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		<title>Update Your Code Coupons</title>
		<link>http://www.bigstick.us/2011/10/update-your-code-coupons/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2011 16:02:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Some people are very busy and they don’t have time to go to the shop and then find some products. They need something instant and fast to find what they want. Today there are so many online shops that offer you products and services. You should not worry again because what you need to do [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Some people are very busy and they don’t have time to go to the shop and then find some products. They need something instant and fast to find what they want. Today there are so many online shops that offer you products and services. You should not worry again because what you need to do is just order the products and then purchase it. They will send your order. There are so many benefits that you will get when you order all products via online. You can free order anytime you want. They usually will offer you cheap price by giving sale price or discounts.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">When you are looking for all things cheap especially for your web hosting, you better get all at Webhostingcoloumns.com. It is the best place to find all things that you need with lower price. They actually have already giving you lower price but you still get special price again when you use special code coupons. You can get the code coupons in their site. You can click and then use the code when you purchase your <a href="http://webhostingcolumns.com/cheap-web-hosting/" target="_blank">cheap website host</a>. It is the simple way to get lower price. They will change their code in certain period that is why you always need to update your code coupons.</p>
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		<title>The Best Assistant for Your Car Modification</title>
		<link>http://www.bigstick.us/2010/06/the-best-assistant-for-your-car-modification/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 05 Jun 2010 12:25:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[beloved daughter]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[car]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[car accessories]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[car modification]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[headlights]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[modification]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Car gift is definitely something very surprising and encouraging to those who have received it. When we get so excited on the car given, we will be far more careful in driving and maintaining it. If we often make our beloved daughter up, then we could also make our new car up through a car [...]]]></description>
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<p style="text-align: left;">Car gift is definitely something very surprising and encouraging to those who have received it. When we get so excited on the car given, we will be far more careful in driving and maintaining it. If we often make our beloved daughter up, then we could also make our new car up through a car modification. <a href="http://www.carid.com/projector-headlights.html" target="_blank">Projector headlights</a> are one of the spare parts that you can consider to be added to your car. Through Carid.com, your car modification will be done much smoother and brings out better results. Since modification is not a regular thing to do, choosing the best assistant to provide the best spare parts that you want will be very important.</p>
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		<title>The Most Popular Car Accessories for Car Customize</title>
		<link>http://www.bigstick.us/2010/05/the-most-popular-car-accessories-for-car-customize/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 13 May 2010 14:23:08 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Autos]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Chrome Wire Mesh]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Over the years, many different trends have come and gone in the car accessory field. Trendy fads that were once popular include neon under body kits, 13&#8243; wire wheels pushed out, neon washer nozzles, headlight and taillight covers, air shocks and huge rear spoilers, etc. The most popular of car accessories, that is a custom [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Over the years, many different trends have come and gone in the car accessory field. Trendy fads that were once popular include neon under body kits, 13&#8243; wire wheels pushed out, neon washer nozzles, headlight and taillight covers, air shocks and huge rear spoilers, etc.</p>
<p>The most popular of car accessories, that is a custom grille. Over the years, custom grille packages have been popular among many car enthusiasts. However, these items were often hard to find for cars, and many vehicles that featured these products had items that were custom made by custom auto shops or by their owners. Today, there are a wide variety of available for <a href="http://www.carid.com/billet-grilles.html" target="_blank">car grills</a>, trucks and SUVs. These include billet grilles, Chrome Wire Mesh, Classic Billet, Black Ice, Elliptical Shaped, and many other different designs.</p>
