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Chrysler Lights

17 January 2010 | No Comments » | admin

There are many cars from the house of Chrysler. Most of the Chrysler cars are very popular and has a huge fan following. Chrysler HID lights are a perfect upgrade for your car since it serves both functional and aesthetic purposes. HID lights are better than conventional lights like halogen headlights because they produce a brighter light. The light produced by HID lights is at least three times brighter than the light produced by halogen bulbs. Due to this feature, HID lights have become very popular especially amongst people who love driving at nights.

Night driving is dreaded because of the poor quality of headlights of most cars. Chrysler HID lights help in overcoming this limitation by providing a very high luminosity light which is comparable to that of daylight itself. Night driving is also associated with high stress which results from the continuous straining of eyes. If you are driving on unknown terrains, the strain is very high since you have to constantly focus in the dim light to see what lies ahead. With the installation of Chrysler HID lights the strain on eyes is completely eliminated. The bright light helps you see even the smallest of obstacles without straining your eyes. You can now drive all night without the stress or the tiredness.

With the exceptional features that the Chrysler HID lights come with, they are very reasonably priced. They are also easily available in shops selling after market products. You need not search all over the world to buy this wonder light but sit in the comfort of your home and check out the various online stores. Every store displays the products that it sells and you can compare the features of the various models. Once you visit a store, you will be amazed at the number of models and variants that are on sale. There are about sixteen different types of bulbs to choose from!

It is advisable to purchase Chrysler HID lights from a reputed stores since the kit will come with necessary papers. Most of the HID installation kits are covered with warranty and you can replace any defective parts during the warranty period. If the bulbs get damaged, you can replace only the bulbs without having to install a completely new kit.

Chrysler HID headlights are made for each make and model. It is very simple to install them and it fits the make of your perfectly. The installation kit is also provided with a comprehensive guide which will help you through the entire installation process. The complete installation process itself will not take more than ten minutes of your time!

Along with all the functional features, the Chrysler HID lights also promises to enhance the looks of your car. With the trendy and stylish designs of its models, it truly keeps its promise. Your car will no doubt become the centre of attraction after installing the HID lights. For the price of one feature, Chrysler HID lights gives you two. So what are you waiting for?

Reshma Anand is a post graduate in engineering with an MBA, both from top schools in the world. She was working with one of the largest business conglomerates before she quit her job and career to pursue her passion of writing. She has written several articles on various topics.

Chrysler LX Platform May Power Upcoming Alfa Romeo Model

17 January 2010 | No Comments » | admin

Just days after Fiat took over Chrysler’s operation, the Italian automaker is unveiling some of its plans for the newly combined entity, one that may go well beyond Fiat supplying vehicle platforms, engines and transmissions for several upcoming small vehicles to be built in North America.

Sharing The Chrysler LX Platform

According to Canada’s Financial Post, Fiat has been eying Chrysler’s LX platform, the Daimler derived platform which currently underpins the Chrysler 300C and Dodge Charger full-sized sedans. That platform could be used to build a third model ? which would be the most upscale of the three ? and one sporting the Alfa Romeo moniker at that.

Alfa Romeo along with Ferrari, Maserati, Lancia and Fiat are all owned by the Fiat Group. Alfa Romeo falls somewhere in the middle of the Fiat pricing pack, but the sedan being considered for production in North America would most likely compete against some of Europe’s finest models including those built by Mercedes and BMW.

The 2012 Alfa Romeo 169

The Financial Post says that Fiat is weighing plans to build the Alfa Romeo 169 at the company’s Brampton, Ontario facility alongside that of the Charger and the 300C, beginning in November 2011. That move would time with the introduction of the next generation release of the Dodge and Chrysler models which initially were to roll out in late 2010 for the 2011 model year.

Some sources have pegged the 169’s price at about $62,000 which would be some $25,000 more than a fully equipped Chrysler 300C. However, the sedan would likely share few components beyond the platform, getting its own interior, suspension, engine and transmission.

