Used Car Review - Toyota Innova (2005-2016)

The original article was published last December 9, 2013 and can be viewed here.Since a new model is on the horizon, Myk Belmonte writes a farewell review here.2005-2016 Toyota InnovaHistoryThe Kijang, as it is known in Indonesia, could be traced back as far as 1977. The prototype was first displayed at the 1975 Jakarta Fair with production commencing...

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Car Features - The Pops and Flops of Gloria's Administration

Let us look back at the term of Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, or PGMA in short. Her nine years in power experienced different events in the automotive industry which included sagging sales due to the economy, the influx of imported surplus vehicles from abroad. and the revision of taxation laws that had more vehicles to be introduced here. From 2001 until...

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Used Car Review - Hyundai Elantra (2011-2015)

A game changer for a certain brand will be replaced, Myk Belmonte delves more here.2011-2015 Hyundai ElantraHistoryIf there is a point in Hyundai's life where its career flourished, it would be somewhat the mid to late 2000s especially that most, if not all, of its vehicles were high scorers on their respective categories. For the first time, the redesigned...

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Car Features - Top Five Reasons Na Hindi Ka Deserve Magkacar Because....

Pardon the title, but we will be writing our first Taglish (Tagalog and English) article in this site. The title deals if you really deserve to purchase a car (either new or second hand is fine, but let us deal with the former). Dahil madaming sasakyan ang nabenta nung taong 2015, madami ang natuwa lalo na mga ahente ng mga sasakyan at ang LTO. Ngunit,...

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Used Car Review - Toyota Fortuner (2005-2015)

Myk Belmonte invites you to revisit a vehicle that had a segment boomed.2005-2015 Toyota FortunerHistoryIf there is one accomplishment that Toyota can write on their resume, it would be IMV, or Innovative International Multi-Purpose Vehicle. For those who don't know what the platform meant, a number of vehicles share a single platform, transmission,...

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Car Profiles - Toyota Fortuner

TOYOTA FORTUNERWith new rivals coming to the scene, a new Fortuner is in place especially it had a very long run. Just like the Hilux, it receives new diesel engines and starts on an affordable range. The 2.8 V has 4x4 but is priced outrageously.The Good:The Bad:Price Range: P1,3186,000-P2,126,000Our Rating: Last Update: January 16, 2016OWNERSHIP...

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Finding Best Local Automotive Services and What to Expect

Everyone has heard at least once in their lifetime that their vehicle needs to be serviced. Typically, those simple words strike with such force that it may feel like you have been punched in the stomach. Instantly, your mind rushes to the amount of money that is currently in your checking account, and you worry about how much this particular service is going to set you back. Not all automotive service experiences should result in this reaction.During any given year, you should keep your car regularly serviced in order to prevent disastrous consequences....

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Know Basic Troubleshooting For Combustion Engine

Motors today appear to be confounded. On the off chance that you look in the engine of your auto, or even your lawnmower, it can be hard to make sense of precisely what a large portion of that "stuff" is. Notwithstanding all that stuff snared in there, an ignition motor just needs three things to work. 1. Air - particularly, air in and out. Air goes in, as a rule through a channel, blends with the fuel, and goes out the fumes. On the off chance that the air can't get in or out, the motor won't run. Investigating begins here with checking the air...

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Used Car Review - Lexus RX (2009-2015)

This trendsetter will be taking Myk Belmonte's scrutiny and will see if this one is worth the buy.2009-2015 Lexus RXHistoryPrior to the existence of the Lexus RX/Toyota Harrier models, the marque's first SUV is the Lexus LX, which is based from the Toyota Land Cruiser. With Toyota executives discussing an idea of a crossover between a luxury car and...

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Car Features - 10 Commonly Repossessed Vehicles January 2016

We know you missed this since we got off by a month. Since today is the first month of the year, there will be people who will default on their payments, especially that 2015 car sales are estimated to hit above 300,000 units. This list also aims to help buyers on which bank to go in finding a specific vehicle they want. For the past two series, the...

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