Volvo V40 and 5 other car safety test results

Euro NCAP has just released the test results of six new models, namely, the Audi A3, Ford B-MAX, Isuzu D-Max, Kia Cee’d, Renault Clio and Volvo V40. Here are the results in brief:

Audi A3 1.4 'Attraction', LHD:
The new Audi receives five stars. Although the passenger airbag can be disabled with an optionally fitted switch to allow a rearward-facing child restraint to be used in that seating position, there was no clear warning provided unlike in the other cars.

Ford B-MAX 1.5 diesel 'Trend', LHD: The mini MPV has received a commendable five stars. Instead of B-pillars, the car incorporates a structure into the doors to form a central post when the doors are shut. It also comes with the Active City Stop, an AEB system previously rewarded under Euro NCAP Advanced, which helps the driver achieve maximum braking effectiveness in an emergency situation.

Isuzu D-Max Crew Cab, 2.5 diesel, RHD: Received four star rating. This is an improvement on the previous model tested in 2008. The Isuzu received a score of 83% for adult occupant protection and improved protection for child occupants against a tougher 2012 regime. Though pedestrian safety has improved (51%) it still did not yet reach the 60% threshold required for five stars.

Kia Cee’d 1.4MPI LX, LHD:Receives 5 stars.

Renault Clio 1.0 base grade, LHD: Receives five stars.

Volvo V40: With five stars Volvo's new car is Euro NCAP’s all time top scorer in its segment.

It incorporates the World-first Pedestrian Airbag technology, fitted as standard on the entire V40 range. In case of a crash with a pedestrian, sensors detect the impact, release the bonnet and deploy the airbag in a split second.

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Why Steering wheel hard to Driven

Beware of damage to the steering wheel or steering system

The steering system or steering wheel has a very important role in driving. If there is an abnormality and damage of any nature it is necessary to be aware of. One was at the time the vehicle is running, the steering wheel hard driven alias too heavy to be moved. You need to know the causes and conduct tests to determine where the location of the damage:

1. Check the front tires:

• Is the front tire pressure is too low

• Is not quite right front wheel alignment

2. Check if there is a shortage of oil lubricant in the steering gear or tub fat deficiency on the connection - the connection the steering column or the front wheel bearings.

• Dongkraklah vehicle so that both front wheels hanging in the state.

• Check the connections and screws from the steering system is quite robust. The parts that need to be examined are ball joints / front suspension, tie rod ends and base (tie rod).

• How to check the damage you need to be assisted by a friend.

Turn the steering wheel fully to the left, wiggle the steering wheel slightly to the left and to the right.

Then turn the steering wheel to the full right, wiggle the steering wheel slightly to the left and to the right. If the movement is too heavy it signifies less oil / fat.

3. For further improvement, take the car to the garage for repairs of the steering system and carried out the correct settings.

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