Bringing Back Alfa Romeo

Well before Fiat had its eyes on Chrysler, the automaker had been wanting to reintroduce Alfa Romeo to the North American market, but the economic climate precluded its return. Fiat ceased selling Alfa Romeo models in North America in 1995, more than a decade after pulling the Fiat brand out of that highly competitive market. Ferrari and Maserati are still sold the US and Canada, although through separate dealer networks.

Chrysler’s slice of the North American market continues to shrink rapidly, something that Fiat hopes to stem with a bevy of new models. Between its Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep brands along with Fiat and Alfa Romeo, the combined manufacturing capacity of the Chrysler Group could help the newly combined entity recapture some of what has been lost.

Matthew C. Keegan is a freelance writer who resides in North Carolina. Matt is a contributing writer for Andy’s Auto Sport an aftermarket supplier of quality parts including BMW body kits and Toyota Celica body kits.

Chrysler PT Cruiser Knowledge and Interior

16 January 2010 | No Comments » | admin

Chrysler first launched the Chrysler PT Cruiser in the late 1999 as Sedan/ hatchback,the PT Cruiser is a front-wheel drive 5-passenger vehicle. This is a compact automobile with a retro style. The PT Cruiser was originally conceived as a Plymouth model. In the early 2005 this was launched as coupe/ convertible. Bryan Nesbitt designed this car. He was also the designer of Chevrolet HHR. The Chrysler PT Cruiser was originally a Plymouth model but after introduction it got the name plate Chrysler due to the anticipation of Plymouth brand discontinuation in the year 2001. The name PT has the initialize PT which stands for the designation of car’s platform and the production code. The Plymouth Trucks of the 1930 lines is also a contribution for this name. The production of convertible model was ceased officially on December 21 2007. The last convertibles of 2007 were sold in the market as 2008 models.

The discontinuation of the model was announced by the Chrysler LLC with the Cerberus capital management as investor on January 12 2009. It was reorganized as the New Chrysler on July 6 2009. The plans were changed in the discontinuation of the model and specified that only for the Mexican and Canadian markets this would be so. This Legacy model may be called for discontinuation under the management of Fiat. The production of this car commenced in the year 2000.This car was originally manufactured by Daimler Chrysler from the year 2001-2007.The manufacturing of Chrysler PT Cruiser 2005 onwards was undertaken by Chrysler LLC. From the year 2009 it was done by Chrysler Group LLC. It belongs to the compact class of cars.

It may be of two body styles one with 2 door convertible the other 5 door station wagon /hatchback. Its transmission may be of 5 speeds Getrag manual or 4 speed 41 TE automatic. It has a wheelbase of 103 inches. The length of this car was 168.8 inches till the year 2005 but in 2006 it was changed to 168.9 inches with a width of 67.1 inches. The height of this car is 63 inches. The curb weight of the car is 3123 lb and has got a fuel capacity of 15 US Gallons. This car is basically designed for the purpose of 5 passenger usage. NHTSA for CAF… fuel economy classified this car as a truck in the US.

It has got 3 different configurations of engine one of 2.4 EDZ 14 the other one 2.4 EDT Turbocharged 14 and 2.4 EDV Turbocharged HO 14 Toluca Car Assembly; Toluca, Mexico is the site for manufacture of Chrysler PT Cruise. A 2.4 L gasoline engine with four cylinders is featured in the American Version. This car scored a high point of 16 in the impact test. The front fascia has large and lower openings while the rear fascia has large exhaust openings. The top speed of the car exceeds 120 mph. . The radio dash kit for this car consists of an aerial adapter, Double DIN Fascia plate and harness adapter. Maintenance of high quality is of great importance when it comes to installation. This should maintain the original color, texture and final finish of the car as it was earlier.

CHRYSLER PERFORMANCE CHIP

15 January 2010 | No Comments » | admin

The Chrysler is an American car making house. The Chrysler has had mixed fortunes and has seen the good and the bad times alike. However the cars that are manufactured at Chrysler continue to be popular among its users. The Chrysler is a renowned car making brand and has lived up to its name by coming up with new cars that were technologically superior to other cars available at that time.

