Get to Known Drunk Driving Prevention System

Now a days road accidents are the  major issue  facing all over the world. More than 37,000 deaths happen because of  vehicle collisions. You need to know that drunk driving is fatal. This is because of the nature of the job – driving involves proper  ordination between the brain and muscular system. In a drunk driver the the coordination is poor or fails to happen, which might result in fatalities. In view of this reality, manufacturers have come up with a new technology. We'll discuss it briefly in this article.

How drunk driving prevention system works
The drunk driving prevention system is equipped with three types of monitoring systems. They are

• Detection using alcohol odor sensors
• Detection using  monitoring system
• Detection from the drivers behavior

Detection using alcohol odor sensors

• In this is system, a high sensitivity alcohol sensors are built in the steering wheel to detect the presence of  alcohol on drivers hand as he/ she is attempting to start the car.
• Through a  high sensitivity sensor, the level of the alcohol is detected and if the alcohol level exceeds the acceptable level, it automatically switches off the transmission system.
• An alert or message is sent to the driver through the navigation system.
• One of the additional features of the alcohol odor sensor,  is that these are incorporated in the seat of the drivers and the passenger to detect the level of alcohol inside the car.
• If the alcohol level exceeds the predefined level, it sens the alert or message through the navigation system monitor.
• It also sends the information and tightens the seat belt around the driver.
• While fixing alcohol odor, make sure that it should detect within a short range. Else, there would be a problem of halting car while you are going near by a wine shop.

Detection using monitoring system
In this is system, a camera is fixed on the instrumental cluster, or directly in front of driving seat.
The camera monitors the facial expression of the driver.
It is used to calibrate the driver's state of consciousness.
It detects the state of driver through the blinking of the driver's eye.
When the camera detects the drowsiness of driver.
A sensor is arranged to the camera, it sends voice and message alerts through navigation system.
It also alerts the seat belt mechanism.
The seat belt mechanism immediately tightens the seat belt around the driver.

Detection from the drivers behavior

• In this system, The sensor detects the state of driver and behavior of driving.
• The sensors senses if the vehicle is drifting out  from it lane.
• The sensor identifies the signs of detraction.
• If the vehicles is distracted from its driving lane, with the help of the navigation system it sends noise and message alerts.
• It also sends the information to the seat belt mechanism, alerting to tighten it around the driver.

Advantages of drunken drive prevention system

• The driver cannot start the vehicle, if the alcohol level exceeds the acceptable level .
• The high sensitivity  sensors  detects the alcohol directly
• This sensors are simple in construction.
• They detect the level of alcohol more accurately.

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Tips to Keep Your Car Out of Reach of Thieves

Earlier, only accessories or the items which are present in the car are used to be stolen but nowadays even cars are getting stolen. Taking some precautions, you can prevent most theft of your car.

Following are the tips that help you to keep your car out of thieves’ hands:

• If your car is expensive, and some parts are easily replaceable, there is probability of theft of your car. So, you have to take more precautions to keep your car away from would-be thieves.
• Activating vehicle's alarm system can discourage a car break-in even in silence.
• Never ever park your car on the streets or in-front of the house because the car which is having easy access is the best target for thieves. If you have garage, then use it to park the car so that whenever anything happens at-least you will know that your car is in someone eyes.
• Before leaving the car, always lock the doors and windows of your car even for a minute to dash into a store or for making a phone-call at public booth.
• Suppose you are traveling away from home for picnics or staying at hotels or motels, park your car in visible places.
• Park your car under well-lit areas because thieves will always snatch the things in the dark.
• Installing a GPS system in your car will help you to know the location of car when your car is stolen by thieves.
• Do not travel in the same routes because if your car is targeted, thieves will observe your coming and going routes.
• Never keep valuable things in your car visible.
• Use a club, a lockable metal bar across a vehicle's steering wheel. This will prevent anyone from driving the car.

Last but not the least, if your car is following by someone from many miles then don't go directly to your office or to your home. Just go to the police station.

What is Car Leasing?

Most of us get confused about leasing and renting. But there is a lot of difference between them. Renting a car means, giving it for a short period of time, say about 2-3 hours, while leasing means giving the car for a longer period, it may be months or years.

When leasing the car you need not pay the actual price of the car, instead you only have to pay for the period of lease. Leasing has become very popular because many people cannot afford buying a car and leasing helps them to pay only for the use of the car.

