2011 Honda CR-Z

 The 2011 Honda CR-Z is an attractive vehicle that gives you plenty of bang for your buck. The CR-Z is a combination of hybrid efficiency and the classic Honda sports coupe's performance and handling. It's also very fuel efficient – the CR-Z gets 35 mpg in the city and 39 on the highway.

You have a choice of three different trims with the CR-Z. You can choose the CR-Z, CR-Z EX or CR-Z EX with Navigation.

The standard Honda CR-Z has a 122 horsepower 1.5 liter, 16 valve i-VTEC engine that has Integrated Motor Assist (IMA.) It comes with a 160 Watt AM/FM/CD audio system complete with 6 speakers and an USB Audio interface. Depending on your mood, you can choose from three modes to drive in: Econ, Normal, and Sport. You get Eco Assist, Vehicle Stability Assist and traction control, side curtain airbags, a security system complete with remote entry, air conditioning that has an air filtration system, daytime running lights, and LED brake lights.

This car meets AT-PZEZ CARB Emissions ratings, has cruise control, stabilizer bars, 4-wheel disc brakes that are power-assisted. You'll find reminders about seat belts, an SRS system, active head restraints, anti-lock brakes, a monitoring system for your tire pressure, and side impact door beams. Power windows with the driver's side window switch illuminated as well as power door locks. The steering column can be tilted and adjusted. There are 3 beverage holders, side pocket bins, a defroster for the rear window, height adjusted driver's seat, cargo area light and cover, reclining seats and ambient console lighting. Gauges are backlit and the volume control is speed sensitive. You'll even find an indicator about the outside temperature and a maintenance reminder.

Pricing starts as low as $19,200 for a manual transmission.

The CR-Z EX adds a few features and replaces a few others on the original CR-Z. There are 7 speakers, including a subwoofer, in the audio system. There is a Bluetooth HandsFreeLink, fog lights, high-intensity discharge headlights that are auto-on/off, the steering wheel and shift knob are wrapped in leather and the aluminum pedals are textured. The vanity mirrors are illuminated and the tires are all season tires. Otherwise it's very much like the standard CR-Z.

Pricing starts at $20,760.

If you get the CR-Z EX with Navigation, then you get the CR-Z EX along with a navigation system that is linked to a satellite and uses voice recognition. 24 global position satellites are used in all and you can easily find 7 million points of interest, just by pushing a button on your steering wheel and speaking a command. You can get turn by turn directions on a clear, easy-to-see and understand screen.

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Car Insurance: How It Works

You know that you need car insurance. You know that you are required by law to have it and that the price varies widely. You know that there are many different companies who offer insurance. You spend weeks researching companies and finding the best deal for what you need. 

But do you know how car insurance actually works? Policies usually have a few different kinds of basic coverage. 

Liability

You have to have liability insurance in most states. Liability coverage will cover the damage you might do to other people or to property with your vehicle. It's important to remember that liability insurance will not cover injuries to you or to other people that are on your policy. 

Liability coverage is quoted in a series of three numbers. For example, 25/500/25. Don't get it? 

The first number is how many thousands of dollars your insurance policy will pay for every person, including you, that is injured in a car accident. This particular example would mean that the policy will pay $25,000. 

The second number is the total amount that your policy will pay if there is an accident. In this particular example, the policy would pay $500,000. 

The last number lets you know how much your policy would pay if there is any property damage. Here the policy would pay $25,000. 

Collision and Comprehensive

Collision insurance is what it sounds like: it will cover damage done to your car when you hit or get hit by another vehicle or an object. But collisions are not the only things that can damage your car. That's where comprehensive insurance comes in - it pays for damages that are caused by things other than collisions, such as theft, fire, floods, alien invasions, and so on. 

This type of coverage makes more sense for new vehicles. If you are making payments on your car, then usually it is required. On older cars, this kind of coverage is not as necessary and may be a waste of money. 

Personal Injury Protection (PIP)

PIP insurance is something that you definitely want. This is also known as "no-fault" insurance. Certain states require it. It pays the medical costs you have if you get injured in an accident and may also possibly pay for any lost wages. Some policies will also cover the passengers in your car as well as pedestrians.

Uninsured Motorist 

Can you guess what this is? This insurance covers both you and your passengers if you are involved in an accident where the other driver doesn't have insurance. This kind of insurance also covers hit-and-run accidents.

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The Facts and Nothing but the Facts of SRS

The SRS or also known as the supplemental restraint system is the warning light is more commonly known as the air bag system light. It is a computer controlled system that will deploy one or air bags as needed. This system also will tighten seat belts in order to protect the driver and passengers in a collision to prevent any harm that my come to any of the occupants.

In order for the SRS system to work properly every passenger must latch themselves in via their seat belt. This sort of system is also described as the passive restraint system due to the fact that the driver or a passenger does not need to do anything to activate the SRS system.

When a driver starts their vehicle, it is normal for the SRS light to light itself up for a few seconds to do its self testing. When the light goes out your SRS system is ready, however, if the light stays on then you can be certain that there is something faulty in your SRS system. When this happens the system will disable itself. The bad part is if there is an accident the air bags will not release nor will the seat belts tighten.

If the lights do stay on you will need to bring your vehicle in to a qualified repair shop so that the SRS system can be inspected and have the necessary repairs done. This system is important so it’s not a good idea to put off this type of repair.

An incentive to getting your SRS system repairs is that more and more insurance companies will not cover your medical expenses if it was determined that the SRS system had been disabled and not repaired. The system has a black box just like airplanes do and records any data from your accident. It can tell them what speed you were going as well as how many people actually had their seat belts on. So if you’re insurance company finds the fault to be with you not repairing the system over a certain time frame they will not be willing to cover any injuries that may have occurred.

Another cause of concern for you should be if your SRS light system not only stays on but starts flashing on and off. This means that the fault system has been compromised and you are putting not only yourself but your passengers at risk.

There are some newer and more enhancements that have recently been made to the SRS systems which can recline a front seat which will help those sitting in the front portion of the vehicle to absorb the whiplash phase in a collision which is the cause of most neck and spinal injuries. Many of the newer vehicles have side air bags as well to protect the occupants from hitting the side of the car with their heads. There are also some that come with curtains that drop down to protect everyone from the breaking glass that comes from the windshield or side windows.

The facts are simply just the facts; the SRS system is a wonderful system to protect not only you and your passengers so it makes perfect sense to make sure that it is fully operational at all times. When an accident happens you’ll be glad you took care of any issues before it has become to late.

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