The Chrysler has recently introduced a chip that can comprehensively improve the performance of the car?s engine and hence its speed. This chip is known as the Chrysler performance chip that can be fitted to electronic control unit (ECU) of the car?s engine from where it can carry out the readings. It is a resistor that is fixed to the ITA sensors. Through these chips one can get that extra power and extra speed that he always wanted from his car.

By adding this Chrysler performance chip to your car, you can derive extra 20-50 HP from your engine. It is now conclusively established that almost all engines have some reserve capacity. By using this chip one can get the maximum output and utilize all the reserve energy of the engine. This chip continuously monitors the air-fuel mixture to the engine. By deciding on the exact ratio of the air and fuel the chip helps in improving the performance and speed of the car.

This Chrysler performance chip can be installed in any type of Chrysler vehicle provided that their engine is well maintained. Also the installation of this performance chip is extremely easy and can easily be done by following some simple guidelines from the instruction manual. The only thing needed is a home tool kit to fix the chip on to the car?s engine. If followed carefully, then the installation time will not be more than ten minutes.

However while buying the Chrysler performance chip; one must take care that a certain type of chip can only be installed in a certain model of the car. So you have to choose judiciously from among a gamut of these chips available in the market. Depending on the type of performance chip that you have bought, you can extract twenty to fifty HP more power from the engine. They are so designed that they get extra power from engine. Greater power directly implies that there is a generation of greater torque in your car and hence your car can move faster than before. These chips also closely watch the spark plugs and oxygen sensors. Many of these chips come with additional accessories which when installed can further enhance your car?s performance.

The Chrysler performance chip is a small chip that is fixed to the engine of the car. Such a process does not bring about any changes in the external appearance of the car. This performance chip is a product of extensive research carried out in this field. It is the best way to derive maximum power from the engine. The usage of such chip makes driving a very comfortable experience. These chips are programmable chips. They can be programmed for long as well as shorter drives.

So if it was always your wish to whizz down the roads of your street at very high speeds then this Chrysler performance chip is just for you. With these chips on your car your car will get an over all boost in terms of performance and speed. By installing these chips you can be rest assured of high output power from your engine. So go for this chip now to experience the fun of driving at high speeds.

Chrysler’s Lifetime Powertrain Warranty

14 January 2010 | No Comments » | admin

South Korean carmaker Hyundai Kia Autogroup set the standard for reliability in 1999 when it introduced it’s 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty on all car models on top of its already generous 5-year/60,000-mile coverage of almost all components.

In recent years, Chrysler has been making a slow comeback with 67 percent of surveyed models scoring average or better in predicted reliability. In fact, Steven Landry, Executive Vice President of North American Sales for Chrysler, is fond of telling people that dealer feedback reinforced what they were seeing internally that Chrysler’s recent fleet is the best quality they had ever seen. Faced with declining consumer confidence in American automotive manufacturing and an eroding customer base, Chrysler decided to raise the bar and issue its own benchmark warranty to lure buyers back to Detroit. “We decided to add ‘lifetime’ to our warranty as a service to our customer” says Patti Georgevich, Global Service & Communication Manager for Chrysler. Will consumers take the bait?

Devil in the details

The lifetime warranty begins at the end of the 3-year/36,000-mile Basic Limited Warranty and covers the engine, transmission, and drive systems. Chrysler is quick to point out those parts are the most costly to repair, but they neglect to mention that they’re also the parts least likely to break.

As always, you need to read the fine print. Before you get excited about stress-testing your Dodge Ram SRT-10, note that all cars are covered by the warranty. Chrysler excludes all hybrids and SRT models from the lifetime coverage. If you’re trying to save a few bucks by buying a used Jeep, stash those savings in a safe place in the event you need to fix the engine timing. Like the Hyundai 10-year warranty, Chrysler’s lifetime warranty applies only to the original owner of the car and is non-transferable to subsequent owners.