Benefits of car leasing
Leasing is in practice in many developed countries like US and UK. Car leasing is a good choice for those who have passion for driving wide range of cars and cannot afford to buy them. Leasing adds more advantages than buying a car, like low monthly payments, tax deduction for those who lease a car for their business purpose under Consumer Leasing Act, etc.

Some companies offer insurance cover for leased cars, which is an added advantage when the car has some wear and tear or meets with an accident during the lease period. You will enjoy all the luxuries that a car owner enjoys during the lease period.

Leasing is chosen by many people because it has low monthly payments when compared to buying a new car. You can drive wide range of new cars, luxury cars and also used cars. 

Things to keep in mind before leasing the car
You should be sure on certain things like can you afford leasing, can you pay monthly installments on time, will you be able to continue till the end of the lease agreement, etc.

Mileage of the car is an important thing to considered while leasing a car. In US, only 120000-150000 miles per year are allowed for car leasers. If you drive more miles than this limit, then you have to pay penalty at the end of lease.

As we discussed earlier, people who lease cars for business purpose have the advantage of tax deduction. They can enjoy driving new and luxurious cars available in the market.

Leasing can be a bad option for those who want to lease the car for more than 2 years or who have driven extra miles or for those who fail to maintain the car, because penalty should be paid.

Leasing has both pros and cons, but still it the choice of most people and has gained popularity in countries like US and UK.

Maruti Suzuki Helps Volkswagen to Make Small Car in India

Volkswagen, German manufacturer and Suzuki Motor corporation, Japanese car manufacturer had plan to make global partnership to introduce small car, which will be priced Rs.4 lakh. So Indian auto company Maruti Suzuki will help Volkswagen AG to develop and manufacture a new small car in India.

Experts will be brought by Maruti, a unit of Japan's Suzuki Motor corporation from Volkswagen or Source engines will be bought by Maruti company from the Wolfsburg, Germany-based car manufacturer for manufacturing diesel engines. So there is benefit of sourcing engines directly for Maruti from the German car manufacturer, Volkswagen. At present Volkswagen has two budget models such as VW Polo with the price of Rs 4.42 lakh and the Skoda Fabia with price of Rs. 5.08 Lakh.

A global partnership has been announced by two companies in December. Volkswagen will be allowed by this partnership to have a stake of 19.9 percent in Suzuki Motor Corporation. These two companies are eager to be as synergies to get good share in emerging markets, especially in India.

Chairman of SMC will visit India to discuss with Volkswagen regarding the different synergy options. At least three major announcements on joint product development, contract manufacturing and other important synergies, will be made after discussing various possible synergy options with Volkswagen officials.

Already work on developing a new small car had been started by Volkswagen.

SMC is ever to get the technology, particularly smaller diesel engines from Volkswagen. Volkswagen's diesel technology will be accessed by Maruti. Maruti gets more access to European market along with accessing to diesel technology.

Instructions to Replace the Wiper Blades

You can replace the wiper blades on your own. You will be master in changing the wipers by practice and supervision. Wiper blades of the vehicle are important parts which provide clear visibility while driving through the ice, snow, or rain. Wiper blades clear the dust also on windscreen.

The important thing is you should change the wiper blades in warm and sunny weather. Generally, many people remember that this is the time to replacing the wiper blades. But, it may be difficult for replacing the wiper blades in the rain or wet weather. There are few instructions to change the wiper blades, such as:

• First you need to purchase right wiper blades for your vehicle. Entire blade is to be bought, not just the rubber blade insert.
• Old wipers need to be removed, but you should be careful while doing, because your fingers may get cut by wiper arms.
• Wiper arms are propped up and make them stand in the upright position.
• You press the small compressible tab which is present underside of the arm.
• Then wiper blade is moved smoothly.
• Attaching the wiper blade on the arm is tricky thing. New and correct attachment and blades are installed. You need to push the wiper arm against the windscreen carefully.
• Once you can check the new blades by switch on the wipers, you can ensure the attachments are secure by checking. If the blades slip out, then you make them tight.

These instructions may help you to change the wiper blades for your vehicle. Problem of visibility can be caused by defective or broken wiper blades and it may lead to accidents.

Kia Motors Plans to Enter the Indian Market

As the demand in the sales of the cars are increasing day by day, the markets in US and Europe are not promising, many companies are concentrating on the Indian market. Many companies are being set up in Indian market. In the same way, the South-Korean based car manufacturers, Kia motors are planning to set up their manufacturing unit in India.

It is planning to set a manufacturing unit near Chennai. These motors are famous for producing the value for money cars for many years and the company is showing interest in manufacturing the good looking cars. The company is planning to produce the sedans and the hatchbacks.

