Auto Racers Now Have Their Very Own Social Networking Website
Auto racing has become the number one spectator sport in America. It is also one of the largest participation sports as well. Local, short track stock car racing is thriving across the country as well as drag racing, road course racing, off-road racing, kart racing and drifting. The weekend, local track racer now has a place to call home on the internet at www.racematrix.net.
Racematrix.net is a free community based social networking website for auto racers and their fans. Members build their own racing profile webpage, share photos, videos, news, forums, blogs and join groups about their racing experiences. Members may also link to other websites they have as well as those of their sponsors. One could call this the MySpace or Facebook for auto racing.
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Auto Insurance Black Box Technology Meets Your Darkest Fears
Back in the days before computers, auto insurance was personal and subjective. The insurance agent actually talked to the man he knew in the main office, called in a few favors, and got their best customers the best rates. Male drivers under 25 were charged a lot. Young females, being perceived as less risk, were charged much less.
Now, in the computer age, auto insurance companies have large databases of accident and claims records. By number-crunching these records they can tell what type of person is more likely to be a good driver and what type of person is more likely to be an accident risk. This ‘Black Box’ technology gives them insights into the background and behavior of the people who they think should pay more for their auto insurance. For example, people who carry minimum limits of liability are actually a greater risk than those who carry at least 50/100 ($50,000 per person, $100,000 per accident). And statistics have shown that those with bad credit scores are more likely to be involved in accidents.
In Texas, the minimum liability limit on auto insurance is 20/40. Yep. $20,000 per person, $40,000 per accident. Not much is it? And if that weren’t bad enough, the minimum property damage is $15,000. Guess who makes up the difference if you’re in an accident that’s your fault?
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Auto Repair Advertising – Stop Price Shoppers – Friends Don’t Let Friends Do Coupons
Most of our auto repair shop clients have been in business for well over 10 years. The working assumption is they’re good at their job that they provide quality auto repair service for consumers.
I believe everyone can track the logic: Good work = stay in business.
Why aren’t they as busy as they would like to be?
Maybe a better question would be: Would you change a flat tire with a spatula?
I hope the answer is no. Because changing a tire with a spatula would be insane. It’s the wrong tool for the wrong job. It would be like flipping pancakes with a tire iron or doing spinal surgery with a cantaloupe.
So why, in the name of everything holy, does auto repair advertising constantly resort to coupons? When we interview shops for our program, we always ask what they’re currently doing to bring in new business. Over 90% of the time, they tell us they are using coupons.
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Advantages of Open Auto Transport
When shipping or transporting a car, many auto transport companies will offer the option of open auto transport or enclosed auto transport. The most important thing that people decide which mode of auto transport to go with is the cost involved. A driver of an open auto transport company determines his price per vehicle based on the route he is driving. Enclosed drivers price per vehicle is based on miles driven; the more miles traveled the cheaper per mile. The rates for both types of car carriers are typically driven by fuel prices.
If you are planning to shift your home to a new destination, there are lots of difficulties. You may be worried as to how would you transport your vehicle at an affordable rate. Your problem can be solved by hiring an auto transport company for shipping your vehicle. Many people have started using vehicle shipping more by more, because of the high cost of gas. If you are moving 1,000 miles and your car has poor gas mileage, you can end up paying hundreds of dollars for gas. A lot of extra money is being shelled out to cover the cost. But if you use auto transport service, you end up paying less compared to cost on gas and normal wear and tear expenses. One more possibility is that when you drive down your vehicle instead of shipping you may incur certain damages. In order to avoid this you can transport your vehicle.
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Auto Darkening Welding Helmets
Auto darkening welding helmets offer an intuitive protection to modern welders. These helmets automatically darken when a welder strikes the arc. They free the hands that in the past had to lift and lower the faceplate, or remove the helmet altogether to see. Many injuries have been eliminated by auto darkening helmets because they cover a welder’s eyes at all times without risking exposure to irritating fumes and flying debris. By instantly responding to light, these helmets auto darken when the welder strikes the arc and clear up after the welder shuts off the arc.
Auto darkening welding helmets prove especially useful to welders working indoors under poor light conditions. Traditional welding helmets can literally blind a welder if he has to suddenly cease welding and kill the arc, leaving himself in total darkness and subject to fall and/or injury. Because of this, many construction companies now require all of their welders to use auto darkening welding helmets so they can see to walk the buildings they are working in. Auto-darkening helmets also help farmers working outside because they react to sunlight much like the light an arc. In future years, it is very likely all welding helmets will be auto darkening not only because they are more convenient than standard helmets, but also because their ever-increasing precision allows for customized-eye protection-something Federal authorities and Insurance agencies may soon require.
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