If you have a hard time remembering your anniversary or mother’s birthday, perhaps this isn’t the best deal for you. The only caveat for maintaining the warranty is that the powertrain must be inspected by an authorized Chrysler, Jeep, or Dodge dealer ‘free of charge’ every five years within 60 days of the purchase date. This means that if forget to have the car inspected, the warranty is void.

And the lifetime powertrain warranty isn’t a license to skip oil changes or run your engine into the ground? the warranty requires that you properly maintain your vehicle according to the Scheduled Maintenance Guidelines in the owner’s manual. The provisions stop short of requiring documentation of all repairs. But if you need a new transmission around the 80,000 mile mark, you might end up in a he-said/she-said confrontation. The good news is that Chrysler does not mandate service or repairs be performed at a Chrysler dealership. The bad news is that if the damage appears to be a result of improper maintenance and you can’t back up your claim with documentation, you’re on the hook for a new transmission.

Too much of a good thing?

Cars typically have a 3-year/36,000-mile or 4-year/50,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty. Coincidentally, owners keep new cars on average for five and a half years. Not long after the warranty expires and the car starts breaking down, owners tend to sell the car for a newer model. Which begs the question, is a lifetime warranty really necessary?

And even if you’re the type to drive a car until the wheels fall off, powertrains are typically the last to go. So while it may be a good idea to keep your detailed service records, they may be moot. “If you follow all recommended service and maintenance,” says Ms. Georgevich, “our vehicles should last a very, very long time.”

While it’s too soon to see if the warranty will entice more customers or end up being a costly mistake, it’s easy to see how it makes for good marketing.

Chrysler Resumes the Leasing Option!

13 January 2010 | No Comments » | admin

Napleton?s River Oaks Chrysler Jeep Dodge is happy to inform you that Chrysler has announced a schedule of a new Competitive Chrysler Leasing Program, breaking away from the no-lease policy of the last one year. Chrysler has teamed with their new “preferred lender,” GMAC Financial Services, to offer the leases. Chrysler customers will be able to get all 2010 model-year vehicles on lease now.

Chrysler has also announced “special lease rates” on Chrysler Town & Country minivan, the Jeep Wrangler and Liberty SUV. The resurrection of the leasing options was to ensure improvement in the market share by providing more financing options for customers as access to good credit is still difficult. Napleton?s River Oaks Chrysler Jeep Dodge had been informed of the leasing moves earlier in September.

Napleton’s River Oaks Chrysler Jeep Dodge is ideally located at 17225 Torrence Ave Lansing, IL 60438. We serve our customers who reside in and around various places such as Oaklawn, Orland Park, Oak Forest, Oak Park, Elmhurst, Downers Grove, Oak Brook, Hyde Park, Joliet, Elgin, Naperville, Wheaton, Schaumburg, Evanston, Arlington Heights, Lansing and Chicago.

Apart from leasing, Chrysler is also offering various incentives for buyers choosing to purchase cars and trucks, such as zero-percent financing or thousands of dollars in rebates on 2010 model-year vehicles. Since leasing customers basically rent vehicles for just two or three years, their monthly payments are naturally lower than they would be if the customers took out loans to purchase the cars. With additional rebates for loyal lease customers and a FREE LIFETIME Powertrain Warranty on all new vehicles, this is a great time to drive into the 2010 with a new Chrysler, Jeep, or Dodge! Do get in touch with Napleton?s River Oaks Chrysler Jeep Dodge for more information on Chrysler?s competitive leasing program.

Napleton?s River Oaks Chrysler Jeep Dodge is a leading dealership for new, used and certified pre-owned Chrysler, Jeep & Dodge vehicles in Lansing, Illinois.

Chrysler Bankruptcy

13 January 2010 | No Comments » | admin

Chrysler Bankruptcy

After months of living on government loans, Chrysler finally succumbed to bankruptcy, pinning its future on a top-to-bottom reorganization and plans to build cleaner cars through an alliance with Italian automaker Fiat. The nation?s third-largest car manufacturer filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in New York after a group of creditors defied government pressure to wipe out Chrysler?s debt. The company plans to emerge in as little as 30 days as a leaner, more nimble company, probably with Fiat as the majority owner. In return, the federal government agreed to give Chrysler up to $8 billion in additional aid and to back its warranties.

