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When purchasing a new car, do you consider safety above all the other decorative features? If you have children, your answer should definitely be yes. Most parents use their cars every single day, often with their children riding along. For this reason it is so important to always be aware of your child’s safety while riding in the car. Automobile crashes are the leading cause of unintentional death among children under the age of 14, which is why it is surprising to hear that up to 14% of children are still riding unrestrained in cars.

Your children are the most important investments you have. What measures are you taking to guarantee your children safety while riding in a car? One step you can take is to be sure the car you drive offers only the highest level of protection. The 2006 Honda Accord is a reliable vehicle that not only meets all government regulations, but exceeds expectations on all safety features. Every feature emphasizes protection for children, including the LATCH and Child-Seat Anchors and the Front Side Airbags with Passenger-Side Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS).

LATCH and Child-Seat Tether Anchors

By law, children must be restrained at all times while riding in a car. Child car seats are extremely effective at reducing the risk of death. In fact, they reduce the risk of death by 71% for infants and 54% for toddlers. LATCH, standing for Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children, is a new car seat attachment system that was developed to make child car seats easier to use and safer. With LATCH, you no longer have to use seat belts to secure child car seats in your vehicle because of the lower anchors and attachments that are built into the car. This will make car seat installation easier and more secure. Most vehicles built in or after 2002 will have LATCH.

The 2006 Honda Accord is built with the outer rear seats featuring the LATCH system for child seats. It consists of 2 lower anchors and a single top tethor to make sure the car seat is properly mounted. It is estimated that about 85% of car seats are installed incorrectly. The LATCH system makes installation easy and completely secure. For car seats that are not compatible with LATCH, they can be safely mounted in the rear seat of any 2006 Honda Accord using the lockable seat belt retractor.

Front Side Airbags with Passenger-Side Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS)

The 2006 Honda Accord truly goes above and beyond any ordinary regulations with the safety features of front side airbags and OPDS. In the event of an impact to the side of the car, sensors will cause side airbag to immediately inflate. The airbag provide a cushion between the occupant’s shoulder and door, ultimately protecting the driver’s or front passenger’s upper body from any significant impact. The OPDS uses a total of seven sensors in the front passenger’s seatback to detect the height and seating position of the passenger. If a child or small-statured adult is leaning forward into the path of the side airbag, the sensors will deactivate it. The driver will immediately be notified by a warning light.

Similarly, the warning light will turn off as soon as the passenger sits back in the upright position. This feature is convenient for parents with older children riding in the passenger seat. No longer are airbags a worry because of the advanced sensors that monitor your children for you. This feature is also built into the and Honda Odyssey.

The 2006 Honda Accord continues its tradition of being among the best cars on the market. Make safety your first priority with the 2006 Honda Accord. It will give you all the safety measures and precautions to keep your family safe.

About the Author: Amber Sell is a Web Content Specialist for 10x Marketing.
The information for this article has been obtained from this Honda Website. For more information about the 2006 Honda Accord, please feel free to contact SAM’S CLUB Auto today.

Regular car care is very important. Not only will it save you money down the road, but it will also make driving your car much safer, right now. The majority of car breakdowns could have been prevented if the owners of the cars had simply maintained their cars better. Regular car care can help prevent the possibility of you being stranded on the side of the road.

Keeping regular care of your car can also help you increase your gas mileage. A car that has been poorly maintained will not run as well as one that as been maintained regularly. Simply taking your vehicle in for maintenance can greatly help you improve your gas mileage.

As for safety, regular car care is key. You should definitely make sure that you have performed the required maintenance on your vehicle before you take it on a road trip. Doing so will help ensure that you have a safe trip.

So, what is the proper maintenance for your vehicle? To find out, you need to read through your car’s warranty instructions. Different manufacturers have different definitions as to what “regular” car care entails. You should definitely follow the required mile inspections that your manufacturer requests if you want to keep your warranty from becoming void.

