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A good day could easily be ruined by a discovery that your car's headlights are no longer working. And to make things worse, you're too busy to go to the hardware store because of your work schedule or responsibilities at home.

But then again, what year is it already?!! Reality check - we are already living in a world full of conveniences with just a click of a button. One of the most useful innovations of all time is the internet. And through the internet, we can know almost about anything and the best part is, we can even do shopping.

In the comfort of your own home, you can do your personal online shopping for your auto parts. There's no longer the need to drive all the way to the store with broken headlights, silently pray that you'll get there safe and patiently look for a parking space when you get there. With online shopping, you have hundreds of choices and product descriptions to help you find out what car part is suited for your car. Aside from saving so much time, you also save your self the effort and the pressure of shopping at the store with lots of people waiting in line at the cashier.

Product reviews are also available online so that you'll know which product is the best instead of constantly asking the sales clerk the usual question, “Are you sure this is the right one?” And if still not contented with the reviews, you can even check for further product information.

Another advantage of online shopping is that it is available for 24 hours! No more waiting for the store to open or worrying if the store is already closed. You just sit down, turn on your computer and click the products you want to buy. And they will be delivered right at your doorstep within five days or even less. You can also easily return or cancel a merchandise easily and sometimes, tracking is available so that you'll know order's location before it reaches you.

Of course, online shopping also entails some precautions and responsibilities. First, you must make sure that the online store you are ordering from is a reputable one to avoid internet fraud. In order to do this, you must at least do a background checking first. Second, you need to protect your privacy by buying in secure websites only. Third, always remember to keep a copy of your online transactions for future validation purposes. And fourth, be extremely careful when checking delivery receipts because sometimes, errors can not be avoided.

When shopping for auto parts online, buyers should find some features when choosing your online stores. One is that the online store should be honest in providing product information and availability. It must be fast in the processing of orders. The shipping cost and speed should be reasonable enough and also, it should have a clear return/exchange policy to avoid problems and confusions.

If you think you have already accomplished all of the above, then i guess you're ready to shop for auto parts online. Stop worrying about finding the time to replace your broken headlights, just simply order online and enjoy the rest of your time while waiting.

Saturday, June 20, 2009

Commercial Vans - The Valuable Vehicle

A commercial van is a motor vehicle that is equipped to carry large amounts of passengers on the road. There are various types of commercial vehicles and they all serve a purpose based on the use of the vehicle. The definitions of commercial vans are as follows:

* Commercial vans are equipped to transport over eleven passengers including the driver.
* A vehicle carrying over 11 or more passengers including the driver and transporting students back and forth to school.
* The gross vehicle weight rating also defines the commercial van at a weight of 26,001 or more pounds.
* The mode of transportation sets a commercial van apart by what it transports.
* If a vehicle is placarded due to hazardous material being transported, then it is also considered a commercial van.
* A commercial van is registered and titled by a company through the local department of motor vehicles.
* The driver of a commercial van must also obtain a Commercial Driver's License or CDL from the local state.


Weight Limits

A vehicle's weight limit is determined by a number of factors. Every state has their own legal limits on how much weight a vehicle can carry. You must stay within the legal limit when transporting or you could be cited. There are different values of weight and they are listed are follows:

* "GVW" Gross vehicle weight: vehicle's total weight alone + the weight of the load together
* "GCW" Gross Combination Weight: vehicle's total weight + trailer + load
* "GVWR" Gross Vehicle Weight Rating: a manufacturer's maximum specification for a vehicle + the load.
* Axle Weight: the force of an axle pushing its weight to the ground by either one axle or all axles.
* Tire Load: the safest weight in which a singe tire can carry per load. To find the maximum limit for each tire, look on the sidewall of the tire.
* Suspension Systems: the vehicle is held up by a suspension system that can only allow for so much weight. Check with your manufacturer for the weight limits or the vehicle handbook.
* Coupling Device Capacity: a device used to distribute weight between the vehicle and the load it pulls. The maximum is determined based on the size of the coupler.


Safety of Commercial Vans

Commercial vans can cause the driver to feel like the vehicle is off balance. You must be aware of the vehicle's height. Many commercial vans are top heavy and require special training to ensure that the vehicle will not tip over during turns. If heavy cargo is place near the top of the vehicle it will cause the vehicle to topple over. This is poor weight balance and the vehicle becomes unsafe to drive not only for the driver but also for those that are on the road near the top heavy vehicle. Especially if the van vehicle is driven up and down a mountain with steep cliffs.
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