To Go Anywhere, Go Mazda MPV! Introducing A Mini Van With Mega Style.

By Andy Zain

Are you interested in learning about the Mazda MPV? If so, then we would like to take you by the hand and tell you about an outstanding vehicle.'89 was quite the year! In Egypt a 4400 year old mummy was found, the movie Batman released and at 01:23:45 AM the time and date by US reckoning was 01:23:45 6-7-1989! It was also the year that the Mazda MPV arrived in America. While it was not the first player in the modern mini van medley, Mazda rocked when Chrysler only rolled! The first real, for every road, in all kinds of weather all-wheel drive had arrived. We must say that this vehicle got a big applause when it first came out on the market. Critiques and customers both stared at it...

Its compact proportions offered more maneuverability; this combined with the familiar car-style doors set this animal apart.

In 2000, a second edition machine was released. This new seven passenger, minivan with front-wheel drive was still smaller than its competition boasting an array of new family friendly features.

The second-generation machines that entered the new millennium set out to prove that size did matter; the new front wheel drive, seven-seat minivan was still more compact than the competition while boasting new features.

In addition it offered an array of new features. The roll down window system was a first in the sliding door format, however it was the innovative multi configurable seating deign that was to be its trademark edge. Maneuverability, versatility, design and flexibility set this machine in a class of its own.

The second row passenger seats came with an innovative slide feature offering bench configuration. Another convenience feature was presented in the form of a fold down mechanism in the third row seats, which could also be rotated round to face the rear of the minivan when the tailgate was open. The seating system did however have one drawback, cargo space. The lack of it was a disadvantage in its positioning as the perfect family carrier.

Hi-lights in the evolution of the machine include the power upgrade in 2002, by way of a 3. 0 liter 200HP V6 and automatic transmission in five speed, 17inch alloys, upgraded suspension tuning, new break systems and power doors in the sliding format. Again In 2003 a passenger entertainment option was introduced in the form of a DVD theater system. The Mazda MPV was never going to score well with adrenalin junkies but what it lacked in power it made up for in style. It's a snazzy drive for the style conscious family. - 21392

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Andy Zain is the admin of Mazda MPV Forum , a place where fans and owners can get the right information for tuning, customization and general discussions on anything about Mazda MPV. Get the information you need when you visit Mazda Forum

Shopping For Insurance With Car Insurance Ratings

By Andy Zain

Ever wonder what will influence your car insurance ratings? Many who are new to driving don't totally understand what can influence their ratings. There are a number of things that affect your insurance ratings. Wondering what those are? There are quite many that could influence how much you are going to pay to keep your car safe and yourself if in case of an accident. Keep reading as we tell you.

There are a few ways to do this. The first people who can give you the best car insurance ratings are those who are actually with this insurance company. There are things besides the percentage rates they give you that you should look for when it comes to car insurance. Your friends and family can help you find who is a good company to go with. They might even be able to get you a deal.

The next thing that people at car insurance agencies frown upon is gender. Sorry boys, but one thing affecting car insurance ratings are ones gender. Boys tend to be more hot headed. They go for the sporty cars. They also get the most tickets.

When you shop around, you will get a quote. This will tell you how much you will pay when you factor in everything that they include to give you the rate that you would have to pay each month. They look at all the factors.

If you don't like the rate of the quote that they give you then you can go elsewhere. You can find out what they will charge. While you think everyone has the same rates no matter what you are wrong. Some of the companies out there you will find charge you more than you ever expected to pay. This is something you want to watch out for.

Which brings us to the next thing that can raise your car insurance ratings? The amount of violations you get can affect that. They don't' want someone that will cause them to have to pay for damages. This just proves that they don't drive safely. Violations could be tickets or even accidents that you have been in. This could be detrimental to your insurance if you have been in a lot of accidents.

There are many more where that came from which tells them how much your car insurance ratings should be. As you can see, a good deal goes into giving you this quote. Here you can get a good idea about what they will be at. You might be surprised how your car insurance ratings could change. - 21392

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Online Legal Advice On Road Law

By Johann Ken Flanders

We live in times when we are in constant need of legal advice. Whether it is on matters of property or on any of our rights; on matters of finance or of motoring, there is always some kind of knowledge we are looking for.

When searching for legal advice the internet proves to be a great source of knowledge. Many people trust in the internet and some fantastic resources can be found there. Due to the fact that legal information is one of the few areas the internet has yet to take over it can sometimes prove difficult to find the correct legal information.

Finding free legal motoring advice on the internet is not difficult, providing that you know where you are looking. Opting for a lawyer can be very expensive and seeming as we are in need of motoring advice regularly we tend to opt for the internet. The internet then provides us with the first level of information, if it then indicates we should take a lawyers opinion then we do. We often know of people who have been in similar situations to ours and therefore we opt for the same solution they did.

There are many free forums online that you can find legal motoring advice. However there are also some paid legal advice sites too, these are mainly when you are looking at the next level. These free forums are often moderated by actual attorneys and lawyers and the information that is passed is exceptional. Such freely shared information is the solutions to your problems, loopholes that can be found in the system and fines people have had to pay. The best forums are the ones that host question and answer sessions where you receive free answers from legal experts.

