Batteries are such an important part of your car, that it really does pay to buy a good one. Also in this case, size does matter! We find that most people don't understand the role a battery takes in the vehicle. The size of the battery, it's cold cranking amp (CCA) capacity number and, more importantly, it's reserve capacity (RC) number are the crucial markers for a correctly fitted battery. The higher these numbers, the stronger the battery. CCA is the number of amps a battery can support for 30 seconds at a temperature of 0 degrees F until the voltage drops to unusable levels. RC helps to power your vehicle's electrical system if the alternator fails. It indicates the … [Read more...]
Clean Diesel Technology
What is Clean Diesel and why is it good? Americans may remember the diesel technology we saw on the road in the 1970’s. Black exhaust, loud engines, slow performance. They did get nearly 50 mpg. During the energy crises of the Carter years that was worth it for many people who bought them. However, Americans never embraced diesels with vigor. That was for the Europeans. Anyway, they didn’t seem to mind dirty. Let’s fast forward to the 21st century. Over half of all Europeans still drive diesels. Gas is upwards of $7 per gallon across the pond. They engines have great power, no black exhaust, no smell, and...get ready for this, minimal pollutants. A 2007 model VW diesel can get 75 … [Read more...]