Posted by admin on April 12th, 2008 — Posted in Wheeling
Some people give advice that you shouldn’t wash your rims with a pressure washer. Our experience has been that you indeed can use a power washer without causing any damage to your wheel. Just use a washer that can have its pressure adjusted.
You may have discovered that cleaning your car rims by hand can be pretty difficult, but the job can be made a lot easier by properly using a pressure washer.
Cleaning rims using a pressure washer can be superior in eliminating the tough stains of ugly caked-on brake dust and grease from your wheels.
If you don’t own a portable pressure washer, you’ll be able to buy one at very affordable prices online or at your neighborhood home improvement store.
To do a really good cleaning job you should also purchase a good, non abrasive rim cleaner. There are many top quality brands available online.
It only takes a little bit of rim cleaning solution to effectively clean rims in conjunction with a power washer.
Here’s an easy step by step method.
- Step back a couple of feet and a bit off to the side of the rim then rinse the rim from about 8 inches away. Be sure to spray into the crevices and spray from different angles.
- Spray the rim using a circular motion around the outside of the wheel and be sure to rinse the tire as well.
- Put the sprayer wand down and apply tire cleaning solution onto the tire.
- Using the pressure washer, rinse the whole tire this time from about 5 inches away.
- Now spray the rim with rim cleaner generously, following label directions. Usually you’ll have to leave it sit on the rim for a few minutes to lift the debris.
- Rinse the cleaner from the rim from about 8 inches away with the pressure washer.
Note:
- Always clean the rims before you clean your tires and only clean your wheels after you’ve cleaned your car body. You don’t want all that dirt from the body washing back onto your clean rims.
- Dry your rims with an old bath towel. Optionally you can apply a light coat of car wax which will keep your rims clean longer and make your next washing easier by reducing the amount of dust that will “stick” to your rims.
So, remember, cleaning your wheels can be done easily and quickly.
Bob Martin says “Don’t buy new rims for your vehicle until you look at this today.”
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Posted by admin on March 31st, 2008 — Posted in Wheeling
The only thing American about the compact Aveo automobile is it’s Chevrolet name. Built in Korea [or in China] by GM Daewoo, the Aveo is America’s price champion coming in at just under ten thousand dollars. That’s right; you can still purchase a new car in the USA for under ten thousand dollars excluding taxes, dealer prep, and destination charges. Let’s take a closer look at Chevy’s bargain basement people hauler.
Available as either a four door sedan or as a five door hatchback, the Chevrolet Aveo fills an important niche in the Chevy line up as an entry level econocar. Priced nearly five thousand dollars less than Chevy’s next most expensive model, the Cobalt, the Aveo allows for Chevrolet to contend for a piece of the youth market. The Aveo is expressly targeted to compete against similar models from Scion, Kia, Hyundai, and Toyota.
So, exactly what do consumers get for their money, particularly with a base model? For starters, the Aveo comes with tires, a steering wheel, bumpers, and safety glass. Seriously, standard equipment for the Aveo is a 1.6L I4 engine paired with a 5 speed manny tranny. Air conditioning will cost you extra, but the base equipment list does include an AM/FM radio, rear wiper, a cargo cover, and side impact air bags for the driver and front seat passenger. Option packages include better sound, air, an automatic transmission, and a host of other accessories.
With a 97 inch wheelbase and a curb weight of nearly 2350 pounds, the Aveo certainly is a contender in the lightweight category. Headroom of nearly 40 inches allows taller drivers easier access, but one can only wonder if anyone would find the Aveo all that comfortable to begin with based on the car’s size and the quality of the seating?
GM Daewoo [50.1% owned by General Motors] recently released a new version of the Aveo [called the Gentra in Korea] that currently is only available in Asia. The new Gentra/Aveo incorporates a rounder exterior departing from the dated wedged shape of the current Aveo. No official word as of this writing if and when the new model will make its American debut.
