How To Resurface Headlights

Last time we covered some important tips for driving atnight. Having clear and working headlights is essential in any low-lightsituation; one cannot rely on a car navigation system with an in dash navigation screen alone. Most modern headlights are made out of polycarbonate, which is greatbecause it is durable and will not break easily in a minor fender-bender. Thedownside to polycarbonate is it oxidizes over time and turns cloudy and yellow.Hazy, yellowed headlights do not provide proper visibility – good news is youcan easily resurface your existing headlights instead of having to replacethem. Here is a quick guide for restoring your headlights.

 There are many kits out there for restoring your headlights,but they all have the same basic tools you can get from anywhere you like. Themain choice you have is whether you want to polish them by hand, or use anelectric drill. Using an electric drill makes the job go quicker and easier,but some people do not have this tool so it can be done by hand.

Start by masking off the area around your headlight. Use twolayers of thick masking tape around the headlight itself.  Then thoroughly scrub and clean yourheadlights, making sure they are free from dirt or caked on tar and bugs. Afterthey are scrubbed and dried, get them extra clean by wiping the surface withrubbing alcohol.

Most kits include several different grits of sandpaper orbuffing wheels. They polish the surface of your headlight using polishing discsand compounds. You can also polish your headlights without a kit bywet-sanding. We will cover the wet-sanding method first. 

Buy wet/dry sandpaper in 1000, 1500, 2000, and 3000 gritincrements. Soak the sandpaper in cold water for 10 minutes or so before youbegin. Spray the surface of the headlight with water, and begin with the lowestgrit sandpaper first,  sanding in onedirection back and forth over the surface of the headlight. Make sure thesurface remains wet – if it starts to get dry, spray it down again.

Next once the headlight sheds the yellow color but is cloudyfrom the sandpaper, switch to the next grit of sandpaper, working in the exactopposite direction of the first grit and keeping the surface wet.  Do this again with every grit, switching thedirection, until you get a nice, polished surface. The last step with 3000 gritsandpaper will probably take quite a while without a buffing wheel, but willmake your headlight look like new.

After resurfacing your headlight, wash them off thoroughlyand wipe them dry. Then apply a UV Plastic sealant to the headlights so theydon’t oxidize so quickly in the future. This should keep them looking nice andbright for years to come.

 Using a kit with an electric drill is much the same assandpaper, just a bit quicker. One main difference is that you often do notneed to wet the surface, and instead will use a polishing compound. Each kithas specific instructions so make sure to read them carefully to get the bestresults. Work with the drill on a low setting and use light to medium pressure– if you press too hard, you can heat the plastic and cause it to warp.  After you have finished with the last andfinest polisher, your headlights should look like new. Make sure to clean thesurface well, dry thoroughly, and apply a UV Sealant the same as you would ifusing sandpaper by hand.

The end result should be a shiny, brand new-lookingheadlight that is protected from UV and thus further oxidization. You can cleanand re-apply the sealant at the intervals suggested on the product to retainyour headlight’s clarity and shine. With clean and clear headlights, you’refree to enjoy night driving as much as you like.

The Five Door Audi A1 Sportback

Audi has announced that they will be launching a five door version of their premium hatchback the Audi A1. First deliveries should be in Spring 2011 – the five door A1 Sportback commands a premium of £560 over the three door model.

According to Audi there is room in the five door A1 for five people, and there is slightly more head and shoulder room, despite having the same exterior footprint as the three door.

Peugeot 3008 HYbrid4 - Tax Benefits

HMRC has confirmed that the new Peugeot 3008 HYbrid4, the world’s first diesel electric car, will not incur the 3% diesel surcharge and benefit from the 10% threshold for personal BIK taxation.

This will also apply to the all the HYbrid4 vehicles in the Peugeot range, that will include the 3008, 508 RXH and 508 Saloon.

Daihatsu Appoints Newcastle Upon Tyne Dealership

Daihatsu's plan to increase dealer development continues to move forward with the appointment of Alexandra Cars, Newcastle Upon Tyne.

Established in 2009, the North Shields family-owned dealer employs more than 10 staff and will offer a full range of new and used Daihatsu products from their bright, warm and welcoming purpose-built showroom.

Tune-Up Tips- When to Get Your Truck or Car Tuned up/Spark plugs etc.

