Delivering Automotive Parts
Are you a breakers’ yard or an automotive breaking company looking to get your parts delivered around the country? Manufacturer of new car parts? The automotive delivery solution needn’t break the bank!
With some creative thinking your automotive deliveries can take place quickly and easily.
First thing to establish is size and weight. If it’s a small part like a headlight it can go via Royal Mail if carefully packaged. Remember though, if it’s worth more than £2,500 then a same day courier with a dedicated vehicle is the better option for insurance purposes.
If it’s an engine, then a pallet network may provide part of the solution depending on the weight of the engine. The condition also plays a part. All liquids must be drained from the engine. Aside from the fact that an engine still containing oil can make an horrendous mess in the back of the couriers vehicle, it can also count as hazardous chemicals and prevent a normal same day courier from moving it (unless they have hazardous chemicals or dangerous goods training). Check first with your supplier, if you are not breaking the vehicle yourself.
Engine oil / engine fluids or not? If you are not sure, ask your local courier company and they can advise you.
If your car or truck part is long but light, a parcel carrier may be the right kind of service for you. Remember though parcel networks have a height or length restriction and anything over 1.5 metres is generally a problem for them. Multi dropping the parts by hiring the same day courier for the day is an excellent option if you have lots of these sized items to be delivered to various locations.
If the delivery is non urgent then your car bonnet or bumper could via co-loading with a same day courier. This option means your delivery may take longer to arrive but you would have the advantage of a value for money service provided by a same day courier rather than the service provided by a parcel network. Please note marking your goods ‘fragile’ can be a challenge to the handlers of your package, you only have to see the footprints on some packaging to know your car parts may not arrive in one piece. Whilst the parcel couriers are insured, you will need to double check for second hand parts, as often the insurance doesn’t cover them.
If your automotive parts have to reach an ongoing trunk vehicle then a same day courier is vital to your business. Deadlines and port windows are rarely missed when booking an express delivery service. If your courier company is using a satellite tracking system then you can time down to the minute when your parts will arrive, and route around troublesome traffic spots.
Rekordfahrt! The Porsche Taycan Turbo S Just Beat Tesla’s Nürburgring Lap Record
A few years ago, the Porsche Taycan Turbo S set the fastest lap time record for a production electric vehicle around the German Nürburgring racetrack, and then it was beaten by a Tesla Model S Plaid last year. Now, Porsche has taken the record back with key upgrades to its Taycan.
When Tesla’s Plaid, equipped with the controversial yoke steering wheel, posted an impressive time of 7:35:579, beating Porsche and taking over the record for a production EV at the track, Porsche took notice. Now the Plaid’s reign is over, as Porsche says its Taycan Turbo S equipped with a “Tequipment” performance package has set a new record time of 7:33:350, nearly two seconds quicker than the Tesla, a “rekordfahrt” in German.
We’re delighted that the Nürburgring record for electric cars is back in Porsche hands,” says Kevin Giek, Vice President Model Line Taycan. “This lap time not only shows how much potential lies in our new performance kit, but also confirms once again the sports car genes of the Taycan.”
If you’re wondering where Porsche found a few more seconds in its Taycan Turbo S lap time, you can thank the German-market performance package equipped on the car this time, along with the equipped Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control system.
5 Things to Consider When Choosing Engine Oil
When it comes to buying the right type of engine oil, you need to consider several important things. In this article, we have discussed 5 important things that can help you go for the right type of oil for your car engine. Choosing the wrong type of oil can have a negative impact on the performance of your car. Apart from this, it can also reduce the life of the engine. Therefore, it is extremely important to always use the right type of oil. Read on to find out more.
1. Car series and manufacturer
First of all, you should consider the make and model of your car. Today’s high-performance engines are designed for high efficiency. If you read your car manual, you will come to know about the right type of oil recommended by the manufacturer.
2. Driving environment
You should also consider your driving environment when making a choice. For instance, you may have a hot or cold climate. Similarly, road conditions may vary. You may have to drive on paved or unpaved roads on a regular basis.
Based on these factors, your car engine will have to tolerate different levels of strain. If you drive on unpaved roads, you will have to change engine oil more frequently. Some types of oils are designed to reduce the strain on your engine.
3. Types of oil
After you have considered the make and model of your car engine, you can go for either a mineral or synthetic oil. Each type has its own set of advantages and disadvantages. For example, synthetic oils cost more money but may last longer.
4. Viscosity grade
If you compare different products, you will find different codes and letters written on the labels. These numbers tell you about the viscosity grade and the resistance of the oil to flow. Now, this is an extremely important factor to consider after driving and climate conditions.
The letter W refers to winter. In other words, it tells you how the oil will perform in cold weather. The second number tells you about the flow of the oil at normal operating temperatures.
Normally, low viscosity oils are thinner and provide greater protection for your engine in cold weather. On the other hand, high viscosity oils offer greater protection in hot weather. Therefore, it is important to get familiar with the viscosity grade of the oil before making a purchase.
5. Oil standards
If you read the label closely, you will find letters and abbreviations, such as ILSAC, ACEA, and API. These acronyms tell you that the product can meet the requirements established by relevant authorities. You need to consider these specifications as they tell you a lot about the quality and performance of the oil.
If you take a closer look at the label, you will also find engine oil standards indicated by different acronyms, such as API, ACEA, ILSAC. This means that the product meets or exceeds the requirements set by these organizations. Specifications are important as they indicate the performance and quality of the oil.
Long story short, choosing the right type of engine oil is important if you want your car engine to work efficiently. Therefore, you may want to consider these important factors when looking for the right type of oil for your vehicle.