Tuesday, July 21, 2015

Why You Should Buy a Luxury Car



If you are someone who enjoys the finer things in life, then you have likely driven a luxury car a time or two. If you haven't, then you are missing out. Driving in one of these cars is an experience unlike any other. These luxury cars have a lot to offer that ordinary cars do not. Here are some reasons why you should consider buying a luxury car. 
Safety
Luxury cars often offer more safety features than a regular car would. These extra safety features help them score higher in crash test ratings. This means you are likely to walk away from a serious crash with fewer injuries than you would otherwise. This is reassuring to anyone, but especially to people who have children or often travel with other people in the car. There are times when these features may mean the difference between life and death. Some of these features include things like additional side and curtain airbags, stability and traction control, and anti-lock brakes.
Higher Resale Values
Another great thing about luxury cars is they have a great resale value. Many car values drop dramatically as soon as they are driven off the lot, but this decrease isn't as extreme in luxury cars. If you are thinking about possibly reselling your car after you have driven it for a couple of years, then this is something that is good to know.
Comfort
There's no denying that luxury vehicles offer a higher level of comfort than other cars do. With their heated seats, dual climate control, and cushiony interior, they are something that can make your car much more enjoyable to ride in. This is great if you are taking your vehicle on a road trip or if you are someone who likes to go for a long drive every once in a while.
Technology
The technology that these luxury vehicles provide is state of the art. This can make for a much more enjoyable experience. The technology that is offered as a standard feature on regular cars has often already been in luxury vehicles for a few years. This helps make your ride much more comfortable.
Horsepower
Luxury vehicles are made to be safe, showy, and comfortable. Additionally, they offer a lot of horsepower so that you are able to get up and go much more quickly than with a standard vehicle. This gives your vehicle a lot more power than other cars have.
High Quality
Perhaps the best thing about luxury cars is that they offer a high level of quality. You don't have to worry about the manufacturers skipping out on any feature, as that is why these vehicles are made in the first place. Your car is made with high quality items that should last you for a long time. This can help you save money and time on having your vehicle repaired.

Friday, July 10, 2015

4 Reasons You Should Avoid Parking Under Trees



In these hot summer months, the temptation to search for shade in which to park is very high, especially if you have leather interior. Nobody enjoys the feeling of leaving a restaurant or returning to their car from running errands and then hopping in a scorching seat. To top it off, you have to sit in the sun while your car cools down because your steering wheel is as hot as a stove top! Everybody appreciates a chance at avoiding this discomfort.

Unfortunately, parking under trees is not a solution. While you can certainly park your car in the shade of a distant tree or nearby building, there are numerous reasons why you should never park your car directly under a tree, no matter if it is in your driveway or a parking lot. Here are the top 4 reasons to stay away from trees, no matter how shady they are:

1. Bird droppings are no fun. If you are like most people, you do not appreciate seeing a smear of droppings across your windshield or around your door. It almost seems as if birds do this on purpose, especially if your car is new or has just been washed and waxed. Not only are these gifts from above unsightly and gross, especially if they land on your door handles, they can also be harmful to your vehicle. Bird droppings can fade and chip paint over time, leaving stains that never go away, no matter how hard these areas are scrubbed. It is recommended that you wash off bird droppings as soon as possible. Parking under a tree invites feathered fiends--which love resting and nesting in trees, of course--to turn your car into a toilet.

2. When bad weather strikes, you should feel lucky to be indoors. You can be safe and dry inside a building and leave your car unattended in the storm. The most common case of foul weather, light rain, is no big deal to your vehicle. However, if you are parked under a tree, even the slightest winds and rain can lead to a major problem for your car. Loose branches and sticks can easily fall onto it, scratching your paint job or even damaging your glass. If the weather gets very intense, the entire tree could fall on your vehicle. A windshield replacement is simple and affordable enough, but what do you do when your entire roof or hood is smashed in?

3. The only perk to parking under a tree is its shade. However, there are simple solutions to beating the hot sun. You can have your windows tinted, replace them with pre-tinted glass, or put up a simple sun visor. These things might seem like relics from the 80s and 90s but they are still perfectly effective at bouncing sunlight away from your car, which keeps it cool.

4. Not only do birds love leaving their droppings on cars, but they will also love standing on your car. Trees do not only attract birds. Cats may venture by for a hunt and climb atop your vehicle with their dirty paws and sharp claws. Squirrels, mice, raccoons and other small animals may also climb onto your vehicle, eat atop it, and leave nutshells, dirt, and stray hairs behind as they participate in the little ecosystem around the tree. Heaven forbid one of these larger animals should urinate or leave droppings on your car.

While many of these problems seem unlikely, you could also say that car accidents are unlikely. Everyone knows, though, that when it comes to your vehicle and safety, you should do everything you can to prevent damage. Avoid parking under trees to minimize these risks.