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The Ford Focus Has Become Redesigned For 2012 :- 2012 Ford Focus.

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2012 Ford Focus

Based on the assessment of 24 published reviews and test drives, the 2012 Ford Focus has the number 4 ranking out of 33 affordable small cars. The Focus is completely re-designed for 2012, and up to now the reviews are upbeat and positive. This is due not only to the wonderful echange to both the exterior and interior, but it is simply more fun to drive.

2012 Ford Focus

The Ford Focus was obviously a preferred car when it very first came out in 2000, but it lost its appeal with the improvements of its competition. At this point, some 11 years later, Ford is convinced its Focus will again become one of the top choices among smaller cars. They realize the competition is serious, what with the Chevy Cruze, the Honda Fit and the Mazda 3, but they’re more than ready to take them on. Ford’s hopes can be mostly based on all the high tech improvements to the interior of the Focus. Among the latest features are a rear view camera, a semi-automatic parallel parking system together with their keyless ignition and entry systems.

2012 Ford Focus

There’s also a new configuration of 5-way touch pads on the steering wheel, resulting in a whole new driver connect technology. On higher-end versions you’ll additionally find an 8″ touch screen. 2012 Ford Focus

You will find two more features previously commonly found exclusively on higher-end models like the Ford Edge that are now included, MyFord and MyKey. Course-plotting, entertainment, and communication are built-in by MyFord into a touch screen console. When your teenager is driving the car, MyKey definitely will restrict the speed of the vehicle and the volume of the stereo as a safety feature. Another exciting function for a car of this category is its torque vectoring control. This feature is great for driving enthusiasts because it boosts vehicle stability by adding brake force to the wheels during turns. 2012 Ford Focus

The completely new appearance of the Focus’ exterior has received kudos from the industry. It is sportier than the earlier models and also more intense, to be more like the Honda Fit and Ford Fiesta. Nevertheless, the question is if the Focus will survive once the great reviews and all the excitement have faded. You’ll notice quite a few alternatives in the small car market, so no one will be able to be sure what will happen with this car. They have three principal competitors in terms of features and utility, as well as affordability – The Honda Fit, the Hyundai Elantra and the Chevy Cruze. 2012 Ford Focus

When the Ford Focus may be a car you are looking at, you should check out all of the competition first. Even so, the focus is the best car for many of us, what with its 2012 redesign and new features. It might not be as large as you need, but it’s certainly cost effective.

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Posted on October 27, 2011 by , 3 comments

Driving Economically: Checklist

Driving economically is something that’s quite important to a lot of us. When embarking on a long drive, the savings on fuel can be quite substantial if you consider ways in which your drive can be more economical. Staying at a sensible speed, not changing gears too often and many other factors will help. But they have to be appropriate for the drive you are doing. If you are driving around town, then sticking to 70mph may not be too advisable, so you have to alter the ways in which you can cut down on fuel costs. This article goes through a useful checklist of things you can think about and how you can save money on fuel when you’re driving.

Weight

Saving weight can make quite a big difference to your fuel consumption, especially over long journeys. Cutting down on carrying unnecessarily heavy items is a great way to save some weight. Carrying extra passengers will add weight to your vehicle, but the overall saving between you will be significant. It’s also much greener to lift share as the emmisions per head are significantly reduced.

Speed

Driving too fast is a sure fire way to increase your spend on fuel costs. There are certain limits that you should try to keep to, obviously depending on what road you are driving on. If you are on the motorway, then sticking to 70mph will save you a considerable amount of money on fuel costs. You’d be amazed at how much more fuel you use when driving at 80mph, that small 10mph makes a pretty hefty difference.

Cruising

Whether you are driving on the motorway, or nipping around town, constantly changing your speed will have a negative impact on your fuel consumption. Although this is difficult to overcome in town, and sometimes impossible, try to keep as steady a speed as possible and not over- use the brakes and the gears. On the motorway this becomes a much easier target. Sticking to the same speed is quite achievable and you could make the most of your cruise control here if you are lucky enough to have it installed in your vehicle.