Chrysler said it will close all its plants and they will stay closed until the company comes out of bankruptcy. At least three Detroit-area factories sent workers home Thursday after suppliers stopped shipping parts over fears they would not be paid. CEO Robert Nardelli announced he would step down when the bankruptcy is complete and take a post as an adviser with Cerberus Capital Management LP, which will give up its 80 percent ownership of Chrysler under the automaker?s plan. Vice Chairman Tom LaSorda, who once ran the company when it was owned by the German automaker Daimler, said he would retire.

Chrysler?s bankruptcy filing is the latest step in a drastic reordering of the American auto industry, which has been crushed by higher fuel prices, the recession and customer tastes that are moving away from the gas-guzzling SUVs that were once big money makers. Lee Iacocca, the retired chairman and CEO who led Chrysler through a government bailout in the late 1970s, said it was a sad day. The government has sunk about $25 billion in aid into Chrysler and rival General Motors Corp.

When Chrysler emerges from bankruptcy, the United Auto Workers union will own 55 percent of the automaker and the U.S. government will own 8 percent. The Canadian and Ontario governments, which are also contributing financing, would share a 2 percent stake. Under the deal, Chrysler would gain access to Fiat?s expertise in small, fuel-efficient vehicles. The U.S. automaker eventually wants to build cars that could get up to 40 mpg, far more economical than its current fleet focused on minivans, Jeep SUVs and the Dodge Ram pickup. In exchange, Fiat would initially get 20 percent of the company, but its share could rise to 35 percent if certain benchmarks are met, and Fiat said Thursday it could get an additional 16 percent by 2016 if Chrysler?s U.S. government loans are fully repaid. Fiat would also get access to the North American market through Chrysler factories and dealerships.

The White House said Chrysler could come out of ?surgical? bankruptcy in 30 to 60 days. Under normal circumstances, it would be difficult to complete such a large bankruptcy so quickly. The Fiat deal and bankruptcy cap a disastrous time for Chrysler. The Auburn Hills, Mich.-based company lost $8 billion last year and its sales through March were down 46 percent compared with the same period last year, leading some auto industry analysts to question whether Chrysler can survive even in bankruptcy. But company executives told reporters Thursday that Chrysler vehicles with Fiat?s fuel-efficient technology should reach showrooms in 18 months.

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Fascia Fitting Kit For Chrysler Sebring

12 January 2010 | No Comments » | admin

The Chrysler Sebring (2001-2006) is a very famous car sold by the Chrysler LLC. This is a mid-sized car. Entirely three different vehicles exist with the same name. They are: Chrysler Sebring (coupe) (1995-2005), Chrysler Sebring (convertible) (1996- present), Chrysler Sebring (sedan) (2001-present). The manufacturing of this car was undertaken by Daimler Chrysler from 2001 to 2007. Later it was taken by Chrysler LLC. The predecessor of the Chrysler Sebring is Chrysler Cirrus and Plymouth Breeze. The successor is Chrysler 200C EV which will be probably sold in the name ‘Sebring’ it belongs to the mid size class with a four door body style and an FF layout. The Chrysler Sebring was first introduced with the name Coupe in the year 1995.

Later a convertible went for sales in the year 1996. Chrysler Le Baron was replaced by these two models. Twelve hours of Sebring the famous car race was sited at Sebring, Florida was the reason behind the naming of the car. In the 1970’s this name was first used by the Plymouth division of the Chrysler Corporation. After the demise of marquee Chryslers was the rebranded name of most of the Plymouths. The car based on Mitsubishi Eclipse was the Coupe. The Chrysler JR successors were the convertible and sedan. The Chrysler logo on the rear and a brand new front fascia gave a facelift to this car in the year 2004. In the tear 2005 the coupe was discontinued from use. In the Mexican region the sedan was popularly known as Chrysler Cirrus. It is known as Volga Siber in Russia.

