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Facebook Warning - Six Brothers Taxi (Plate Number TWP-527)

A warning appeared in my FB wall about an apparent overcharging of a cab, Six Brothers Taxi, with plate number TWP-527. Below is the message as posted:

BABALA: Six Brothers TWP 527!! Tandaan!
Wag na wag kayong sasakay sa taxi na to. May cuztomized lock ang pinto nya at walang bukasan ng window na pwedeng pwede kayong holdapin o worse ma-rape sa taxi na ito. Kakaiba din ang metro nya, P100 per 100 meters! San kayo nakakita nun na walang presyo ang metro at gawa-gawa lang nya ang presyuhan, parang kada-30 seconds ata siningil samin galing NAIA Terminal 2 hanggang Resort's World P400!! Nung napansin kong kakaiba na metro nya tinanong ko na kung bakit walang presyo, at magkano na ba ang natakbo namin, nung sinabi nyang P400 pinatabi ko na sya at bababa na kami ng boyfriend ko na galing abroad nung gabing un. Sabi ko "P200 lang ibibigay ko manloloko ka" hindi sya pumayag, bumaba sya ng taxi inilabas yung mga maleta sa trunk.. binubuksan namin ang pinto at bintana (na walang bukasan sa loob!) pero naka lock na kami sa loob. Tinakot ko na sya pag pagbalik nya at sabi ko nakuha ko litrato nya irreport ko sya, pagabot ko ng P300 (napagkasunduang presyo). Binuksan na nya ung pinto namin at pinalabas na kami.

Sindikato to mula sa NAIA airport!

TANDAAN:

• Neon ang steering wheel
• Walang presyo sa metro
• Amoy putok

**I-check ang lock. Subukang i-lock at i-unlock ang pinto AT buksan ang bintana bago paandarin ang taxi.
**Wag lang plate number ang kunin! Picturan muna ang muka bago paandarin ang taxi!
****Magdala ng baril para mapatay na tong mamang to ng susunod nyang biktima

(Naganap noong April 6, 2013, 2am Sabado)

Posted photo of Six Brothers Taxi

If you suspect a similar modus is being done to you, report it to the Philippine National Police through their hotline number 117, or you may send TXT PNP to 2920. Whenever riding a cab, always get the details of the cab (i.e. name of the cab, plate number, and operator) and send the details to your friends via SMS.

Another safety tip is to always lock all doors of the cab as soon as possible. By all, I mean all four doors, ask the driver to lock his door as a precautionary measure. I've witnessed an instance of robbery happening in front of SM Megamall during a bumper-to-bumper traffic. At least two people will open the door from both sides and grab anything they can before running away. The passenger won't be able to respond accordingly due to the confusion caused by simultaneous attack from both sides, so its best to always lock all doors.

Ride safely!



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10 Best Tips For Maximizing Fuel Efficiency in Old Cars

Gas prices are soaring once again, making it costlier to drive your car. However, there are several ways on how to save some of your gas money, and I'm not talking about buying a new, hybrid car. I'm listing below my gas saving tips I practice that may help you make your own car more fuel efficient. You don't have to buy a new car, read my list below to find out how to improve the gas mileage of your old car.

2012 Christmas Gas Price - 48.90/L, now its at 55/L 

1. Drive Sensibly, Not Slowly

People usually say "drive slower to save gas". This might be partially true, but it isn't efficient. What we should do is practice driving sensibly, which means gentle acceleration and minimized braking. You don't need to be the first one to go after the traffic sign turns green; you're not on a racetrack. In city driving, there's another waiting for you a few blocks away, negating the speed and position gained beforehand. Consider easing up on the gas pedal on acceleration and you'll be surprised how this tip alone can extend the life of your tank of gas.

Facebook Wall Post: Beware of Kidnappers

I saw a post in my Facebook newsfeed about vans that kidnap women and children:

Warning post from Facebook Wall

"Paki kalat daw, plate # ng mga nangunguha ng bata pati mga dalaga. Van na green XMM-507, at white van VXM-351. From: san jose pulis. PNP , pls pass"

This is a serious matter, so I decided to make a quick check to verify the truthfulness of this claim. I verified the plate numbers mentioned by using the LTO SMS service for plate number verification. Here are the replies.

