A Broken Headlight Will Be The Death Of Me...And Maybe You

One my head lights went out the other day when I was driving home and with my luck, a cop pulled me over and now I need to go to inspection. I think a trip to the DMV is considered torture in some cultures.
This past week I had to take my car in for inspection. Not only did I get to take time out of my weekend, I sat in long lines and had to deal with the lovely people at the DMV. Don t worry, the fun keeps coming. First, I should probably give you the setting. It was a humid summer day. The type of day when breathing is enough exercise to make you sweat bullets. The only way to escape the heat would be to float in a pool and last time I checked the DMV was the farthest thing from Typhoon Lagoon.
Reluctantly, I got in my car, bit the bullet, and headed towards hell. I cranked my air on full blast, put on some tunes, and actually started to think that it might not be so bad. I spoke too soon. I couldn t even pull into the parking lot because the line was so long; cars protruding into the street. I rolled down my window and peered down the seemingly endless line of vehicles. I was looking at over an hour wait. My only salvation was the big gulp sitting next to me in my cup holder. I know I needed to stay hydrated, but in the midst of my anger I forgot about my lack of bathroom access. It probably wasn t a good idea to suck down 72 ounces of Blueberry Blast icy. Then, as I m waiting, I see some cars try and cut the line. I thought I was going to lose it. Did they think they could cruise right in and skip the wait? Over my dead body. As one car tried to merge in front of me, I stuck like glue to the bumper in front of me, glaring into the eyes of the driver. He backed off. No one was skipping this line. So in addition to the scorching heat, blaring bass from nearby cars, and my pulsating bladder dancing with every bass line, I now needed to guard my spot in line. Is this really my life?
After 1 hour, 23 minutes, and 17 seconds I made it to the front of the line. I had finally made it, face to face with the devil himself, who happened to be a short, portly man donning a nametag that said Larry. Listen Larry, you re not fooling me. I know Larry is short for Lucifer, I thought to myself. The combination of icy and pure rage filtered through my veins. I watched him as he inspected my car. Silently letting my mind wonder about how easily I could off him, toss him in the trunk, and never have to deal with the DMV ever again. I could then begin the renegade life of an outlaw, doing as I pleased, not conforming to societal constraints Okay, your good to go, Larry said. I shook my head as I snapped out of my homicidal hallucination. I smiled, thanked him, and pulled out of the garage. Well, that wasn t so bad.
I had replaced my fog lights and also bought some good PIAA lights before my inspection. I wasn t taking any chances because if my car didn t pass inspection, I think I might have lost it. Mike Rosania



Bookmark it:

First Class (Road) Flight

For those who have deep pockets, luxury is a routine. Executives usually pay hundreds of bucks to get the service of an airport transfer limo or sedan to take them from the airport to city or vice versa. Time is of the essence for a businessman. Being late is not an option, especially when heading for corporate meetings. A thirty-minute ride may turn out to be an hour and a half with the always present, pain in the neck that is traffic. An example would be the drive from downtown Manhattan to JFK. The travel time for said route is roughly 30-45 minutes but considering the road and weather situations, said trip may---and will take longer than expected. Though bottlenecks will not affect the fee being charge since JFK airport transportation rates are in proportion to the model and capacity, not the number of hours, of the vehicle being used. With this scheme, you know that you are getting maximum value for your transportation budget.
But when you do decide to get an airport transport service, one must coordinate with the airport authorities as regards their recommended shuttle services or limousine transfer services. Check the vehicle specifications to make certain that it will match your personal preference. Power supplies and cellular hookups for laptop computers are some of the basic requests of businessmen. Nearly every limo service has around-the-clock communication with their chauffeurs to constantly update traffic reports and airline schedule changes. Services such as opening doors, helping with luggage, curbside assistance, airport baggage claim greeting, suit & tie attire, and advance reservations are all standard.
Most industry players present other services to further entice prospective clients---from cups of coffee to bottles of champagne and from a variety of broadsheets to over-elaborate entertainment systems. Some limousine companies have additional features like the GPS and the drivecam. The former is installed to pinpoint the exact location of the vehicle while the drive cam is present to capture incidents happening inside the automobile.
Other people may view this as a splurge or excessive pampering but the budget and lifestyle of these executives allow them to avail of such luxury. For the average Joe, this kind of service is held in reserve for those special occasions. If this is the case, a shuttle service is always an option. A typical JFK airport shuttle rate ranges from $12 to $20 per head. There are shuttle busses available 24 hours a day while others have designated times and stops. LaGuardia airport shuttle too, provides the same service.
But if you are with a group, sometimes it is better to get a coach limo than a stretch limo. Why get two limousines if you may opt for one coach limo? If traveling with the family, would you need infant seats? Booster seats? Don t forget to advise the limousine company with these special requests. In addition, ask about the seating and baggage capacity of the vehicles. Limousine companies have stretch limos, which allocate more seats for the individual not the pieces of luggage. If hiring a limo, remember not to exceed the trunk capacity the vehicle can offer.
Whether it be a limo, sedan or shuttle, make sure that you enjoy not only the destination but also the journey.
For more information, check out this site on airport transfer limo.
Sheryll Cross is a web copywriter for a web design company associated with an airport transfer limo company in New York.