There are two engine configurations available one is the 2.4 L EDZ14 and the other one is 2.7L EERV6. It has a transmission of 4- speed 41 TE automatic. The wheelbase is 108 inches. The car length is 190.7 inches with a width of 70.6 inches. This width was 71.5 inches from the year 2001- 2004. But later was bought down to 70.6 inches. The fuel capacity of this car is approximately 15.9 US Gallons. Due to oil sludge contamination few 2.7L EER V6 have suffered failures. When the passage of fuel oil is blocked by the clogging of sludge, it results in the catastrophic failure and ultimately the engine failure. Irregular oil changes are also the reasons for such failures.

Unknown number of people has been affected by this kind of failure. Solution to this is frequent inspection or even engine replacement. Various trim levels were offered by this model. Few of them were: LX – 2001-2004, LXi- 2001-2003, base, touring, limited, signature series and TSi. These cars use normal unleaded gasoline as fuel. The radio dash kit for this car consists of an aerial adapter, Sebring Fascia plate and harness adapter. Maintaining high quality is of great importance when it comes to installation and usage. This should maintain the original color, texture and final finish of the car as it was earlier. Hence it should be designed specifically. All these features of this car make it unique and efficient from the others.

CHRYSLER HEADLIGHTS

11 January 2010 | No Comments » | admin

CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC is an American automobile manufacturer. Chrysler?s headquarter is in the Detroit suburb of Album hills, Michigan. Chrysler was first organized as the Chrysler Corporation in 1925.On 10th June 2009, sale of Chrysler to ?New Chrysler? which was formally known as Chrysler Group LLC got completed. Walter P. Chrysler founded the company on 6th June 1925.It was done when the Maxwell Motor Company was re-organized into the Chrysler Company. Chrysler was among the companies which were boycotted by the Gay rights group.

Now let us talk something about the importance of the headlights. We should also know when to replace the headlights of the vehicle. It is very important for everyone to know or be aware about these minute details. Human beings have a mentality of not changing or we can say replacing the products until and unless it fully breaks down or are not in use. But this can sometime in something can be dangerous. When you are on road to see where you are moving is important not only for yourself but also for those people who are on the road other than you. It is also important for the passengers who are with you on the road. So it?s important for us to take care of others also by concentrating on their safety as well as ours. For this one must not ignore the Headlights of your vehicle. Headlights should always illuminate the road in such a way that the driver can see things which are in far off places. This is very important. It is in fact a requirement which is legal to see that your headlights are in proper working order. Great functional purposes are being served by the headlights than is perceived. In the foggy or rainy weathers headlights are switched on to see the road clearly which is of utmost importance. Headlights are mostly used when one is not able to see the road clearly so life without headlights cannot be even imagined.

Now talking about the Chrysler headlights it has its own significance. As we already know that headlights are important for any vehicles, Chrysler adds to its safety. Chrysler?s headlights are reliable and durable headlights. Driving safely is one of the biggest concerns of the driver as well as their family members and this concern is given importance by Chrysler headlights. It illuminates the road in such a way that it leaves no difference between daylight and night. So the choice of Chrysler headlight is considered to be the best choice. How does Chrysler headlights works? This should also be known. A spectrum of light is emitted by the Chrysler headlights and the light is just like the daylight as it has been mentioned earlier. It like other vehicle?s headlight is mounted at the front of the road to provide light to the drivers to drive safely and easily without having any difficulty. It is usually of sealed beam construction type and it has reflectors and special lenses. Different types of headlights are available in the market. Standard halogen types are also available and are also cost effective but are brighter than the normal halogen types. There are different types of headlight; they are super white, blue, purple or yellow. It totally depends upon the choice of the customer. Best headlight for Chrysler is HID, high intensity discharge headlights and they are also known as Xenon headlights. High intensity lights illuminate the brightest light than any other headlights. It has the headlight assembly that is the entire housing of the bulbs, headlight lens that is the front glass or plastic or the headlight cover which is tinted plastic to alter the look of the vehicle. Chrysler headlights are the most wanted headlight.

Chrysler Automotive Products & Services

10 January 2010 | No Comments » | admin

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