Robert Sikorsky s little book Drive It Forever offers invaluable tips to keep your car going the extra mile. His stellar advice could save you a year s worth of car payments or more!

The smoother you drive, the longer your car will run. Stopping and starting, fast lane changes, scratching off all lead to shorter life for your car.

Naturally, you can t drive at all without stopping and starting. But your goal is to keep moving smoothly any time that you can. Does it look like a stoplight is about to turn green? Then slow down and if possible, gently keep moving until the light changes.

Less engine idle means less engine wear, says Sikorsky. If you have to idle longer than 30 seconds, you may as well turn the engine off and start it when you re ready to roll. So turn off the car if you re waiting in parking lots, waiting on others to ready themselves for travel, if you have to go back in the house for something, etc.

And never rev up the car while it s not moving.

If you re driving in bumper to bumper barely moving traffic, it s wise to turn your air conditioner off. This saves a lot of wear on your car. The engine has to work overtime if the air is on and you re stopping and starting frequently.

You ve probably heard that it s good to take your car out periodically for a good drive on the highway now and again, and that s good advice. This allows your engine to get fully warmed up and helps get rid of some deposits built up by short trips.

If it s below freezing, try not to take your car out on short trips of less than five miles. Sikorsky says this is one of the worst possible conditions for your car.

Don t cruise around a parking lot forever, trying to find a spot. Go ahead and park further away and get in a little exercise.

Avoid accelerating suddenly unless there s an emergency situation. Putting the pedal to the metal may get you someplace today, but tomorrow you may end up hitching a ride from a neighbor.

If possible, don t park your car headed uphill. When you re ready to start it later, the engine will have to use extra power to pull itself. It s better to park headed downhill than uphill.

Driving on dusty roads cuts your gas mileage considerably as well as adds to engine wear.

I ve found Drive It Forever a valuable read! It s personal, and easy to read, even if you re mechanically challenged.

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In the automotive world, a new or used vehicle that has been purchased under warranty, which keeps breaking down with the same fault and is never actually repaired, is said to be a lemon. There are laws in every state in the US that protect the consumer from the hands of dodgy vehicle manufacturers - namely, the Lemon Law.

It is stressful enough that your car break down in the first place, especially if it is brand new and hasn’t even been put through its paces yet; but if it is under warranty and the dealer refuses to fix it, go see a lemon law lawyer as you may be entitled to a new car, a replacement, or your money back.

It’s not just cars that are protected under the lemon law; many different types of vehicle are covered depending on the state you are in. For instance, a lot of states also cover trucks, minivans, SUVs, RVs, campers, boats, motorcycles, and even jet-skis. It doesn’t take much research to see if your particular vehicle is covered either; simply check the Federal Warranty Act in your state.

Lemon Law Claims

Manufacturers who know they have been selling rubbish vehicles or potential death traps have been known to drag their feet when someone complains about their new vehicle falling to bits for fear of massive recalls. There is also a flip side to that coin; other manufacturers may settle fairly quickly as to avoid unwanted bad publicity caused by your lemon.

One thing you should never do if you have a suspected lemon, is be tempted in taking the car elsewhere to be repaired thinking that someone else may do a better job. If a lemon is suspected, the manufacturer will want to examine your car before making any decisions and you may even void your warranty by going elsewhere.

So, in short, if your new or used vehicle was bought with a warranty and it keeps breaking down on you, or has had a serious defect with the braking system, then speak to an attorney about the possibility of invoking a lemon law lawsuit. Don’t feel you are being a pain by continually coming back with your fault; keep at it and don’t give in.

About the author:

David R is senior editor of the site http://www.dunfermline-car-club.co.uk, a comprehensive website which includes a break down of the US Lemon Law, with overviews of every state lemon law, driving tips for the USA, and insurance information and advice.

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Cars are undoubtedly one of our daily necessities. We use them not only for our everyday transportation but as well as in hauling loads, carrying cargoes and many others. Through the years, they have been greatly improved, Including Toyota cars. Not only in terms of performance, safety and style but as well as in terms of comfort features, just to catch up with our growing demands. Power operated auto parts became commonplace. Almost everything functions with just a push on a button.

Today, almost all cars come with an air conditioning system that keeps the driver and the passenger cabin comfortable even during the hottest days of the year. The introduction of the air conditioning and heat system was indeed a milestone in the auto industry. It afforded users the same comfort levels they enjoy at home or even at the office.

At the heart of this system is the Toyota AC Condenser. This part is the one in charge of dissipating heat absorbed from the car’s interior. It works on the same principle as the Toyota Radiator, which on the other hand cools the engine. Usually, the air flowing through the a/c condenser is supplemented by the Toyota Condenser Fan, Other vehicles, especially the rear wheel drives take advantage of the air drawn by the engine’s cooling fan.

A faulty A/C system means great discomfort on your part so if your Toyota A/C system isn’t functioning due to damaged auto parts, make sure you replace the defective part or parts immediately to avoid inconveniences. Especially when you are using your car on long drives, replacing it is necessary. A long drive can be very tiring and annoying; but with an efficient A/C system you are sure to arrive at your destination more comfortably.

Of course, you can’t control the weather, the heavy traffic and all other factors that affect your comfortable ride but you can do something on your car to make it more conducive for any driving situation. Replacing your faulty A/C system parts with high quality replacement Toyota parts is a way to make your ride enjoyable.

For your A/C condenser needs, you can go to Toyota Parts Online. This auto parts store offers a wide variety of Toyota parts, including Toyota Headlights and Toyota Wheels. Purchasing new and high quality auto parts for your Toyota car can be more advantageous than buying Toyota Parts Used. Old and used parts are usually harder and more expensive to maintain and thus, they can drain your pockets in the long run.

Toyota Parts Online is a top Toyota Parts Discount dealer that caters to almost all your Toyota auto parts needs. Like Toyota Parts Used, parts available in this store are priced to fit your tight budget; however, when it comes to quality and performance, they are comparable to OEM parts.

Great Toyota Parts Discount deals are offered on old and new Toyota models like ,Toyota 4Runner Parts, Toyota Highlander Parts,Toyota Land Cruiser Parts, Toyota Corolla parts, Toyota Corona parts and a whole lot more. Visit the site and start looking now for the parts that you need.
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Mark Clarkson is a 35 year old marketing consultant for a leading auto parts store. This native of Denver is also an offroad enthusiast.

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