The V6Performance.Net forum shows some photos of the cars the Sultan of Brunei owns. I am not sure which magazine the photos were taken from, but the sheer number of exotic and luxury cars is astounding. Not only does he have some very rare small serial production cars in his collection, but also some unique hand-built models and custom designs.
Aptera, a California company says they have designed a small three seater hybrid vehicle that get 300 mpg. The car, a looks like a three wheeled airplane without wings and comes in either a full plug-in electric version or a hybrid version. The electric only version can be recharged in only a few hours and give the driver a 120 mile range. With the third seat removed there is still an impressive cargo space in the back. The best thing of all is that you can get the vehicle for less than $30,000. Due to the wheel layout and weight the Aptera is actually considered a motorcycle.
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.
Move over Night Riders, the cars with the true night vision have arrived at last. Mercedes Benz is offering its night vision system on the CL Class coupes. This system uses infra red projector beams which are built into the headlights which cover the road and the periphery. A windshield mounted camera receives a constant image and displays it on the eight inch display on the instrument panel. The night vision system gives a night view of the road up to 500 feet ahead.
BMW is also a contender in this race. They boast that their night vision system uses the Far Infra Red Technology which covers the road up to 1000 feet.
thecarconnection.com has more details on the future of night vision.
