Car Essentials

Every car is like a second home to its owner and you need to keep a few essentials in the car in case of emergencies.

Siphon Pump is necessary. It comes in handy when you run out of gas and maybe somebody offers you to share some from his tank, you will need a siphon.

New Gas Can which you can fill at the gas station. Keep it empty, driving with an old gas can be the cause of fire.

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Water Bottles are known to be life saving when stuck in a place where there is no water or emergency.

Traction Mats or Sand is required when the wheels of the car spin on snow, mud or ice you need traction so the tires can find some grip

Reflective Triangles need to be put behind the vehicle if your vehicle has broken down. You need to keep one at 10 feet another at 100 feet at the back and one at 100 feet in front of the vehicle according to traffic safety rules.

Keep blankets in case you get stuck in winter weather and in the summer it will help you sit on the road without frying or while tinkering under the car.

Cash is required when stuck on the road maybe close to an old store with a vending machine. Your cards will not work here. Keep some cash hidden away – maybe in smaller bills,

Jumper Cables are essential. Put them in the trunk around 6 to 8 feet to bring a car out or back to life.

Magnetic LED Flashlight is better than your mobile flash light. It will keep your hands free and you can take care of repairing the car It will also not drain the battery of your mobile.

Duct Tape is necessary, if ever you have been in an accident then taping the broken parts together requires duct tape and makes the car drivable till you reach a garage.  

 Emergency Cell Phone Charger which can be plugged into the car. But if our car is out of power then it is of no use. Keep a portable battery charger where you can just plug in the phone and charge it. You can also go in for USB-enabled devices like Rapid Recharge Portable Power Bank. You can also go for an electric charger for emergency calls.

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Best bikes to buy

Here is a list of the top six bikes to buy in 2018 in reverse order:-

On the sixth position is the TVS Apache RTR 200 4V. It has a 197.75cc engine, and it has 20.7 bhp powers and gives mileage of 41kmpl. It is available in eight colors and variations and was launched in 2016. The ex-showroom price, Mumbai is 94,980. This is a huge step from Apache RTR180. The model has undergone drastic changes look wise and technology wise.

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On the fifth position is Honda CB Shine. It has a 125cc engine and has 10bhp power. It is available in six color and three variants. Its ex showroom price, Mumbai is 58,649. This bike is meant for the mass segment. This bike is ok for those who like understated looks.  The buyers do not mind the understated looks but expect efficiency and a good performance. This along with Honda’s reliability and refinement make it a solid package.

                                                             

On number four positions is TVS Nor 125. This bike has a 124.79 cc engine and 9.1 bhp. It comes in six colors and one variant. The ex-showroom price is 62,300. This is the companies first up market offer in the scooter segment. It has features that will make you brag about the features. It also features a clock, average speed, top speed recorder, lap timer, service reminder and helmet reminder. At the moment it has disc brakes at 230 mm front disc brakes. Oil temperature is displayed. There is a charging society. It has app enabled parking locator. This is the only scooter with an engine having three valve head.

TVS Motors Apache 160 cc launched the Apache brand in India in 2007 and the 160cc Apache was the first bike from the Apache series that was introduced in the Indian market.

At number two position is the Honda Activa 5G. It is found in 8 colors and two variants. It is priced at 3, 39,878. This bike is regulated everywhere and update d. The Honda Activa is updated regularly and 5G is the latest.

AT number one position is the Royal Enfield classic. It has a 346 or 350 CC engine. It can travel 38 kmpl and has an engine with 19.8 bhp power.  It is priced at 1, 39,040 and is found in 8 colors and 8 variants.

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How to take care of your vehicle?

 Your car is one thing that you use frequently throughout your life. A car is not just for driving it requires a lot of maintenance if you want it to be in good condition, safe and if you want it to run for a long time. If a car is not taken care of, it will lead to a lot of expenses in repairs time and again.

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First make sure that you insure yourself and your car. So even if you are in a small or a big accident your medical bills, car repairs will be covered by the insurance. Always keep a copy of the insurance in your car. Just make sure if you or anyone cleans the car does not toss the papers out. Make sure your coverage is enough.

Second always carry a copy of the current vehicle registration in the car.

Also see that you have safety and emission inspection documents ready.

Also keep the maintenance receipts. If kept elsewhere it can create a problem for the car. During inspection they may wish to check the papers - when you changed the tires, changed the oil or flushed the radiator. Keep the receipts in the car.

Learn to check the pressure in the car tires – keep a pressure gauge in the car. Less inflated tires cause accidents. They could also be torn off while taking a hard corner.

Check the car every month.

The oil needs to be changed regularly, check the owner’s manual. Change oil every 3000 miles.

Remember to change oil after every 3.500 miles. The air filter needs to be replaced very often. Dirty oil and filters make the wear and tear an expensive affair for the car owner.

Rotate the tires when you change the oil. Move the back tires to the front and vice versa. This helps the tires wear evenly and last longer. Check the pressure in the spare tire as seasonal temperature changes the pressure in the tires even if no leak is there.

Check the brakes visually once a year. Brake shoes wear out like the shoes you wear. If it wears down completely it may damage the brake rotor which can be very expensive to repair.

Check the vital fluids in the car for safety, these can be checked easily by opening the engine compartment: - oil, coolant, transmission fluid, brake fluid, windshield wiper fluid- top them up if the low.

Also check the parking space for drip spots.

Learn t change a flat by learning how to use a jack and wrench. Learn first by changing in your driveway.

Keep a few essential items in a bag in your car – what you may need if the car breaks down.  Keep water, first aid kit, flashlight, rain poncho, tarp, thin rope, some cash, keep blankets, socks, boots, thermals, gloves in case of winter.

Keep insurance paper, registration papers, safety and emission papers, receipts of repairs and maintenance.

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