While the Aveo is certain not to win many awards, it does provide for consumers possessing limited means an affordable mode of transportation. For Chevrolet, who was lacking a basic home grown model, the Aveo brings in buyers who might have otherwise bypassed Chevy dealers and headed directly to Scion or Kia for their first car. Beyond that the Aveo is a truly forgettable car and first time buyers may want to consider a good used car instead.
Matt Keegan is a contributing writer for the Race Pages as well as an automotive fan. For the best
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Posted by admin on March 28th, 2008 — Posted in Wheeling
So you’re mechanically inclined? Fabulous! You probably know a lot about repairing and installing car parts. When working on vehicles, there are certainly times when parts need to be replaced, costing you and, in turn, the customer a lot of money. But there are ways to cut your costs. Have you considered using recycled car parts?
Automotive recyclers offer great deals on used car parts. There are more recyclers out there than you might think. And their prices are hard to beat. One reason is that insurance companies can save money themselves by dropping off wrecked vehicles at a recycling yard. There are many other incentives, though, to shop from these guys.
Did you know that buying used car parts from auto recyclers helps prevent pollution caused by manufacturing new parts? A lot of oil is used to manufacture new car parts-resources that are saved by recycling. Reusing raw materials is beneficial to the environment. And finding the right car parts shouldn’t be too difficult. Currently, more than 4 million automobiles are recycled every year in North America. That’s a lot of available car parts!
Recycling car parts saves a lot of space in landfills. Why throw something away when it can still be used? Also, buying used car parts allows you to use quality parts made by the original manufacturer. Recyclers are skilled in determining which car parts are damaged and which are reusable.
And it is true: used car parts help you save money. Clearly, this is a cheaper alternative to buying new car parts. But are you getting the same quality? Good question. Actually, most automotive recyclers give warranties on car parts, so you won’t need to worry about buying a lemon. Better yet, recyclers can often find car parts faster than other dealers, as they have developed an electronic network to communicate quickly with other recyclers. If they don’t have what you need in stock, chances are they can find it in no time.
Next time you’re looking for car parts, consider your local automotive recycler. You’ll be satisfied with the product, and also with the price.
Jeff Lakie is the founder of Car Parts Resourcesa website providing information on Car Parts
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Posted by admin on March 22nd, 2008 — Posted in Wheeling
AVOID RIP OFF THROUGH USED CAR HISTORY CHECK
Buying a secondhand car is not a bad idea. In fact, used car
classifieds on the net have recorded highest earnings ever of
used cars which clearly suggests Americans acceptance to
purchasing used cars.
According to a study conducted in 2003 by J.D. Power and
Associates, there is an increase in the number of hours people
logged on to the net browsing for used-vehicles and shopping
online.
This suggests that people show an increase in confidence in
buying used cars online and recommends the process to others.
But before you get into the hype of used car buying online,
there are some things that you need to consider to avoid
problems and unfair transactions.
Vehicle History Report
Perhaps the first thing that you will need doing is to request a
vehicle history report. Most auto dealership sites provide such
information for no additional charges while other independent
commercial authorized car sales agencies provide exclusive car
history roster detailing information regarding the car’s
condition before and after the reconditioning process.
The United States has more than 150,000 car dealer listings
which can provide you information regarding the latest
secondhand vehicle price listings and specifications.
First, you will need to determine which type of vehicle you like
and how much you can spend on it. Second, look for a vehicle
dealership across the net and find reliable reviews.
Lastly, deal with authorized used car sellers who will direct
you to the selection of used-cars according to how much you are
willing to spend and what model you would like to purchase.
Used Quality Vehicles
Even after you have been using the car for just a month or two
and plan on selling it for the purpose of purchasing a new
model, it will lose half of the actual value upon resale. This
gives consumers a competitive advantage in ensuring a good car
product upon acquisition without having to spend way too much
money.
Reading reviews, evaluating car specifications, and dealing with
the most reliable classified sites in the market give you a
chance to negotiate with the prices and are road maps to getting
more of what you deserve in procuring the best used vehicle
available.
With more than 1 million used cars marketed each year, surely
you will get one that is best for your budget and needs.
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