When to get your car or truck tuned up is not a very hard question if you look at a few things. The first thing you can do to find out if your car needs a tune-up which is the easiest thing here is to pull a spark plug out and examine it. After 20-30 thousand miles the center electrode will begin to wear down forming an increased gap and begin to round off. At this time if you determine that a car or truck tune-up is needed, remove the rest of the spark plugs and replace them with new ones.

Auto Repair Savings

Examine each spark plug as you remove them and look for signs of a black shiny substance on them. If you find one then this tells you that you are leaking oil into that cylinder from either your piston rings or your valve guide seals. A white chalky appearance would let you know that your engine is burning on the lean side which is good. Now on the other hand if you noticed a black carbon appearance this means your engine is running rich which is a bad thing and you need to have your car or truck looked at by an engine performance expert hopefully ASE certified. Here are a few more ways you can tell if you need a tune-up on your vehicle.

1.      If your car or truck has over 30,000 miles on it.

2.      Your “check engine” or “service engine soon” light comes on.

3.      You just purchased a used car and you want to keep track of your vehicle maintenance schedules.

4.      If you noticed that under a load such as driving up a hill and you feel the engine cutting out, you need a tune-up.

5.      Planning a road trip and you want to make sure that your car or truck is going to make it to your destination ok.

Important Reminders: Car and truck tune-ups can be classified in 2 categories. You either need a minor tune-up or a major tune-up depending on the mileage on your vehicle. I will discuss the difference in my next article. Most of the newer cars and trucks built today require the use of platinum plugs which auto makers claim should last you up to 100,000 miles before needing to be changed out. My experience tells me that this just isn’t true. For more auto repair savings and tips please visit my blog at, “Auto RepairSavings And my Special Links.” Happy driving!

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Autonomous Vehicles

If you’ve been reading the news in the last few months, youmight have seen mentions here and there of the autonomous vehicles. Autonomousvehicles are cars that drive themselves without human input. The vehicle would be used much like a car with a car navigation system with an in dash navigation screen - you would climb in, input your destination, and the car would take you there. This is not a newconcept, but lately the concept has garnered a lot of attention because a fewcompanies have built working models. Have you ever stopped to think about whatchanges autonomous vehicles might bring?

 There are a lot of advantages to taking the human out of theequation of everyday driving. Computers are much more precise and do not gettired, upset, or distracted. There would be drastically less accidents becauseof this fact alone. These cars would merge perfectly with other vehicles andmaintain an exact distance between the cars in front of it. Have you ever seenthe Pixar movie Wall-E? Imagine cars like all of the robots neatly slippingonto marked highways and speeding off in perfect regulation.

Problem is, humans driving on the road with autonomousvehicles would be a lot like antiquated Wall-E himself. Humans do not have theprecision necessary to execute merging into a tightly knit freeway. Will therebe a time where laws discourage, or outright forbid, people to drive their owncars on public roads?

 Another advantage however is getting to relax while the cardrives for you. Even spending the night out drinking would not prevent you fromclimbing in your car and telling it to convey you safely home. The interiorcabins of cars could look very different from automobiles today – the steeringwheel, gauge panel, and shifter would all be unnecessary. The inside of a carcould look like a cozy living room where people relax and chat while they getto where they need to go. You could lie down and take a nap, or text message toyour heart’s content.

Many of us can think of instances where we have seen driverson the road that should not be driving at all. Using autonomous vehicles,  being too young, too old, disabled, or justplain bad a driving would not bar anyone from safe and effective travel. Theonly people who might choose to drive their own vehicles are those that enjoyit – people who typically know the ways of the road well.

It is true that for the majority of Americans, cars are usedas purely a mode of convenient transportation. Taking the stress out ofcommuting would improve quality of life for many people. There are biggerissues at hand, of course, like who is responsible in an accident whenautonomous vehicles are involved. Nevertheless I feel autonomous vehicles willbecome a reality in the not-too-distant future.

10 Tips for Driving After Dark

Driving at night can be a soothing and enjoyable experience; there are less people on the road, it’s much quieter, and you can’t see muchbeyond what’s directly in front of you. Pop in some of your favorite music on your car stereo, forget any destinations on your car navigation system, and just drive.  Driving at night can be a great experience,but it can also be dangerous – here are some tips for driving after the sun goesdown.

