You can actually never predict what will happen to you and to your car each time you drive around the vehicle. Sometimes, despite regular maintenance and repair of your Jaguar, there still are times when problems decide to act up just as when you are in the middle of the highway or in the middle of a deserted road. However, keeping your calm and keeping yourself cool would give you the chance to be in control of the situation.

If you do encounter car trouble or an accident, try to pull over. Stay on the side of the road. Make sure that you are out of traffic’s way. However, also make sure that you are easily seen by other motorists once you have brought your vehicle to safety. As much as possible, do it quickly. Dallying could just make traffic situations worse especially if you are trying to move over the side of the road very slowly.

Automobile experts and traffic authorities suggest that you should avoid stopping on the left should if that is very much possible. That is plainly because you surely would not want to run across traffic if you need to go somewhere else - like to look for gas or a payphone. And once you stop on the side of the road, try not to get out. Remember that it is safer for you to stay inside rather than stand outside with the cars rushing by you.

If your car acts up during a night drive, try to stop underneath a street lamp. That way, you are very much visible to all who passes by. That would give you more safety and security and the chances of people seeing you stranded could also increase your chances of getting help.

And in any time that this happens to you, do not forget to turn on your car’s hazard lights.

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Michelle Crimson holds a degree in business administration. She is currently working as an editor in New Orleans, Louisiana. This 32 year old mother of two is also a car racing fanatic.

This is something you’ll never get used to. No matter how many times it happens, each time feels like it’s the first. I know what you’re thinking. It is exciting being pulled over by a police officer, it’s dangerous, it’s, exhilarating, it’s, it’s, you guessed it, it’s a ticket.

If a police officer wants you to stop your car, the officer will activate the patrol car’s emergency lights and/or pull up next to you and gesture for you to pull over. If this happens, carefully slow down and pull over at the nearest safe location. When you stop, turn on your emergency flashers, roll down your window and wait for the officer to approach your vehicle.

Don’t immediately reach into your glove compartment, visor or jacket for your license and registration. He could mistake your movement as an attempt to find a weapon of some kind. He could shoot you, or even worse, yell at you. Officers generally want you to keep your hands where they can see them for their own safety. You should wait until the officer asks to see your paperwork before you retrieve the documents.
Ask why you were pulled over.

Always keep this in mind: From the moment the officer stops your car, he or she can record everything you say and use it against you. One of the first things an officer may say to you is, “Do you know why I pulled you over?” Admit nothing. Be courteous and be polite. Don’t try to guess why you were pulled over. Allow the officer time to explain the reason why you were stopped.

Provide the requested documents.

When the officer asks for your license and registration, pull them out slowly and hand them to the officer. Try not to say anything while the officer is reviewing the documents. Don’t tell the officer you’re late for your class or work because that could be considered a reason for speeding or aggressive driving. Wait until the officer asks you questions before you speak. Make sure you always have your driver’s license with you and keep your registration and proof of insurance in your vehicle at all times otherwise the officer may give you an additional ticket!

Remain calm and quiet.

If the officer leaves you in your car while he or she checks your information from the patrol car, relax and wait for the officer to return. Don’t preoccupy yourself with finding a radio station or flipping through documents in your glove compartment, which might give the officer the impression you aren’t taking the situation seriously. The 10 to 15 minutes it takes to check your information may seem like an eternity, but it’s better for you in the long run if you just wait patiently for the officer to return. It shows you respect the officer’s authority and understand that he or she is in charge of the situation.

Respond honestly.

The officer may ask you a series of questions about how fast you were going, where you were going and what you were doing. Answer any questions you can honestly. You don’t want to provide the officer with any false information at any time. If you don’t know the answer, simply respond, “I don’t know.” Also if he or she asks, “Do you know how fast you were going?” Simply reply, “I’m not sure.”

Remember to always be polite! If the officer asks a question you know the answer to but don’t want to reveal because it may be used against you, you do not have to answer. It may be awkward, but you have the right to tell the officer you would rather talk to a lawyer about it first or that you “would rather not discuss it at this time.” You’re better off not answering than lying and having the officer use it against you later.

Don’t argue with the officer.

