After my friend Jamie bought his wife her new car he was disappointed to learn she wasn’t as pleased as he’d expected.  After all, he’d spent nearly a year’s salary on a top of the line model, one fully automated that rode as smoothly as if riding on a jet plane at 35,000 feet.  He’d also used some Groupon promo codes to see that her wardrobe was in tune with her new vehicle; even to the point of showing her a selection of new handbags from Kate Spade.  He described her reaction to me while we sat at the bar.

“Man, she was more excited over those damn handbags than she was over a $75,000 car.”  I managed to hold back my smile since I could see he was truly dismayed over spending a year’s salary when less than a weeks’ income would have sufficed.  I told him his wife’s prompt use of the Groupon to buy the bag she finally chose showed how much she appreciated his thoughtfulness.  But that only irked him more.

“Man, can’t you see I could have taken her someplace where we could have enjoyed ourselves together, and bankrolled that money I used for the car?  Why we’d have had enough cash to spend a week in the Caribbean.  And I wouldn’t have ended up having to pay all those bills and expenses on the frigging car.”  He waved his beer stein at the barmaid, who promptly refilled it.

“What’s she do with the car now?” I asked as he took a swig.  “She won’t even touch it, dude,” he muttered as he wiped foam from his mouth.  “Don’t you see it sitting there in the parking lot?”  I looked out the window.  “You mean that’s your wife’s car you’re driving?” I asked, unable … Continue reading >>>>

Cities feature complex spatial structures. The complexity increases with the city size and also is the main reason for disruptions. The transport system efficiency causes congestion in plaguing cities. Thus the main urban problem relates to the parking issue.

Parking problems happen owing to the well-known fact which is lack of space. Illegal parking is a big menace hindering businesses. In this way, customers are incapable of parking vehicles and thus results in heavy congestion. Nevertheless, parking is a serious matter, especially if you are driving your personal vehicle and this is a responsibility as you have to look for parking space.

Here are a few tips that help

  • Check if all the doors of your car are locked and also do not forget to switch-off the head lights and the air conditioner. If you keep the headlights on and walk away, the battery is sure to get drained off and on your return starting your car becomes a problem.
  • Look for brightly lit areas for parking so that your car is safe. Keep away from narrow lanes. in case you park under a tree, bear in mind the tree must be small and should be able to withstand storm or wind.
  • Airport parking is no less than a gamble. if you have to catch a flight and if you are going in a car, all the way your mind is occupied with worry, if there will place to park and above all when you return will the belongings and the care be in the right place.
  • Airport parking has everything one may ever expect for. They offer customer service amenities and thus permit any traveler to park and fly peacefully. There are nearby places adjacent to the terminals to park towards the off-site. It is referred to as MDW;
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Windshield Wipers and Fluid – Fog, snow and rain will cut down your visibility in winter, causing you to use your wiper blades and washer fluid much more than normal. An antifreeze solution along with winter wiper blades will help to fight ice build-up. Keeping extra windshield washer solvent on hand is helpful too!

Battery – A thorough inspection of your battery, cables, terminals and fluid will help to make sure your car is ready for winter. The cold weather puts more stress on your battery. Many automotive parts stores will test your battery capacity free of charge.

Inspect Your Tires – If you’re not mounting winter tires on your vehicle, be sure to examine your current tires for remaining tread life, uneven wearing and cupping as well as checking the sidewalls for cuts and nicks to help you to know if your tires are ready for the harsh weather. The colder weather will also reduce the pressure within your tires, causing them to perform poorly in the snow. You should frequently check your tire pressures.

Coolant – Along with regulating the engine temperature, a vehicle’s coolant system is responsible for protecting your engine against corrosion. For the winter season you will want to make sure that you are using the right ratio of coolant to water in your system as well as using the right type of coolant for your car. If you are unsure, you can check the effectiveness of your coolant with a simple and inexpensive test found at any car parts store.

Ice scraper – Keep your ice scraper in your vehicle and always clean off your car completely, not just a little peephole in the windshield. You must be able to see all your surroundings, your side mirrors and through your back window. Snow on … Continue reading >>>>