Aim Your Headlights – Many people are unaware that yourheadlights can be aimed a certain direction, much like your mirrors. Also likeyour mirrors, if they are not aimed correctly it can greatly affect theirutility. Make sure your headlights are aimed properly so that they illuminatethe road well but do not blind oncoming traffic. You can check your owner’smanual for instructions how to do this.

Also make sure that your headlights are free from haze andgrime. Over the years the plastic surface of headlights can become yellowedand hazy, reducing the amount of light coming from your headlamps. If they arefoggy or yellowed you can have them re-surfaced, polish them yourself, orreplace them to regain proper visibility.  

Dim Your Instrument Panel – The many bright lights on yourdashboard can be distracting visually from the road. To make sure you can seethe road clearly, make sure to dim your dash lights quite a bit when driving atnight. Also, avoid leading interior lights on as most illuminate the entirecabin and can also be a distraction.

Wear Proper Eyewear – There are yellow-tinted “night drivingglasses” sold that claim they help you see better at night. These claims arefalse. There is no evidence to substantiate that wearing any kind of tintedsunglasses will help your vision in low light situations. Save your money andskip the glasses; pay attention to the rest of these tips instead.

 Watch For Retinas – If you live anywhere with trees, therealways seems to be woodland critters about waiting to jump into the road. Beforeyou see them however, you can usually spot your headlights reflecting off oftheir retinas. Watch far ahead for two little balls of green or yellow light inthe distance. If you see them ahead you can slow down to make sure you don’thit them. If it seems like it’s too late and you see a deer in front of you,slow down as much as possible – if you try to swerve to avoid the deer theywill often follow your headlights and you’ll end up hitting them anyway, justfaster, and possibly swerve into oncoming traffic.

Don’t Stare at Oncoming Lights – It seems like a no-brainer,but in the quiet, dim hush of your car interior while driving at night, brightlights from oncoming traffic or bright street signs can be a distraction andyou can be lulled into staring at them before you realize it. 

Keep Your Windshield Spotlessly Clean -  Windshields that appear clean in the day canreveal greasy streaks that cloud your vision at night. One trick to remove thestreaks is to polish your windshield with newspaper to remove all of theresidue. It’s mostly oil that’s the culprit so take care not to touch theinside of your windshield with your hands. In addition, do all you can to avoidgetting interior dash conditioners on your windshield – they can be difficultto get off completely.

Bolt-On Fog Lights – Fog lights help drivers see in foggyconditions by directing light low and wide in front of the car. Thisilluminates a wide swath of road without reflecting the light off of the fogand visually blinding the driver.  Foglights can be useful in clear conditions as well – the positioning of the foglights casts large shadows over objects and potholes in the road.

 Add Auxiliary Lights – If you spend a lot of time driving on country roads at night with little other traffic, adding auxiliary lights may help you see the road properly. They must be exercised with caution however because they are so bright that turning them off requires your eyes to re-adjust, taking up to 30 seconds. A lot can happen in 30 seconds when you’re driving so it’s best to only add and use auxiliary lights when you absolutely need them.

Clean and Adjust Exterior Mirrors – If your mirrors are dirty they will reflect light from cars behind you in a wider, diffused manner that produces glare. Make sure they are clean and pointed slightly down so light doesn’t reflect directly in your eyes.

Keep Your Eyes Healthy - If your own vision is impaired, all of the proper lighting in the world won’t help you see the road clearly. If you wear corrective lenses, make sure your prescription is up to date and that your vision is crisp and clear. If you do not wear any type of corrective lenses, make sure to visit an eye doctor and take an eye exam to make sure you vision is still in top form, especially as you get older

Source: Popular Mechanics

The New Honda CR-V for the US Market Unveiled

This is a quick look at the new Honda CR-V for the US Market – we understand that the European version of the fourth-generation Honda CR-V will be built at Swindon and will be launched in Autumn 2012

Car Title Loans/ Midwest Title Loans Saint Joseph, Missouri/ 603 S. Belt 64507

Car Title Loans/ Midwest Title Loans Saint Joseph, Missouri/ 603 S. Belt 64507

Have you ever wondered how the car title loans work and could you lose your car, truck, or vehicle to places like Midwest Title Loans of St. Joseph Missouri? Well the answer to this is YES you can lose your car to these individuals who call themselves business people. Midwest Title Loans reap the benefits of sometimes over 300% interest rates and when for some reason you can’t make a payment, Midwest Title Loans and places like them will reposes your vehicle when you least expect it. Your best bet is to shop around first to find the best interest rates available and ask questions like when will they reposes your car or truck. Car title loans should be your last resort! And as far as choosing a place to get your loan from, Midwest Title Loans in St. Joe Missouri should never be an option to do business with.