<p>Many companies have recognized the appeal of upgrading the grille on the vehicle to consumers and have made tremendous strides in the availability of items in this area. Today, there is a custom grille option for just about any make and model of vehicle, allowing this type of customization on just about any car. If you intend to install or replace the grilles on your car, you only need to visit CARID.com. Everything is available here.</p>
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		<title>Be a Revolutionary with Car</title>
		<link>http://www.bigstick.us/2010/04/be-a-revolutionary-with-car/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Apr 2010 11:04:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Nowadays, the existence of car is very important to support human’s activity.  By using car, some of peoples can access to their own activity without afraid to get late. As we know that public transportation can spend more time to its run since many peoples in the city loves to use it. This condition makes [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Nowadays, the existence of car is very important to support human’s activity.  By using car, some of peoples can access to their own activity without afraid to get late. As we know that public transportation can spend more time to its run since many peoples in the city loves to use it. This condition makes private car become the easiest solution for the issue.</p>
<p>In the market, many providers sell major product of cars brands such Mercedes-Benz, Chevrolet, Dodge, Ford, Mazda, Honda, Hyundai, and <a href="http://www.thecarconnection.com/cars/bmw_5-series" target="_blank">bmw 5 series</a>. Thecarconnection.com is one of the car providers which runs the business in line to helps the customer from the entire world to get what they wants.  At this online store, the customer can choose any types of <a href="http://www.thecarconnection.com/make/new,mazda" target="_blank">mazda</a> cars from Sedans, 2 doors, SUVs/Wagons, Vans, and Green. Besides, the version is available from the new class of 2010 Mazda 6 or the old class ones. The car’s prices are varying from $15 up to $34. You can also customizes the colors with your own personal whether it is black, silver, blue, red, green, white, and more.</p>
<p>If you are interested to visit this online shop, you can have other options of <a href="http://www.thecarconnection.com/cars/ford_fusion" target="_blank">ford fusion</a>. With the friendly services and full commitment of customer’s satisfaction, you won’t be disappointed to buy it at this shop. Try NOW.</p>
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		<title>Chrome Your Car</title>
		<link>http://www.bigstick.us/2010/04/chrome-your-car/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 03 Apr 2010 11:51:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[great happiness]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Modifying a car is a hobby that most people, especially men, love to do. People can make their car more beautiful with the attachment of some accessories in their car. Whenever the modifying is done, there is a great happiness and proud feeling that the people can have. CAR ID helps the people who love [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Modifying a car is a hobby that most people, especially men, love to do. People can make their car more beautiful with the attachment of some accessories in their car. Whenever the modifying is done, there is a great happiness and proud feeling that the people can have.</p>
<p>CAR ID helps the people who love modifying cars by offering them many <a href="http://www.carid.com/chrome-accessories.html" target="_blank">chrome accessories</a>. With these accessories, the people’s cars will be more interesting to see. There are many car accessories like pillar posts, tender trim, dash kits, and other accessories that the people can find them all completely in CAR ID.</p>
<p>With every different car types and manufacturers that the people have, they can find all of the accessories easily by visiting their website in Carid.com. People can also call the shop at 800.505.3274. Make sure that you will always find the best car accessories in CAR ID.</p>
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		<title>Car Loans Online &#8211; Your Guide for Online Car Loans</title>
		<link>http://www.bigstick.us/2010/01/car-loans-online-your-guide-for-online-car-loans/</link>
		<comments>http://www.bigstick.us/2010/01/car-loans-online-your-guide-for-online-car-loans/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Jan 2010 16:04:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you are in a position to get yourself a secured bad credit used car loan then you will more than likely be able to get yourself a used car that you desire within one working business days simply because the financial company that is issuing you the loan in the first place is assuming [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you are in a position to get yourself a secured <strong>bad credit used car loan</strong> then you will more than likely be able to get yourself a used car that you desire within one working business days simply because the financial company that is issuing you the loan in the first place is assuming less risk because you are providing collateral on the face of being bad credit used car the first place.  A secured bad credit used car loan essentially means that you have to put down some sort of collateral that has equity built up into extras a home or another vehicle in order for you to assume the risk of the loan before you can be given.  