The Right Car

When buying a car, choosing the right one for the job will perhaps be the best way you can prepare for economical driving. Try to think about what journey’s you will be making, and make your decision based on that. If town driving is likely to be your style, picking a small car with a small engine will save you huge amounts of fuel. However, if you are likely to be racking up the motorway miles then try to go for a car with a larger engine. Hopefully these tips will make sense to you and help you save money at the pump!

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Posted on December 15, 2010 by , 1 comment

Great Cars For Young Drivers

Young drivers are somewhat limited on the choices of cars available to them. Unfortunately, decisions are often heavily influenced by budgeting factors and of course the dreaded cost of insurance. This leads nearly all new drivers to the used car market where picking up an affordable motor is a lot more likely, and also the cost of insurance can be driven down considerably. We’ve compiled this list to go through a few of our top cars for young drivers. Our decisions have been based on price, economical driving and also the fun factor. These don’t cover all the aspects, but we believe these are the key ingredients when it comes to choosing a great car for any young driver.

The Ford Focus

The Ford focus is a great small to medium sized car and comes in a large variety of models. Being a relatively small car, the fuel economy is great with some small yet pokey engines available. The used car market is full of some really good examples, and if you’re willing to get a slightly older car a bargain can easily be had. If you want something a bit more exciting, the Focus RS should be right up your street. The Ford Focus RS has received constant praise since it was introduced and the performance far outweighs its relatively low asking price. However, for a new driver the insurance is probably going to set you back a little on the RS.

The Volkswagen Polo

Volkswagen have long been known for superior build quality, and the polo finds itself in this list due to it’s neat little size and great ability for both town and motorway driving. If you’re looking for something cheap to run, this car is well worth a little bit of thought. The Polo has been around for quite some time and there is plenty of choice when it comes to finding a second hand bargain. If you want the best deal on insurance, this car should work out ok for you if you buy and older car with one of the smaller engines.

Peugeot 107

Peugeot have always been great at producing small nippy cars. Although the Peugeot 107’s and 207’s may well lack some of the aesthetic appeal of other cars listed here, they are really cheap to run and can be picked up for some amazing prices. Even if you’re considering buying a new car, some prices are amazing and you really can save a good amount of money. The 107 is the smallest of the bunch, but still provides ample room for shopping and a bit of luggage and or passengers. You might find motorway journey’s a little challenging, but if they’re not going to be a regular part of your travelling then you needn’t worry.

Ford KA

Perhaps one of the cheapest of the Ford models, the KA has proven really popular with younger drivers in the UK. It’s really cheap to run, cheap to buy and cheap to insure. I would highly recommend this if you’re going to be doing lot’s of town driving and short trips. Despite being a small car, there is actually quite a lot of space inside compared to many other small cars. Well worth a look on the used car market, prices can be really low even for a young vehicle.

The best thing you can do is to have a good look around, check various websites and go and view some cars. Also, make sure you get some insurance quotes in to make sure you don’t get a nasty surprise once your new car is purchased.

For some great deals on cars for young drivers, please visit Ian Allan Motors

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Posted on November 25, 2010 by , 1 comment

It’s Your Car – Let It Age Gracefully

Do you drive a used car?

Of course you do. Everybody drives a used car. The moment you drive it, it is used. There’s a scuff on the tire. A fingerprint on the door handle.

We all drive used cars, but… we want those cars to look as new as possible for as long as possible. Well, there are way to do just that – clever little secrets that extend the life of your car. Not just so that it keeps driving once it looks like it’s been through a WWF match with a T-Rex, but so that it stays young.

Remember that new car smell? That shiny sheen across everything (except maybe the cloth seats)? Remember how it felt to drive your brand new car?

My how those cars do age. But they don’t have to. A car might grow old, might become used, but it doesn’t have to feel old, used or abused. It doesn’t have to look old. It doesn’t have to moan and groan and make it quite clear to us that it’s seen better days.

Everything ages. Yes, I’m talking to you. You know exactly what I mean. I’m talking about gravity. I’m talking about wear and tear. I’m talking about the relentless march of the sands of time. You can’t escape it. Your children can’t escape it. Nor your pets. Nor your house. Not even your car…sooner or later a new car becomes a used car.

But you can get a make-over. You can use high-quality creams to keep your skin young. You can maintain your house.

And you can keep your car looking…fabulous!

