Cars – Sportscar Revolution

Try a Charity Car Race to Raise some Money

D'angelo Roberts — Sat, 29 Sep 2018 14:21:00 +0000

Do you fancy raising money for charity? Charity car races are a great way to make some money for a worthy cause, you could take part in an event that is already established or organise your own. Take the Classic Sports Racing Group Charity Challenge, for instance, this raises plenty of money for children’s’ charities around Sonoma, California. This event sees owners of luxury cars offering to take participants on a race around the famous racetrack, although it will cost anyone who wants to take a turn. The cars featured, however, are rare racing cars with values into the millions so many people are willing to pay for a three lap race. Rides cost between $75 and $500, so this is a great way to raise money for charity. If you fancy having a go at organising an event yourself, poker runs are a great way to raise money for a good cause. These involve participants driving around a pre-planned route and stopping off at various check-points in order to collect cards. The winners at the end of the race are the team who has the best poker hand. It helps, therefore, if you know a thing or two about the game before you make a start at organising a run. You can charge participants to register for the race and you could also have mini-games available at the check-points that you charge participants separately for, to help raise even more money. The Mongol Rally is another charity car race that is already established. This race involves run-down cars with tiny engines (1 litre or less) travelling ten thousand miles across the mountains and deserts of Europe and Asia, and you have to complete it all on your own. You are not allowed to use any gadgets and there is no support, the organisers really want you to have an adventure. All they ask, for your participation is that you raise £1000 for charity, with at least £500 going to their official charity, Cool Earth.

Drive for Success

D'angelo Roberts — Mon, 11 Dec 2017 08:57:25 +0000

Advances in technology and design in recent years have greatly benefited the car manufacturing industry. As it currently stands, the car industry is more advanced than it has ever been, allowing drivers to get home safely and quickly, so that they can start their home-gaming experience with other players across the world. Read below our list of recent developments to modern cars.

An app has been developed to make long car journeys more bearable for young children. Kids notoriously hate long journeys, and not knowing when they’re going to arrive, so this app counts down the remaining distance and journey length for them.
Certain car companies have pioneered the development of ‘night vision with pedestrian protection’. This system is designed to detect pedestrians in the car’s vicinity when the driver might not be able to do this with their eyes alone, due to external darkness. This advancement is sure to help save lives in the future, and should hopefully become standard practice soon.
Planning and forward thinking are the vital ingredients which have pushed the car industry forward in such a short space of time. Car-FI is another development with many useful applications, not least of which is that it can be used to keep your passengers entertained, either by watching movies or playing games like online poker.
Electric cars are becoming more sophisticated than ever. For example, recent models have been able to travel up to two hundred miles on a single charge. This is big news, especially given that the boom of the electric car has been so hotly anticipated for the past few years. Electric cars have been heralded as the main way of cutting down on carbon emissions, and halting the process of global warming. As such, it’s great to see that electric car models are becoming more and more functional.

Good equipment for car deadlers

D'angelo Roberts — Mon, 24 Nov 2014 07:13:22 +0000

A car dealership is an excellent business opportunity for someone who is prepared to put in some hard work in the first year or so. People are looking for bargains, but they demand cars that are reliable and that look good. Our top ten pieces of kit for car dealers are:

1. Compressor

Buy a professional-quality compressor that is sturdily constructed. Air compressors supply air to all the air-powered tools you need.

2. Air wrench

An air wrench will make quick work of removing wheel nuts and save you a great deal of time and man-power.

3. Tyre inflator and pressure gauge

A tyre inflator is a must-have for every car dealer. It can be used on all types of vehicles and ensures that tyres are inflated to the correct pressure.

4. Lift

You can choose either a two-post lift or a four-post one, depending on the size of the vehicles on which you will be working. Lifts are big-ticket items, but suppliers may offer finance plans. Other options include buying pre-used. If you go down this route, it is advisable to buy from a supplier who will offer you a warranty.

5. Trolley jack

A trolley jack is a versatile piece of equipment. Buy a trolley jack that will lift at least 3 tonnes, and look out for features such as an adjustable saddle head.

6. Vehicle mover

If you are working on your own, it can be a struggle to move cars around without starting them up. A vehicle mover makes it easy to move any vehicle single-handed, even when working in a confined space. The ergonomically designed vehicle movers come in a range of sizes to move vehicles from 2000kg to 5000kg, and enable any vehicle to be moved safely and efficiently.

7. Pressure washer

A pressure washer will quickly remove surface dirt from car bodies and wheels, and will also make light work of cleaning up the forecourt.

8.Electric or air polisher

It makes sense to buy a good-quality polisher or buffer to get the cars gleaming. Air or pneumatic polishers are lighter than the electric versions so are less tiring to use. Look for one that uses Velcro-backed pads as these are a great time-saver.

9. Wet and Dry Vacuum

Buy a wet and dry vacuum with a motor of at least 5hp, as this is a tool you will be using a great deal. Listen to it in operation before buying as some industrial vacuums are very noisy, and check the cost of replacement filters.

10. Extractor

Extractors are used to clean carpets and upholstery. They work by forcing hot water and detergent into the fabric and then sucking dirt and water out. More expensive systems also incorporate steam cleaners.