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dear guys, asking on behalf of friend. she got a fit, 2006 model, having problems with ignition coil. was told to replace all 4 rear ignition coils. due to budget constraints. would like to just replace the faulty one, any recommendations to how about doing this

Hey forumers, MyCarForum (MCF) and Mercedes-Benz (Merc) are collaborating for perhaps, our biggest event yet. 50 MCF members and their partners are invited to Bunch and test-drive the Merc GLA, A-Class, CLA-Class and B-Class. The event is on Saturday, the 12th of July at Roundhouse, Grandstand (Turf City), 200 Turf Club Road, from 10:30am to 2:00pm. The highlights of the event include: An opportunity to test drive the GLA, A-Class, CLA-Class and B-Class. A rare chance to have a ‘taxi experience’ in one of the hottest of hot hatches available right now: The A 45 AMG. Brunch at Roundhouse, Roundhouse - Pizza, Bar & Grill, a family-style restaurant serving modern european cuisine. Hear from Julian Kho, Associate Editor of sgCarMart and Jonathan Chu, Product Specialist at Merc about the Merc GLA. Take part in the trivia and win exclusive Mercedes-Benz premiums Requirements: - 21 years and above at the point of test drive - Minimum 2 year of driving experience REGISTRATION CLOSED Only successful registrants will be notified by email. While the event is free for all, a $15 refundable deposit would be collected.

Traditional British social divisions of upper, middle and working class seem out of date in the 21st Century, no longer reflecting modern occupations or lifestyles. The BBC teamed up with sociologists from leading universities to analyse the modern British class system. They surveyed more than 161,000 people and came up with a new model made up of seven groups. To find out where you fit in use this calculator below. Link to the test: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-22000973 *Your personal information is safe - all calculations are carried out on your computer *BBC Lab UK's Great British Class Survey was launched in January 2011. More than 161,000 people took part, making this the largest ever study of class in the UK *The Great British Class Survey was designed and the data analysed by Professors Mike Savage and Fiona Devine and their teams at the London School of Economics and the Universities of York and Manchester *The class calculator provides you with an approximate position in the new class system compared with the full Great British Class Survey Produced by: Steven Atherton, Kathy Neal, Harjit Kaura, Christine Jeavans and Applied Works

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For those who have decided to get a car How to Test Drive a Car by Automatch Tom, automatchtom.kinja.com According to a recent study a large majority of people either forgo a test drive or do it very minimally. I find it strange that people will spend hours trying on clothes but not seriously try out the second most expensive purchase they make. Here are some tips that I have given my clients over the years on how to get the most out of your test drive. Figure out what you want and find it- This sounds obvious, but you should go online and configure the specific vehicles you are considering. Then locate the cars in your vicinity with the matching trim and options. Don't be too concerned with finding your color match at first, as you are more interested in the drive. Make an appointment- I can't stress this one enough. Your time is valuable, you don't want to be waiting on the lot for the next salesperson with an "up" to stroll out, shake your hand, engage in useless small-talk and "go find" the car you want to drive. Call ahead and speak to a salesperson, confirm that your vehicle of choice is in stock and make arrangements for a test drive. When you make an appointment this shows the dealer that you are a serious buyer and hopefully you will get a salesperson that knows something about the car you are about to drive. Control the pace- When you arrive at the dealership tell the salesperson that you are only there to drive and not to buy. Explain that you will be trying out other vehicles and will decide on a purchase once you have driven the competition. However, if they would like to give you some numbers in writing you will be happy to look them over later (most of the time they will not give you numbers to take with you). This should prompt the salesperson to dial down the pressure a little. Another good strategy is to put them on the clock. Tell them you have an appointment in an hour and that you must leave the dealership by a specific time. Really drive it- By "really drive it" I don't mean do your best Jeff Gordon impression. What you should do is try to simulate the type of driving you do on a daily basis. Take the car on a mix of highway and rural roads. A vehicle's feel can vary drastically at different speeds. I loved the Honda Fit until I drove it at 75mph. If you want to push the car a little to get a sense of the acceleration, the handling, or to try hard braking, do it in a safe environment and warn the salesperson ahead of time. Car first/ Gadgets later- The primary functions of a car are to go, stop and turn. Focus on these operations first. Does it have enough acceleration to merge? Do the brakes feel too grabby or lack feedback? Do you feel confident in the turns? There are some features, such as navigation and blind-spot detection, that you will want to see how they operate while driving, but most of the bells and whistles should wait until you are parked. That way you can really get a feel for the interface and operation. Ask questions- There is all kinds of interesting tehnology and driver aids that might take some time to learn. Ask your salesperson how to use the key features of the car. Some dealerships have product specialists on staff whose job it is to teach new customers how to use their car. These folks tend to be very knowledgeable and helpful; seek them out if available. Be sure to inquire about the service intervals and whether or not premium fuel is recommended (you would be surprised how many dealers will lie about this so they don't lose a sale). If you want to have some fun ask, "How often does the blinker fluid need to be changed?" Also see if this dealership offers "extended test drives," where they allow you to take the car home overnight or for a weekend. Bring your junk- Do you have gear or equipment that you travel with frequently? Make sure it fits. This is especially true for parents with car-seats. Families want to be certain that there is enough room with the seats installed and strollers stowed. Many cars can "baby," few can "baby" well. Be picky- Can you find a comfortable seating position? Just because a vehicle looks like its the right size, doesn't alway mean you will "fit" just right. Is that wind-noise at highway speeds annoying? Then it's going to drive you nuts after a few months. Are there little details regarding the fit and finish that just don't seem right? For some people those details matter, especially with more expensive vehicles. It's your money, you don't have to love everything, but you should be satisfied with the overall quality of your purchase. Take notes- When you drive cars back-to-back the differences will be obvious, but you might not have the time or all the vehicles might not be available on the same day. This is why it is important after the test-drive to jot down what you liked and did not like about the car. It is hard to be objective when you are excited to get a new ride, but try to be "scientific" about it. Sleep on it- This one is optional and may or may not be a viable especially if you are shopping on the last day of the month. However, doing several test drives can be overwhelming it is nice to decompress and reflect on what you drove. Sometimes a drive home in your current ride and a good night's rest will bring some more clarity to your purchase. The test-drive is really just a snapshot of what the car will be like over the course of your ownership. If you have any tips to add or want to share a test-drive story please do so in the comments below. And please keep in mind that most salespeople are not the devil and deserve to be treated with respect.