Replacing Suzuki Vitara Alternator

Recently, I had my alternator replaced at Reys Electrical Shop in Cubao. My old stock alternator suddenly dropped its output voltage while I was driving home, good thing I was able to park the vehicle properly. When the engine was turned off, I wasn't able to start the car again.

Rey Villa Electrical Shop - Cubao Branch

At first, I don't know if the alternator or the battery is faulty. I need to check first which should be replaced, since it wouldn't be practical to just replace everything in the charging/starting system. I borrowed a battery from another Vitara owner, which is of same size, capacity, and brand as mine. The borrowed battery was able to crank and start the engine, but upon testing with a digital multimeter, the output voltage across the battery terminals isn't going up. The alternator of a running engine should produce about 12.5-13.5 volts. Mine was doing 11.9.

Reys Electrical Shop in Cubao

RSV Auto Electrical and Battery Shop, or more commonly known as Rey's Electrical Shop (or simply, Rey's), is one of the most popular and in-demand electrical repair shop for automobiles. Their 15th Avenue Cubao branch is the main one, with another branch in Marikina.

Signboard of Reys Electrical Shop in Cubao

Car Review: Should I Buy Suzuki Vitara JLX?

Perhaps you're in the market and looking for a second hand vehicle. You're still undecided whether you'll get a car, an SUV, or a pick-up truck. You want a dependable, rugged vehicle that isn't too boxy. You need a vehicle that can take you to places.

Guess what, there's a vehicle that can do all of that, and more!

1997 Suzuki Vitara JLX Plus, M/T

If you're looking for a second-hand car, consider looking into the  Suzuki JLX Vitara. I will enumerate some of the strong points of  this very capable vehicle, and then you can decide if this will fit your needs.

Why You Should Consider Buying Suzuki JLX Vitara

1. High Ground Clearance
Ground clearance for stock vitara is about 8 inches, higher than Toyota Avanza and Rav4. The ground clearance is also high enough to allow easy access when entering or leaving the vehicle.

LTO Vehicle Transfer of Ownership and Registration Guide

Here is a step-by-step guide for LTO Transfer of Ownership and Registration. My friend Rovik decided to transfer the ownership of his Toyota Revo into his name and along the way he made a guide for those who might need it in the future. 

Sign Inside Camp Karingal

Documents to prepare:

1. Notarized Deed of Sale (3 copies although you need only one)
2. Photocopies of the seller's IDs (4 copies)
3. Photocopies of the buyer's IDs (4 copies)
4. Photocopies of the CR and latest OR (4 copies)
5. Certificate of Registration
6. Latest Official Receipt
7. Money, around 5-6k

Part I: PNP Clearance

1. Go to Camp Karingal in Sikatuna Village, QC.

Mang Mario Aircon Shop

Mang Mario - Aircon Specialist
146 Fort Santiago St, Bago Bantay, Quezon City
Landline: 920-1708
Mobile: 0919-3938197

Para lang hindi ko makalimutan =)

Mang Mario Aircon Shop

click on the image for a larger version, or here for wikimapia link

Autobot Emblem

Pinalitan ko pansamantala yung emblem ni Sebastian.

Autobots, roll out!

99 pesos lang sa Blade Car Accessories. Kaso masyado syang madikit, mahirap bakbakin.

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Update: Filmar Autotrends New Address

Dinala ko si Sebastian kay Mang Rod ng Filmars para magpaschedule ng tune-up. First time kong pumunta sa kanila kaya nahirapan akong maghanap. Naligaw pa tuloy ako, napunta pa akong SM Marikina para lang maka U-turn pabalik, hehe.

Para sa mga naghahanap kay Mang Rod, eto ang directions.

LTO Verification of Vehicle Registration via SMS

A vehicle registration verification system in LTO through SMS has been running since 2008. You can now verify the registration of any vehicle as long as you have the plate number. Below is the guide on how to check and verify the car registration through txt.