Providing parts and service Fiat-Chrysler performed by Mopar

An alliance made by two of famous car company, Fiat and Chrysler. The alliance announced that the operation of parts and service their products will be made by Mopar, a subsidiary of Chrysler.

Merging the service done to the cost efficiency of both brands. In addition, to overcome barriers aftersales service from both models of automobile brand that sold in certain markets. Mopar will provide parts support fluency activity which very quickly between regions, without adding the cost of recording and repackaging. Therefore cost efficiencies will be achieved.

Recently CEO of Mopar, Pietro Gorlier revealed that the integration and sharing platform Fiat-Chrysler is the basis for Mopar to create a good after-sales service. Mopar is the ideal brand to become a global umbrella for the supply of parts and service.


On the anniversary of Mopar to 75, they introduced a new packaging design in the center of engineering laboratories in Michigan, USA. The new packaging design contains a Mopar logo side by side with 10 car brands under the Fiat-Chrysler alliance, such as Dodge, Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Lancia, Chrysler, Fiat, Fiat Professional, Jeep and RAM SRT.

However, special packaging is retained for the transformation kits Abarth brand, SRT performance engine parts and Alfa Romeo parts. The distribution package of the new packaging is planned to start running in the second half of this in 2012.

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David Beckham to sell Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead

England national football star who now play in LA Galaxy, David Beckham, is rumored to be selling one of his luxury car collection, the Rolls-Royce 'Phantom Drophead "black limited edition. This David Beckham's favorite car is offered in the auction site eBay.

Rolls-Royce Drophead has a special specification with capacity of 6.75 liters, using the V12 engine. The machine is capable of producing 450 horsepower, where the speed of 0-100 km/h only takes 5.6 seconds. In addition, the maximum speed generated by these formidable engine is 150 miles/hour, with fuel consumption reach one 11 miles/gallon.

David Beckham bought the car at a price of 350 thousand pounds and until now was a distance of 6000 miles. Because he has done a number of modifications, the car is offered on eBay at a price of 390 thousand U.S. dollars.

When offered, the car wheels is 24 inches with a roof that can be opened and closed, so this luxury car looks so sporty and elegant. Beckham left the sales process to Towbin, one of the dealers in Las Vegas. After selling this car, Beckham planning to buy a Rolls-Royce Ghost to replace it.

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Mercedes Benz 250, 1969, from New Zealand

An account executive of a company from the Tauranga, New Zealand, whos named Gareth Weston feel very fortunate to have a very nice classic cars. The old car is a Mercedes Benz 250 made in 1969. This antique car is more known as Mercy Mini.

According to the man, the car's previous owner have described the stretcher car parts, then painting and restoration back the car. To prepare and restore the antique car, previous owner claimed to have cost U.S. $ 35,000. So no wonder, when the antique car was purchased by Gareth Weston in very neat condition and still good.

After buying the car, the man pleaded not need a lot of money to decorate the car in accordance with his wishes. Modifications made does not change the outside appearance of these vintage cars. Gareth just add a pair of chrome alloy wheels with 150 fingers, 18 inches, lowrider style which is wrapped with Falken Ziex ZE512 tires. The wheel is supported by a lowered Lovell, with KYB shock absorbers.

To maintain the impression of the car as a vehicle gangster in the old days, the car is painted with a shiny black color. As for the engine, 2,500 cc six cylinder engine in line, neatly trimmed with a number of the car in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications are directly purchased from Germany. Mercedes Benz 250 was still using a carburetor, which is fitted with 4 speed automatic transmission.

To complete the final modification, Gareth only require an additional fee of U.S. $ 12,000. As for entertainment during the trip, this antique car mounted Panasonic 6503 2-DIN touch screen which is equipped with a DVD player, plus a speaker package. The appearance of antique cars was not necessary in doubt. The proof is if the car is parked in the car park, not infrequently a lot of people are the photographs in front of the old car.

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System disorder symptoms in a car air conditioner

Because it is used continuously and for the convenience of car drivers, the AC car should be treated with care, in order to function properly. It's the best way to overcome the interference with the air conditioner is to bring the car to a professional technician car air conditioning repairs. But first we must recognize that interference can occur in car air conditioner, so when we took it to a professional technician, the results can be effective. The following are symptoms of disturbances in the car air conditioner you need to know:

Out stinky smell
Causes of car air conditioner out the stench is because bacteria, micro organisms, and fungi that accumulate on the AC grid, especially the grille found on the dashboard. To eliminate odors that bother you, the cleaning can be done by using anti-bacterial treatments. The form is fluid, which can be bought at a car accessories shop. When the mold is clean, the air discharged from the air conditioner can be revived.