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Honda Car came from where country? A. Korea B. Japan C. US D. Singapore

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Spy shooting it's all about being in the right place at the right time. And this photographer just caught probably some of the shots of his life. Not only did he captured a Lamborghini Aventador cold weather testing in the frigid Arctic Circle, but also caught the test driver losing control and going sailing through an intersection and into a snowbank, documenting the crash frame-by-frame. Check the animated image here

It’s all too easy to be over-critical of a mundane vehicle and overindulgent of a luxury model, which is why I always remind myself that we should respect each and every automobile that comes our way for what it is – regardless of brand, positioning, price tag or horsepower. Not every car is meant to tackle corners, or possesses the dexterity to rival a parkour exponent; neither is every car a born sprinter. Some are made with comfort as their top priority, for instance, while others provide a no-frills option for budget constrained consumers. I always believe that we get what we pay for, and we pay for the “car-racteristics” we value the most. At the end of the day, comparisons between competing products have to be objective, and the shopper’s expectations must be realistic. The same philosophy applies to children. As parents, we should respect each child as a unique individual and appreciate him/her for all of his/her virtues and shortcomings. However, this is easier said than done because parents, just like motoring journalists, are human after all, and humans are by nature susceptible to favouritism, prejudices and preconceived ideas. My daughter may only be two years old, but she already exhibits certain personality traits we can “project” into her teenage years. Some of these we are happy about, such as her pleasant disposition, meticulousness and sense of responsibility, but other traits we are less accepting of, such as her stubbornness and impatience. The dilemma for me is: Should we try to influence and change her based on what we think is best, or should we just allow her to grow into the person she is meant to be? It’s even more challenging for parents with more than one child, I reckon. I sometimes put myself in the shoes of these mums and dads, and I imagine how difficult it must be for them to always try to be fair to their brood and refrain from comparing one with the other, even if they love them all equally. I will not even begin to discuss how parents often compare their kids with the latter’s classmates, especially on exam results. Young parent Lynn says she could use an “owner’s manual” stashed handily somewhere inside her daughter’s stroller. This article was written by Lynn Tan, freelance writer for Torque.

