Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Bosch Car Service Racing App by Bosch SoftTec GmbH

All the fun of slot car racing in the palm of your hand! Get ready to choose your circuit, pimp your ride, carry out repairs and servicing, beat your own best time or challenge your friends. This great new app is packed with fun features. 

As you race, tires, brakes and wipers realistically wear down, affecting grip, braking, cornering and lane changes. To keep your car in top working condition, simply pull into the Bosch Car Service workshop for servicing and repair. You ‘pay’ using the points you accumulate as you successfully complete each circuit.

Once you’ve mastered the basic track, you can move on to more challenging circuits, winning bronze, silver and gold medals along the way. Speed is controlled by moving your thumb up and down the side of the screen. Lane changes are made by tilting the phone. This new game brings you all the fun of slot car racing – just with an added Bosch Car Service twist!

RITZ 2012 : : Refreshingly Red & Bold


Feel the 'Joy Inside' the Maruti Suzuki Ritz. With new premium dual tone interiors and an elegant waterfall console design, experience it all with the all new Ritz!


Sunday, September 9, 2012

September Offer : : Long Life Tyre (Annual) Plan by MegaPower - BOSCH Car Service, Jammu

We are pleased to extend a unique Long Life Tyre Plan for our customers. With increasing cost of Fuel (Petrol), the cost of Car Ownership is bound to increase. We at MegaPower Services, Authorised BOSCH Car Service, Jammu keep trying to find ways to reduce operating cost of the car.

We have worked out a Long Life Tyre Plan which will increase the life of the Tyres thus reducing the cost of car ownership on per kilometer basis.

What does our Long Tyre Life Plan include and how would it increase Tyre life:


1. We offer Nitrogen Tyre Inflation for 5 tyres of the Car with FREE re-check & re-fill offer for a Year. Filling Tyres with Nitrogen not only marginally increases fuel efficiency but also keeps the tyres cool (as Nitrogen being a inert gas does not heat up) thus reducing wear & tear. A warmer rubber wears faster on road. 

Moreover, the since Nitrogen temp remains constant & does not expand, the tyre pressure remains constant, there by causing even wear of tyres. Over inflated tyre wears from the center of the tyre tread while under inflated tyre wears from the edges of the tyre treads. Constant pressure results in even wear of the tyre.




Low Pressure


If you have been driving with under inflation (low pressure) the tires will be more worn on both the shoulders because an under inflated tire tends to lift up in the center of the tread when it is in use.

Excess Pressure

If the vehicle has been used with too much pressure (over inflation) the center of the tire will be more worn than the outside edges because an over inflated tire tends to be rounder and the outside is lifted off the ground.


Correct & Constant pressure will cause the tire to wear evenly across the entire tire.

2. Wheel Alignment every 2,500km or every 3 months which ever is earlier for a Year

Everybody thinks improper Wheel alignment causes just puling of car to right or left side. The facts is:


Poor wheel alignment increases tyre rolling resistance which in turn makes your engine work harder. Your fuel economy goes down and your tyres wear more quickly.

MAXIMUM TYRE LIFE
 - poor alignment will cause uneven tyre wear and drastically reduce tyre life. Data has shown improved average tyre life of over 20%, making the exercise completely self-financing.
IMPROVED FUEL ECONOMY - poor alignment increases the rolling resistance of tyres. About 30% of a vehicle's fuel is used to overcome the tyres rolling resistance, and just a small amount of misalignment can increase fuel consumption dramatically. Savings of up to 2% on fuel can readily be achieved through accurate alignment.



3.  Wheel Balancing every 2,500km or every 3 months which ever is earlier for a Year 

what exactly are the benefits that proper wheel balancing provides? To begin with, drivers recognize a noticeable difference in how smoothly their car operates when the wheels are balanced. Tires that are not balanced create a wobbly sensation and cause the tires to actually bounce a little bit. When the bounce is removed from the tires by balancing them, the traction on the tires increases and the car feels more stable. Not only does this create a more comfortable ride, but it improves safety as well. Additionally, it has the added benefit of helping the tires to last a longer period of time. So in the long run, ensuring that the tires are properly balanced saves drivers money on replacing their tires.
Drivers should also know how to tell if their wheels are out of balance. This is because sometimes wheels simply go out of balance and need to be rebalanced even if the wheel has not recently been replaced or removed. Drivers will be able to know if their wheels need rebalancing because they will feel a vibration when they drive their car. This vibration could range from extremely subtle to quite severe. However, almost without exception the vibration will increase as the driver accelerates to faster speeds. Drivers who notice this sensation should immediately take their car to a trusted technician who can check the wheels and balance them if necessary.

