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Quality Wheels for Your Car
I almost got into an accident because of my car’s wheels. Well, I might be exaggerating but I still think it was a close call. I have always made it a habit to check the car’s fluids and the wheels every week. I didn’t want to be put in a situation where I would be stranded in the middle of the road with a car problem. Although I am very vigilant in checking my car I have missed checking the inner side of the wheels. Good thing on a hunch I decided to have the oils changed way before it was due. Then the mechanic found out that unknown to me the inner side of two out of four car wheels were almost ready to burst. The two wheels were ripped with the metal almost exposed. The mechanic told me that if I waited further to have my car checked I might have figured in a terrible accident on the road. I shudder at the thought of what might happen.
So now I have learned my lesson. I have to be extra vigilant in checking all that needs to be checked. If I have to stoop low to see the inner side of the wheels then I have to do it. It is also important to use only quality wheels and tires. I heard that Carid.com, an online car accessory store, sells quality car accessories. I have checked out their site and I liked what I saw. I’m going to order from them so I will have peace of mind that this won’t happen again.
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Hid Lights for Our Car
“How I wish we had hid lights,” I said while driving on a particularly rainy night. Every driver knows how hard and dangerous it is to drive when it’s raining. If it’s raining at night then you will have to double the danger.
In times like these hid lights will surely come in handy. Hid – which stands for high intensity discharge - lights provide light that is five times more brighter than the normal halogen lamps that you have in your car. It lasts longer too. Aside from helping your visibility during a rainy night, hid lights are also eye catching and nice to look at. It can add beauty to your car.
We don’t have hid lights in our car just yet but I’m eying those lights from CARiD.com. CARiD.com has been in the car accessories business since 2003 and has already made a name as being a reliable car accessories dealer online.
In the meantime I’ll remember to put on my shades when I get caught driving in the rain at night. Did you know that sunglasses – yes, even ordinary ones – can give you a clearer vision at night even during a heavy rain? So have your shades on hand every time you drive. Who knows it can save your life or another person’s life?
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Car Registration at FTI LTO
Last week was the first time we had our car registered. It was an experience we won’t forget as what was supposed to be accomplished for just a few hours dragged on to about two days.
We went to FTI LTO to get the requirements needed for the registration. First, we went to pay for our car insurance. We paid P850 for TPL insurance which I think was overpriced. Since it was our first time we had no choice but to pay it. Next we have to pay for the emission test. The emission test will test the carbon dioxide emitted by your car and determine if it is below dangerous levels. Although our car is already old it passed the emission test with flying colors. Of course, we have to pay for this too. We paid P410 for the emission test.
Next, we have to get the chassis and engine number of the car in a process called stenciling. It was a quick and easy process and we just paid the person who helped us P20.
Then with the papers finally complete we went to the evaluator to pass our papers. I thought we would be done by the end of the day but they suddenly announced their system went offline. All the jobs were halted at the LTO office since they can’t use the computer. We waited for an hour before deciding to go home.
The next day we came back but the system was still offline. So we went around to look for ford mustang accessories for a friend to pass the time. By the time we went back at 2pm the system was thankfully already online but the number of people has already doubled. So we have to wait a total of three more hours just to get our sticker.
I hope they do something to fix the system outages permanently so next year we won’t encounter the same problem.
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Safe Parking
Like our previous apartment, the house we moved in doesn’t have it’s own parking area. Oh, we have a garage but we can’t park the car there unless we’re prepared to bring down the whole fence and construct a new one. That we’re not prepared to do at this point. Good thing our neighbor offered us a parking area for a minimal monthly fee. The area has it’s own gate so I can be rest assured that our car will be safe. I noticed some trucks with cool truck grills parking in the same area too and that makes me more confident that since other owners trust that the parking area is safe I can sleep soundly at night knowing something won’t happen to our car while we sleep. Just to be absolutely safe, I also put a steering wheel to lock the steering wheel in place. I know the amount we pay is going to be an added expense but it pays to be safe than sorry in the future.
