Old Cars Add Character to Science-Fiction Series

Recently, I checked out the new science-fiction series “Caprica,” the spin-off to the hugely popular “Battlestar Galactica” on the now-dubbed SyFy channel. And I noticed the interesting selection of prop cars: a Jaguar Mk2 and a Citroën DS.

“Caprica” is set 58 years before “Battlestar” on a planet called Caprica, which is very similar to earth, at a time much like the present. But the technology is more advanced in many regards. Androids serve as butlers. Teenagers play with a device called the holoband, which are worn like glasses but transport the wearer into a virtual world.

The show is filmed in a trippy computer graphic-enhanced version of Vancouver, where the show is filmed. It’s part Gotham and part Cloud City. The cars, however, are a blend of current models, like Smart cars, and classics. The Jaguar serves as the limousine for one of the main characters, a wealthy technology magnate played by Eric Stoltz. The Citroën DS belongs to a lawyer for a crime family on a neighboring planet

Used Cars Tips

The most important factor to be analyzed while deciding to purchase a new car is its reliability. As reliability is an essential and foremost subject for buying a car. All cars are not manufactured with the same technology. Some models are very reliable and trustworthy while some are known for their continuous complications.

Buying used car is more complicated than buying a new one. Lot of added efforts are required.

Some of the Guidelines to be considered while going for a Used car are as follows.

Reliability: The first step to keep in mind while going for a used car is to see its reliability. The more the reliability of the car the low is its maintenance cost. The Reliable car will be free from Constant problems. So always it is worth to pay attention the car with higher reliability ratings have increased sales volumes.

Model: Selecting the best model, which suits your Budget, Your Family Situations, Your Maintenance level, fuel economy, its ability to bare different weather conditions.

Past Record: Check that the car is associated with any past accidents. If so then the car should be explored. Also Check the genuine Reason why the past user is selling the car. Check whether the car is from direct user or from auction sale.

Meter Clocking: Check for the number of kilometers the car is driven. Take the expert along with you while going to buy a car. Reversed Clocking is also the black technique used by most of the car sellers before selling a car.

Engine Problems: Check that if there are any engine problems like oil leakage, Plug Leakage, More Oil consumption, overheating, oil pump failure, Damage in the oil tank, additional noise. Its is recommended to fix all this while going to purchase a used car.

Rust Proofing: Rustproofing is an easy method for dealers to make some quick money before selling the car. Applying Rust proofing to a used car has to be done only by qualified body shop.

Extended Warranties: Go for the warranty level of the components of the used car as it is an important phenomena. If the warranty of the most of the Auto parts are expired then it will lead to high amount spent for Repair.

Auto parts: Check thoroughly the total auto parts like Wheels, Seats, Wiper, doors and windows, Ignition access, Audio or Video level etc.

Fixing the Rate: Finally fix the suitable and negotiable price for the car depending upon its features and its model year. Take the expert along with you who have the best idea of used car. Also enquire online about the best prices for that particular car.