Posted on February 26th, 2010 by Warranty Direct
This weekly feature for Warranty Direct about car repair and maintenance is written by Tom Torbjornsen, the popular host of America’s Car Show on satellite radio.
It’s certainly not new that Toyota is having problems with their vehicles. Week after week the mainstream media seems to come out with a new “update,” much of it simply quoting old news. Let’s take a look at the facts regarding the Toyota recalls and useful information for owners of these vehicles. Read more...
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Filed under: Americas Car Show, Auto News, Car News, Hybrid Cars, Maintenance, Toyota Recall, Vehicle reliability, Warranty Direct
Posted on July 9th, 2009 by Warranty Direct
At first glance, it seems easy to answer this question with a resounding, “Yes!”
After all, those fuel costs are edging up every day, and the idea of being able to stretch gas dollars is very intriguing.
Well, perhaps you need to consider a few more factors than just the price you pay at the gas pump when you fill a tank. There is more to owning a hybrid car than just having the coolest looking ride and higher gas mileage. Read more...
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Filed under: Buying a Car, Hybrid Cars
Posted on June 1st, 2009 by Warranty Direct
We are headed toward the days when the price of gas at the pump won’t faze us.
Our cars will be mostly electric, or solar-powered, or will run on biofuels. We’re not there yet, but there are still steps you can take to green up your driving experience.
The first, most effective thing you can do while we are still in the thrall of OPEC is ease up on the gas pedal. You’ll use less gas if you accelerate and brake gently whenever you’re driving. On the highway, keep your speed at 55 mph. Fuel efficiency peaks between 35 and 55 mph. You will literally lose only a few minutes reaching your destination, but your gas bill will decrease. You will also use less gas if you empty your trunk regularly—extra weight increases your gas burn. Read more...
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Filed under: Auto News, Car News, Hybrid Cars
Posted on October 16th, 2008 by Warranty Direct
A hybrid car refers to a vehicle whose powertrain combines aspects of different technologies (i.e. gasoline and electric) for better efficiency and reduced emissions.
Vehicle choices that merge two or more sources of power are identified as hybrid vehicles. The most familiar is the electric hybrid, which melds a gasoline engine with an electric setup (electric motor, charging system, and a battery/storage system).
The two main types of hybrids on the market now are called “series” or “parallel” hybrids. Series hybrids are also referred to as “mild” or “partial” hybrids, while parallel hybrids are often called “full” hybrids. Read more...
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