Regular car care usually entails:

changing your oil every 4,000 miles, using the proper oil filter and oil designed for your engine

checking the transmission fluid

keeping antifreeze in your car the entire year through

checking all other fluids, too

using only the gasoline of the recommended octane level (or higher) for your car

do not allow your fuel level to go below the empty line (because sediments from the gasoline sit at the bottom of your fuel tank and will be churned up and cause parts of your engine to clog)

if you notice any strange sounds or other problems with your car, get them checked out as soon as possible, before they get worse!

checking your tires - make sure they are at the right pressure and get new tires before yours are worn to thin

Keep jumper cables, a tire iron, jack, spare tires, etc. in your vehicle… just in case.

Sometimes, taking good care of your car can seem expensive, but it is not nearly as expensive as having to fix it down the road! (Excuse the pun!) Also, regular car care can help maintain the value of your vehicle, and having proof of all the maintenance you performed on your car can improve its resale value.

Be sure to maintain your vehicle. You will thank yourself later on down the road.

The 1959 Cadillac was the brainchild of Designer Harley Earl, who drew on the inspiration of American space travel and rockets for his design. The 59 Cadillac was the pinnacle of the American auto design excess. With tail fins that rose a full 42 inches off the ground, rocket flare tail lights, quad headlights and massive chrome bumpers, a body length of over 20 ft, this was the ultimate Cadillac for grabbing attention. The ’59’s outrageous fins are accentuated by its very low profile, which is 3 inches lower that the ‘58 model’s already low profile.

Harley Earl was directly responsible for the design of 50 million vehicles and completely changed the face of the American automobile in the 1950’s. No single man has had such an impact on the shape of American auto design and no one man has been guilty of so many design excesses. Included in his space-themed design were other images such as chrome denture like grilles, dashboards that looked like they belonged to jet fighters with dozens of switches and controls, bumpers protrusions known as “Dagmars”, hood ornaments which looked like missile launchers.

The 1959 Cadillac is an American icon. You will see this year model displayed in many 50’s styled diners and restaurants. Hard Rock cafe always has either a 1959 or 1960 Cadillac displayed in their restaurants. The 59 also starred in many films, like in the Clint Eastwood movie “Pink Cadillac”. The 59 Cadillac was a monument to American optimism in the 1950’s; it was in fact the “American Dream”. Who wouldn’t love to drive one of these today? Today you will be hard pressed to find a restored 59 convertible for less that $70,000 with many of them selling for well over 100K.

Some of the features of the 59 Series 62 Cadillac included power brakes, power steering, automatic transmission, central locking, tinted glass, and some options include headlight dimmers (autronic eye), electrically operated windows, seat adjust, and trunk. Some of the other models available included the 8 seater Fleetwood Limo, and the Eldorado Biarritz which is the most valuable ‘59 Cadillac model.

Specs for 1959 Cadillac Series 62

Engine: 390 c.i. V8, cast iron head and block

Compression ratio: 10.5:1

Induction: Carter 4-barrel carburetor

Maximum Power: 325 bhp at 4800 rpm

Maximum torque: 435 lb-ft at 3400 rpm

Top Speed: 121 mph

0-60 mph: 11 sec

Transmission: GM TurboHydramatic Automatic

Body/Chassis: Steel body on steel X-frame chassis

Steering: Recirculating ball

Wheels and Tires: Steel discs, 15 inch diameter

Brakes: Drums, 12 inch dia. (front and rear)

Front Suspension: Wishbones with coil springs and telescopic shock absorbers

Rear Suspension: Live axle with coil springs and telescopic shock absorbers

Wheelbase: 130 inches

Height: 55.9 inches

Weight: 4885 lbs

Quarter Mile Performance: who cares?

Production: 11,130

Price: $5000 for Series 62, $7400 for Eldorado

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A man and his car, a man forms a special bond with his car, he
learns to feel everything that the car is doing, he knows if a
tire is low just by the feeling the car gives him, he feels the
power of the engine as he shifts through the gears, his car
becomes a part of him, and extension of his body and a creative
out, he loves to put time it to his car and make it look and run
better.

He likes to make it go faster, he love how it makes him feel to
drive it, a man will always enjoy bragging about his car and
showing it off, he gets excited when events come to town where
he and his car can join in, especially if it means that he could
win a trophy, plaque or some other prize to show his car off.

Men are car crazy, and if your not one of us then you’ll never
understand why we’re that way, just roll with the punches and
learn to love the car as much as the man does, cars give us men
an outlet for our creative endeavors, and a way to enjoy being
creative, a man can invite all his buddies over for the week end
to help work on his car, and since their men they will be glad
to help work on the car, all they need a some cold beer and
pizza and their off and running.

A guy loves everything about his car, and it doesn’t matter if
the car is done yet, he will drive it half way done and be proud
to do so, he was impressed when he bought the car, and he will
still be impressed with it years from now, a man does not get
sick of his car, he will spend his entire life trying to make it
exactly what he wants, rather that happens to a custom car, or a
factory prefect restoration his car will be what he wants.

He doesn’t care, nor will he listen to any suggestion that would
take him away from his car for any length of time, he doesn’t
want to sell it to buy a newer car, a man loves his car to the
very end, and though you might try, you will never change that,
if the car bug gets in to a man’s blood, he will never get rid
of it, it doesn’t matter how hard he tries, I know because I
tried to shake it my self, and I know how hard it can be.

I went to computer school, because I thought I was going to be
getting out of the automotive business, and getting in to a
business that made more money, boy was I wrong, I make a lot
more doing what I know, and have fun doing it, I was bitten by
the bug at age 12, and have never gone back yet, though I have
tried to no avail.

I still get all giddy just like a school girl every time a see a
cool car, a car that I know a man has put a lot of time in, a
car that is now a part of that man, a car that gives him
freedom, his car will never scream at him, and it will always do
what he likes, a man’s car will never let him down in any way.

Form the out side looking in, you might think that the man has
gone insane, but this is just a good sign that you have no idea
what he likes, nor do you care, if you don’t understand, please
have him help you learn, and maybe you can be a part of this
very select number of people who go nuts at the sight of a
pretty car.

The only way that you could ever understand this, is to be a
part of it, and once your in, you can never get out, so get
ready to take it on.

Dodge's prominent cars, the Dodge Omni. Let's take a closer look
at this vehicle and this number one Auto Parts Deal store's
superior quality Dodge parts for Dodge Omni.

Flashback

Dodge Omni is Dodge’s lucky charm. It was introduced at a time
when Chrysler, Dodge’s parent company, was facing great
financial difficulties. In its efforts to save the company from
its demise, Chrysler sought for the US government’s financial
help. The Dodge Omni and its twin model, the Plymouth Horizon,
which were new that time showed great potential; thus, the
government granted Chrysler’s loan.

The Dodge Omni was indeed a great vehicle. Its hatchback body
style signified its utility and versatility. Just after it was
launched, it was awarded as Motor Trend’s Car of the Year for
1978. With fame though, came some controversies. A magazine,
which drive tested it, said it’s unsafe and hard to maneuver.
Luckily, the damage was alleviated by other auto magazines that
commented the driving conditions in the said test drive were far
from real driving conditions. Dodge Omni, eventually was out of
controversies and continued to generate good sales all the way
through 1990 its last year of production.

Exterior Upgrade

“Old” doesn’t mean old-looking. Yes, you may consider a Dodge
Omni old for its age but it doesn’t mean it must retire now in
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Dodge grille guard and Dodge headlights.

Aside from enhancing the way your car looks, auto lights and the
mirrors are important to your safety so adding them to your car
can reduce risks of meeting accidents. Some of these auto parts
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Interior Upgrade

The car’s interior becomes your temporary home while you are on
a long trip or even just a short drive. Keeping it clean and
comfortable is a must so you can always have an enjoyable ride.
Among the things that you often neglect in upgrading your car
are the carpets and the floor mats. These car accessories are
very important too as they protect the floor panel from getting
stained, scratched or wet. They also prevent corrosion or
formation of rust as well.

Auto Parts Deal, your leading auto parts store has available
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mats for your Dodge Omni. They are made of high quality
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They are made by most reliable auto parts makers and have been
tested for ozone humidity to ensure that the color won’t fade
out easily. Check out your owner’s manual to know which color
perfectly matches your interior.

Keeping your old Dodge Omni or any old vehicle clean and looking
good does not only reduce stress level while driving but it can
also increase your car’s resale value. Furthermore, continuously
upgrading your exterior and interior Dodge Omni parts can help
you prolong the life of your car while you save from future
repair expenses.

Now that almost everything you need for a car upgrade is just a
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