Have you ever thought that a tool storage organizer is very necessary when you own a car or a motorbike? With the need for regular maintenance of vehicles it is but obvious that buying an ideal tool organizers kit is very necessary. But then again, just purchasing your automotive tool kit is not enough. You have to take appropriate measures to see that the tools are not messed up in any way, otherwise they will not perfume well for long, and you may even end up losing some of them. Moreover it is always better to keep your home garage uncluttered and organized. And this can be appropriately done with the help of a tool kit box that has almost become an indispensable object for every car owner these days. Right from wrenches, torques, different sizes of screwdrivers, nuts and even brake bleeders; you can store almost everything and anything.

A tool storage box allows you to save your valuable time and energy that you will usually waste on searching tools. Moreover, if you are one of those people who love doing regular maintenance jobs on your vehicle frequently; a handy work tool organizers kit is the perfect choice that will help to make your daily functioning and usage of tools more structured and simpler. A tool storage organizer is nothing but the best tool set that is nowadays available in numerous attractive designs, shapes, sizes and brands depending upon your requirement and budget. You can get some of the best options at the right price of you search online. Online shopping is always easier, convenient, simpler and of course time saving. You can get all sorts of different tools with your tool kit including the basic ones to the more important ones such as brake bleeders etc.

When you have a motorbike, you can get yourself a small tool storage box that you can carry along with you on short trips. This is the best way to carry handy repairing tools that can help you face any untoward incident in the middle of the road. Similar is the case with cars, where you can easily take the storage box with you at the back of the car and repair small problems so that you don’t get stranded in the middle of the highway.

Originally posted 2011-04-20 08:13:20.

Hyundai i20 Launches in India – Review, Specifications, Mileage and Price.

-by Zubair Razack

Hyundai, the largest automobile giant in India, after Maruti Suzuki, has launched yet another car that catches the eye. The Hyundai I 20 looks more of an advanced version of Getz and an unfinished version of Verna, may sound like more of a cross breed but its got the best of both of them.

Hyundai i20 - The Luxurious Hatchback

The Hyundai I20 Options

This car has three different options that one can select from, 1.2 Kappa – PL, 1.4 CRDi, 1.4 Gamma – PL (Automatic Transmission). This mid-segment machine comes with a package of 1200 – 1400 CC engines with 4 powerful cylinders and 16 valves packed in it. The fuel tank capacity is up to 45 liters, the front suspension of the car has Mc Pherson Struts with Gas Shock Absorber and the rear one has Couple Torsion Beam Axle with Gas shock absorber. This allows Hyundai I 20 to ride smoothly even on the bumpiest road conditions in India. All that needs to be done is just feel the power and drive smoothly without the worry of any jerks to yourself that you might have faced in other models. The value for money can also be judged by the mileage, even in terrible traffic jams, the Hyundai I 20 machine will give you at least 14 kmpl although a lot of people may say that it gives them 17 kmpl or 18 kmpl.

The Hyundai i20 Specifications

The Hyundai I20 Specifications

The top end version of Hyundai I 20 (i20 Asta) has many features that most of the sedan cars provide. It has a beautiful dash board that is designed to accommodate even the size of a travel bag. The music system is provided by the company which has its display on the sleek dashboard and the option of USB next to the cigarette lighter. The controls of your music system are on your steering, so you do not have to take the pain to find a remote or to reach for the music system while driving. The AC unit with climate control needs only a temperature and does the rest of the job. The smart key of the Hyundai I 20 is also very impressive as the remote controlled central locking has a key inside it and pops open with the press of a button.

The Hyundai i 20 has a power steering, power windows and controls on the right hand rest of the driver’s door which enables you to operate the power windows and lock them if needed. Hyundai I 20 allows to close both the side mirrors of the car without even reaching out to them, all that needs to be done is press a button. Although Hyundai I 20 a hatchback but the driving experience is not less than a sedan for sure. The boot space in the back seats gives luxurious seating go through a comfortable journey.

The luggage compartment of the Hyundai i20 is 295 liters.

The luggage compartment in back can easily accommodate up to 2 large suitcases and additional luggage on top of it unless some one wants to fill up the trunk with 1200 watts sub woofers and amplifiers under their seats, which obviously would give a completely different feel to the car.
Hyundai I 20 may seem a little over priced to a few people but when it is compared to other cars, it definitely gives you the value for money. The price range of Hyundai I20 is approximately Rs 5,30,000 and the top end is around 6,40,000.

Originally posted 2009-08-09 15:56:42.

Volvo XC 60 – Review

- by Zubair Razack

Volvo, in India this name is used mostly for people who commute through roads in a bus. The european based company who is famous for the quality of its products across the globe has decided to launch a new car into the SUV segment.

This new launch into the SUV world gives a very tough competiotion to Honda CRV, BMW X3 & Audi Q7 in India. The machine is being launched with an Six cylinder 3000 CC engine and 285 Horsepower (HP) and Haldex Traction All wheel Drive (AWD) option. The car is currently being supplied from Belgium (Ghent) however as per news sources Volvo, depending on the sales in 2009, will slowly move its assembly base.  This has been designed under the tutelage of Steve Mattin, the design director at Volvo Car Corporation.

Volvo XC 60 – Specifications and Price

The Volvo XC 60 is projected to include Volvo safety features that would include whiplash protection, side impact protection, roll stability control (due to the ground clearance), dynamic stability and traction control, collision warning with brake support and active bi-xenon lights which add up to the exteriors charm of the ride. It also has Rear Spoiler, Roof Rails and 18″ Alloys that add up to the road grip and stability of the SUV. The pricing is expected to be anywhere between 27 – 32 lakhs in India.

Volvo XC 60

Volvo XC 60 – Interiors

The interiors have been designed specifically keeping in mind ease of use and comfortability. If you have already been impressed by Audi Q7s interiors and dashboard, then with the Volvo XC 60, you are about to drop dead. The carefully carved design has an white led lighted control panel on the right side of the steering wheel which allows you to operate the Anti-theft alarm (which includes Immobiliser), Volume Sensor and Level Sensor, Key Integrated Remote Control Central Locking including Fuel Flap with Deadlocking System and Auto Open/Close Windows/Sunroof. It also allows you to operate Headlamp using the Levelling System and not to forget, the Temperature control. The Steering Wheel of Volvo XC 60 has Audio Controls for the music system (which is the only feature that is unimpressive) that comes with the SUV.

Originally posted 2009-01-04 19:03:13.