Popular Mechanics has taken the electric only version on a test drive and is showing the video on their site as well as details on how the car is built and what the components look like. Here is the Popular Mechanics video of the Aptera.
Here is a short video clip on how to make your own bio diesel using commonly available items like vegetable oil, Methanol and lye. This should work in all the VW TDI engines as well as in all the Mercedes diesels that were and are available in the US. While this is an interesting idea I am sure there are regulations that prevent us from having large containers of the vegetable oil, methanol and lye mixture in our homes.
Go Green! Homemade Diesel - video powered by MetacafeIf you wan to try this method, please take all necessary precautions and wear gloves and googles. We are not responsible for any damages or injuries.
We are always looking for ideas to post on this blog. If you have a specific problem and need to know if there are any Technical Service Bulletins on your car, send us an email to tsb@promotrizint.com and we will be glad to help. If we think your problem might be of interest to others, we might even post some of the details on the blog.
Want to save some money on your next tune up? We are currently working on some Part Specials for Black Friday (November 23, 2007). Please check this Blog for more details as we get closer to Black Friday. The Specials will be listed on our store pages under “Featured Items” on Nov. 23.
All items will be sold on a first come, first serve basis and are limited to quantities on hand.
While most vehicle repair shops are owned and run by honest, hardworking people there are a few companies out there that will take all of your money and then some. Here are a few tips on how to find a good repair shop and getting getting your money’s worth:
1. check with your family, friends or coworkers to see where they are taking their cars for service or repairs.
2.If you do not have a referral from someone you trust you can check any shop with the Better Business Bureau, or check on sites like www.yelp.com for any reviews.
3. Ask the shop owner for references and follow up on them.
4. get a quote before you authorize any work.
5. Request that all parts that were replaced be given back to you for inspection.
6. Make sure the service technicians are ASE certified.
7. Once you have found a repair shop you are happy with stay with it and refer your friends.
Most shops advertise by word of mouth and satisfied customers are their best advertisement. It is a nice way to thank your repairmen by recommending them to others. You will be doing your friends a favor, too. The best repair shops are not the most expensive ones, nor are the cheapest necessarily the worst. They just have to offer value for money and be honest. A shop charging $300 for labour on a job that another facitlity charges $500 on might get rich on selling you parts that you do not need. www.angieslist.com (subscription-based), or www.yelp.com might provide a start on finding the right auto service and repair facility in your area (no, we are not affiliated with Angie’s List or yelp nor do we receive any compensation.)
I do not claim this list to be complete, so feel free to add on to it in the comment section.
We are trying to create a listing of “trusted Repair Shops” throughout the country. Please visit our Repair Shop Page and leave any suggestions in the comment section or send us an email to the address specified on the listings page.
Michelin has been working on a radical new design for airless tires/wheel assemblies. While we have heard of this before this is the first time I actually came across the video of the tires. Interesting concept that would make air compressors, valves and fix-a-flat obsolete.
