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Re: Facts About Cars by CarXus: 3:24pm On Mar 04, 2016
People often find getting used car from off-shore difficult. But, believe it or not, there is no difference at all when you have auctionexport with you. Here, the buyers and the sellers are brought to the same place. So, there should not be any room for after repentance.

Before checking out for used cars, USA you should determine what kind of cars you will need and what is the purpose. As you are taking recourse to the option of used cars, the process should not be expensive. Still, consider your budget and shortlist the cars that you can easily afford. Calculate the shipping charge. In auctionexport your options are never limited. So, you are advised to do your online research thoroughly. Buyers are asked to know the whereabouts of the dealers. But if you are with auctionexport, rest assured about all these things.

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Re: Facts About Cars by CarXus: 3:47pm On Mar 04, 2016
All about Lemon Vehicles

Any car that has irreversible mechanical problem is commonly known as a ‘lemon’. Each state has its own rules through which it considers a particular vehicle a lemon. On the other hand, not every state has a lemon law.

Normally when any part of the vehicle does not function properly, and due to this the car is not safe enough to be driven or operated, then such a car is branded as a lemon by the state and given this title.

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Re: Facts About Cars by CarXus: 4:13pm On Mar 04, 2016
The fault with the vehicle should be a major one which leaves it impossible for the vehicle to be driven or not at all safe to drive. The vehicle would not be termed as a lemon if it just makes strange noises but can be driven easily. Problems like the car’s headlight or the brakes not working, or if it cannot be driven in reverse can make it a lemon vehicle, as these are serious problems.

In such circumstances the manufacturer should be informed and get the problem fixed. The vehicle can only be finally termed as lemon when in spite of trying to get it fixed three four times the vehicle still has the same problem and that too during the warranty period time.

In order to find out if your car is a lemon or not go through an Auto Check vehicle history report.

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Re: Facts About Cars by CarXus: 4:26pm On Mar 04, 2016
Used car auctions are different from insurance auto auction. Individual sellers also offer their salvage cars or bikes for sale through online auctions. There are many popular sites that help private sellers and buyers to meet up and engage in live auction programs.

Online sites are fairly dependable when it comes to salvage auto auction. You can also find online car agents who can help you in locating good dealers. However, if you are importing automobiles or parts from a remote location you would end up paying a huge sum on shipment. Nevertheless, international sellers offer competitive prices and attractive car brands. This is the reason why many buyers from countries like India and China import luxury used cars from US, UK and Canada.

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Re: Facts About Cars by sexaddict08(m): 10:56am On Mar 05, 2016
please, someone should help me out. there's no light so I tried to charge my phone with my uncle's van L200. I plugged the phone around 5am, slept off until 8am. I now met the phone at 71% from 0%. when I met it, it was no longer charging. now, power in the car seems to be off. weak... glasses ain't whinni
Re: Facts About Cars by CarXus: 5:18pm On Mar 07, 2016
Independence of New Audi Q2


At the Geneva Motor Show, Audi held the world premiere of the new crossover Q2. In the European market the car will appear in Autumn of 2016 and orders for the new product will be taken longer in the middle of the year.

In company the new design of the novelty is called “geometric”: “For the Audi Q2, we have developed a new geometric language, very clear, which is ideal for car character – says the brand designer Marc Lichte – I would even say that the new Q2 stands apart SUV brand, featuring its independent character. “

One of the highlights of the appearance of the Audi Q2 is its radiator grille with unusual pattern. Note that it is octagonal, whereas on the flag-Q7 it has the shape of a hexagon.

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Re: Facts About Cars by CarXus: 5:28pm On Mar 07, 2016
sexaddict08:
please, someone should help me out.
there's no light so I tried to charge my phone
with my uncle's van L200.
I plugged the phone around 5am, slept off
until 8am. I now met the phone at 71% from
0%. when I met it, it was no longer charging.
now, power in the car seems to be off. weak...
glasses ain't whinni

Hello, thank you for your comment
Car batteries need a few hundred amps of capacity to start a car in normal conditions.

If you leave your headlights on - which can consume as much as 80 watts per bulb - your battery is providing 11 amps of current. After an hour or two, that's enough current to completely drain the typical car battery.

Your cell phone charger, on the other hand, consumes 3-4 watts, meaning your battery is providing less than half an amp of current. Most car batteries can provide this amount of energy for 80 hours before completely discharging.

SO, if your car has a healthy battery, leaving your cell phone charger plugged in can't hurt it. So I think the battery was already low when you plugged in the cell phone
Re: Facts About Cars by CarXus: 5:48pm On Mar 07, 2016
Representatives of Audi’s reported that seating position in the new Q2 is almost like in a sedan – like a sport one, it is low in relation to the steering wheel, but visibility remained like a real SUV.

