Tips Before Taking Your Car On Holiday (Part II)

Continued from post Tips Before Taking Your Car On Holiday,

Seat Belts

Seat Belts don't really require a whole lot of maintenance, they don't need top ups or regular changes but if they don't work it could prove just as fatal as having faulty brakes. Checking your seatbelts is especially important if you are going be carrying other people in your car when you don't normally do so, make sure they're not frayed or physically damaged, and check they will hold anything when suddenly jolted. Lastly, check the buckle both holds the seatbelt against extreme pressure and that it releases easily in the case of an emergency. If the worst comes to the worst and you are involved in a serious accident and you need to get someone out the car, you cant afford to be struggling with a dodgy seat belt catch.

Tips Before Taking Your Car On Holiday (Part I)

With current economic situations many people are choosing to stay in the country for their holiday to save a bit of cash. If you're going to drive you may want to check one or two things on your car first and just perform a bit of basic car maintenance.

The last thing you want to do when you get to your destination is try to find a mechanic (especially one you can trust) because something's gone wrong. If you've noticed any niggling noises or anything out of the normal in your car, check it out now, even if it's nothing, you may be too focused on finding your way around your holiday destination to notice if it gets worse (if you've got kids, you may not even hear your engine screaming at you over the cries of 'are we nearly there yet?'). You don't want to start your holiday off waiting for your breakdown service while the family head to the beach.

Best Fuel Efficient Cars For 2010 (Part II)

Continued from post Best Fuel Efficient Cars For 2010. If you are planning to buy a fuel efficient car, here are some of the best models you can look for :

Mercedes-Benz E320 BLUETEC- EPA city/highway mileage: 23/32

There are very few cars in the world that can match the fuel efficiency of Mercedes-Benz E320 BLUETEC in terms of diesel powered cars. This model is the best answer who always thinks - a diesel car always consumes more fuel. In fact, if you get the chance to test-drive a Mercedes E320 BLUETEC then you must go for it. Its key feature of 3-liter V6 power plant offers an impressive power of a V8 with the fuel economy of a compact sedan.