Furious? It has garnered several positive remarks from viewers globally especially the cars enthusiasts. The latest Fast and the Furious film entitled Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift was released in 2006. It does not have to stop there. Vin Diesel, Jonathan Harp and American Film producer Neal H. Moritz are developing the sixth Fast and the Furious film. It is due to be released in theatres in 2013. The plot is relatively the same as the story includes car racing, infiltrating Los Angeles street racers, busting hijacking ring and testing of loyalties between friends.





If you happen to be so included in cars and you like fast speed velocity, you might be interested to know the fastest cars on the planet.





Bugatti Veyron Super Sport 0-60 Time: 2.5 seconds



As suggested by car experts, the Bugatti Veyron Super Sport car is second to none concerning speed and power. This super sport car is made in France. It was created by the Germans. Currently, it costs around 2.5 million dollars. If you can splurge on 2.5 million dollars, then the $25,000 tires won't be the trouble for you. The sports edition was originally shown publicly in 2010 while in the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance which is an automotive charitable event. James Daniel May, a notable English television presenter, verified the car's exemplary speed. He said that at top speed the engine of Bugatti Veyron Super Sport consumes 45,000 litres (9,900 imp gal) of air per minute. This is resembling the amount of air one human breathes in four days. That only shows how powerful the engine of the Bugatti Veryon Super Sport actually is.





Hennessey Venom GT





If you like chic and fast cars, you might certainly be a fan of the Hennessey Venom GT. This superb car is manufactured by Hennessey Performance Engineering. Its remarkable chassis is said to be assembled in Silverstone, England. Since Hennessey manufactures their power plants at Sealy, Texas, the engine of the Hennessey Venom GT is assembled in Texas. This super sports car costs approximately $725,000 for the 725 HP variant. It can still rise to $950,000 for the 1200 HP model. According to research, the Hennessey Venom GT specs features lightweight carbon fibre bodywork. It runs in a supercharged 6.2 litre LS9 V8, which has similarities to the Corvette ZR1. It could run up to 275 mph at top speed.





Koenigsegg Agera R





Last year, this super car is noted by Top Speed as the supercar of the year. The Agera R can run smoothly at 0-62 mph (100 km/h) in 2.9 seconds. It can reach up to 275 mph (442.569 km/h), being possibly one of the fastest cars nowadays. To decrease resistance to the wind and to force the wing downward, the manufacturers of the Koenigsegg Agera R created a dynamic rear wing. Because of that sort of performance, this car is no doubt one of the world's best.





2012 Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Super Trofeo Stradale





Regardless of its long name, this impeccable sports car is among the world's finest. The weight of this car is 1,340 kilos. The weight LP 570-4 Super Trofeo Stradale is greatly reduced because its bodywork comes from aluminum and carbon fibre. It can hit the road in 0-62 miles per hour in 3.4 seconds.





With the modern technology, cars turned out to be more innovative. Above are some of the best and fastest cars in the world. Sooner or later, don t be surprised to see exceptional cars even faster than the ones mentioned in this article. Imagine how far the car industry has gone beginning from Flintstone's prehistoric cars.



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