Knowing your vehicle

People all over the world are being given a brand new free car to drive, and they no longer have to worry about making a car payment or paying for maintenance. At Chameleon Direct, we stock 1000’s of hands free car kits, sat nav systems, vehicle tracking systems, mobile phone accessories and speed camera detection products.

Car advertising is a very cost-effective method for the companies to promote their products. A study in Chicago showed that a single vehicle wrapped in advertisement was seen by about 40.000 people in one single day. Read the rest of this entry »

Some people may think that some parts of a car are more important than others. Car engine, or gear box are important. How can other parts be equated with them? In their assumption body kits would come much lower down in the order. Is it because, they are acquired almost at the end when other parts have already been purchased? It need not be so. They provide the finishing touch to your car. Read the rest of this entry »

From 2011 it may well become law that even during the daylight hours running car lights will be compulsory on all new vehicles. The European Union have been debating this for some time and it seems this new law will get the green light. Research suggests that daytime running of vehicle light reduces day time crashes by an amazing 12% for cars. In Sweden perhaps due to the low light levels during daylight hours they introduced this law way back in 1977 and countries such as Finland, Norway and Iceland soon adopted this policy. Even at this early stage there does seem to be a growing campaign regarding this proposed new law. Let’s look at the pros and cons of the daylight running of car lights. Read the rest of this entry »

For those of us looking to build our own motorcycle bikes, there are many things that need to be taken into consideration. If you are a new bike builder, you may want to look into custom bike kits to help you build a bike that is safe and completely unique. Creating your own custom bike is a great way to reflect your personal style, however, if you are just starting out bike kits can help you to create you dream bike safely. Read the rest of this entry »

Car parts are now available at the click of a mouse. You don’t need to sit with your mechanic for several hours trying to get your vehicle done up. An online junction has made life easier. All you have to do is to search for the car part you are looking at. The results will flash on your screen along with the price and the relevant details. You can make a deal on the spot and customize your car! It’s amazing and it is changing the life of vehicle owners.

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With the onslaught of imported Chinese Scooters over the past few years, many of us are finding we need repair parts. For some, we can find a local Scooter shop, but for others, it seems near impossible. Even if we find a local scooter repair shop, some specialize in European Brands and don’t work on Chinese Scooters (aka Mopeds), and if they do, they may not carry the parts we need for our brand.

Here is one of the easiest secrets to learn more about our scooters. Chinese Brand Scooters come to America under many names, and even worse, many of us buy a Scooter, and 2 minutes later, can’t even tell our neighbor the make or model we just bought. Here is the best way to figure out who is the manufacturer, and that is to find the VIN (Vehicle Identification Number), aka the serial number of the Scooter. Read the rest of this entry »

Car brakes rarely get much attention that is until there is an emergency. Brake lines can be made from a variety of different materials, but one of the most popular among off- roaders and performance drivers is steel. Puncturing a brake line is always a concern for serious off- road drivers. A rock or twig can easily make a small puncture with soft brake lines, and such can end up in a disastrous situation. Steel brake lines do not swell as a flexible line might. With continuous use, a flexible brake line can stretch from the pressure of the fluid running through it. Such situation is called brake line swelling. Brake line swelling may not be a huge concern, but once the line is stretched the line pressure also lessens which results to weak performance. Over time, the decrease in brake performance will give you a headache. You definitely do not want to have a swollen line especially in emergency situation. Brake line swelling is no place with steel brake lines making your performance better. Read the rest of this entry »