The air coming out feels less cold
When AC was less cold, that means working AC power has been declining. Most appropriate for dealing with problems like this is to take him to the car repair shop. The reduced working capacity caused by the leakage of air conditioning, or refrigerant is time to be replaced or added.

Strange sounds
Strange noise coming from car air conditioning compressor could be due to damage. This component is the most expensive part of the AC car. If the bearings on the compressor broke, then the other components will also be contaminated by the metal particles. How to repair is to drain the cooling system, and replace the compressor and other components that were damaged. Usually the cost is quite expensive.

Normal functioning, but there are water droplets
These water droplets are usually derived from the evaporator. Evaporator has a drain pipe, to remove water out of the car. The problem occurs because the sewerage pipes are broken or clogged. So that the water which should come out of the car, a drip in the car cabin. For problems like this, the repair cost is relatively cheap.

Car air conditioner systems require regular maintenance, like other systems on the car. Compressors require lubrication, filters should be cleaned from dirt and moisture. When the filter is dirty, then the system could be disrupted or not working at all. For the refrigerant gas, generally need to be replaced after two years.

For additional information, automobile air conditioning systems are used throughout the year, it will be better and durable. AC that often enabled, will be encouraged to continue to circulate refrigerant. Refrigerant contains a lubricant, which can lubricate the entire air conditioning system and also can make a durable compressor.

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Bad habits that need to be avoided when driving a car

• When the switch on the car, do it gently and do not get too excited, like stepping on the gas pedal when starting the machine. If done carelessly, it will have an impact that is not good for a car engine, because engine oil has not spread to any surface perfectly engine. Great friction that occurs suddenly, without lubrication is good enough, will cause the car engine life becomes shorter.
• Use the appropriate gear cars with engine speed. Each number of gears, have the speed or ability of its own. Each number is capped spin machine. Use the gears that are not in accordance with the rpm, will cause the engine to be faltering.
• Do not turn the steering wheel, when the car stops in the state. If it is too often performed, can damage the steering system, as in the tie-rod and ball joint. Even the power steering seals can be quickly damaged. So do not rush to turn the steering wheel when the car is not running. Perform playback on the steering wheel as the car began to walk slowly.
• Foot on the pedal-position clutch, when driving a car, is a habit that is not true. If the load driver's foot causing the clutch to be depressed too deep, then the clutch plates will be quickly eroded. So that these components will wear out faster than the lifetime should be.
• Hitting the gas pedal repeatedly without any necessity, could cause the car to be wasteful of fuel, and can damage the engine. This habit can make the crust in place of combustion engines become more numerous. This need not be done, because the gas pedal goal is to support the speed of the car and to provide driving comfort.
• Do not forget to use the engine braking effect (engine brake) at the time of braking. Besides being more secure, these habits can also save the brake the car. Reduce braking habits with objects that are too close, making the brakes work became more severe.
• To use a more precise wiper is by spraying the water first. Because the coarse dust which stick on the windshield can scratch the glass if it functioned immediately, without spraying it with water first.

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Fragrances, car interior and cabin

Many car owners who think the car's interior treatment is not so important. Yet in this room that you are, when you drive your car every time. The car is clean and fragrant make drivers feel comfortable. The most fundamental thing to do is to clean up the garbage as possible from your car's interior room. If there are stains that attach to the passenger cabin, immediately clean up as well. Because the stains left too long will make the difficult to clean.

Interior fragrances, serves to neutralize musty odor that may arise, since the interior space in the car in general is always enclosed in a long time. If the car was left open, could cause the entry and attachment of dust from outside into the interior of the car. To better protect these things can happen, you can buy a car cover that many car accessories are sold in stores.

Here is an alternative that can be used as fragrances, car cabin space:

• Coffee, pandanus and oranges. When this material is known to have a strong odor. Put the coffee powder in the cab car, in a glass container. After that, leave on for one night. This method is also effective enough to eliminate the musty smell. After the smell in the cabin to be normal, use air freshener smell like pandanus leaf, or orange peel. Place for a few days under car seats, and exhaust after drying.
• Cucumber. How to use this cucumber is like a juice blender until smooth, then mix it with shampoo or soap, which is used to wash the dirty part. Cabin space will also become more smelling fresh.
• Powder. Automobile parts in chrome, it looks eye catching, but this section becomes sensitive to dirt. Spent the flow of water droplets or dry already, will leave permanent scars. As a result, the interior surface of the chrome will be visible spots. To clean it can use a powder that functioned like a scrub. Scouring powder with a soft cloth, then rub and clean with a dry cloth.

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