This means you need to make sure that you have a steady source of income in order to pay down the debt of your <a onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/article_exit_link');" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.carmoneyrealfast.com/"><strong>Online Car Loans</strong></a> because if you start to miss payments or they have paid in full on time each and every month you also assume the risk of losing the collateral then the first place.  The other option is to get yourself a unsecured version of the back credit used car loan in which you as a consumer will assume less of a risk since you are no longer putting up collateral for the loan, however, the back or used car loan financing company assumes even more risk which means that you need to deal the proof your monthly income as well as more than likely having to pay an additional fee points of interest on the back or used car loan itself in order to make it work.</p>
<p>Additionally, definitely in a position where you really having established credit or you have a bad credit history, getting yourself a <a onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/article_exit_link');" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.carmoneyrealfast.com/"><strong>Car Loans Online</strong></a> for bad credit is going to give you the opportunity to work on improving your credit lot the same time giving you the vehicle you need to get from place to place.  As long as you make your payments on time and full each and every month your credit score will steadily increase which means by the time your bad credit used car loan is paid off you&#8217;ll be in a position to get a much better rate of interest on your next used car loan that you decide to go about taking our any other type of financial purchase that you are looking to get for yourself as well.</p>
<p>A car loan is simply a way for you to go about paying for the car that you are looking to purchase.  You are going to take out a car loan from a financial lending company and bring it to the car dealership with you.  The reason for going about doing this is because the moment that you bring your own <a onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/article_exit_link');" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.carmoneyrealfast.com/used_car_loans.php"><strong>Used Car Loans</strong></a> to a car dealership you are then considered what is known as any cash buyer in that you can buy the car pretty much out right from them just as if you are paying for it in cash in the first place.  You can then you should car finance in order to either buy the car that you want from them or you can also use it to lease a car through them.</p>
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		<title>Find Used Cars Online &#8211; Used Cars For Sale</title>
		<link>http://www.bigstick.us/2009/12/find-used-cars-online-used-cars-for-sale/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 15:23:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Find Used Cars Online &#8211; Used cars for Sale: Sometimes when people want to buy a good pre-owned car for a low price they go to government-sponsored automobile auctions. Because the government is not allowed to make a profit on the cars it auctions off, there are plenty of opportunities for people to find incredible [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Find Used Cars Online &#8211; Used cars for Sale:</strong></p>
<p>Sometimes when people want to buy a good pre-owned car for a low price they go to government-sponsored automobile auctions. Because the government is not allowed to make a profit on the cars it auctions off, there are plenty of opportunities for people to find incredible deals at government car auctions.</p>
<p>Most of the cars sold at government auctions have been seized from people who for one reason or another were unable to make payments on their cars. These cars are then repossessed by the lending institutions or banks that provided the automobile loans that were used to buy the cars in the first place. Other automobiles that are sold at government auctions come from people who failed to pay their income tax or other taxes and do not have the cash to pay the government what is owed. The government then liquidates part of the tax cheat&#8217;s estate and takes possession of items such as cars. A third way cars come to government auctions is if they belong to a criminal and are taken by the government as a result of a criminal procedure. Sometimes the automobiles sold at government-sponsored car auctions are old fleet cars that were used by the various branches of government.</p>
<p>With the exception of the government fleet cars, it is often difficult to ascertain information regarding the history or a car being sold at a government auction. Often, there is no way a person can find out who owned the car before it was seized, why the car was seized and is now in the hands of the government, and what the maintenance record on the car is. While it may be possible to do a background check based on a car&#8217;s vehicle identification number (VIN), it is often difficult to get a really good picture of the condition of a car that is sold at government automobile auction.</p>
<p>In the days and weeks leading up to some government-sponsored car auctions, customers are allowed to examine the cars, trucks, SUVs and automobiles that will be sold at the auction. However, other government-sponsored automobile auctions where seized and repossessed vehicles are sold do not let people examine the cars closely before they are sold.</p>