There is however other places online that you can find free legal motoring advice. These places are dedicated to motoring accidents, driving etc, although finding such websites is the key. If you are at ease with the internet then finding the websites should not be difficult and you will then be able to ask your questions easily. - 21392

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For further information, and a free consultation please contact either patterson law, legal motoring advice or driverdefenceservice.co.uk, Driving without Due Care and Attention

Mazda RX-7 The Rotary Engine Sports Car

By Andy Zain

The Mazda RX-7 is a sports car that was produced in Japan beginning in'78 and ending in 2002. The most unique feature of the car was its featuring of a rotary or Wankel engine. The RX-7 was a replacement for the RX-3 and eventually was the only rotary engine vehicle produced by Mazda other than the Cosmo.

The rotary engine in the first of the RX-7s was only 1150 cc. The motor featured a twin rotor engine and the vehicle was rear wheel drive. Wankel invented his engine in Germany, but Mazda is one of the few car manufacturers to ever successfully use these engines. The company faced an uphill climb as they went through the fuel crisis of the'70s with the engine that burned more fuel.

Rotary engines are lighter in weight that other gasoline engines. They can be built from aluminum and are popular in use of air craft, but their use in land vehicles has been very limited. Mazda owners often brag about the smooth running rotary engines.

The rotary engines were found to be easily modified to meet air emission standards without catalytic converters. However, this conversion caused them to use even more fuel. By'84, Mazda offered a fuel economy of 29 highway and' city. In the RX-8 replacement for the RX-7 the fuel economy is comparable to other vehicles of the same size and weight class.

The RX-7 was initially introduced as a sports coupe. The coupe offered a mid mounted engine that offered great stability. In America, it was offered as a two seat coupe and in Japan some rear seat units were introduced. In the States, there was an option for dealer installed rear seats.

In the later part of the 80's Mazda redesigned the RX-7 and styled it to look like the popular Porsche. In'88, they introduced the RX-7 convertible who's production continued until'92. While it was being produced, the convertible was rated as the best convertible that had ever been produced.

The RX-7 started its third generation in'92, but sales of the RX-7 stopped in the United States sometime in'95. Only a limited number of RX-7s were shipped to the Stated during'92, but the vehicle continued to be sold in several other countries around the world.

Worldwide Mazda introduced the RX-8 to replace the RX-7. The United States saw their first models in 2001 at auto shows, however sales were delayed until 2004. The RX-8 still uses Mazda's tradition of rotary engines. Seating in the RX-8, however is designed for four persons. - 21392

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Andy Zain is the admin of RX-7 Forum , a place where fans and owners can get the right information for tuning, customization and general discussions on anything about Mazda RX-7. Get the information you need when you visit Mazda Forum

The Pros and Cons of a Trunk Mount Bike Rack and a Look At Popular Models

By Gary Lindsey

There are many companies that produce trunk mount bicycle rack systems for different autos. Among these bicycle rack companies are Hollywood Racks, Saris, Allen, Thule, Yakima and a couple others.

All the various trunk bike rack work almost the same way. Most of them strap onto the trunk of a auto and secure your bike to your auto for care-free transport. That's all there is to it.

Hollywood Racks, Saris, Allen and a couple others sell trunk mount bike rack systems that can carry more than one bike and can mount three bikes. This option is comes in handy when riding as a group and carpooling.

Some models that I would recommend are the Saris Bones, Hollywood Racks Baja Rack, Allen AL102A and several others. All these trunk-mounted bike rack options are just a starting point.

The Allen AL102-A trunk bike rack weighs 9.5 pounds, fits on most sedans. The single configuration design ensures no mistakes during set up and installation. The 12 long carry arms easily is compatible with up to 2 bikes. It sets up and installs within secs.

Another well-liked trunk mount bike rack is the Bones Series bicycle rack. The Bones Series by Saris features injection-molded arms and legs. These parts are the most durable on the market and assembled with 100% recyclable, non-rusting material. Ratcheting anti-sway straps secure and stabilize bikes. The novel Arc-based design is compatible with most spoilers and separates bicycles on different levels. Plastic parts on Saris racks are injected during the manufacturing process with a UV stabilizer. Therefore, colors will not fade/crack; additionally fading and cracking are covered under the manufacturer's warranty. Lastly, they come in a few fun colors: blue, red, yellow, and black.

The King Joe by Yakima trunk mount bicycle rack is the best match. This bike rack comes with a Quick Trigger Hub System which makes installation a snap. The trunk bicycle rack can work with many cars of any Yakima strap-eqiuped rack. Narrow arm design is compatible with a most of bicycles. Premium Tri-Padded feet and padded metal buckles protect your car's paint job. The Integrated StableCradles secure bicycles in place. The folding arms on the Yakima King Joe Rack make storage easy.

The Baja Rack by Hollywood comes with patented Micro-Adjust hubs which guarantees easy installation. More that 5 straps solidly attach the Baja to the backend of your sedan. Bike separators with anti-sway blocks ensures the bicycles firmly attached to the trunk bike rack. A last point, the rack folds flat for easy storage in a trunk or garage. - 21392

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Gary has written more information and suggestions on trunk mount bike rack brands to mount on your car and other bicycle roof rack types, at www.rackwebs.com.