Kia motors is partly owned by Hyundai. Although Kia is partly owned by Hyundai, a very less help will be given to company like sourcing suppliers and dealers, as Kia is starting as a separate entity. During the year 2009, 1.5 million cars were sold.

The company officials are forecasting their sales according to the sales of Hyundai which was started in 1998. The plant will be set up by 2012. As of now, the company is testing feasibility to select a site in Chennai.

As most of the top manufacturers are concentrating on the compact car segment , Kia will also manufacture this type of cars. The best selling models of Kia are B-segment Rio, C-segment Cerato/Forte and Sportage compact sports utility vehicle, Sorento mid-size compact utility vehicle and Soul. Across the world, the sales are about 820,613 units for the first five months. This is about 38.9% increment.

Advantages of All Wheel Drive

All wheel drive is same as full time 4 wheel drive and 6 wheel. This is system in which drive powers are supplied to all four or six wheels of a vehicle at all times. This configuration can be useful feature in cars, trucks, and SUVs, these vehicles can be driven under some challenging conditions. These are some advantages of all wheel drive vehicles. Such as:

• The main advantage of the all wheel drive is traction. In this all wheels are capable to drive the vehicle forward. Though one or two wheels lose traction because of slippery surfaces like ice, snow or mud, It can continue to drive in case of all wheel drive configuration. When front wheel starts to slip then drive power is directed by some or all wheel drive car and minivans to rear-wheels of the vehicle, so this part time application of traction is useful when it is needed.
• Another feature of all wheel drive configuration is performance. Advantage of additional traction is taken by sports cars to achieve faster acceleration times even on dry surfaces. In all-wheel-drive configuration, steering is also improved.
• Another advantage of all-wheel-drive vehicles is better weight distribution. More consistent handling is provided by better weight distribution.
• Generally, all wheel or four wheel drive systems are used for many trucks and SUVs for off road use feature. This off road capability of the vehicles can allow the vehicles to drive over uneven terrain. Vehicles which have this configuration can move on muddy surfaces or through shallow water.

Your driving needs can determine the right configuration to choose. You can consider advantages and disadvantages of different configurations and your requirements.

Use Leather Seat Covers for Cars

Genuine leather seat covers are best choice to provide elegance to your vehicle and look of the interior of the car can be enhanced by adding leather seat covers. This is custom fit auto accessories for cars. The important thing is to get complete protection of the seats and comfort with perfect fitting. Snug fitting is provided by the natural seat covers.

Luxurious look and superb comfort are provided by genuine Italian leather seat covers. Accessories of the car should be strong and durable comfortable as well. Seats are made warm in cold weather and cool in hot climate which is made with natural leather.

Your car seats provide a rich look and elegant appeal by one of the most inciting qualities of genuine leather seat covers. Exceptional comfort is guaranteed by the soft material inside the car. Strength of the material is another quality of genuine leather seat cover. Scratches and abrasions can be handled by the strong and soft stuff. Seats can be protected by seat covers from early wear and tear.

Ultraviolet rays which cause color fading, are prevented by the custom made seat covers and they are pre-tested for over 300 hours of ultraviolet weathering. Generally, installation and remove and clean of the user friendly auto accessories is easy. There are different colors and patterns of custom made seat covers available.

It is important to get the custom-fit genuine leather seat covers from the reputed manufacturer and you can get best protection, comfort and nice appeal for interior of your car. 

Tips For Car Tire Safety And Maintenance

Tires plays major role in the car safety. Tires are the only physical part that touches the ground. The proper tire maintenance will improve the fuel efficiency and also improves the car safety.

The tips for tire maintenance and safety are:

• Air pressure: Air pressure is important for car safety and maintenance. The air pressure in the tires should be checked regularly and also the spare one. It is important to maintain appropriate air pressure in the winter and summer season, as the air has ability to expand at the hot temperature and contract in the cool temperature. The proper inflated tires will provide greater mileage, better handling, and prevent accidents.
• Tire Rotations: Rotate the tire every 5000 to 8000 miles. The rotation of tires will avoid the replacement and providing better performance and longer tire life. If the engine is in front of the car, the front tires will wear more than the behind ones.
• Evaluations: Check the air pressure and tread wear regularly. Inspect your tires with removing stones, nails, or glass that may be blocked in the tire grooves. Inspect the tore side walls.

When you are driving, if tire suddenly fails don’t apply brakes immediately. It is safe to decrease the car speed then apply the brakes and stop the car.

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