As much as we would want to deny it, motor vehicle accidents (MVAs) do happen, and they do so on a daily basis. The incident of having two or more hunks of metal smashing against each other at high speed is always a tragedy, and manufacturing companies continue to look for ways on how to minimize damages and prevent human losses. Whether you have been involved in an accident before or not, you should know how to properly make an accident report. But just in case that you are still unfamiliar with the process, here is a guide that should help you attain a better understanding of it.
Write a Proper Report
Give as much details about the crash as you can. The date, time, and location of the accident are crucial information that you must put down; other details like weather condition, lighting, visibility, and so on are also helpful. As for the location, try to be as specific as possible by indicating the name of the street where the incident occurred. Don’t forget to mention the details of the vehicles involved, including the manufacturer, model, make, plate number, and so on.
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
How to Properly File an Accident Report | Roberts Automotive and Industrial Parts Manufacturing Corporation
How Bigger Rims Affect Fuel Consumption | Roberts Automotive and Industrial Parts Manufacturing Corporation
As one of those indispensable car parts that are designed to hold the tires, rims make up the outer edge of wheels. They are measured in diameter (distance between the bead seats or the length of its plane through the axis of the hub) and width (distance between opposed rim flanges) by which the maximum rim width should be equal to the tire thread’s width. Any driver who wishes to be fully familiarized with their ride should know that there are various rim profiles as well as a number of rim components.
Because it is the rim that supports the shape of the tire, the dimensions of the rims are an essential factor in the characteristics of all automobiles. For example, overly wide rims, in relation to the tire width of a particular car, may result to bumpy, uncomfortable rides because the sidewalls of the tire have insufficient curvature to flex properly over rough driving surfaces. Oversized rims will cause tires to rub when turning while overly narrow rims may cause poor handling as the tire may distort sideways under fast cornering. Also, damages to the rim can cause a shaky trip, lowering the tire’s capacity to withstand pressure which, in turn, could lead to a flat tire.
How Gasoline Prices are Affected by Stronger Philippine Peso | Automotive Parts Suppliers
For so many years, the Philippine Peso was down in the dumps against other first world currencies, but recent improvements in the economy have caused a sudden and subtle recovery. Slowly but surely, the peso is climbing its way back to a healthy position similar to where it was 10-15 years ago. This is very good news. The prices of basic commodities, like imported oil, will adjust for the benefit of our country.
The constant rise and fall of oil prices in the world market results in an unstable flow of government and private transactions, leading to higher costs. This conflict, in turn, would cause hardship amongst average Filipino folks, especially to those who belong to the lowest strata of society.
Pros and Cons of Car Lowering | Automotive Parts Suppliers
Motorists who can afford modifications for their cars tend to get them with the goal of increasing their performance beyond the stock. This includes making the car lighter, adding turbochargers under the hood, firming up the suspension, making the body more aerodynamic, and so on. One trick the some car lovers love to do for better performance is car lowering. Like most modifications, this has a set of advantages and disadvantages. Let’s take a look at them.
PROS
The thing about car lowering is that as long as you have access to the services of a body shop that you can trust with mechanics that are more than proficient at their craft, then all you have to do is to shelf out a few hundred bucks and get a better running car as a result. However, there are a few things to consider before you partake in such a procedure for your car.
Saturday, January 12, 2013
How to Report a Corrupt Police Officer | Roberts Automotive and Industrial Parts Manufacturing Corporation
As good as the world is with its natural beauty and glory, it’s the countless institutions within our society that may drive us crazy. Corruption is rampant even in developed nations, and the police force is contaminated with people who practice such disgrace. That ordinary citizens are exploited by corrupt police officers every day saddens the community. Didn’t they swear to protect and serve the people, and not make them subject to extortion? It is the duty of citizens to step forward and report the bad apples so that other drivers don’t have to experience the same thing.
Reporting a corrupt police officer can be kind of tricky, especially with how they are not afraid to abuse the power that is given to them. Therefore, the first thing that you must do when you encounter a corrupt police officer is to not give him any hints that you’re about to report him; any suspicion from him could compel him to resort to drastic measures in an attempt to save his own skin. If he is able to obtain the identity of the person who reported him, stay as far away from him as possible. If push does come to shove, then a restraining order is perhaps your last resort.
How Does your Car's Gasoline Octane Level Affect your Car? | Automotive Parts Suppliers
All cars are composed of four-stroke gasoline engines. Of these four, the compression stroke is the one that condenses air and gas into a smaller volume in a cylinder before it is ignited by the spark plug. The amount compressed would then be called compression ratio. The gasoline octane level of a vehicle will tell how much compression the fuel needs before it can ignite. Usually the compression ratio is 8:1. Thru this ratio, one can accurately determine the octane rating of the gas that one must use in his or her car.
