Wednesday, November 18, 2009
by Dennis Sweet, Service Manager at Cars for Keeps
Hello everyone, If you have called or stopped into our shop, you have probably spoken with me. We may have even talked about maintenance. I have always felt that if I can help a client better understand the needs of their vehicle, they will better understand why we recommend it being performed.
I bring up this topic today, not only because it is important, but because I also had this exact conversation with one of our clients today. The topic was transmission fluid and why we had recommended the vehicles to be flushed out and replaced with new. Our client had responded, "but my owners manual states that my vehicle has 'Lifetime Transmission Fluid'". My response to this is, “Who’s lifetime, yours or your vehicles transmission?????" Transmission fluid, just as any other fluid a vehicle uses will wear out, get dirty, break down and even burn.
With this in mind, how long of a lifetime will the transmission have if it is trying to pump contaminated, broken down fluid through its system - or, to put in other terms, veins? I will let you think about for now, but will leave you with our perspective: it is in our best interest to think of your best interest. Our goal is to help you keep your vehicle in the best running condition it can be for as long as you want to own that vehicle. “No payments, just Maintenance.”
So long for now, Dennis
The 2010 Brabus Mercedes-Benz Viano Business Light Concept
0 comments Posted by car manual and matic at 7:16 AM
The 2010 Brabus Mercedes-Benz Viano Business Light Concept is another ground-breaking and newly developed car model from the world renowned car authority Mercedes. This car model is widely known as the Brabus Light Concept, differentiating it from other Brabus models that have literally plagued the car and automobile industry through storm due to its power and speed along with its overall versatility. This Brabus Light Concept features a 6.1 liter capacity V8 engine, a 5400 rpm, a 426 hp (horsepower) capability and a 69.8 hp per liter feature.
This 2010 Brabus Mercedes-Benz Viano Business Light Concept will take up the speeds of 0 to 62 miles per hour or 0 to 100 kilometers per hour in as fast as 5.9 seconds, well inside the normal 6 seconds for most cars as well as automobiles out there in the market as of today. With a torque of 458 pounds per feet at 4100 rpm (revolutions per minute) with regard to the tires and a highest speed that has been electronically locked at 155 miles per hour, this is really another magnificent addition to the Brabus family from the Mercedes brand of powerful and high-speed moving cars available not only in the United States but also in various parts of Asia, Australia, Africa also in Middle East as of today.The 2010 Brabus Mercedes-Benz Viano Business Light Concept
0 comments Posted by car manual and matic at 7:16 AMThe 2010 Brabus Mercedes-Benz Viano Business Light Concept is another ground-breaking and newly developed car model from the world renowned car authority Mercedes. This car model is widely known as the Brabus Light Concept, differentiating it from other Brabus models that have literally plagued the car and automobile industry through storm due to its power and speed along with its overall versatility. This Brabus Light Concept features a 6.1 liter capacity V8 engine, a 5400 rpm, a 426 hp (horsepower) capability and a 69.8 hp per liter feature.This 2010 Brabus Mercedes-Benz Viano Business Light Concept will take up the speeds of 0 to 62 miles per hour or 0 to 100 kilometers per hour in as fast as 5.9 seconds, well inside the normal 6 seconds for most cars as well as automobiles out there in the market as of today. With a torque of 458 pounds per feet at 4100 rpm (revolutions per minute) with regard to the tires and a highest speed that has been electronically locked at 155 miles per hour, this is really another magnificent addition to the Brabus family from the Mercedes brand of powerful and high-speed moving cars available not only in the United States but also in various parts of Asia, Australia, Africa also in Middle East as of today.Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Learn How To Pick Up The Right Car Shipping Company
0 comments Posted by car manual and matic at 7:58 AM
Many people think of driving their vehicle from one part of the country to another and stay away from the services of an auto transport company. They do not understand how difficult it is to drive from one country to another. A few of the problems they may face while driving is they can’t sleep properly. However if they take help of car shipping company to transport their car from one place to another they can avail various benefits. A few of them are insurance for your car is provided, get delivery of the car within a few days, car is protected from several elements like rain, heat, storm etc.Any type of car can be transported whether it might be a classic car, expensive car, an exotic car or just the family car you can search for a car shipping company that can fit your needs and budget. There are shipping companies who can ship your car anywhere in the country or the world based on your requirements. When you go to look up a car transport company they are usually listed under car transport, vehicle shipping or auto transport. Though hiring the services of auto Transport Company you have to consider certain factors.
Some of the things that have to find out regarding the company are whether they are bonded, how long they have been in business, and what kind of services they recommend and what the total cost will be. You have to give some information to the company like what type of car do you have, its beginning and destination and the departure date. They will ask you what type of service you need.
Whether you want terminal to terminal, door to door, open car transport or enclosed shipping service. Door to door shipping means they will lift up the car from your residence and deliver it to your new residence. There is terminal to terminal which is where you take it to a shipping locality at the area of departure and pick it up at a shipping location at the region of arrival. The shipping location might be a truck, train or shipping terminal. Choose whether you want your car to be transported covered or uncovered.
For each type of service, charge will also be different. In open car transport your car will be uncovered to various elements like sun, snow, rain, storm which may damage your car. But one benefit is shipping cost will be low. Enclosed car transport means your car will be sheltered from elements like sun, snow, rain etc. However for this service; transportation cost will be a bit high.
Some companies may ask their customer to make full payment up front and some will want a deposit and then the rest of the payment when the car is delivered. Do find out whether company will cover any difficulty that is caused if your car is not delivered on time. Most companies will cover the charge of a rental car if the delivery of your car is delayed. One more thing to keep in mind is before the transport company picks up your car do get a certified inspection done from them. Take a snapshot of the car also. Do take note of the damage if any in the car and what the existing mileage on the car is on the day of pick up.
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