What can you expect out of a new car?

Most of us rely on our cars for mobility. Everyone out there has a reason for buying a car whether its for a job, school, or just for fun. Today’s cars are becoming more and more sophisticated at every end of the spectrum. Budget cars are getting navigation systems while high end European cars are getting human recognition systems to help motorists avoid running people over.
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VW Debuting 4cyl Cylinder Deactivation at the Geneva Show

VW is one of the few car companies that consistently offers deisel engines in the US. They’ve been dedicated to keeping small fuel effiecient engines in as many US spec cars as they can but this year at the International Auto show they’ve shown us something a little different. In their european Polo Blue GT model VW has introduced cylinder deactivation technology on a 4 cylinder engine.
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RECALL – Infiniti Q45 Side Air Bags 2003 – 2005

Hold on to your seats Q45 drivers, Nissan’s recalling over 5500 cars. Nissan reports a possible problem with with the electrical connector on it’s side air bag systems. The mounting position of the connector allows small movement between male and female half can create the possibility of oxidation on the metal pins. This creates a poor electrical connection which could result in air bag failure during a side impact.
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Get This Information Before Buying a Used Car

Many people prefer to buy used cars instead of new cars. The primary reason is due to cost. You can find some very good used cars at reasonable rates while brand new cars are often much more expensive. The major drawback to buying a used car is that you don’t know its history. For some, this can be a scary thought. That’s why it’s important to find out as much information as possible before deciding to purchase the vehicle.
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Meet Our Staff – Ed Pol

Meet Ed Pol…

Ed currently lives in Torrington CT and works full time at Tom’s Foreign as our e-Commerce customer service rep. Ed graduated from Oliver Wolcott Technical High School in 2000 and studied 4 years of engineering. He also worked for his father’s service station for over 15 years as a mechanic doing general automotive repairs while he studied for a certificate from Northwestern Connecticut Community College for Computer Systems Administration.
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Auto Biz 101 : Facebook

There aren’t many people left that haven’t logged on their computer and checked out sites like Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter. At some point we’ve all come across a social media site or over heard someone talking about it. Facebook in particular has infected our daily lives with links built into new PC’s and apps readily available on just about every mobile device. Facebook has created a great way for us to keep track of old friends and family without having to actually talk to them.
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A Checklist for Storing a Car for the Winter

A car is meant to be driven. However, there are sometimes reasons that a car needs to be taken off of the road and stored for the winter months. Sometimes the car owner lives in a warmer climate during the winter or maybe the car is too fancy to subject to the cold winter elements. Whatever the reason, there are certain precautions that should be taken when storing a vehicle to minimize the effect it can have. Follow these steps when storing a car for the winter months:
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