Midwest Title Loans

 Unfortunately I had fallen prey to this car title loan shop in St. Joseph Missouri. I had no idea Midwest Title Loans would move so swiftly and pounce on my 7 year old son and me to repose our car. We were followed from our home in Kansas through 4 counties then into Nebraska before they saw an opportunity to use the extra key I supplied them and take our vehicle from us within minutes. The police were called only to find out Midwest Title Loans informed them they were a bank and will be repossessing our car. I immediately called Midwest Title Loans and offered to put our rent on hold and use that to pay the $300 owed to fulfill our obligation to them. Midwest Title Loans informed me that the total due now was $1,200.00, and had to be paid NOW or our vehicle will be put on their auction block.

MIDWEST REPO SPECIALISTS

 Car title loan places like, Midwest Title Loans in Saint Joseph Missouri should be used with extreme caution! Although these places smile and encourage you to take out more money each time you return, do not do it. If you happen to fall prey to these con artists here is an idea you can do to protect yourself from being repossessed. Go to the other guys down the road and have them pay off your loan and start paying them instead with lower interest rates. Be prepared to lose your car or truck even if you are current with your payments. What I mean is, for some unknown emergency down the road you cannot make a payment, know that your vehicle will be taken from you and placed on their auction block. Good luck!

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Turbochargers in Family Cars

Turbochargers are used to make small engines putout a lot of power while still remaining fuel efficient. Beyond BMW turbochargers and Audi turbochargers, even family cars offer turbocharged models these days. Before you get aturbocharged vehicle there are a few things you should be aware of.

Hyundai Sonata Turbo

 A turbocharger or “turbo” is a purely mechanical device thatboosts engine power by pushing air into the engine. This allows the engine toburn more fuel with every revolution, making it more powerful. Cars withoutturbochargers are referred to as “naturally aspirated.”  Turbochargers allow automakers to decreasethe size of the engine while maintaining the same amount of power and improvefuel economy.

A turbo is attached to the engine near the exhaust manifold.Gasses coming directly out of the engine pass through the turbo first, spinninga turbine inside at thousands of revolutions per minute. The turbo uses thispower to pressurize the fresh air going into the engine, forcing more air inthan it would normally.

It’s like a pair of big fans, one being driven by theexhaust gases and the other pushing air into the engine. The fans are connectedso the exhaust gasses spinning the first fan also spin the fan pushing thefresh air into the engine. The cars computer reads the increased oxygen cominginto the engine and thus compensates with more fuel to create the properair-fuel mixture. This makes the explosions in the cylinders bigger and morepowerful, thus making the engine more powerful.

It is desirable because you get an increase in power andfuel efficiency. The turbo is driven by the exhaust gasses so it only goes asfast as your engine’s output of exhaust; so basically it only works hard whenyou need it to.

The downside is, in the beginning turbos got a badreputation for failing frequently. They had also been known to “lag,” meaningthere was a slight delay between the driver pressing on the gas and the turbopushing more air into the engine. Both problems have since been addressed throughadvanced new designs and modern technology. It is true however that turbos havemore parts than naturally aspirated engines, which make them more expensive tomanufacture. This usually translates to a higher price tag.

Many modern vehicles come with turbocharged models.Volkswagen, Ford, and Chevy all have family cars on the market that haveturbocharged models for sale. By providing more power and greater fuel economy,turbocharged vehicles are a great option for today’s families.

Source: Aol Autos

Collision Avoidance Systems

Collision avoidance systems are the next development invehicle safety. Since the legal requirement of seatbelts, most safety featureshave focused on protecting the passengers in the event of an accident. It's easy to get distracted talking or texting on a cell phone, going through menus on your car navigation system, or changing the track on your car CD changer. Looking away from the road for just a few seconds can cause a serious car accident. Movingforward, automakers are looking to avoid accidents altogether with new collision avoidance technology.

