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		<title>Why Using Summer Tyres During Winter Can Affect Your Vehicles Stopping Distances</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 10:15:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>James Smith</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Using summer car tyres through the winter months really isn't a good idea! They do not enable your vehicle to perform to the best of its capability and do not work as well. It's really important to make sure that your tyres are suitable for the climate - having the appropriate tyres will mean that your stopping distances and handling are at the best that they can be. It's really important to make sure that your stopping distances are great as this can help you easily lessen the number of accidents on the road.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Using summer car tyres through the winter months really isn&#8217;t a good idea! They do not enable your vehicle to perform to the best of its capability and do not work as well. It&#8217;s really important to make sure that your tyres are suitable for the climate &#8211; having the appropriate tyres will mean that your stopping distances and handling are at the best that they can be. It&#8217;s really important to make sure that your stopping distances are great as this can help you easily lessen the number of accidents on the road.</p>
<p>Any time you take your summer tyres of to fit your winter tyres, you should ensure that you&#8217;re storing them away correctly so that they&#8217;re in good knick when the time comes to refit them to your vehicle. The number one spot to store them would be a garage or you might even pop them in your garden shed. It&#8217;s a good idea to hang them up or stack them on top of one another. When you put them away, you must make sure that they are clean (you are able to do this by using just water) and they must be dry too.</p>
<p>In the event that you&#8217;re concerned about driving in wintry conditions, the most suitable ways to make sure that you&#8217;re staying safe is by driving in a safe manor and by ensuring your tyres are fitted appropriately and that you have the right type of tyres fitted.</p>
<p>It&#8217;s always an excellent idea to make use of both winter tyres and winter wheels to make certain that you&#8217;re fully prepared for the challenging road conditions. Using both of these simultaneously can lead to your vehicles performance improving considerably.</p>
<p>You will find car tyres for winter that will fit any car because they come in a variety of different sizes. The enhanced grip makes for a better ride that will undoubtedly benefit you and help you out on the icy roads.</p>
<p>If you want to find out lots more about <a target='_blank' href="http://www.tyremen.co.uk/category/2/300/winter-tyres.aspx">winter tyres</a>, it&#8217;s a good idea to take a look at <a target='_blank' href="http://www.tyremen.co.uk/">winter tyres</a> on the web.</p>
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		<title>Six Tips Every Driver Should Know Before Buying a Used Car</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Nov 2009 10:03:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ethan Melandri</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Purchasing a used vehicle may seem difficult at first due to the high number of immoral dealers out there. These individuals are just waiting for the unprepared purchaser to walk in. With the right research it is possible to find the perfect deal.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Purchasing a used vehicle may seem difficult at first due to the high number of immoral dealers out there. These individuals are just waiting for the unprepared purchaser to walk in. With the right research it is possible to find the perfect deal.</p>
<p>There are steps you should take to purchase a used car. These steps will prepare you for the best bargain you could find. To start you should review your financial position. Knowing what you can afford on a purchase helps keep the situation realistic. Car expenses like fuel, servicing, insurance, and any loan you need are factors in your budgeting for a used automobile.</p>
<p>Your budget is the beginning of what you need to know before purchasing a vehicle. You need to use your financial statements to figure the top purchase price you are willing to spend. The price of a vehicle is dependent on certain factors: the mileage, age, and model. An older vehicle will be less than a 2009 model. The top financial number once obtained will allow you to use magazines, newspapers, and the internet to narrow down the available vehicles for you.</p>
<p>Before setting off to view a car, make sure you carry out plenty of research on the model and look at what kind of price other sellers are offering for the same mileage and condition. Consider what optional extras were available with that particular model for example alloy wheels, xenon headlights or a CD autochanger and if your car is lacking these it can be used as a bargaining point.</p>
<p>Don&#8217;t be rushed when checking out the car, and never view one in the rain as it can hide a myriad of bodywork problems. If you are not very mechanically minded consider taking along a friend who is, or arrange for an inspection company to check out the vehicle, and make sure you carry out a HPI check to ensure the car has not been written off, stolen or still owing finance.</p>
<p>Test drives on any vehicle should take twenty minutes. While driving the car check the gearbox, steering, and listen for any noises. The gears should transition smoothly. For steering the vehicle should stay straight on the road. During the drive do an emergency check of the brakes.</p>
<p>When it comes to doing the deal you need to be firm and polite and don&#8217;t be pressurised into making the deal. Always start the negotiations at a low price, as you can still raise your offer at a later stage, and use any faults you found during the inspection and test drive, and a lack of optional extras as bargaining points.</p>
<p>At the conclusion of the talk in which you purchase the car the seller needs to submit the V5 registration with a proper receipt of sale. You should think about adding a warranty to the purchase even though it might be costly. The warranty will pay for itself and reduce your stress while driving the vehicle.</p>
<p>When purchasing a used car you want to try and find one that has all of the latest optional extras included.   However don&#8217;t worry if the car of your dreams does not have <a href='http://www.phoenixautobulbs.co.uk/'>Xenon Headlights</a> as you can easily upgrade them yourself with the latest <a href='http://www.phoenixautobulbs.co.uk/upgrade-car-bulbs-upgrade-headlight-xenon-bulbs-c-76_77.html'>Xenon Headlight Bulbs</a>, they are simple and easy to fit and will give your car a modern look.</p>
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