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Car problems – Abnormal Tire Wear
Since we moved to our new home, we have been spending a considerable amount of cash and time on the house. If I had a stash of bullion, it woudn’t be a big deal but it really is a pain to be confronted with a different type of problem – a car problem! I was bringing my car to work everyday and was happy cause it really cut my travel time by a lot. What I didn’t know was that trouble has been brewing – and the first of a continuing series of problems has begun. I noticed a highly unusual tire wear, the inner sides of my two front tires were badly worn out, the repairman was surprised it didn’t blow up yet! I quickly changed the front wheels. Ofcourse the problems and expenses did not end there – I found out that the cause of this abnormal tire wear was improper wheel alignment. So off I went to have the wheels aligned… but I had no idea that more problems were waiting for me and my blue friend.
(To be continued)
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LTO Number Coding
Now that I’ll be driving almost every day, I need to better understand Metro Manila’s Traffic Reduction schemes. I have been on the lookout – looking for an article that can better explain to me how the Number Coding – the current traffic reduction scheme works. And here is the information that I got:
From 7:00am to 7:00pm, vehicles with license plate numbers ending with these digits are prohibited from being on the road.
Plate ending with 1 or 2 – Monday
Plate ending with 3 or 4 – Tuesday
Plate ending with 5 or 6 – Wednesday
Plate ending with 7 or 8 – Thursday
Plate ending with 9 or 0 – Friday
Fortunately for those of us who only have 1 car, there are “Window Hours” for Private Vehicles, and the standard is 10:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. However some municipalities – so better stay away from them when you’re on your coding day – that does not have any window. They are Pasay City, Makati City and San Juan. On the other hand there are also two municipalities that do not implement the number coding scheme, namely: Paranaque and Marikina.
Note that most roads that pass through the strict no window municiplaties will still have it’s own windows in effect – example would be C5 and EDSA.
The rules might change or might already have changed so for further clarifications please contact the Manila Metropolitan Development Authority (MMDA) at:
MMDA Building, EDSA corner Orense St., Guadalupe, Makati City
Trunk Line: (+632) 882-4151 to 77
MMDA HOT LINE: (02) 136
Safe driving!
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Tips on Choosing the Right Car
A car is one of the biggest purchase you will have. It’s natural that we spend a lot of time thinking of the perfect car for us. Maybe you spend months on researching and then finally deciding that you want a buick enclave but then suddenly you see a cool mercedes benz slk class on the road and change your mind just like that. Do not worry because this is natural. Purchasing the right brand and model of car that would fit your lifestyle is quite difficult but here are a few tips so you can make the right choice and not be stuck with a car that doesn’t work for you in the end.
Before making that purchase you have to identify what is the main purpose of the car you will be buying. You may have dreamed of having a roadster ever since you were little but if you’ll have to use it to drop your kids off to school then a chevy traverse might be more suitable. If you need to use it for long distances choose a diesel so you can save on fuel costs. If you need a fun car for the weekend then a sporty car would be right for you. Once you have these into consideration think about how much you can afford to pay, add some more research, and you can find the perfect car that would suit your style and needs.
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Helpful Tips when Shopping for Car Accessories
Most people buy car accessories so that their car’s overall look will improve. Others buy it so to personalize their car and add some style while others swear that it adds comfort and convenience when driving.. Beauty has a price they say that’s why most of the car accessories in the market are not cheap.
Today buying a new car is not enough. Once the car is out of the showroom and you realize that the same model cars you encounter along the roads look exactly like yours you start dreaming of making some visible changes to your new car to make it look more attractive and unique. Since you have spent a lot of time choosing the model of your car you should also make some research before going ahead and buying those much wanted car accessories.
Specialized accessories are available in the market for all model types and brands of cars. Enhance your car’s beauty as well as performance by choosing only the state of the art equipments and accessories for your car. Buy only from reputable companies and online sellers so you’ll be sure of the quality. If you’re at loss of what accessory to choose you can always seek advice from professionals from your favorite car shops or dealers.
In shopping for your accessories choose a seller that offers high quality solutions to car accessories. Choose products that are durable so there is seldom need to repair or replace them. Aside from that keep in mind that accessories need to be installed so choose those that are easy to install. Shopping for car accessories can be fun and easy if you shop from an a seller that offers a variety of accessories to choose from. Therefore, it pays to do research by visiting car forums or asking professionals so you’ll know that the seller you’re dealing with is reliable and already have many satisfied clients.
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