4. Tyre Rotation every 5,000km or six months which ever is earlier 



Tire rotation is a necessary process when you want to get the most life possible from your tires. There are several benefits to having this service performed regularly. Not only can you get more life on the tread, but you'll also experience better vehicle handling and increased gas mileage, helping to save quite a bit of money over the long-term.


1. Extended Tire Tread Life
2. Increased Vehicle Performance
3. Increased Gas Mileage
4. Save Money

Tires have a tendency to wear unevenly due to many different factors, including terrain, temperature and driver habits. Performing a periodic tire rotation will help to balance out the wear on your tires, which may prevent many possible unwanted problems. Pattern wear can develop from turning the same tire in the same direction for thousands of miles. By changing the tires, often performed by moving the front tires to the back of the vehicle and vice versa, any pattern wear can be avoided. Similarly, front-wheel drive vehicles increase the burden on the front tires, due to the fact that they require the added duty of driving the vehicle, as well as steering it. Swapping these with the back tires at regular intervals helps to spread out wear. Including the spare tires in the rotation can increase the life of all tires by up to 20%.
When tire rotation is avoided for too long, the performance, riding comfort and stability of your vehicle can be compromised. Whichever tires do most of the handling on your vehicle can be swapped out, giving fresh tread for the task of stopping on wet roads and gripping in the snow. Also, when tires are unequally stressed due to differences in wear, road friction is created. This friction may contribute to other problems, including loss of balance and front-end misalignment.
When you rotate tires regularly, it decreases the amount of work it takes for the vehicle to drive. When tire wear is spread evenly, vehicle pull and road friction are alleviated and traction and stability are increased. All these factors help the engine to run more smoothly and efficiently, decreasing the amount of gas it takes to propel the car. Less fuel used equates to better overall fuel mileage for the vehicle.
Money can be saved in so many ways when regular tire rotation is performed. All of the above points can contribute to more money spent over the long run for the life of your car. When you rotate tires approximately every 7,500 miles, you'll help to avoid costly mechanical repairs, save money on gas and on the purchase of new tires, by extending the life of your current tires as much as possible. Some simple math factoring in all these points will show you that spending the small fee for a regular tire rotation can add up to much less money spent when compared to putting your vehicle and lifestyle in danger of costly breakdowns, frequent mechanical repairs and even potential accidents.

This Long Life Tyre (Annual) Plan is valid for 1 year from the date of Purchase of the Plan. The cost of this Plan is Rs. 2,500.00

Sunday Special : : Gyan Ki Seedi : : Knowledge is Power


Mini SUVs : : Premier Rio Vs Mahindra Quanto (Mini Xylo)



Added on 20th Sept 2012 : : 

Mahindra Quantro Launched today :: Check the Price Range


Spy Pics

Mahindra has confirmed that it will launch Quanto, which bloggers reported as "Mini Xylo" in india on 20th September, 2012. A compact MUV, multi-utility-vehicle, Mahindra Quanto will fall in sub 4 meter category, to save tax which government takes on cars longer than 4 meter. So it would be price relatively low.

Mahindra Quanto would come with 1.5 litre diesel engine, borrowed from Mahindra Renault Logan. Or may be Mahindra would have its own 3 cylinder, 1 or 1.2 litre engine which would be capable of producing 100bhp of power. 
Mahindra Quanto
Mini Xylo


Mahindra Quanto might come in five seater or seven seater. It has borrowed spare wheel mounted on rear from bolero. Front grill would come from Mahindra Xylo. It looks good from design, and with lower price tag, it may see good days in India.

Premier Rio is another Mini SUV which has been launched and upgraded in last 3 years.





