If you're planning a trip into the hinterlands or the road not taken, deciding what to bring and how to prepare can be overwhelming at times. With all the gadgets out there and new ones seemingly coming to market every day, often times less is more - keep it functional and pack things you won't be too busy to even use. Utilize all the space inside your land rover before you loading roof. Doing so will make your travels safer and reduce the amount of work in packing for the trip. Pack the items tightly together with no wiggle room to limit vibrations and rattling. Must haves for excursions deep into the wild are common sense survival and safety items including food and water. Many frequent explorers fit a water tank with a tap to their land rover to minimize lugging of water bottles. Always have a fire extinguisher on hand as well, being mindful to keep it in an easily accessible area in case it is needed.
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If traveling in arid or desert areas, a snorkel for the air intake is a must have to avoid dust from building up inside the engine and plumbing. It will also help when wading the vehicle in flooded conditions. Ensuring a clean air supply is paramount for the performance of your land rover.
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Having the vehicle looked over at a quality land rover service Toronto shop is also recommended before a journey. They will also assist with any modifications and double check your work if performed yourself. Making sure your vehicle is safe and at peak performance is the biggest must-have in the preparations.
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Many people associate the name Jaguar with luxury. For 50 years, Jaguar has enjoyed the status and reputation it has built as the premiere, luxury sedan with a beautiful compliment of style, sophistication and unsurpassed technology. And while folks picture the Jaguar as the perfect sedan driven by wealthy executives, their image is changing as Jaguar introduces the C-X-16… their new hybrid sports car.
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The Jaguar C-X16 is a hybrid sports car for sure, but it can still get from 0-62 mph in 4.4. A red button on the steering wheel activates this high-performance system, which allows the driver to go from 50-75 mph in 2.1. Passing is really not a problem for this hybrid. Other cars have hybrid options but the C-X16 is changing the rules. The battery pack, which is charged through braking regeneration, is tucked away under the front seats. It has the ability to run on gasoline, the electric motor (top speed is 50 mph) or both. The AC compressor also uses electric power keeping the burden off the engine.
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With its clean lines and beautiful body, the Jaguar C-X16 is marketed as the most environmentally friendly sports car on the market! Like a personal computer, a vehicle accumulates unwanted substances over time that reduces its performance. Dust, oil, tar, loose fittings, sludge, and debris find their way into the engine and drivetrain that may cause subtle changes that are hard for the owner to pinpoint.
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Tires that are out of alignment may cause notable changes such as drifting of the vehicle to the side, excessive tire wear, and poor gas mileage. Joints and fittings that have lost their lubrication can cause excessive friction in the axle and wheels that contribute to fuel mileage issues as well. In extreme cases, the friction can wear out bearings and ball joints and lead to more expensive corrective measures resulting in the replacement of parts.
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A good shop, like antivirus removal for a computer, removes the unwanted aspects of the machine and restores to as close to its original state as possible. At Westminster Motor, land rover repair and service is performed with the precision and care to restore your vehicle to its high performance state. As an independent shop and not an "auto farm" like big dealers, we offer a specialized service for Land Rovers and other exotic cars with careful attention utilizing the latest technology and a mastery of our craft. We know where to look, find and fix issues quicker, and pass the savings on to our customers. A recent study looking at 4x4 and SUV reliability and safety unearthed some interesting findings.  The study looked at over 15,000 vehicles dating back to 2003, and analyzed things like vehicle breakdowns, repair costs, and other factors that contribute to reliability.
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While Japanese automakers comprised of most of the top ten, there was an anomaly: Land Rover, and its 2006 Freelander.
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These findings come at a time in which 4x4 and SUV safety has improved dramatically. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the fatality for SUV drivers is three times less than what it was a decade ago. Experts say this decline is due to improved design, more efficient sizes, and the discontinuation of models that were specifically prone to rolling over.
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Similarly, 4x4s like Freelander are best-equipped to handle the challenging conditions of the oncoming winters â€" which, if past indication is any guide â€" will only become more severe.
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So if you’re looking for experienced Land Rover repair or just want to make sure your vehicle is prepared for the months ahead, look no further than Westminster Motor.
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