Avoid arguing with the officer over why you were stopped. If you don’t think you deserve a ticket, contest it later. The officer will give you a ticket regardless of what you say, but if you are argumentative, the officer will have a much better memory of the incident and will be more likely to aggressively defend his or her position in court. Don’t give the officer any reason to show up in court and tell the judge you gave him or her a hard time. It will make the judge much less sympathetic to your case.
Take the ticket and drive away.

If the officer writes you a ticket, accept it quietly. Listen to any further instructions, including information on how long you have to pay the fine or what you must do if you want to contest it. In some provinces, you may have to sign for the ticket to show that you received it. If the officer just gives you the ticket without explaining what your rights are (or without requesting your signature in states where it’s required), you may be able to successfully challenge the ticket.

When the policeman has driven away…NOW is the time to yell, scream or cry!

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Drivers in the U.S. are buying hybrid vehicles, not because they want them, but because they can’t afford to drive any other type of car. With gas prices setting all-time records and heading toward $4 per gallon, consumers are forced to drive a car that gets the most miles per dollar spent. That’s an overpriced hybrid car.

The truth is that hybrids may get better mileage than a traditional car, but it’s nothing to write home about. First, hybrids cost more. The slightly better mileage means that if you keep your hybrid car for from 3 to 5 years you may make up for the higher cost. That doesn’t seem like such a good deal, does it? But it’s all we have and that’s why folks are buying the darn things.

The good news is that big improvements are on the way. AFS Trinity Power Corp. has been awarded a patent for a new flywheel technology that is expected to be used in second-generation flywheel/diesel hybrid trucks and buses.

This new flywheel within a flywheel technology is expected to make possible two key functions in both automobile and stationary power systems that utilize fuel cells and/or micro turbines. The problem is that these gadgets are constant power output devices, which means they can’t speed up fast enough for acceptable acceleration and passing. The new flywheel gizmo may correct that.

Is this the huge breakthrough in automotive propulsion that we’ve been waiting for? Probably not, but it’s an indication that a bunch of really smart people are working on the problem of developing a car that gets a million miles per gallon… or something like that.

President Bush recently signed a federal energy bill that encourages the use of fuel-efficient, low-emission vehicles and offers substantial tax breaks. The bill proclaims that high-efficiency vehicles, either hybrid or diesel, will receive credits on a sliding scale based on efficiency. Let me translate - “credits” mean MONEY! The maximum credit for light-duty vehicles is expected to be about $3,400.

When Uncle Sam starts handing out cash, two exciting things begin happening. Number One: Lobbyist begin shoveling it into their pockets. Number two: Lights go on in garages all across the country as inventors strive to solve the problem. You might say they are burning the midnight oil - one of the few fuels that is not necessarily in short supply.

Some point out that there is already a system to make biodiesel from vegetable oils for as little as 70 cents a gallon. This fuel does not contribute to global warming, has no obnoxious odor and is overall pollutant-free. Did you know that years ago Rudolf Diesel invented the diesel engine to run on peanut oil? Nutty, huh?

Another alternative mentioned from time to time is alcohol fuel, or ethanol. It is usually made from fermented corn; it blends as much as 85 percent alcohol and 15 percent gasoline and runs gasoline engines very nicely. Oh, it has a minor drawback, if you consider being highly explosive a drawback. That stuff could turn a Morris Mini into a rocket ship!

Yes, I hate the hybrids… of today, but I just can’t wait to see what’s coming tomorrow.

Mark Walters writes about hybrid vehicles at http://www.hybridvehiclestar.com and offers a free course titled Car Buying Tips.

In my first article on the Econo Fuel Chip, “Auto Fuel Chips and How they Work”, I looked at the fuel chip and how it actually works. I wanted to see some data from testing that was done on the fuel chip.

One of the things I was very impressed with was the comprehensive testing that the chips were put under. There is no hiding information on this product, as the company wants you to see the results. No wonder, they are very positive.

Tests conducted in Italy, Germany, USA, and in Canada clearly confirm that Econo Fuel chips not only increase engine power, but also reduce key emissions and increase mileage as much as 27%. Below are some of the reults ofthe tests.

Impressive Savings! Tests were done onnthe following vehicles:

Bus, Iveco tested in Italy with an average savings of 7% or $231.00 per year.

Truck, GMC Yukon XL tested in Canada with an average savings of 10% or $254.00 per year.