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Re: Facts About Cars by CarXus: 6:18pm On Mar 07, 2016
Volvo XC90: runabout car

We start with the Volvo XC90 – we have closed our eyes to its lack of growth of 5 centimeters. Swedish new flagship is very interesting, not only because it is the most compact and lightweight car in our review. It is the only one whose curb weight is of less than two tonnes

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Re: Facts About Cars by CarXus: 6:19pm On Mar 07, 2016
Audi Q7: reasonable sufficiency

The new Q7 is closer to the XC90, rather than all the other competitors by the age and by ideology. Audi is slightly larger and heavier than Volvo, but still in class is one of the “lightweight champion” due MLB2 modular platform and extensive use of aluminum. Besides the famous quattro all-wheel drive is offered by default, also it has much more impressive engines – turbocharged three-liter “six”, petrol and diesel ones. From the first, 333-strong, Q7 accelerates to 100 km / h at 0.4 seconds faster than the top version of “ninety”. By the way Audi has the eight-speed automatic transmission, as in the Volvo, and it is also a classic planetary fluid.

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Re: Facts About Cars by CarXus: 2:30pm On Mar 08, 2016
Relatively small Toyota Land Cruiser 200 and Lexus LX570 in the United States are considered to be very prestigious, and therefore are much more expensive. For example, LC200 is almost twice as expensive as Sequoia. Maybe that’s why “Cruiser” is not a frequent guest on American roads. European premium represented Porsche Cayenne, BMW X5 / X6, Audi Q7 are also quite expensive and are considered as toys for the rich, though very common. By American standards they are almost “ultra-compact” crossovers.

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Re: Facts About Cars by CarXus: 2:34pm On Mar 08, 2016
Robots on the road or cars without drivers

Automotive industry every year more and more perfected. We do not have time to get used to such concepts as a hybrid or electric car, not to mention the drones. It is quite possible that after some ten years on the roads will be drones mostly.

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Re: Facts About Cars by CarXus: 2:47pm On Mar 08, 2016
The basic version of the Cadillac CTS is equipped with 2.0 liter turbocharged four-cylinder. This configuration is perfect for everyday driving. There is also powerful, 3.6-liter V6, and a twin-turbo 3.6-liter V6 model, offering extra power.

The best option is to buy four or aspirated V6, as the car is equipped with two-wheel drive system.

We have included this car in our list of course not only for its beautiful exterior. 2015 CTS fell into our rating because of its manageability. It has been estimated by many experts. You can drive without problems on all snow-covered roads, on any asphalt with four-wheel drive. Well heated front seat

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Re: Facts About Cars by CarXus: 2:49pm On Mar 08, 2016
2016 Subaru Outback meets all safety requirements and easy of management. It can drive in any situations perhaps even in the most difficult road conditions, even if there is no pavement. 2016 Subaru Outback has two engine options. The base is 2.5-liter four-cylinder boxer engine with 175 horsepower. More extreme riders appreciate the 256-horsepower 3.6-liter V6 engine. With such engine the car will be not only passable, but also fast. Good safety ratings and excellent interior are good additional advantages of this car.

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Re: Facts About Cars by CarXus: 2:56pm On Mar 08, 2016
You give up things when you drive Mercedes

There are so many unique functional capabilities of auto models, many innovative solutions that motorists can spend hours on sites by reviewing them.

In all this diversity of Mercedes was not lost, on the contrary, it stands a lot more than others. Because this legendary brand has its loyal followers who are willing to sell the soul for this car.

Mercedes’ reliability and durability conquer the world

Europeans are involved in all aspects of its activities properly appreciating the excellent maintainability of Mercedes. The first used cars that are interested in our motorists were also Mercedes. They appeared on our roads as symbols of good quality of life, not entirely new, but suitable for further use.

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Re: Facts About Cars by CarXus: 5:00pm On Mar 09, 2016
Increase amount of the Cars

Ancillary systems that help the driver to control the car – this is certainly a good initiative. Today it is in the “construction of an absolute” phase, when, on the contrary, the driver needs only slightly to help the car, starting the engine and setting the route – the autopilot does the rest. But as you know, good intentions pave the road in quite a different direction – here you can find an example.

Last year, the US subsidiary of Honda Motor was recalling cars of Acura MDX and RLX in view of the fact that they can spontaneously and quite suddenly stop right while driving. And it was just as a good intention – the car was trying to save the driver from hitting the nonexistent wall. Collision avoidance system misinterprets metal fences and obstacles like bumpers and suddenly applied the emergency brake.

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Re: Facts About Cars by CarXus: 5:10pm On Mar 09, 2016
Saving Soldier Ryan

Comfort in the car is one of the fundamental qualities of it. Sunroof is a means of ensuring of that comfort. But what if innocuous slit in the roof suddenly decided to bring the car owner not just discomfort, but “to play him in a game?

