Recent content by minyoung

Continuous servicing and detailing certainly works. The third way is obvious, but we must mention it anyway -- keep your car free from dents and major damages in its structure. Lastly, when you are at the point of selling your car, make it look clean and impeccable. You can't quote a good...

How do you measure fuel efficiency? I'm doing it the "crude" way. I divide the change in odometer reading by the amount of fuel consumed between the distance covered, usually in between two full tanks. Are there other ways of measuring fuel efficiency faster than what I do?

Way out of range indeed. Facebook accounts are for humans, not things. But if one is really serious, one can do a Facebook Page instead. A "Page" is perfect for such kind of whim.

Android, to the best of my knowledge, is a rising star in mobile operating systems. I wonder if there's now a way wherein music in Android phones can be played and controlled using the car stereo system.

I usually don't go beyond the speed limit. Following the indicated speed limits have so far made my driving experience very smooth. I have an aversion for high speed driving and I don't want to run slow and be a traffic hazard. The indicated speed limits take the thinking out of the process.

What I have is the portable gadget. It is absolutely cool to use around the city. With it, you have no excuse for getting lost, or for not finding the nearest public toilet.

Yeah, it's prudent to take out the battery if you're not using the bike for a long time. In this case make sure you put it on top of a wooden platform, not on concrete or on a piece of metal.

Great question. Everyone wants the best deal in exchange for his money. If that best deal happens to be made in Japan, would he let go of that deal because he wants to support the local industry? I'm torn between the two sides of this question.

I see two benefits of buying from an individual. One, you can negotiate the price and get a deal very quickly. Second, you have someone to ask in case you have questions about the Mustang. The key thing here is knowing how to evaluate a car. Make sure you test drive it. Then inspect it inside...

I don't watch movies very often, but I'm curious about wife swap. That's a reality show, right? How does it go? I find the term "wife swap" somewhat repulsive.

I remember seeing a movie when I was young --- "San Pedro Angels." They were hippies on motorcycles. Are there still groups like them today? Just wondering. (Just in case you wonder why I ask ... No, I don't have an intention of signing up with them ^_^)

It's the Knight Rider that comes to mind. Yes, the one with David Hasselhoff. I was too young when that was shown, but that talking car with great and shiny shape stuck in my mind. If they convert the "Cars" movie into a TV series, then I would mention that too :)

I think a Harley (with its classic size and shape) is, in our general consciousness, a descendant of the muscular, fast and shapely horses 200 years ago. Being on one is like being a gun-totting macho hero with cowboy hat and boots once again.

This is absolutely cool. Indeed, with technology available these days, why not? This will enable the authorities to focus their time and energy to serious traffic offenders.

This is a cool post! Frankly I had this impression that antique cars are ineligible for any kind of car insurance. I even thought that what antique cars need is a non-life insurance policy similar to fire insurance. Forgive my naivete.