New Regulation of Emission Control in Year 2010
By Ali Budiman
Jakarta administration will impose new regulations on vehicle emissions control in year 2010. After a delayed several times and with the harvest of controversy, the pros and cons, the government of DKI Jakarta and BPLHD or Badan Pengendalian Lingkungan Hidup Daerah (Environment Management Agency Region) will still impose emissions control regulations with more stringent standards for auto vehicles and who do not meet exhaust emissions standards that have been established will be subject to sanctions a ticket.
Emission Test by Auto Dealers
And in preparation for enactment of new legislation, the government of DKI Jakarta and BPLHD, in cooperation with the police and transportation agencies had socialized to people who use private car and public transport drivers. Some forms of socialization that includes: Read more…
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Consider these things before buying car
By Ali Budiman
Outside there are so many car brands and models of vehicles offered to us as consumers. Of course this makes us sometimes feel confused to determine the right choice, a good car. For ease, we should make an analysis and determine the reasons for choosing a good car. By doing preparation and list down the reasons and expectation, can make the buying process your dream car much easier.
Auto Car Showroom
First at all, think and consider what your particular needs. For instance, if you need a family car you should choose a MPV, Multi Purpose Vehicle. Or if you need a lot of trunk space for sports equipment (golf bags, tennis bags), for shopping, groceries, or boxes of supplies for your business, choose model of vehicles with larger trunks. Think again if you need just car, sedan or hatchback, MPV or SUV, or a 4X4 truck or double cabin?
What size engine, just small engine or large engine do you need? Smaller engines of 1.0-liter or 1.5-liter engine may give better fuel consumption while larger engines above 2.0-liter may give better performance. Choose which one that you need, petrol engine or diesel engine, or hybrid car?
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Test Drive Checklist before Buying a Car
By Ali Budiman
Have you decide to buy a dream car? Which model do you want? Sedan, Hatchback, SUV or MPV? Any model you choose, you should do a test drive before you buy a good car. What sort of things should we look at when doing a test drive?
Test Drive before Buying Good Car
Herewith the Test Drive Checklist before you buy good car:
Exterior of Car Appearance:
What should you look for the exterior car? Check and see more details the paint of car. Is the car’s finish glossy and even? Check for evenly aligned body panels, doors gap, front and rear bumper, and secure trim.
Roominess and Interior of Car: Read more…
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Tips & Tricks to Drive Safely in any condition
By Ali Budiman
When you driving the good car, there are only two possible things has occurs that we crash something or crash by something. Both of the car accident is as same dangerous for us. To prevent something happen we should to drive safely and start from ourselves first. Herewith some tips and tricks to drive safely in any condition:
- Drive carefully in raining condition. Rain may fall to less visibility occurs drive, windshield glass and windows become foggy and the road condition become slip and slippery.
Car Accident Picture, so Drive Safely
- When rain falls in 30 minutes first, the condition of the road surface will be slippery because at that time the rain will mix with the remaining oil or grease in the street. Lower the speed of vehicles during the first rain falls. Read more…
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How to reduce fuel consumption and make your car more reliable
By Ali Budiman
High fuel prices and the decline of world oil reserves to make auto industry and car communities more aware of the importance of saving fuel. So now many car maker that makes fuel-efficient cars like the green-car or hybrid car. And as drivers who using a car for daily use, we can also reduce fuel consumption and maintenance cost by doing some tips and tricks below:
Fuel Gauge on Cars
- Maintain tire pressure is always proper and in accordance with standard of car factory. Less of air pressure could be making thread of tire become “worn out” and increase fuel consumption.
- Never load over capacity. Read more…
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How to maintain car paint and prevent rusty
By Ali Budiman
Although designed with high technology and is using rust protection by the car factory, we should be to maintain and care for exterior condition of the car to keep clean, shiny and not corroded. But we must note first that anything that can cause corrosion on the vehicle:
- Paint or base layer of paint scratched, peeling or exposed to a small collision or stone and gravel.