Every woman seeks beauty secrets to keep her skin soft and supple, to stave off the effects of gravity and time. Cars deserve the same attention, so we would like to share with you a few clever little tricks to keep you in a shiny, youthful car longer. Indeed, these tips will also be quite profitable in the long run, because when you go to sell the car later on, it will sell for a higher price.

So sit back, suck up that new car smell and see which of these tips you’ll put to use today.

ALWAYS USE PROTECTION

After shampooing your fabric seats and floor mats, spray fabric protection on them and leave the car doors open or the windows down to allow proper drying. This keeps stains and dirt to a minimum, and will make it easier in the future to keep them clean. It will go a long way to preserving the interior of your vehicle.

TENNIS BALL TRAILER HITCH COVERS

Let’s start small… One of the best ways to keep rust from accumulating on your chrome trailer hitch is to take a tennis ball, cut a slit in it and slide over the ball of the trailer hitch. . We always wondered why dogs like to chase cars… now we know.

* This can also help protect you from getting sued by that angry-looking guy over there who just smashed his shin into your trailer hitch while walking past your vehicle in the parking lot

CLEAN BIRD DROPPINGS

“Don’t park under trees or places where birds hang out.” That’s great advice for the, ah, obvious reason. But also did you know that tree sap is bad for the finish of your car? Yes, yes, so are bird droppings. So get them off as soon as you can.

PREVENT CRACKED DASHBOARDS

ArmorAll the heck out of the dashboard and any other plastic type of materials in your car that will be exposed to the sun. ArmorAll is like those fancy skin creams some people use on their face to reduce cracking, wrinkles and other signs of age. It will protect it from fading and keep the plastic from cracking.

KEEP DE-ICER SPRAY HANDY

If you live in the cold white north, especially in the dead of winter, you should always carry a bottle of De-Icer spray with you. Yes, I know you know that…but do you do it? De-Icer will help you get into those frozen locks, but if you forget to close that sunroof you are going to need a little more help. De-icer is a lot easier on your locks, and occasionally other crevices, than a screwdriver. Or a blowtorch.

(Just making sure you’re still paying attention.)

This is just a short sampling of the many used car beauty tips and tactics you can employ to keep you vehicle looking, smelling and running like new. There are plenty more in this car tips book, a free download for anyone who wants it. Download a copy for yourself. Share with a friend. Blog about it. Share it on FaceBook or Twitter. Spread the word…there is hope yet for aging cars!

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Posted on July 22, 2010 by , Reply

Vehicle Fuel Delivery Systems And How They Work

The average individual does not know a great deal about how the vehicle they drive works. In most cases, this is not a problem, however, a little knowledge can greatly improve your chances of saving money in the long run on fuel costs, maintenance and repairs. A good starting point is the fuel delivery system of your car.

Anyone who has filled their car with gas knows that the fuel goes from the pump hose into the little hole that leads to the fuel tank. Different types of vehicles have different size fuel tanks. A truck’s fuel tank is likely to be larger than a car’s fuel tank. When talking about how the fuel system works, size means very little. No matter the size of tank your vehicle has, the fuel will not be sent to the engine until the computer system in your vehicle tells it to go there.

Today’s cars, for the most part, feature a fuel pump that is located in the gas tank itself rather than under the hood. This fuel pump is an essential element in the fuel delivery system. It consists of a slightly raised platform (which, in fact, is a fuel filter) on which rests a tube. The fuel is taken up into the fuel tube, through the filter and on to the engine.

When the gasoline comes through the fuel line into the engine, it runs through another fuel filter. These filters are removing harmful debris and particles that will cause your engine to run less efficiently. The more filters in your system, the better your engine will run. After this second filter, the gasoline is pushed through a fuel rail, across the top of the engine, and down into the fuel injectors. The injectors spray it into the combustion chamber where the real action is.

Since the invention of the internal combustion engine, the fuel system has had little to no changes. Engine manufacturers have upgraded the filters used and have introduced computer technology to increase the efficiency of the engine, but otherwise it is still the same system it was 40 years ago. Why fix what is not broken?

Now that you know the basics of the fuel delivery system of your car you should be able to see the value of learning about additional components that make your car function such as gears, tires and engines.

Now Try – Fuel Tanks

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Posted on July 16, 2010 by , Reply
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