Junkyard Auto Parts

February 3rd, 2010

An old car or a new one, they’ll both have problems eventually. When you buy a car,either used or new, you need to take into consideration the fact that you’ll constantly invest money in it.

Why do you have to spend money on new parts, when the same parts can be found in a junkyard auto parts store. Why is it good to buy used parts? It’s cheaper,easier, and can benefit u more, cause you can get parts more on your taste.

Of course using junkyard parts, you don’t have the same quality a new part has,but the prices are so low that you can easily buy more then one part, for the close future when you’ll need one,again.

Junkyard auto-parts stores offer parts of all cars,starting from small headlights to a big variety of engine parts,sometimes even body-kits. You can replace almost everything that fails to work, with a used part, which doesn’t garantee it’s full durability, but it’s at a fair cheap price. Look at it this way, you can replace a part that got cracked in a small accident, with an used part, which won’t fail,and it’s durability won’t end. You’ll get the used part at a price probably less then half of a new part’s price.


Buying used auto parts is almost all the time a good deal. However there are parts which can’t be replaced, not everything is steel and iron, which got cracked and needs a replacement until next. Parts involving engine or it’s functionality, are not that durable,if bought from the junkyard. These kind of parts can also ruin other parts if they don’t work well, so better research twice before you replace what’s broken with a used part.

That’s the risk of using junkyard auto parts, if you don’t know the functionality of a car or haven’t asked anyone, the part you put inside it can ruin others, if it doesn’t work properly.

You get to replace everything on your car so it works good, replace body parts that are shattered, or cracked, replace tires, brakes,mirrors, everything that isn’t right on it.
Nowadays more and more people are interested in tunning the car they own. Why? It looks good, sound good, works good. These parts can also be found on the junkyard auto parts store. If something got broken in your car, you can easily replace it with something better, even if used, can work good, and in a store can cost more then the car you own.


Most junkyard auto parts stores sell parts of cars, which fail to work and are dissambled, or used cars. The most important part of this business is the price. If you get to replace a part with a used one, the latter one will probably fail to work after a while. Even so, the amount of money spent on the used parts, bought more then once, will still be smaller then buying something new.

How To Start An Auto Parts Online Business

February 3rd, 2010

An auto parts online website is one of the most profitable shopping business on the internet. You find the products, in this case auto parts, at a cheaper price then in stores and you get them sent to your home for free. This is why it’s a good deal, but why to start a business like this? It’s obvious people would get more interest in an online shop which has more benefits than a real-life shop.

It’s not an easy thing, but it can be done. There are a few steps you need to follow, starting from a website up to becoming a member of the top customers of a auto-parts manufacturing company. This business would be very easy for those who already have their own auto-parts shops.


How do you start? You need to register your business with a name, the same as registering a new firm.

How much do you know about auto parts? You can do all with either your knowledge on the auto-parts market, or a friend who is up-to-date on it, or your research for the following days until you put up the project.

The first steps require programming knowledge or a small amount of money invested on a website, plus you have to purchase the website domain and host, then just put all the info on the website. This is the easy part so don’t consider yourself lucky cause it’s not that easy.

The research part is next. Check the markets, ask friends, what are the most common parts needed,the most common parts which fail to work,everything auto related that people are interested in. Every business starts low, so you’ll just have to go for the most common parts, the top rated products and the most needed parts.

Further you need to establish a contract with the manufacturers that supply the parts you want to start with, at a fair price and a decent quality. This is so that you can order as many as you need whenever you want. If your knowledge is low on auto-parts, please do research the internet or the markets on the high quality manufacturers and those who offer their products at good prices.

Once you’ve done the contract, get their top rated products and add them to your website with a slight affix to the price. Don’t let the list of products be short with only these products, also add those that are not in the top sales, people look for them, you don’t have to buy them until they’re ordered. Be sure you split them into categories such as: replacement parts, performance parts, custom parts and models. It’s very important the customer finds what he needs.Why free-shipping? Online business means free-shipping. So if other websites have it, you need it. It attracts a lot of customers these days cause they are excused of playing gas,time, even money.