To avoid this, Volkswagen Group of America in April 2015 withdrew cars Audi Q3. The reason was the following: it turned out that if you turn off the ignition at the time when the panoramic roof is closed, it does not disappear along with all the other systems, and rebellious continues to close. Thus, a person who was completely by chance on both sides of the roof, can not be protected by almost nothing (well, except the anti-jam sensors) – even turning the ignition off, it does not help. In general, it almost ends the drama, and it deserves the attention of NHTSA – National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, because it does not match one of the items of federal safety standards of motor vehicles.

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Re: Facts About Cars by CarXus: 5:15pm On Mar 09, 2016
Hazard Air bag

The main purpose of air bags are to be closer to the rider at the time of collision with an obstacle, “hugging” him and damping stroke. The Chevrolet Corvette driver’s airbag even went too far: after opening it can be separated from the steering wheel and act “in the circumstances”.

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Re: Facts About Cars by CarXus: 5:23pm On Mar 09, 2016
Car hackers

Hacking emails and pages in social networks characterize our present and hacking smart phones and credit cards are gaining momentum and are on the cutting edge for many years. Well, how to feel safe in this world, when even your favorite Dodge Challenger can be cracked!

Computerization, wireless interfaces, and maniacal connecting to the Internet – from phones to coffee makers – that is at the same time a useful trend, and the scourge of our time. On the one hand, it is convenient remotely to turn off the lights in the smart home, watch the movement of a pet in your apartment through action on the collar-camera or listen to online radio in your Grand Cherokee. On the other – you have to be prepared for the fact that one day you will not find that Cherokee outside your home.

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Re: Facts About Cars by CarXus: 5:25pm On Mar 09, 2016
Problem for 1.3 million euros

About Airbags and their properties we have already talked a little higher. However, what would you say if you have bought the car for 1.3 million euros and fall into an accident in which the air bag would open … upside down?

Meanwhile, for the lucky owners LaFerrari – exclusive successor of the great Enzo – the situation could be quite real. Of course, any accident with the car – is extremely an unfortunate fact, but “gaffe” of assembly could give it even more unnecessary drama. Italians reported the recall of supercar due to the fact that the driver’s airbag was installed incorrectly and at the accident it could be opened upside down, increasing the potential injuries. And it is good if a mistake has crept into the only “budget» Ferrari 458, California T, FF and F12 Berlinetta – but the piece-LaFerrari was in the “defective” list too.

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Re: Facts About Cars by CarXus: 5:35pm On Mar 10, 2016
The pros and cons of a new car

Best car is a new car! Surely you’ve heard about this thousands of times by hundreds of people, and this is generally true. The new car is usually by so-to-date design, modern safety technology and level of comfort. On modern cars is easier and more pleasant to ride. When the driver feels comfortable behind the wheel when he is confident in the reliability of his car, it is less subject to stress and he can concentrate fully on the road. Plus, more advanced electronics in new cars helps to avoid the majority of small but dangerous mistakes, and sometimes tells what to do. For beginners, especially for women, it is very important from the point of view of psychology. Their actions by the hands and feet are not even brought to the automatism – that is the main cause of fear, confusion, self-doubt and even panic. Beginners think more about when and how to shift gears smoothly and release the clutch, than follow the road, look in the mirror and learn to predict the situation. Hence is the frequent situation of force majeure, ending slammed on the brakes or sudden movements of the steering wheel. Here’s the electronics comes to the rescue, so it is advisable not to spare money for the stabilization of the system ( ESP, ESC, and so on. P.)

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Re: Facts About Cars by CarXus: 5:39pm On Mar 10, 2016
Go ahead. The second advantage of the new car is a legal entity. Buying a car in the salon of official dealer, you risk nothing. You will ensure the safety of settlements, will be helped with the paperwork. But most importantly – you are guaranteed to buy a “clean” car. This is important, you agree?

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Re: Facts About Cars by CarXus: 5:41pm On Mar 10, 2016
Well, and the third argument in favor of a new car is the technical one. No need to think about where to go in case of damage, do not bother looking for the right auto parts, fluids, filters. The dealer deals with all these issues, gives a guarantee on the vehicle and on its own carries out scheduled and unscheduled maintenance during the warranty period. You, meanwhile, gradually master the nuances of not only driving, but also owning a car, getting knowledge and experience gradually, rather than raking a pile of troubles, that do not understand anything.