 Collision avoidance systems usually involve adaptive cruisecontrol. This is like normal cruise control, but with radar sensors that candetect traffic ahead of you to maintain a certain distance away. They can alsosound alarms or flash warnings on the windshield if the sensors detect you’regetting too close to the car in front of you too fast. If you don’t react intime, the system will automatically apply break pressure. If the computers andsensors determine that you are going to crash, they will tighten seatbelts,adjust headrests, and close power windows and the sunroof to make the car saferin the collision.

Collision avoidance also includes other technology likesensors to tell if you’ve drifted into another lane or to monitor your blindspots. These use cameras instead of radar to watch the road around the vehicleand alert the driver of any dangers.

 Having these systems in vehicles make cars smarter than drivers.It alerts sleepy drivers if they’re drifting around the highway and distracteddrivers if they’re about to turn into someone in their blind spot. It alsoprevents serial tailgaters by forcing a safe distance between you and thevehicle ahead. These systems could save many lives as the computers reactfaster in crucial situations than we do.

There is a potential for the system to overreact, causingirritating warning lights to flash when there may not be present danger. Someargue this would be a small price to pay for the lives that could be saved bycollision avoidance systems.

Today this technology is primarily available for luxurycars, like BMWs, Cadillacs, and Audis but it has begun to appear in mid-levelcars as well, like the Ford Taurus and the Dodge Charger. It will only be amatter of time before these systems are widely available for even lower pricedvehicles so everyone can benefit from the added safety collision avoidancesystems provide.

Source: AOL Autos

Automakers eye next huge market: Iraq

While many have been extolling the huge market potential forautos in China, a few automakers have set their sights in what is quicklybecoming the fastest growing market for autos in the world – Iraq. This is certainly good news for all of the OEM manufacturers for AC compressors and air conditioning parts. They havethe fifth-largest oil reserves in the world, and a population bigger than SaudiArabia’s. Western vehicles were banned while Saddam Hussein was in power, butwith that issue taken care of, VW GM and Ford have flooded in to providevehicles for an expanding market.

 Rising incomes and declining violence are the main factorsaffecting this huge change in lifestyle for Iraqis. Although things are betterthan they were six years go, 1500 people were killed last year because ofbombs, sniper ambushes, and other related violence. That is shocking, butcompared to the 34,500 death toll in 2006, the improvement is felt in thequality of daily life for Iraqi citizens.

Iraq’s economy is set to grow by over 10% this year as oilrevenues and foreign investment boost the economy. Minimum wage has risen from$2.60 a month during Saddam Hussein to $400 a month now. Rising incomescombined with a population of more than 30 million people create a veryattractive potential market for automakers.

Underpass in Baghdad

 There are still many hurdles to overcome before Iraq’smarket potential can be realized however. Poverty and violence still persist.Iraq’s economy will probably grow to the equivalent of $3528 per person thisyear; compare this with Saudia Arabia’s $20214 per year and you understand howfar Iraq still has to go. Unemployment is an alarming 40%, four timeshigher than the official report of 11% according to the World Bank.

Even so, things are definitely looking up and automakers aretrying to get in on the ground floor. As Iraq’s economy continues to rise VW,GM, and Ford will be poised to take advantage of a growing middle class inIraq.

Source: Bloomberg

Essential Vehicle Maintenance: Exterior Care

Aside from keeping your car running great, maintenance needsto be performed to keep your car looking great too. After you've repaired your worn out diesel injectors and diesel fuel pump, your exterior needs some TLC. Keeping your car clean andwaxed will prolong the life of your paint job and make your car more fun todrive. Here are some tips to properly washing, waxing, and detailing yourvehicle.

 Beyond the normal dirt and dust that collects on the surfaceof your car, there are other, harder to see contaminants that can damage yourclear coat over time. Airborne pollutants, bugs, tree sap, and bird droppingscan all degrade your paint so it’s important to scrub it all off frequently. 

Before washing and especially before waxing, make sure yourcar is parked in the shade if it is sunny outside. The sun can prematurely dryyour car leading to water spots, or hamper your waxing efforts. If you plan onwaxing your car you may even want to wash your car twice because dirt isdifficult to see when the car is wet.

Make sure to use the right solvents for washing anddetailing your car. Dishwashing soap is not good for your paint. Buy some kindof actual car wash, and make sure to buy a high quality wax like Turtle orMeguiar’s. Wash your vehicle thoroughly, using a soft sponge or towel, payingspecial attention to the front grill of your vehicle where bugs and debrisoften collect. Rinse and dry your car carefully, inspecting the paint foranything left behind. Make sure to go back and scrub spots that did not comeclean – if you attempt to wax the paint with dirt or debris on it, you willscratch the clear coat of your car.