<p>Car dealerships often send representatives to government auctions in order to buy pre-owned cars at low prices. These auto dealerships will then usually sell the cars they buy at car auctions for prices much higher than those they paid for the vehicles.</p>
<p>Like all auctions, customers at government-sponsored automobile auctions must place bids on how much they are willing to pay for the car on the auction block. Whoever makes the highest bid for a car sold at a car auction gets the car. While it is next to impossible to get an automobile loan for the exact amount one pays for a car at a government-sponsored vehicle auction, it is possible to get a loan for a specified amount before one heads off to the auction.</p>
<p>It is not unusual for high-end and luxury cars to be sold at government-sponsored car auctions, although most of the cars sold are the normal trucks, cars and SUVs one sees everyday on the road. Visit <a onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/article_exit_link');" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.bestcardealers.blogspot.com"><strong>Best Car Deales Blog</strong></a> for the best deals on used cars</p>
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		<title>Finding Great Deals on Used Motorcycles</title>
		<link>http://www.bigstick.us/2009/11/finding-great-deals-on-used-motorcycles/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:49:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#13; There are many little-known resources for finding pre-owned motorcycles for sale. If you have decided to start your search for the perfect bike, there will be many factors to consider. If you want something very specific, you may be better off hiring a broker to help you track down and acquire that special motorcycle. [...]]]></description>
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<p>There are many little-known resources for finding pre-owned motorcycles for sale. If you have decided to start your search for the perfect bike, there will be many factors to consider. If you want something very specific, you may be better off hiring a broker to help you track down and acquire that special motorcycle. If you are not as picky or find yourself on a budget, you may find the following list of resources very helpful in finding a suitable bike at a great price.</p>
<p>&#13;Police Auctions</p>
<p>&#13;Motorcycles, dirt bikes and scooters that have been seized at crime scenes or confiscated for other official reasons usually become government property that is then sold to the public at auction. Most of the time you don&#8217;t hear about these auctions because they generally have very little publicity. Many municipalities have information about police auctions on their Web sites. They may post auction dates or even list individual property for sale. If your local government&#8217;s Web site doesn&#8217;t have this information posted, you can call the Sherriff&#8217;s office or highway patrol to inquire about auctions. Make sure to ask about special requirements and other information you may need to purchase a motorcycle at auction.</p>
<p>&#13;Ebay</p>
<p>&#13;When using Ebay Motors or other popular auction Web sites to search for a used motorcycle, keep in mind that the bikes you come across can be located anywhere in the world. Of course, there are search parameters you can determine to ensure that the results delivered are all within a certain number of miles from your home. You can decide how far you are willing to drive to pick up your motorcycle and search Ebay for bikes within that distance.</p>
<p>&#13;If you are into restoring vintage bikes or customizing Harley Davidson motorcycles, you may be willing to pay for shipping costs provided you find a great deal. If this is the case, Ebay and other auction sites are great places to find what you are looking for.</p>
<p>&#13;Online Classifieds</p>
<p>&#13;Because posting ads on online classifieds sites is free or very cheap, the best deals can generally be found here. One of the benefits of using online classifieds to find your motorcycle is that you can search locally or regionally. Depending on which site you use, you can search the top two or three larger cities that are closest to you. Again, this will depend somewhat on how far you are willing to travel to check, test drive and ultimately pick up your used motorcycle.</p>
<p>&#13;Another benefit of online classifieds is that you can post a listing yourself. For little to no money, you can actually place an online classified ad stating exactly what you are looking for in terms of a used motorcycle. Responses will typically come in the way of emails or telephone calls from prospective sellers who may have a used motorcycle that you may be interested in. Consider this &#8220;putting out your feelers,&#8221; and do it regardless of what other (more aggressive) search methods you employ.</p>
<p>&#13;Yard/Garage Sales</p>
<p>&#13;Looking for a used motorcycle by visiting yard sales or garage sales in your local area can be fun, but very time consuming. Unless you live in an area where there are very many motorcycles, you may spend a long time looking at yard sales. On the other hand, if you have already placed an online classified ad, are searching Ebay daily, and also happen to visit yard sales in your neighborhood on the weekends, then you&#8217;re only helping to increase your chances of finding a truly great deal on the motorcycle of your dreams.</p>