SUV,La Forza tested in the USA with an average savings of 27% or $1,113.75 per year.

Luxury Sedan, Lincoln tested in the USA with an average savings of 8% or $251.00 per year.

Sports Car, Porche Carrera tested in the USA with an average savings of 12% or $308.00 per year.

Motorcycle, HD Fatboy tested in Austria with an average savings of 15% or $225.00 per year.

The average savings percentage was 14% and an average savings in dollars of $377.00 per year.

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There are many reasons why you may choose to change your auto
insurance coverage to another company. Perhaps you’ve found
another company that offers you the same amount of coverage for
considerably less money. You might have changed jobs and are
eligible for a group discount through another insurer, or maybe
you’re unhappy with the service that your present company
provides. With the growth of the internet and quote comparison
sites, investigating your options has never been easier! Why
change to a new Auto insurance carrier?

You need to regularly review your auto insurance coverage to
make sure that you are receiving the best insurance value for
your money. You will discover that it pays to shop around. In
some states, premiums for identical policies vary widely among
different auto insurance companies. The reasons for this price
variation can be very complicated, but they boil down to a
company’s claims experience with policyholders in a coverage
group (e.g. people of similar age, number of accidents, type of
vehicle). For example, if a large number of people in a coverage
group files claims during a given year, their rates will likely
rise. When this happens, better discounts and lower overall
premiums may be available at other insurance companies. When you
decide to switch your auto insurance to another company, you’ll
find that it’s fairly easy to do so. How to cancel your old Auto
Insurance policy

Generally, all you need to do to cancel your auto insurance
policy is to inform your insurance company in writing,
specifying the date you want the policy canceled. In some
states, the new agent must notify the previous agent of the
policy change. Some auto insurance companies ask the
policyholder send back the actual printed policy. The insurance
company will send a cancellation request form that will need to
be signed and returned. Examine the form carefully to make sure
that all information regarding the policy is correct. If the
form is not received within two weeks of sending the letter,
call the agent or company immediately to check on the status of
the cancellation. Don’t just walk away from the old policy
without formally canceling it. Each state requires that auto
Insurance policies be cancelled with notice, thus the insurance
company might assume one wished to continue the coverage, and it
might eventually terminate the policy for failure to pay
premiums and report the lack of coverage to the state Department
of Motor Vehicles. This can hurt your credit rating and ability
to get a new policy. Be sure to get a new Auto Insurance policy
first

Always have a new policy in place before canceling the old auto
insurance coverage. Otherwise you might have a gap in protection
for a day or more! Most states require all drivers to carry a
minimum level of auto insurance and most insurance companies
require policyholders to present proof of new coverage before
they will cancel an active policy. The new company will be able
to time the beginning of the new policy to coincide with the
cancellation of the prior coverage. When to Change Auto
Insurance policies

At Renewal

Renewal is a convenient time to change auto insurance policies,
as you don’t have to wait for a refund from your current
carrier. A renewal notice will be sent to you approximately 30
days before a new policy begins, depending on the regulations in
your state. Should you decide to switch companies, you’ll need
to have a new policy by the time the current policy renews.
Though a company might say there is 10-30 days to get your
payment in before a policy terminates, you do not have coverage
until the carrier receives the payment. If you have an accident
during this time period you most likely will have no coverage
since the premium wasn’t paid!

Anytime:

All Auto insurance policies contain a provision allowing you to
cancel your policy with proper notice at any time. In a few
states auto insurance companies “short rate” the policy that
means one pays a penalty for canceling before the policy renews.
Most insurance companies pro-rate their policies so there is no
penalty. The advantage of switching before the renewal date can
save you a lot of money. For example if you have a policy that
runs from Jan 15th to Aug 15th and you have an accident or
ticket that will be over 36 months on March 15th. By switching
Auto insurance companies on March 16th, you get a discount for
having a clean driving record. Your current carrier won’t apply
this discount until the policy renews on August 15th! This can
save you Hundreds of dollars immediately! How long does it take
to change Auto insurance?

When you change auto insurance companies, the new agent or
insurer can generally change carriers while you wait! Generally
they’ll just need a copy of your current declaration page,
driver’s license and down payment to get the policy issued.

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