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Automotive Reviews and Skeptical Journalism
October 31st, 2009 | 
Author: Groshan Fabiola asked:
When we hear the words ‘automotive reviews’ we think of comparative tests, investigations, technical details, advantages and disadvantages of a particular car model. People are most interested in automotive reviews when they are about to purchase a vehicle. This is an important decision for the potential buyer since the car may remain in his/her possession for many years. Actually, statistics say that the purchase of a car is the second largest expense for many people. In developing countries, the situation is even worse than that, as choosing a certain car is sometimes a life commitment for those people. Under these circumstances, automotive reviews are a must. No automobile is to be purchased without having consulted its review. Automotive reviews are useful for all kinds of customers, from those are simply interested in buying a cheap car with good gas mileage to those who are mostly interested in design and comfort. To all these people the purchase of a car may appear as a very challenging experience, since the auto market is vast and the lack of experience can prove to be a serious drawback. Needless to say all those interested in purchasing a car should follow the latest automotive news in order to keep up with what is new in this vast and complicated area. However, automotive reviews cannot be found on television every day, nor do they appear in newspapers. Moreover, specialized media, such as auto magazines, which are issued weekly or monthly, may not give the automotive reviews you need when you need them. Therefore, a good source of accurate and reliable automotive reviews is the Internet. Automotive blogs are full of information with and about cars and many related topics. In addition, you get more than statistics or official figures, because people like you have posted their comments or facts from personal experience on those car blogs. Sometimes this beats all automotive reviews.
As we have stated before, there are many sources of automotive news and reviews. The problem is that some of them may not be as reliable as we think and this can be damaging to the consumer. There are times when the interests of certain companies stand in the way of giving consumers honest advice. A good share of criticism is not a must have for automotive reviews. However, skeptical journalism is proof that the consumer’ s best interest is at the top of the priority list. Auto magazines present a lot of automotive reviews because that’s their line of work, but they will rarely point out possible flaws of automobiles. Everyone will agree that in the auto magazines or TV shows, the automotive reviews sound a little too good to be true. You can check out the latest automotive news in magazines and on TV shows, but as far as the reviews are concerned, you should only trust what you see with your own eyes. This may turn out to be a little difficult at times, but fortunately we live in the technology era, and seeing it for yourself is now possible on the internet. If a car reviewer speaks of some less appealing features of a certain automobile, there’s the chance of actually seeing them by means of multimedia. Criticism equals bad publicity, so when it comes to magazines or television shows, there’s a good chance that the consumer will be deprived of his right to be honestly and correctly informed. Therefore, the internet remains the most reliable source of both automotive news and automotive reviews.
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Tags: Auto Market, Car Model, Cheap Car, Gas Mileage, Journalism, Latest Automotive News, Mileage, Personal Experience, Possession, Purchasing A Car | 
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Auto Tools Every Driver Should Have
The first item every driver should keep handy is a tire gauge. This is perhaps the most inexpensive and most often overlooked item on the list. Checking the tire pressure is important for both gas mileage and for maintaining a safe amount of air in a car’s tires to avoid a potentially very dangerous blowout. Next, every driver should have a set of jumper cables in their trunk, and know how to use them. It is not as simple as hooking them up to the battery’s posts and getting going again, if the battery dies. Drivers must know the difference between the positive and negative posts and apply jumper cables properly to recharge the battery and prevent further damage.
No matter the season, every driver should keep on hand at least a half a bottle of windshield washer fluid. Whether it’s winter and the driver is using it to de-ice the windshields, or if it’s just barely raining and the windshield is becoming difficult to see through, washer fluid is vital to safety and good opacity for drivers. In the winter, no driver should be without a can of de-icing spray. This kind of spray can be applied to a frozen window or windshield to quickly de-ice the surface, for a better and safer way of driving. Too often, drivers rely on the mechanical defrosting system, which can be slow to heat. This sometimes will cause a person to become very impatient where they will then start driving while the windows are still opaque from frost, and this causes an un-safe environment for the driver and other drivers on the road.
Duct tape is an item that is often overlooked, but it can become a lifesaver in a vehicle. Here is a list of what duct tape can provide, when in some car trouble:
1) It can be used to make a temporary repair to a hose that has become cracked.
2) It can be used to secure windshield wipers that have become detached from the based, as long as they have not completely broken.
3) It can also be used to secure minor parts that have become loose to prevent them from falling off a presenting a danger to other drivers.
The next thing no driver should be without is a can of WD-40. It can serve many purposes, from de-icing frozen locks, to cleaning corroded battery posts if a car’s battery is not dead, just weakened by posts covered in gunk. This little can, can work wonders by removing grease from hands and clothing, whenever repairs at the side of the road become necessary.
Lastly, no driver should be without a set of basic hand tools. No mechanical set up is required here, just the basics like several sizes of wrenches and screwdrivers, as well as some strong cutting tools. With these seven items on hand, there should be no roadside emergency that a driver cannot handle on his or her own. On a closing note, make sure you are always equipped with a fully charged cell phone, just in case all else fails!
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Tags: Auto Tools, Blowout, Car Trouble, De Icing, Environment, Handy, Lifesaver, Mileage, Negative Posts, Windshields |
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