 In decades past itwas agreed that the best wax to use was very-hard-to-apply carnauba wax – the“wax on, wax off” kind; nowadays technology has advanced enough to provideexcellent, more easily applied waxes that are just as effective at protectingyour clear coat. Some of the more advanced systems currently require just sprayon application and spreading evenly over the paint, no buffing required. 

If you decide to use a more traditional paste wax or creamwax, use the applicator recommended or provided by the wax manufacturer. Ifthey don’t have a recommendation, use a foam applicator pad to apply the wax.Work in small areas, rubbing a small amount of wax and spreading it to the surroundingareas. Apply the wax in a back and forth motion, not in circles, and make sureyour applicator and buffer are clean before you begin. If the wax residuedoesn’t buff off easily, switch to a very clean towel or cloth.

After you are done buffing, use a soft toothbrush ordetailing brush to clean the wax out of the cracks and crevices of your car.After you’re done waxing, your car should have a smooth, glossy finish thatlooks almost wet. 

Paste wax systems require you to re-apply the wax every 30-90days to protect your paint, depending on weather conditions. Newer syntheticsystems can last up to 9 months without re-application, but some people saythey don’t give off the same “three-dimensional” shine that carnauba waxprovides, so you’ll have to make a judgment call on what is most important toyou.  Either system will protect yourpaint and keep your car in excellent form for years.

Consumer Report’s review Death Toll for Fisker?

After having their shiny new Fisker Karma shut downcompletely after 200 miles on the odometer, Consumer Reports was finally ableto finish their testing and write a complete review on the vehicle. If you've ever had issues with your navigation unit or engine control module, you know how frustrating it is to try and solve weird electrical problems. Consumer Reports couldn't even begin testing on the Karma before battery issues bricked the car in their parking lot. Their summary after getting it back from the shop: not good.

While the design is lauded as “simply stunning,” thegasoline engine when activated is noticeably loud. Its heavy 5395 pound bodydoesn’t help the handling department, and the touch screen has a grayscale lookand requires so much menu flipping it “makes MyFord Touch look like a brilliantdesign.”

During testing, after they got it back from the shop ofcourse, the speedometer and energy meter display disappeared when driving, ontop of having several other rogue warning indicators appear during the week.These included the ESC, ABS and brake warning lights. There is also anintermittent warning tone and light that indicates an overheating situation;the warning lamp illuminates, then instantly turns off. 

Oh, were you using these? Sorry.

 What’s more troubling is that Consumer Report’s experiencewith the Karma is not isolated. Only 500 have been shipped and there arealready dozens of complaints in all available outlets, with a range ofsometimes mysterious issues.

One person couldn’t put their car into drive, tried toreboot the system several times to no avail, and had a technician come out anddo a hard reboot. While this finally enabled the car to get into drive, theperson then drove their kids to school and became stranded in the schoolparking lot with the same issue – even after a hard reboot, the car would not beput into gear.

One customer reported that their Karma required a completelynew differential with only 1000 miles on the odometer because of a worn-downcoupling between one of the motors and the wheels.

By far the most disturbing report is of a Karma owner that hadtheir vehicle shut down completely while driving 35mph – all of the lights onthe dash illuminated, the brakes would not work, and they had directionalcontrol of the vehicle only. While the other issues are indeed irritating andnot acceptable for any brand new vehicle, paying $108,000 for a death trap isoutrageous.

 With all of this information pouring in, there are many whohave stood up for Fisker, saying that any brand new vehicle from a brand newmanufacturer with new technology is going to have birthing pains. They alsostate that in order to keep up with strict deadlines in order to receivefunding, some of the details in making the Fisker had to be rushed.

I don’t know about you, but funding or no funding I don’tfeel rushing to get something out the door is ever appropriate when lives areat stake. While I understand this is a new company, selling a vehicle that isnot completely developed is not only dangerous to consumers, but very damagingto the company’s image and future.

Hopefully Fisker will address these issues (there havealready been two recalls on the Karma), but either way no one could getme to purchase one of these buggy, albeit beautiful, deathtraps.