Archive for September, 2010
The 2009 Audi Q5
There is so much that we are able to say about the 2009 Audi Q5. For starters it is a simple vehicle that is sporty and clean. The Q5 is a logical route for Audi as it takes Audis trademark single frame grille and combines it with a clean surface. If you have the chance to get a Q5 then we highly recommend that you do so especially if you have a family. We tell you this because this is definitely a family car as it has a lot of extra space that will give your family and friends the comfort that they need and will enjoy. Within this article we will be discussing the 2009 Audi Q5 which we believe is going to be a big hit in the United States of America and other parts of the world as well.
When you look at the fender flares that are subtle you will see that it has a little hint of the A5 from certain angles. The roofline just so happens to be one of the lowest in the segment. We also must say that this vehicle was constructed from going off of the same architecture as the new A4 sedan as well as the wagons. It also goes off of the design of the A5 coupes. This means it will have longitudinal engines and a Quattro drive system which means it will have the popular fourwheel drive that Audis seem to have. About Sixty percent of the torque is going to be directed to the back wheels as you are doing normal driving around town.
We believe that the longitudinal engines are important. This is because it means the Q5 will be able to fun anything under the hood from an inline four to a V8. However you must know that the Q5 will only be available with 3.2 Liter direction injections V6. And the transmission will be a Tiptronic automatic transmission. However it is going to have the wonderful two hundred and sixty five horsepower as well as two hundred and forty three lbft of torque. There is enough power in this vehicle to take it from zero to sixty in as little as 6.8 seconds. As you see this is not only a family car but it is also a sports car that many individuals are going to enjoy. The wheelbase of this vehicle just so happens to be 110.6 inches which is a half inch longer than the X3 and it is almost six inches longer than the LR2 version. It is also a two row vehicle but the second row will be able to fold down flat so it will give you tons of more space. To be exact it will give you a little over fifty five cu.
About the writer:nbsp;nbsp;The Audi Q5 is something that many people like and that is why we believe you should take a look at the Audi Q5 Forum.
Taking The Volvo C70 For A Spin
Europe’s automotive industry is currently experiencing a new kind of phenomenon: the popularity of coupeconvertible vehicles which are much more known as CC vehicles. You see this phenomenon is not only blazing in the mentioned continent but it is also becoming quite rampant in other parts of the world. And now the CC phenomenon is slowly creeping towards North America. It would not be a great surprise though for CC vehicles offer its owners comfort during various seasons whether it be during the high and humid summer days or even during the cold wintry nights.
The Volvo C70 is one vehicle that belongs to this group and it does make use of the really popular C1 platform that is also used by other vehicles like the Volvo S40 and even the Mazda3. Volvo which is also the manufacturer of the Volvo 122 parts says that the Volvo C70 is actually the brainchild of designer John Kinsley. Kinsley may not be that popular but he is one of the top people behind coachbuilder Pininfarina. And if you do know Pininfarina then you certainly do know that it is also behind the great and famous vehicles like the Ferrari Testarossa the Ferrari F40 the Ferrari Enzo a number of Maserati vehicles Fiat vehicles and even Peugeots. So it would not be surprising that the Volvo C70 is a breathtaking one at that.
Even if you do have the top of the Volvo C70 up or down you really would find the vehicle to be quite breathtaking. Experts in the field even declare that the vehicle does have quite little imperfections and the proportions of the vehicle have really been well thought out. You would also find the vehicle’s front and back overhangs to have been made just the right size. And they sure do complement the flowing nature that the Volvo C70 has.
But if you think that this vehicle might not bear the Volvo look that you have been looking for then you should need not worry for despite the Volvo C70 being a vehicle that is quite different from the usual Volvo kind this vehicle still has the snub nose that Volvo vehicles have. Plus the taillights and the shoulders of the vehicle still are very Volvo.
About the writer: Kenneth McKinley is a 35year old marketing specialist of voparts.com a leading Volvo parts dealer in the country today. Working in the car parts industry for a long time now and being a car enthusiast himself gives him a wealth of knowledge on anything automotive.
Suzuki Service
How to save money on your next Suzuki service
Suzuki servicing is now much cheaper for those in the know.
Thanks to European legislation you no longer have to be tied to high Suzuki service costs dictated by your local dealer.
In October 2003 new European legislation affecting the motor industry came into force called Block Exemption Regulation 14002002 BER and this now means that you can book your next Suzuki car service online and save up to 50 on what you might pay at your local Suzuki dealer.
Before the law changed it was difficult to have new cars within their warranty period serviced outside a franchised dealer. If you wanted to shop around for the best prices on Suzuki servicing your hands were tied.
The change in the law now gives every car owner the freedom to service their car away from the main dealers and still have their warranty protected.
Thousands of Suzuki car owners have now taken advantage of their new right and reduced their Suzuki serving costs whilst benefiting from the convenience of booking with national car service providers such as Service A Car.
Service A Car is a leading online car servicing network that prides itself on the quality of its Suzuki servicing their customer service and transparent pricing. Because the company is not tied to any particular car manufacturer they are able to service any make of vehicle and compete freely in the market on a likeforlike.
Every vehicle is rigorously serviced according to the manufacturers servicing schedule using genuine recommended parts fitted by qualified technicians. This means that every Suzuki car service fulfils the warranty criteria and there is no compromise on the servicing standards of a main dealer.
Companies like Service A Car who fulfil the warranty criteria when servicing your Suzuki are able to maintain your service book just as main dealer can thereby protecting your warranty and helping you to maximise the resale value of your Suzuki car.
Of course booking direct with a national car servicing network has its own advantages:
You no longer have to do all the running around. Service A Car collects your Suzuki in the morning and delivers it back that afternoon free of charge
You pay a fixed Suzuki service price which can be up to 50 below the price at the Suzuki servicing desk of your local dealer
No additional work is carried out without your agreement which means no nasty surprises when it comes to paying the bill
Trained Customer Advisers are on hand throughout the day to keep you informed of progress and report back on problems you asked to be investigated as part of your Suzuki service e.g. knocks and rattles
Your Suzuki service includes a free wash and vacuum clean
You simply pay with your credit or debit card and your car is delivered back to your home or work address.
Our advice for saving money on Suzuki car servicing is to contact a national car servicing network who is not tied to any one particular car manufacturer like Service A Car.
So before you book your next Suzuki service why not ask your local dealer to tell you the cost of the service plus parts oil and any extras and then compare it with a fixed price quote from a national servicing network like Service A Car?
Happy motoring
Howard.
Chairman Service A Car
About the writer: Service A Car is the fastest growing independent car servicing specialist in the UK with a network of over 500 garages nationwide.