Car Hacks We’d Like You to Know

In case the word is new for you, “hacks” is a term that used to indicate fun tricks that can help you solve a problem and also make your life easier. There are hacks for automobiles, and in that light here are a bunch of them:

Boost your remote’s range by using your chin

You can often increase the range of a wireless-key FOB by placing it under your chin. Sure, it seems silly but try it.  Some have said that they picked up an additional twenty feet of range by using this trick. Read More: AutosModel.com

Kitchen Things to Have in the Garage

Just recently we were raiding our own kitchen for a small container to keep some bolts and nuts in when it occurred to us how many “garage-useful” kitchen items exist. Take it from Fort Dodge Ford, you can give some common household items a second chance in your garage.

Pots and Pans You No Longer Need

Retired pots and pans are excellent things to use for cleaning small parts.  Suppose you’re working on an old lawnmower and it’s time to dunk the carburetor in carb cleaner.  For a duty like this, you simply can’t beat an old pot.  Not only will the metal resist any of the car cleaners’ effects, you have a nice handle by which you can move the pot around your shop. Read More: AutosModel.com

 

Pedestrian Injuries are on the Rise

Between 2013 and 2014, minor pedestrian injuries affected almost 20,000 people in the UK. Serious injuries rose by almost 1.5 percent, and pedestrian fatalities rose by 12 percent. Children are the most vulnerable victims to pedestrian accidents and injuries from automobiles. According to accident reports, children who are 10 to 12 years old are most at risk. One in 650 children in this age group are reported as pedestrian casualties each year.

Factors that Contribute to Pedestrian Injuries

Pedestrians are at greater risks for injury in car-related accidents because they are out in the open and unprotected from enclosed surroundings. In rush hour traffic on busy downtown streets, automobiles and pedestrians are commonly thrown together. This makes pedestrian-related car accidents much more likely and puts larger numbers of unsuspecting pedestrians at a higher risk for injuries and fatalities. In many pedestrian injuries and fatalities, drivers fail to notice pedestrians until it’s too late. They are often distracted by other drivers, traffic congestion, posted signs, law enforcement officers, and UK parking control officers. Auto accident reports show common factors that often contribute to increased inner-city pedestrian injuries:
* Distracted drivers and pedestrians on cell phones
* Distracted drivers eating or drinking in the car
* Drivers under the influence of alcohol or drugs
* Anxious and irritated drivers who are stuck in city traffic jams
* More drivers on the road during peak hours, between 8 am and 6 pm
* Increased number of people living and working in inner-city areas
* Increased number of inner-city residents and workers who walk to work Read More: AutosModel.com

 

Escape the City, Explore Vanlife

Do you want to escape the London city and save a considerable amount on rent? Van Monster explores Vanlife in London through an infographic.
Average monthly rent in London is £1301, which is too expensive for most of the workers here. The infographic shows Brits are now becoming more and more interested searching about van dwelling. Van Monster weighs up the pros and cons of Vanlife.
It is no doubt living in van can save you lots of money, but it also poses its own challenges, which start from finding the perfect van to customizing it. A fully customizable van may cost you around £8,476 in addition to vanlife costs which include insurance, MOT, emission charges, fuel, parking and road tax.
The infographic shows examples of people who have done it and what they advise for people looking to swap their homes for vans.
Go through the complete infographic to find out more. Read More: AutosModel.com

The Toyota Yaris – The Little Car That Could And Still Can

If you’re talking about handy, reliable cars, then there are a few brands that immediately jump out. Honda. Mitsubishi. Toyota. In particular, the Toyota Yaris has always been one of the most economically sound, safe drives out there. It has never been particularly exciting. It is not a car for the passionate souls out there. But it has always been steadfast. A loyal driving companion. The Labrador of the car world, if that makes sense.  The kind of car that makes you say ‘well, it does the job’. Does the 2014 and beyond version hold up? Is it more exciting? What can you expect from the latest Yaris? We’re going to take a look at that right now. Read More: AutosModel.com

How to Store Your Vehicle

Here’s a checklist of the steps you can take to keep your car ready for your return from the military, college, or some other place that may require that you live without your vehicle for a while. As you are doing these things, write down what you have done. Then, leave that list on the steering wheel for you to go over once you have returned to your car:

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Fill your fuel tank with fresh fuel – Condensation in the tank is a big problem for stored cars. We suggest that you fill your tank with premium non-alcohol fuel in order to avoid any empty room where water can build up. Read More: AutosModel.com

Toyota Dethroned by VW as world’s Largest Auto Manufacturer

TOYOTA: The largest automobile seller globally for the past four years, Toyota, stands dethroned as German auto manufacturing giant Volkswagen achieves greater sales in the January—June 2016 period.
The fall in Toyota sales globally has come about as the combined result of significant disruptions in the production line due to natural disasters in Japan and the slump in sales in key North American markets. Production facilities remained shut across Japan as the country was racked by strong earthquakes this year. Two of Toyota’s leading auto brands, Prius and Camry, sold approximately 5 million units. Read More: AutosModel.com