Automotive News and Rumors » Car Owners http://www.norsgear.com Car | Motorbike | Auto Sports | Parts & Accessories Thu, 24 Dec 2009 00:49:46 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 en hourly 1 Consumers Confused by Modern Cars http://www.norsgear.com/consumers-confused-by-modern-cars/ http://www.norsgear.com/consumers-confused-by-modern-cars/#comments Thu, 24 Dec 2009 00:45:10 +0000 admin http://www.norsgear.com/consumers-confused-by-modern-cars/ New research suggests that fancy additions to today’s vehicles are leaving many Britons bewildered.

Insurance services provider LV= claims that over a third (37 per cent) of people interviewed in a recent study admitted to not understanding the function of the fancy icons displayed on their dashboards. Furthermore, nearly three-quarters (74 per cent) of people said that they would be unable to fix their car in the event of a breakdown. An extra 47 per cent had no idea how an engine works, with only 5 per cent claiming to have good knowledge of how a vehicle works.

Britain it seems is a nation that relies on breakdown and repair services, with as few as 4 per cent of car owners confident they could repair their car if it broke down, while a further 18 per cent claimed the could carry out basic repairs without help.

For those looking to fund expensive repairs to their vehicle, a cheap personal loan may allow car-owners to get their vehicle back on the road quickly providing the extra cash flow needed to cover maintenance costs.

Confusion about the varied functions of today’s vehicles were said to be compounded by a multitude of acronyms used to describe already obscure features. More than a quarter (28 per cent), said that they were unaware that the acronym MPV stood for multi person vehicle, while 63 per cent of respondents were found to hold the false belief that FWD stands for four wheel drive. In fact, the term is used to denote front wheel drive vehicles.

The LV= report also examined male and female perceptions to their own understanding of how vehicles work, with men said to be reluctant to admit their bafflement at the complexities of modern cars, the company states. Despite not knowing how to undertake basic repairs or fix their cars in the event of a breakdown, 71 per cent of men said that their understanding of automobiles was average or above. Only one in ten men admitted to knowing nothing about modern cars, compared to 30 per cent of women.

Emma Holyer, spokesperson for breakdown service Britannia Rescue, said: “There is little doubt that innovation has made driving a far more pleasurable experience, but it has made part-time weekend mechanics a thing of the past. With many cars relying on complex electronics or technology, many problems now require specialist equipment, as well as specialist knowledge, to get the problem fixed. Which makes it even more important for motorists to take out breakdown cover, at least they can then get back on the road quickly and easily in the event of a breakdown.”

The research follows reports last month by motor services group the AA suggesting that car insurance costs are becoming an increasingly prohibitive item of expenditure for many UK vehicle owners. Citing statistics from MoneyExpert, the group states that the average annual insurance policy costs 629 pounds and four pence. A personal loan quote may be advisable for those looking to fund the additional costs of keeping a car on the road.

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Cheow Yu Yuan asked:

If you own a car which is more than 5 years old, do you wish to make it look like a new car? It is definitely possible with auto detailing. Auto detailing is the process to make any old and used car look like a new one. With proper auto detailing, you can make your old car looks like a brand new one, and impress other car enthusiasts.

Why car grooming is so important to some car owners? When you want to sell your old car, you need to make it attractive enough so that potential buyers will be attracted to your vehicle. So, making its overall physical and exterior appearance nicer will increase your chance of selling away your old model.

Before any car grooming activity, there need to have an evaluation of your car. Evaluations will be focused on the exterior of the car such as its paint, wheel and tire. However, the car interior is also very important because it shows how the car has been used and taken care of by you. Therefore, you can see a lot of owners try their best effort to make their interior look superior just like the exterior.

Now, let us discuss some of the tips that you should take note of so that you can make your old car looks like a new one:

1. Keep your car in a roofed area or garage during auto detailing. This is because paint and wax do not work well under sunlight. Therefore, it is strongly not advisable to wash your car exterior under the sun as it will just make your exterior look bad over time.

2. Always clean your car from top to bottom. This is a general thumb of rule. The law of gravity applies.

3. Always use a towel or brush to wipe away excess was on your car’s exterior. After grooming, there will surely be wax that is left over on your car’s exterior. So remember to wipe it off.

4. Do not use cold water to wash your car. Especially after your car has just been from the road, using cold water to wash your car can damage the car’s hot part like exhaust pipe and brakes. You should let your car cool down for at least 30 minutes before washing.

With hard work and determination, you can surely make your car looks new again with auto detailing activity. So, you will be able to drive out your elegant car once again.

Posted by Nikhil Gupta

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