<p>&#13;Also keep in mind that by visiting yard sales, you may come across an opportunity to buy a bike that the seller hadn&#8217;t yet considered selling. Many people invest in motorcycles on a whim, without truly weighing out all the pros and cons. Having a motorcycle takes a lot of time and money, and many people end up dropping the hobby. If you visit a yard sale and notice a motorcycle parked in the garage, looking like it&#8217;s just gathering dust, it doesn&#8217;t hurt to ask about it. You may stumble across a great deal!</p>
<p>&#13;Used Bike Lots</p>
<p>&#13;Used bike lots are a great place to see many used motorcycles in one place. As with cars, you must realize that buying from a dealership will generally be more expensive than buying your motorcycle from a private seller. On the other hand, buying your motorcycle from a bike dealership will give you the opportunity to purchase a warranty.</p>
<p>&#13;If there isn&#8217;t a used motorcycle dealership near the town or city where you live, you may need to travel a bit to get to one. This might be well worth it if you&#8217;d like to choose from a large selection, be able to test drive your new bike, and deal with an established business.</p>
<p>&#13;Motorcycle Message Boards</p>
<p>&#13;Motorcycle message boards are a great forum for finding information on where to get certain bikes or bike parts. The motorcycle enthusiasts that frequent these message boards can be novices or very knowledgeable, but they share your passion. Posters may have great ideas about where you can find a great deal on a used bike, they may actually know of a motorcycle for sale that is a great deal, or, they may even have a motorcycle for sale that you might be interested in.</p>
<p>&#13;Newspaper</p>
<p>&#13;Your local newspaper is a great place to search for motorcycles for sale right in your area. The motorcycles advertised in the newspaper classifieds may be listed by dealerships or private sellers. The benefit is that every motorcycle listed here will be close to your geographical location.</p>
<p>&#13;Shopping for a Deal</p>
<p>&#13;No matter where you decide to start your search for a used motorcycle you will increase your chances of finding what you want if you employ two or three of the methods. Make sure to do your homework by having an idea of what you want and what to look for. Also, make sure that you test drive the motorcycle and feel comfortable with the price and deal.</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#13; Saddlebags are most commonly used to carry luggage on a motorcycle. There are 2 major kinds of motorcycle saddlebags. Throw over saddlebags and hard mount saddlebags. The concept of hard mount saddlebags originated from throw over saddlebags which were used in early 1950 for the first time. &#13; As the motorcycle industry experienced a [...]]]></description>
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<p>Saddlebags are most commonly used to carry luggage on a motorcycle. There are 2 major kinds of motorcycle saddlebags. Throw over saddlebags and hard mount saddlebags. The concept of hard mount saddlebags originated from throw over saddlebags which were used in early 1950 for the first time.</p>
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As the motorcycle industry experienced a big boom in 1960 especially after the Vietnam War the motorcycle luggage also evolved. As major motorcycle companies launched bigger and better motorcycle people started traveling farther on there motorcycles. Many riders formed groups and rode cross country and from city to city. The throw over style of saddlebags was soon replaced by a better and more reliable way of carrying luggage. </p>
<p>&#13;<br />
A group of riders drilled several holes in the back fender of their motorcycles in order to permanently bolt the saddlebags to the motorcycle. This permanent installation resulted in the saddlebags being more reliable and sturdy. This step also contributed towards the aesthetic appeal of the motorcycle. The trend soon gained popularity amongst the riders.</p>
<p>&#13;<br />
 Motorcycle companies like Indian Motorcycle Company and Harley Davidson Motorcycle Company noticed this trend and soon started producing motorcycles with struts. The struts enabled motorcycle riders to bolt the motorcycle saddlebags without making any permanent changes to the motorcycle such as drilling holes in the back fender. Later the same strut enables other accessories to be securely mounted on a motorcycle such as motorcycle carrier and sissy bars.</p>
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As the Asian motorcycle manufacturers such as Kawasaki, Honda and Yamaha made their way into North American market they also made sure that the riders get enough room for the luggage. Yamaha motorcycles are a classic example of this as they manufacture most of their bikes with most room for the saddlebags. They also make sure that the turn signal does not interfere with the saddlebags, a common problem with smaller motorcycles. </p>
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In 1980 the motorcycle companies realized that most 1000 cc and above motorcycles are used for long rides. To further add value to their motorcycles they started selling motorcycles with fiber glass saddlebags. These motorcycles did well as most of these came with the motorcycle specific luggage. This also saved the motorcycle rider a lot of time and headache. </p>