The most authentic Test Ride report can be read at http://www.topgear.com/india/premier/premier-rio-12-petrol-road-test/itemid-51

Best Selling Cars in India (Segment-wise)


I am frequently asked by my customers to recommend which car they must buy. It is very difficult to suggest a particular car for an individual. The variable would be:
1. Price band
2. Utility
-Family Car
-Family cum Business
-Business
-People carrier only
-People cum load carrier

3. Terrain of use
4. Service availability is location of use
etc. etc.......
Over 1.85 Lac News Cars are been sold every month in India. It means over 6000 New Cars are been added up every day. Know the Best Selling New Car Models in India
In terms of Sales, the best selling car models in India are :-

Best Selling Small Cars in India

Maruti Alto - 21645 + Units (13% Market Share of Overall Car Market in India
Maruti Wagon R - 9983
Hyundai Eon - 6550

Best Selling Premium Hatchback in India

Maruti Swift - 15,000 Units
Hyundai I20 - 7676
Tata Vista - 5332

Best Selling Sedan Cars in India

Maruti Swift Dzire - 13,000 Units
Hyundai Fluidic Verna - 5929
Toyota Etios - 4059

Best Selling Premium Sedan in India

Skoda Laura - 643
Chevy Cruze - 557
Toyota Altis - 505

Best Selling MPV in India

Mahindra Bolero - 9500
Toyota Innova - 6785
Maruti Ertiga - 5600

Best Selling SUV in India

Mahindra Scorpio - 3621
Mahindra XUV 500 - 3450
Toyota Fortuner - 1249
* - Sales Figures of June 2012

Synthetic Oil vs. Conventional Engine Oil :: What are the Advantages of Using Synthetic Engine Oils?


Synthetic Engine oil can cost up to three times more than regular conventional Engine oil. Is the added expense of using synthetic oil an added value or a waste of money?
Dealerships, auto repair shops and fast lube facilities will often recommend using a synthetic oil when a vehicle is brought in for an oil change or routine vehicle maintenance. Naturally synthetic engine oil is much more expensive than conventional oil, so before making a decision, find out the differences between synthetic and conventional motor oil and what it means to a cars engine.

What is Conventional Engine Oil?

Conventional or regular engine is processed from crude oil out of the ground. The crude oil is separated at the oil refinery. The thicker oil is used for applications like roofing tar and asphalt. The thinner oil is used for applications like gasoline and engine oil, among other applications.

This oil becomes the base stock for the oil. Engine oil base stock refined from crude oil contains small amounts of natural contaminants that can’t be removed from the base stock used in processing engine oil.


 What is Synthetic Motor Oil?

There are two components to synthetic motor oil:

1. Base Stock - Unlike conventional motor oil, synthetic motor oils base stock is artificially created or synthesized. Because of the higher purity of synthetic oil, the properties of synthetic motor oil can stand up to heat much better before breaking down than conventional motor oil. Synthetic motor oil can also withstand colder temperatures better than conventional motor oils. This a huge benefit when an engine is first started in cold weather.


  • 2. Performance Additives - Beside the base stock, performance additives are added to both conventional and synthetic motor oils. According to BOSCH the performance additives used in synthetic motor oils are engineered with special additives that help to fight off sludge and mineral deposits that are naturally caused in combustion. Performance additives in synthetic motor oil provide superior protection in extreme driving conditions like extremely cold or hot temperatures.


  • Pros and Cons of Using Synthetic Motor OilBase Stock -
    Pros
    • Synthetic motor will increase the life of an engine
    • Longer oil change intervals, because of viscosity breakdown
    • Better for extreme driving conditions, especially extremely cold or hot weather.
    Cons
    • Synthetic motor can cost up two three times more than conventional Engine oil.

    Is Synthetic Oil Better Than Conventional Engine Oil?

    There’s no doubt that synthetic oil is better than conventional motor oil. Since synthetic oil is made with smaller molecules and less impurities it’s just a plain better lubricant. It’s especially better for today’s modern engines that have tighter tolerances and smaller oil passages that need a super lubricant. Car manufacturers are requiring that synthetic oil be used more and more. Most new vehicles are at least required to use a synthetic blend.
    Synthetic oil can be used at a any point in a vehicles life, when it's brand new or with a lot of miles. If someone plans on keeping a vehicle for a long time, using synthetic oil is a good idea if it was used from early on. On the other hand, if someone gets a new vehicle every year, why have the added expense of synthetic oil. Now that a decision's been made, where's the best place to get the vehicles oil changed?

    In Jammu : It's MegaPower Services, Authorised BOSCH Car Service