For it you need to research on the benefits of making a contract with a shipping company. Find the cheaper and faster company, and try to find if it’s cheaper to make a contract or send each package at a time.

Now everything is ready. Go advertise your business via internet,media,posters and your done with your own auto-parts business.

The benefits of Houdini Automotive Escape Tool

February 17th, 2009

We’ve already told you three months ago about Houdini’s Escape Tool. Now I found a nice review about it. The gadgeteer tested it and they presented us how to use it correctly.

Julie used a 5 x 5 inch piece of glass and she admitted it wasn’t so sexy as testing the tool in a real vehicle. After that she said:

The Houdini Pro has a window breaking tip just like the non-Pro tool. The only difference is that the Pro tool is easier to handle since it is larger, and you don’t have to remove any parts to use it. To test the window breaker, you place the tip on the glass and push down. The spring loaded tip will depress and then a point inside it will pop out with enough force to shatter the glass. It’s very quick and easy to do. It does not require significant effort. I think even a child could probably do it if instructed properly.

Now, let’s see how the piece of glass looked after Houdini’s Escape Tool did the master job. Completely shattered.

houdini automotive escape tool

I hope you will all understand the benefits of such a magnificent car gadget. I would like to put it next to the other four gadgets that you need for a safe road trip and about I wrote few days ago.

Enjoy!

Mission One EV electric sports bike is perfect for millionaires

February 9th, 2009

mission one ev fastest electrical bike

Living in a car-crowded city is like living in hell. Of course, if you are a car driver! Moreover, since you have to use your car to get to work every morning, better stick it in your ass. I have to confess it’s much better to cycle everyday. First for your health and second for your boss. You’ll be able to get to work on time.

Better use the train or the bus. This way you’ll save money for the new Mission One EV electric sports bike. Nowadays it’s trendy to be Eco. But there is a major problem: ECO spirit is breaking your wallet!

At the TED Conference, Mission Motors revealed its all-electric two-wheels model with a top speed of 150 MPH. The lithium-ion battery keeps your ride safe for 150 miles.

Of course, the strength of an electric drivetrain is torque and the Mission One has 100 lb-ft of the stuff on offer from the first twist of the throttle up until 60 mph/

What can I say?! I see Mission One as a solution for my year 2030 daily way to work. Because now it’s so expensive. Probably, if I had $10 million I would buy it as my favorite moto gadget. Mission One EV electric sports bike costs no more or less than $70 000. Anyway, its design made my day better!

More details here.

What you really need for a safe roadtrip

February 6th, 2009

How long do you prepare a road trip for? How many times have you had unexpected troubles with your car, with the police (because of breaking the speed limit), with your dirty car (because you couldn’t find a car wash in your way and the license plate wasn’t visible) or just because you like to drink a little bit over the limit? The answers varies a lot between never had problems and yes, I always have problems, I should be more careful in planning my road trip.

I will tell you now what you really need for a safe roadtrip.

1. Auto escape hammer and lighted magnifer – you can use it in case of fire when you’re trapped inside the car or when you dive with your car in the water (which is an extreme situation) and you’re also blocked without any solution to escape.

auto escape hammer

Features:

  • Chrome plated tip breaks the window
  • Stainless steel razor cuts the seat belt
  • Pointed metal tip punctures the air bag
  • Mini light helps you to see at night
  • Lighter magnifier designed to shine light on
  • Emergency situation
  • Closed use as high power flashlight
  • Open and it lights and magnifies (2x) maps and directions

Price: $18.95

2. Radar/Laser Detector – as I said before it will help you to drive without the fear of getting ticketed for breaking the speed limit.

radar laser detector

Price: $43.95

3. Super auto car wash cleaner – it is also great for cleaning your house and your garden, not only your car.

super auto car cleaner

Features:

  • Adjustable switch for water flow
  • Adjustable switch ON/OFF nozzle
  • Heavy duty sponge head, brush head
  • Soap-powder container

Price: $19.99

4. Digital alcohol breath tester – it helps you by checking your alcohol level (because when you party you also like to drink). So, the digital alcohol breath tester is making you sure if you are safe to drive. You may also see this gadget we’ve spoken about last month.

digital alcohol breath tester

Features:

  • Breath tester
  • LP gas detector
  • Patented recalibration function by user
  • Display: 20 stages of LCD
  • Prevention of drunken driving

Price: $45.99

Digital tire gauge checks your tire pressure

February 5th, 2009

digital tire gauge

This digital tire gauge can help you when your tires are going flat. When you see you can’t handle your car like before, stop it and use the gadget.