Bookmark it:

Planning a Car Rental

With rising gas prices, driving causes more headaches than it used to. When traveling, though, you may need to rely on a car rental. There are ways to save money if you plan well. Next time you re looking for a quality, affordable car rental, consider the following:
1. A car rental at the airport sometimes costs more than at a nearby agency. Compare prices ahead of time; it may be worth taking a taxi a few miles to pick up the vehicle at a different rental location.
2. Choose a no-frills car rental. Many less-luxurious cars get better mileage.
3. Car rental agencies usually have better deals on compact cars. If you don t need the space, why pay for it? Compact cars also get better mileage.
4. A car rental is usually more costly if you pick up the vehicle at one location and drop it off at another. However, consider the price of returning to the original locale. Is it cheaper to pay for the gas or for the drop-off? This might sway your decision a little.
5. Car rental agencies offer prepaid fill-ups when you return the vehicle. Compare their costs with the gas pump prices and decide ahead of time which is a better deal.
6. A weekly car rental usually costs less than paying for five or six days alone. If you re staying just under a week, you may want to pay this rate and return the car early.
7. Avoid purchasing insurance from the car rental company if possible. Many credit cards cover car rental insurance; in the event of collision or theft you ll be taken care of. Check your credit card agreement ahead of time.
8. Save the extra driver cost by choosing a designated driver. Some car rental agencies charge more to add a driver.
9. Look for car rental coupons in travel magazines or an Entertainment book. Agencies also give discounts to AAA and AARP members. Be sure to inquire about available deals.
Keeping these factors in mind before your car rental, you can save a substantial amount of money. Shop wisely, and know before you go!



Bookmark it:

What is the use of old cars?

When can we say that a car is old? Literary speaking old means something that is useless, fragile and worthless. Nowadays people tend to dispose old things like tables, chairs, specially cars and many more. But unknowingly we can do many things to them, you can also make money out of all those thing. Here are some ways to make a car more useful...
1.Recycle: Recycling simply define as making good things out of nothing. There are some parts of a car that are functioning and you can sell those parts to your friends or other people. Make ways on how to find someone who wants to have that part. Sell it with a lower price or you can bid for it.
2.If you really love the car and it has a sentimental value for you, just change the parts that are malfunctioning, but it could spend you a lot of money to buy a new one. If the car is very important to you because of the value, whatever the price or how expensive it is, it doesn t matter, what important is you still have the car and its working.
3.You can bring them to those people who buys used and old cars, but make sure that the engines are still in good condition. There are a lot of businessmen and women who buy used cars. By this you can save money to buy another car.
4.Auction your old cars that has a good name and put a reasonable price for that. Auction is one of the easiest way to earn money using old things.
5.Look for a car collector that collects old cars, it could cost to much you are expecting for because they could put it in a museum or exhibit.
These are the ways that you can do to make old cars useful, just be creative, don t just throw things. All things even old has a purpose in this world, all you need to do is think of various ways on how to do make it. One tip is that if it has a specially value for you, take care of it and love them.



Bookmark it: