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Is a Convertible Right for You

Is a Convertible Right for You People debate on whether or not to go for a convertible. There’s a lot to think about, not only for yourself but your passengers as well. Some people like the idea of an open-top, they like the idea of others thinking they like open-tops, and sometimes the car they want is only available as a convertible. Here are a few things Practical Motoring can up with to help you decide. A Little Info You’ve obviously heard of the term convertible, but what about cabriolet? They refer to the same thing- a car with a removable roof, leaving just the windscreen in place.  “Cabriolet” is a word with French origins and is used by carmakers in an attempt to sound upmarket. You’ll need to decide if you want a soft-top convertible made from canvas or similar or a hard top convertible made from plastic or metal. Soft tops are lighter but cheaper, less secure. A car with a sunroof is something to think about if you don’t want to go full convertible. Keep in mind, a

Interesting Car Facts You Should Know

Interesting Car Facts You Should Know Most of us have owned, or driven in a car at some point in our lives, there’s probably a slim chance you know someone who hasn’t. There’s also a chance you might know little about this wonderful invention. History, fun facts, obvious fact, and so on. As much as we appreciate vehicles, it’s nice to know a little about it. Here are a few facts from FACTSlides.com that will have you thinking, “Dude, how did I not know this?” Car Facts First off, there are one billion cars used on the earth, currently, with about 165,000 being produced every day. After buying that new (or even used) car, you first appreciate that “new car smell.” The smell is composed of over 50 volatile organic compounds. There are more cars than people in Los Angeles. I’m sure you have experienced this, I’m guilty, but having no recollection of your drive to work or school (autopilot) is called "Highway Hypnosis." It would also take less than six months to travel