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Re: Facts About Cars by CarXus: 5:50pm On Mar 10, 2016
Pros and cons of a used car

Take the used car and do not worry. All the same, you will break something, while studying. “You can’t buy a new car from the start” – these words are usually said by supporters of this theory. The main argument of such advisers is: it’s expensive. Expensive to buy, expensive to maintain, expensive to repair. Indeed, for certain categories of people to buy a used car is a great solution because:

the prices of new cars are too high. For the same money you can buy a used car a class above or just save a decent amount, which then can be spent on the purchase of a new car;
branded service stations charge for their services crazy money, so even on the parts price is wound. A used car can be repaired or to be given in private workshops, and you can buy spare parts on a car market;
any newcomer mandatory beats the mirrors, bumpers the breaks and puts scratches. We really don’t want our new car to be exposed to such tests. But frankly speaking it is very difficult to avoid such situations. But the used car seems is just designed for such manipulations;
moreover, all this newfangled electronics is for wimps. To become a good driver, you must first learn to ride without any assistants, and then the sea will be on the knee, and the mountains – on the shoulder.
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Re: Facts About Cars by CarXus: 5:55pm On Mar 10, 2016
Yet a used car bought at an affordable price, without accidents and with a low mileage may well be considered to be the first in the life. In its favor is the fact that the price of a used car is slowly declining, so in a year or two it can be sold almost for the same price for which it was purchased.
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Re: Facts About Cars by CarXus: 6:33pm On Mar 11, 2016
Steps to find good salvage cars

Mostly the insurance companies sell salvage cars. The cars which get damaged in accidents are redeemed by the insurance companies and sold out through an open auction. With auctionexport.com you can take pat in such an auction sitting at Nigeria and can bid for a salvage car of US.

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Re: Facts About Cars by CarXus: 6:34pm On Mar 11, 2016
The merit of salvage cars lies in their body-parts. Moreover, keeping the factor of environment in mind, experts are putting stress on the use of salvage cars from where a new car can be made, curtailing the amount of metal wastage in the environment.

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Re: Facts About Cars by CarXus: 6:38pm On Mar 11, 2016
Though old-school SUVs appear to be outdated, they are undeniably the first choice for consumers who are looking for bigger interior and cargo capacity, or in other words, a car that would have the dual function of a car like experience, but the utility of a truck. Though the supersized SUVs are gradually phasing out, there is an upsurge in ‘car-based SUVs’ in the market. SUVs are categorized by their price range.

Under $25,000

Even if you are planning to purchase a basic SUV, you can for sure expect add-ons along with your purchase. The ‘Honda CR-V’, ‘Toyota RAV-4’ and the Chevrolet Equinox are few of the cars available, which provide for loads of interior space both for cargo and passengers, excellent driving experience and good money value. The RAV4 in addition has a ‘third row seating’ arrangement and a slightly more powerful engine. The Chevrolet Equinox on the other hand has stylish looks both on the interior as well as exterior, and a smooth engine. All the three are a suitable choice for people with a low estimate.

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Re: Facts About Cars by CarXus: 6:39pm On Mar 11, 2016
Under $35,000

The next price range in cross-over SUVs varies from $25,000 to $35,000. This price range provides for larger interior space at the same time providing the car-like feel. The Mazda CX-9 is the most popular in this category The Volvo XC60 has a hint of European style and collision avoidance function. The Chevrolet Traverse too is popular in this range, offering an eight seating capacity. The GMC Acadia and Buick Enclave fall on equal platform as the Traverse.
Re: Facts About Cars by CarXus: 6:41pm On Mar 11, 2016
Under $45,000

The SUVs available in this range have relatively better interior space and features. The Audi Q5 and Toyota Sequoia are the two most favorite cars in this section. The Q5 is known for its no-nonsense outstanding performance, unobtrusive style and hi-tech electronics inside the cabin.

The Toyota Sequoia too has all features that make a good SUV – loads of interior space, and a high perch. Its fuel efficiency however isn’t that great.

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Re: Facts About Cars by CarXus: 10:26pm On Mar 14, 2016
1. Rainproof Your Windshield
Manufacturers recommend replacing your blades every three months. Keep a spare set in your trunk. A product such as Rain Clear can also help minimize the work of your wipers; spray it onto the glass every few weeks. In some light rains, it makes the wipers almost unnecessary.
Re: Facts About Cars by CarXus: 9:06pm On Mar 15, 2016
Eliminate Distractions
As driving instructors stress, your hands tend to follow where your eyes are looking. Adjusting the radio dial takes 5.5 seconds—and that's 5.5 seconds when his eyes may not be on the road and both hands may not be on the wheel. Dialing a phone triples your risk of a crash. Reaching for a moving object increases it nine times. Worst of all is texting, which makes you 23 times more likely to crash. "Avoid the temptation to multitask behind the wheel altogether and put your cell phone in the glove compartment every time you get in the car," says Ray Lahood, U.S. Secretary of Transportation.

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