Cops warned: Take care of police cars

The audit, Ewatski said, would be done by the Transport Unit and the fleet manager. “There will be a complete audit done of all police vehicles and we will be using technology by way of a database system to assist in fleet management,” Ewatski said. He said all police vehicles would have GPS tracking devices and there would be clear markings to show to which divisions they were assigned. On purported overpricing at the Vehicle Maintenance Corporation (VMCOTT), Ewatski said it was up to all stakeholders to fulfil their responsibilities. Renting vehicles would continue, he said, but there would be efforts to decrease the costs. He added: “I will never say that there is no need...

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Car care 101 What women need to know to keep their vehicle running smoothly

We gals are great about scheduling time to go to the hair salon, the nail salon and maybe even, occasionally, the gym. But when it comes to car care and routine maintenance, we sometimes put those appointments at the bottom of our to-do list.

Keeping auto fluids filled and tires in good condition can not only keep you from avoiding trouble down the road,; it can also lengthen the life of your vehicle.

Keeping tires rotated properly and in good condition is very important. We recommend rotating your tires every six months or 6,000 miles, says Jon Niswonger, manager of Plaza Tire Service on North Kingshighway in Cape.

How often you should replace your tires depends...

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UT plans office, residential buildings on Mission Valley site

The proposed 10-story office building at the U-T San Diego headquarters would be topped by a Times Square-like video screen and a lighthouse-like beacon. The building would replace the current vehicle maintenance facility.

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Yo-yo scam exploits credit-challenged car buyers

Imagine this: You buya car, sign all the paperwork and drive home. A few daysor weeks later, youre contacted by the dealer and told the financing has fallen through and you need to bring back the car or pay more money.

Leslie Hurst of Ludlow, Ky., doesnt have to imagine what its like to be the victim of a yo-yo finance scam. Three weeks after she bought her car, the salesman called and said she couldnt afford it and needed to bring it back.

I couldnt understand how this could happen, she says. I had signed a contract and finance agreement with them. I had a payment plan set up. As far as I was concerned I had bought the car.

Not knowing what else to do, she returned the car,...

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UK Businesses That Rely on Fleet Vehicles Turn to Fleet Maintenance for In …

London, UK — (SBWIRE) — 04/24/2012 — UK businesses that rely on fleet vehicles to service their customers or deliver goods are increasingly turning to Fleet Maintenance for professional, quick and cost-effective repairs and maintenance in the field. The company provides nationwide fleet maintenance coverage and specialises in motor vehicle maintenance, servicing and repairs to company vehicles with an option for mobile car maintenance.

For thousands of UK companies, fleet vehicles represent the life’s blood of commerce and services that must consistently flow at peak efficiency. In order to minimize vehicle downtime, more and more of these companies are relying...

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Vehicle Maintenance Management Conference Features Clean Propane Autogas …

SEATTLE, Apr 2, 2012 (GlobeNewswire via COMTEX) –
Blue Star Gas educated automotive professionals on the advantages of running fleets on clean affordable propane autogas at the 61st annual Vehicle Maintenance Management Conference in Shoreline, Wash., last week. Panels featuring propane autogas were a natural choice for the conference because the fuel is a clean, affordable, domestically-produced alternative to gasoline – and it’s already powering over 200,000 American vehicles.

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Ritchie County Man Serves As Plaintiff in Healthcare Lawsuit

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The Obama Healthcare Bill seems to have just as many supporters as it does non-supporters.

One of those non-supporters is the owner of Ellenboro Floors in Ritchie County.

But he#39;s more than just a non-supporter.

I went to DC for the Supreme Court hearing concerning the national healthcare mandate, said Dave Klemencic, owner of Ellenboro Floors in Ritchie County.

Klemencic is one of three plaintiffs in the case as part of the National Federation of Independent Business#39;s Lawsuit against the healthcare bill.

He said the mandate is a violation of his rights.

The federal government is going to require American citizens to enter...

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Drivers urged to be vigilant after surge in vehicle fires at Warwick …

DRIVERS are being urged to be extra vigilant over the maintenance of their cars following a surge in the number of vehicle fires.

Warwickshire Fire Service were called to 58 vehicle fires in Warwick, Leamington and Kenilworth, of which 38 were caused by a faulty fuel supply or overheated engine.

Warwick Station commander, Jon Dixon, said: We are concerned that 65 per cent of our accidental vehicle fires were caused by overheating and general maintenance issues.

We know a lot of this is down to people trying...

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Have Bad Credit and Need a Car? Credit Unions to the Rescue!

Are you in need of a new vehicle? Do you have less-than-perfect credit? If you answered lsquo;yes to both of these questions, then you are facing a bit of a financial obstacle. Shopping for and purchasing a new vehicle can be a somewhat stressful experience in general, from determining what car you want and would best fit your needs, to scoping out the best deal on that vehicle, and finally figuring out the smartest payment method for your budget. Add bad credit to the mix and a difficult experience can become nearly impossible, laced with money-hungry dealers, scams, exorbitant interest rates, and disappointment.

However, as a credit union member, you can breathe a bit easier!...

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Mission Readiness LLC Formed to Provide Critical Support for the US and …

STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich., Apr 25, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) –
DynCorp International, Force Protection Industries, Oshkosh Defense and
McLane Advanced Technologies today announced a new joint venture —
Mission Readiness — to serve the U.S. and Coalition Forces’ essential
vehicle maintenance needs in austere combat environments. Mission
Readiness is a standalone company exclusively dedicated...

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