- High levels of salt, dirt and moisture in inaccessible places, like in the pit of the vehicle. Areas that contain high levels of salt in coastal areas such as North of Jakarta as the area that contains a lot of dirt or dust is usually in industrial areas such as Tangerang and Bekasi.
Washing Under Car
How do I keep the car exterior appearance remains clean and nice looking and how our car to be free of rust? Read more…
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Prepare your car before Year-End Holiday Season
By Ali Budiman
Yipiee …. Year-end holiday is coming and today is long-weekend since Christmas holiday already start. But we should remember one important thing that prepare lovely car before we go to somewhere and enjoying travel journey. If we want to go by just car, not by train or plane, it’s important to check the completeness and function of car parts and accessories.
What should we do? Herewith the things must be checked before we go:
- Spare Tire. Sometimes we forget whether the spare tire under the car ready to use or not. Check the air pressure of spare tire is in compliance with the standards recommended by the car factory. Add a spare tire air pressure if it is less. Then check your tires are also the condition of the tire-rubber is it still good or has worn away.
Check Spare Tire
- Condition of tires and wheels. Read more…
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The Third Otoblitz International Classic Car Show 2009
By Ali Budiman
1972 Chevrolet Camaro on Classic Cars Show
The largest classic car shows in Indonesia, the 3rd Otoblitz International Classic Car Show 2009 was held back in Jakarta from December 23 to 27, 2009. The auto show that placed at Balai Kartini, Gatot Subroto, Jakarta, has showing more than 100 models of classic car from various brands. With the theme of “Unveiling the Classic Spirit” the greatest classic car show is making Jakarta residents will have something different to celebrate the year-end holiday with vintage and classic cars on display.
To facilitate visitors in enjoying the exhibition, the organizers put the car on the basis of categories such as: The Great American All Stars, Japanese Samurai Sport Cars, and European Sports Car Stars of The Century, Italian Exotic Cars, Muscle Car Legend, also Hot Rod Alley.
Indonesian Beautiful Lady with Vintage Car
What are vintage and classic cars on display there? Read more…
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What Accessories for Car is needed during the holidays?
By Ali Budiman
Year-end holidays are coming. Where do you go on holiday with your partner, your family or your friends? Then with whether you go to a favorite vacation spot is, by train, plane, or car? If you go on holiday with a favorite car, of course, hoping this vacation trip was fun and full of memories. So, for a vacation trip more enjoyable, your car should be equipped with the necessary accessories.
Puncak Pass | West Java | Most Favorite Holiday Area
What are the accessories for car is required to accompany the holidays:
1. CD/MP3/WMA/Radio Player. With music player with best quality sound then a holiday trip will be even more fun. The traffic jam or long journey will not seem boring if we could enjoy the strains of favorite songs by Car MP3 player.
2. TV / DVD player with monitor. If you want Read more…
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BMW X5 M – the New SUV is coming
By Ali Budiman
BMW X5 M series launch
Closed the year 2009 and welcome the new year 2010, BMW introduced the new SUV BMW X5 M series. This newest of SUV (Sport Utility Vehicle) has equipped with powerful engine of 4400 cc, V8 turbocharger and able to produce maximum power up to 555 PS at 6.600 rpm.
Blown torque reaches 680 Nm at the engine rev range from 1,500 to 5.650rpm. Its new car also equipped with wheels motion system all-wheel-drive. BMW X5 M has also able to accelerate from 0 to 100 km per hour in just 4.7 seconds.
MR. Ramesh Divyanathan, President Director of PT BMW Indonesia said that this product is for individuals who like challenges and performance oriented. BMW X5 M series will be available in BMW showrooms from May 2010. Meanwhile, one unit of the BMW X5 M priced at worth Rp. 2,4 billion off the road in Jakarta. Read more…
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