Easy-to-view LCD screen display digital measurements against an illuminated window. Read tire pressure in either PSI, BAR or kPa modes. An audible beep confirms tire measurement for accurate readings, while the auto shut-off feature extends the battery life.

Price: $24.95

The Zumba phone – first truly hands-free mobile phone

February 5th, 2009

zumba phoneAs you know I am a driver, I own a car and I am totally against even hands-free phone systems. My security when driving is more important than any other device that can disturb me. We live in an age when being on time is more important than our safety. Tell me, how many times were you in a hurry because you’ve been caught in traffic? Now, tell me if you use your phone to apologize for coming late at work … when driving! I bet you do.

I’ve seen people reading books behind the wheel in traffic and girls looking in the mirror to put on make up when driving. Anyway, because I will tell you about the Zumba phone (first truly hands-free mobile phone), it’s your brain that’s distracted when you’re on the phone, not your hands. I sincerely advise you to care about your safety as a driver more than your personal problems.

zumba phone backNow, great news! The Zumba phone offers you the world’s first fully accurate voice recognition system for mobile phones. Now I am tempted to say: “So what? To my mind it’s the same if you use a hands-free plugged into your phone or if you use the Zumba when driving!“, but Zumba has a nice feature that allows you to send text messages using speech alone! While doing the kinky job of sending an SMS using voice recognition, your phone’s data (including your contacts) is stored on a 100% secure website.

Zumba has a nice design and you can speak to your friends while it is tucked away in your jacket’s pocket or in your car’s boot. The secret is an ear hook type device that covers your ear. You can do everything by pressing a single button!

It really sounds revolutionary (and good for us, the drivers) but because the producer is a small company, I might be skeptic about his future.

Via.

Protect your hands when driving

February 3rd, 2009

I’ve met people who had big problems because of cuts. It’s true, they didn’t have problems because of something the steering wheel grip did, but because of something knives or other strange objects did. Just imagine how many bacteria there are on the steering wheel or on the gear shift. You have no idea. The bacteria cause most of these infections.

I won’t start to tell you my medicine theories, but i will tell you how to protect your hands when driving. These particular, fashion and funny gloves are made from 100% polyester with acrylic resin grips. The gloves have been tested for comfort and fade resistance.

geek gloves

Price: $25.00 (sold out already)

Make your spittle more “comfortable”: No Spill Spit Cup

January 31st, 2009

Usually, I don’t like people who spit. Actually, spitting it’s the most disgusting thing you can do in front of me. My friends know this detail and sometimes they try to be funny while I’m eating. My stomach cursed them many times.

There are guys in the world who are training their spittle for contests. While digging through the internet, I found one guy who won a contest after spitting 35 watermelon seeds into a paper cup in just five minutes. Also, I’ve found tutorials for people who wants to improve their speed and accuracy on doing this obnoxious thing.

no spill spittoon

If your habit is to spit every three minutes… what will you do while driving? Watch out, it has already been invented: No Spill Spit Cup.

Price: $14,40.

For those who want some style for their cars: GPS Ferrari Edition

January 30th, 2009

gps ferrari edition

If you could think of one word to describe a GPS, what would it be? If I say “Ferrari”, it might not be the right word, and people are bound to say I’m a little bit crazy. I admit one of my dreams is to own a car like this but if you want to buy me a GPS I advise you to chose something else. Not because I don’t like it but because it won’t fit on my car.

The Ferrari Traffic Assist Pro is nice looking (like almost all Ferrari’s products), it has a 4.3″ touchscreen, map data for Europe and United States, Bluetooth handsfree set, telephone and address book, lane info assistant etc.

Now go and buy the adequate car for this gadget! More details here, via.

Price: $535