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Despite the popularity of factory installed saddlebags motorcycle riders still prefer leather saddlebags in most cases. This is due to the fact that motorcycles leather saddlebags can be customized to a greater degree as opposed to motorcycle specific fiber glass bags. </p>
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Most early motorcycle saddlebag companies used studs, spots and conchs to decorate the saddlebags. Recently the more advanced motorcycle saddlebag companies have started manufacturing and offering saddlebags that are not only motorcycle specific but also match the color of the motorcycle. Another approach is to design the leather motorcycle saddle bags in such a way that it blends in with the overall design of the motorcycle. These advancements have resulted in more and more people willing to install saddlebags on their motorcycles.</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[With the environment such a hot topic around the world and especially in the transport industry, there are companies that are embracing new environmentally friendly technology. Hybrid Cars and ever increasingly fuel efficient diesel cars are becoming more available to mainstream motorists. I used to work for a corporate travel company and many of the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>With the environment such a hot topic around the world and especially in the transport industry, there are companies that are embracing new environmentally friendly technology. Hybrid Cars and ever increasingly fuel efficient diesel cars are becoming more available to mainstream motorists. I used to work for a corporate travel company and many of the major corporations were requesting the inclusion of Hybrid cars in their contracts. This was more to do with increasing business opportunities by being seen to be green as opposed to wanting to be green!</p>
<p>The question arises when people travel and want to maintain their commitment to the green cause. Car Rental companies will be the ones providing these vehicles&#8230; or will they?</p>
<p>I have chosen (for the Australia traveller) major car companies that you can book &#8216;green cars&#8217; with. Working for DriveAway Holidays here in Australia, the most common request is for diesel cars. This is driven out of cost concerns and also the occasional environmental concern. (Shouldn&#8217;t it be the other way around??)</p>
<p>First off the rank is Avis Rental Cars.</p>
<p>In Australia, the group L car will give you a Toyota Hybrid. This car is the favorite for the car rental companies due to it being built by Toyota.</p>
<p>In the UK, there doesn&#8217;t appear to be any green cars, although there may be diesel cars on fleet, Avis don&#8217;t make them easy to find.</p>
<p>In the USA, like Australia, the Toyota Hybrid under group XG is available.</p>
<p>Second off the cab rank is Hertz Rental Cars.</p>
<p>In Australia, like Avis, the Toyota Hybrid is the car of choice. Book a group G and you will get this car.</p>
<p>In the UK, Hertz has a range of fuel efficient diesels on fleet but no hybrids. This seems to be a common factor in the UK. Being an expat, I know that Toyota car prices in the UK are reasonably expensive compared to other european manufactured vehicles</p>
<p>In the USA, Hertz has a range of Hybrids, although on some of the cars, I couldn&#8217;t tell if they were Hybrid or not.</p>
<p>Now, all credit to Hertz as they do promote their green cars as part of their Green Fleet. Avis don&#8217;t appear to market their green cars in any way, which is a shame.</p>
<p>Third on the cab rank is Europcar Rental Cars.</p>
<p>Again, unlike Hertz, they appear not to promote their green fleet. Looking at their Australia Fleet guide, they have the regular passenger vehicles such as Small, Medium, Large, Prestige, Minivans, Sport, 4WD. Europcar list the green car as part of there regular fleet, however, it does have it&#8217;s unique identifier (IHAR) in Australia.</p>
<p>In the UK, Europcar doesn&#8217;t appear to have any green offerings. Maybe it&#8217;s something you can request at pick up. Personally, if I could book a green car over the internet, I would do so with a company that offered that service.</p>
<p>In the USA, I chose LAX as Europcar have a limited presence. There were no cars I could find that looked green.</p>
<p>To Europcar&#8217;s defence, in other parts of Europe where they are particularly strong, one is able to guarantee a diesel for an extra few euros per day.</p>
<p>In this brief look, Hertz appears to be the only car rental company that is actively promoting green cars. Avis &amp; Europcar seem to be a bit hap hazard in their approach to a green fleet. Whilst it may be a case of logistics and a supply issue, there is no reason why they couldn&#8217;t promote their green cars.<br />
I am sure that in 12 months time, the situation will be that every car rental company will be actively marketing green cars. The consumer can currently offset their CO2 emissions in the various transport sectors and I am sure that the car rental industry will follow suit in the near future.</p>
<p>The Environment is a marketers dream and I do think that some of the car rental companies have missed the boat so far. Hopefully their marketing departments will wake up and smell the cleaner air..</p>
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