For a car engine to assume a high-performance level, it must have a high compression ratio and a high octane fuel. A high compression ratio involves a higher horsepower though the gasoline for the engine may cost higher as well. Making use of high octane gasoline prevents engine knocking as it tends to burn slower than low octane gasoline. Although it is important to note that this is not a fixed principle as certain cars can react differently to various types of gasoline. If your car is running on low octane gasoline running and has not experience engine knocking, then switching to high octane will not result to any significant advantages. It all really depends upon the build of the vehicle’s engine.
Saturday, January 5, 2013
Casa Services vs. Aftermarket Service Centers | Roberts Automotive and Industrial Parts Manufacturing Corporation
When our car is in need of a repair, we always choose between the services of a car dealership (aftermarket centers) and the availability of OEM car parts (casa). Those who want genuine car parts usually seek out the products of Original Equipment Manufacturers while others who are looking for cheaper options tend to turn to aftermarket services. But which one of these services should you choose? Does the price really reflect the quality of the parts? When are OEM parts necessary to avail? Let’s take a look at the differences between casa and aftermarket services.
Aftermarket Services
The services of car dealerships are usually less expensive than those of casa, both in parts and service charges. As they repair or replace damaged parts, they also point out other parts may be in need of a check-up. Aside from that, aftermarket shops also manage to get the job done faster than casa, causing less hassle to the owner of the vehicle. Another advantage worth mentioning is the fact that there are more aftermarket shops out there to choose from, and the parts that they offer are more readily available.
Are Christmas Lanes are Effective? | Automotive Parts Suppliers
Another Christmas Season is finally here! And along the joy and love that comes with this merry occasion is the nerve-wracking buzz of finding the right gift for the ones we love. However, getting though this ordeal is daunting for some since it is certainly not a joke to find one’s self caught in the middle of a sea of cars during the rush hour’s peak. The addition of Christmas Lanes has given us drivers some breathing room in the way they provide a leeway from the constricted roads that the yuletide season brings.
Before we go on further, it is important to note that these Christmas Lanes will cause little to no inconvenience for the major motorway’s of the country. Though it would be great to have additional lanes open all year long, this is just a temporary solution in decreasing traffic problems and accidents caused by the crowded highways. But nonetheless, these lanes create relief and spell safety for all the drivers who are trying to visit as much friends and family as they can during the Holidays.
Is the 24-Hour Truck Ban on Edsa Effective? | Roberts Automotive and Industrial Parts Manufacturing Corporation
As the crossroad of the major cities in the country, EDSA is surely one of the busiest motorways out there. The traffic there is always heavy, leaving both commuters and vehicle owners twiddling their thumbs in exasperation. Moreover, when there are accidents, the delays are more devastating, and one can spend their entire day stuck in a vast, endless vacuum of immobile automobiles. Not a pleasant ride at all, if you can actually consider it a “ride”. Such aching traffic is a real pain in the neck, and we all know that those darn, fat, road-hogging trucks deserve a lot of the blame. Although trucks have their allocated lanes, a few douche drivers will still make use the lanes that are dearly reserved for you and I.
Especially throughout these busy times, Truck Bans must be implemented to lighten the load of vehicles in this hectic avenue. During Christmas Season, more and more accidents occur between all kinds of vehicles, which do nothing but worsen the already dreadful traffic. To ease this time-consuming burden, certain protocols should be given to trucks. They can be given a specific detour which can be of convenience for them and their goods. Think about it. This would be a win-win both for the trucks and the average vehicles. But even though this sounds really beneficial for everyone, there will be difficulty in convincing truck operators and drivers to adapt to this regulation.
The Top 5 SUVs of 2012 | Automotive Parts Suppliers
The comfort and security that one feels when they ride an SUV is something that is hard to top, a lot of people would still want a good sizeable SUV even though there are countless of smaller cars out there that keep getting better and better. With that in mind, here are five of the best SUVs in the market for the year 2012.
2013 Ford Escape
One of the more affordable compact SUVs in the market today, the new 2013 Ford Escape was redesigned for much convenience and comfort. This SUV rates high in safety and performance, with various features like the Ford Sync and MyFord Touch that helps you link the car with certain devices that assist in rear parking and blind spot monitoring. This particular model one does take the cake in the compact SUV department. However, make sure to skip the base engine and go straight to Ecoboost for superior fuel economy.