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Seven midsize vehicles earned the top rating in a new insurance industry test of high-tech safety features designed to prevent front-end collisions. The Cadillac ATS and SRX, Subaru Legacy and Outback, Mercedes C-Class and Volvo S60 and XC60 won "superior" ratings in tests by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The institute tested 74 midsize cars and SUVs from the model years 2013 and 2014. Those equipped with front collision-warning and automatic braking systems generally scored better. The systems can either warn the driver or automatically stop the car if they sense a potential collision. The institute IIHS, a nonprofit research group funded by insurance companies, has pushed federal regulators and automakers to require or offer as an option new safety systems such as antilock brakes. The group also is pushing automakers to bolster front-end crash resistance. Automakers have been offering the frontal-crash systems on more and more models as the price of the technology falls. The systems use radar, cameras, ultrasonic sensors and computers to spot objects in front of cars and determine if a collision is possible. A driver may be warned to take action, or the system may apply the brakes itself. The IIHS said its data institute has determined that the devices help drivers avoid frontal crashes, but even so, auto insurance companies generally aren't offering discounts for people who buy them. Insurance companies say that as the systems become more popular in certain models, insurance claims will decline. Those models eventually will see discounted rates. In the tests, six other cars got second-best "advanced" ratings, while 25 received "basic" ratings. Another 36 got no rating because they didn't have the systems or their systems didn't meet the institute's standards. The institute says the tests will help people decide which features to buy and encourage automakers to adopt the new technology faster. Source: http://www.straitstimes.com/breaking-news/...y-test-20130927

some ad put "free goody when you test drive ... " is that real? of course always have "while stock last ..."

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Hi, Anyone test-driven the Toyota-Corolla Altis 1.6 launched last weekend? Any comments please... Thanks

Test drive can drive above speed limit? Didnt see anything about TP going to summon him? ============================== http://www.straitstimes.com/breaking-news/...ts-car-20130511 A STUDENT who was given a test drive in a Dutch-made sports car at a private race track will have to pay more than $70,000 in damages after crashing it. Mr Sean Liew Cheng En drove the Spyker C8 Spyder SWB at 240kmh during the invite-only event at the Singapore Changi Airshow Exhibition Centre. He had been given a briefing on the vehicle's capabilities and how he should drive it, according to a court judgment published yesterday. But while negotiating a series of turns, the National University of Singapore undergraduate lost control of the car, which spun anti-clockwise, hit the kerb and landed back on the tarmac. He will have to pay damages to luxury vehicle importer and distributer Auto Palace after the district court found he had driven "at a speed that was non-commensurate with his abilities".

Was searching YouTube and came across these videos. Not sure about you but it came across quite strongly the need to consider safety. This is reinforced by pictures of accidents of some cars here in Singapore. Thought I share these the links to these videos and, hopefully, if a change in purchase decision can save a life or two, it would have been worth it. Search string in YouTube "IIHS Small Overlap Crash Test" In no particular order: Toyota Camry / Rating - Poor Subaru Legacy / Rating - Acceptable Audi A4 / Rating - Poor BMW 3-Series / Rating - Marginal Mazda 6 / Rating - Acceptable Toyota Prius / Rating - Poor Mercedes C-Class / Rating - Poor Volvo S60 / Rating - Good Hyundai Sonata / Rating - Marginal

Wonder if any PIs will let you test drive the car or die die must buy then can try?

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A timely reminder article from the good doctor to all of us road warriors... From ST Forum: http://www.straitstimes.com/premium/forum-...ociety-20121026 Road courtesy is the litmus test of civil society Published on Oct 26, 2012 SENIOR Minister of State for Education Lawrence Wong observed that an "emerging thread" in Our Singapore Conversation has been a focus on values like kindness, graciousness and compassion ("S'poreans care about values, dialogues show"; Sunday). The recent National Kindness Conference also revealed the perception that these values could be improved ("'We are kind, but we could be kinder'"; Sunday). Road accidents involving pedestrians, cyclists and motorists suggest that this problem has much to do with the lack of discipline, courtesy, kindness and graciousness. What is perhaps not sufficiently stressed is that many motorists do not observe basic road etiquette and rules when driving. The highway code test teaches learner drivers to use directional signs when turning, switching lanes, overtaking and slowing down, yet it is commonplace to see our drivers in Singapore flouting these vital indicators, and, to add insult to injury, displaying ugly manners. The consequences are obviously more serious because collisions, injuries and fatalities are the result. Few motorists, for example, use the left or right indicator to show their intentions. Many motorists also tend to speed and cause anxiety for other road users. There is no substitute for complying with the strict driving rules, combined with common-sense driving habits. Steps should be taken to ensure that driving instructors spare no effort in directing learner drivers to observe basic road rules and manners, and in emphasising compliance with highway code rules. There should also be strict enforcement of the rules, and deterrent action should be taken against errant and reckless motorists. At a time when we are pondering on ways to make our future brighter and more meaningful, it should be remembered that road manners are often a good indicator of how a society has progressed in terms of civil behaviour. V. Subramaniam (Dr)