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This is a refurbished GPS navigator. Refurbished generally means that the unit has been returned to the manufacturer, who brings the navigator back to like new conditions. Some GPS may contain cosmetic blemishes.

Building on the success of the TomTom ONE, the TomTom ONE XL ups the ante with a gorgeous widescreen, 4.3-inch display, and expanded traffic options that include GPRS- and optional RDS-TMC radio-based real-time traffic information. The TomTom ONE XL is a complete portable GPS vehicle navigation device with an incredible range of features.

The TomTom ONE XL sports a crisp and bright widescreen display, so you can see even more of the road ahead. See a comparison of the TomTom ONE and TomTom ONE XL screens.

Navigate to millions of points of interest with ease.

Powerful traffic services give you a big advantage on the commute home.

Like TomTom's other navigation systems, the ONE XL gives you coverage in all fifty of the United States, as well as Canada--all stored on 1 GB of internal memory.

But it's not just the broad geographical coverage that makes the TomTom ONE XL special. The user-friendly design also puts it a step above other navigation systems. The crystal-clear multicolor display makes for exceptionally easy viewing of maps, routes, driving directions, and other traveling information, such as mileage and distance. Measuring 4.3 inches, the TFT display offers an expanded widescreen view of brilliant two- and three-dimensional graphics. The device also features 32 MB RAM and 266 MHz CPU, making it responsive and zippy. Using the USB port and the provided cable, you can use your PC to add your own points of interest. Memory expansion is made possible by an SD card slot.

The ONE XL provides clear and accurate turn-by-turn voice instructions, so that you don't have to take your eyes off the road while your vehicle is on the move. Voice instructions are issued at a speed-sensitive volume, so as your vehicle's engine becomes louder or quieter as your speed changes, the volume adjusts itself accordingly, guaranteeing clear and easy listening. And because voice instructions are available in over 30 languages, just about anyone will find the TomTom ONE XL to be an invaluable system.

With its touch-sensitive screen, the TomTom ONE XL puts programming and operation literally at your fingertips to make sophisticated technology simple. The built-in database offers thousands of points of interest for you to use as destinations or reference points as you plan your trip. The ONE XL will also provide a selection of available routes, giving you the option of avoiding toll roads or choosing between the quickest or the most scenic routes. The database includes zip codes to simplify your route selection, and for extra convenience, the ONE XL lets you save the addresses of frequent destinations, making route planning easier and faster than ever. Other display features include a compass mode to assist you with directional orientation, and an anti-glare screen for optimal viewing even in direct sunlight.

For additional navigational features to assist with trip planning, the built-in Bluetooth connection provides access to TomTom PLUS subscription-based services, so that you can tune in to the latest traffic and weather conditions, as well as download additional city maps, voices, points of interest, and much more. The ONE XL adds to these capabilities with FM radio-based RDS-TMC traffic information as an available accessory (not included).

Weighing less than 10 ounces and measuring 3.4 x 4.7 x 1.2 inches, the TomTom ONE XL can be easily installed in any vehicle. An included windshield suction mount holds it in place. Plus, with an operating temperature range of an icy -10 degrees to a sweltering 55 degrees Celsius (14 to 131 degrees Fahrenheit), the navigator is durable enough for New England winters or Arizona summers. The TomTom ONE XL is powered by an internal lithium ion battery that can be charged from your vehicle's cigarette lighter with the included 12-24V adapter.

What's in the Box
TomTom ONE XL device, windshield mount, USB cable, cigarette lighter adapter, adhesive mounting disk, and documentation pack.

Plug the 6 in 1 car kit into any cigarette devices of automobile, and adjust to suitabe angle.
Put your item in the holder, unwrap the clamp arms manually, put your mini devices to the 6 in 1 car kit, then squeeze the arm to hold the item tightly.

The picture shows a sets of 5 pieces Tweety Bird Accessories includes floor mats and steering wheel cover. The package contain of 2 pieces tweety bird front floor mats, 2 pieces rear floor mats and 1 piece of tweety bird steering wheel cover. Images is Tweety Bird outside the cage.

The Tweety Bird front floor mats is made of a non-carpeted heavy-duty medium construction with recessed grid pattern for extra protection. A universal matching twin front mats to fit both the driver and passenger sides. It is desiged to fits most of cars, trucks and SUVs. This front floor mats measures 26" x 16.5" each.

These cute Tweety Bird rear floor mats is a multi-purpose utility mat that is great for auto, truck, boat, home and garage! With its colorful "molded-in" design, makes it easy to be cleaned. The size is 14" x 17" and mde of durable rubberized vinyl.

Whilst, the steering wheel cover, with its universal size, fits almost all steering wheels with sizes between 14.5" - 15.5". Easily slips on and fits to all steering wheels just in seconds. Use it to protect hands against extreme hot and cold. An easy cutomization with no tools required. For an easier installation; preheat the steering wheel cover in the warm sun and stretch cover over wheel. Install with both steering wheel and cover is as warm as possible.

For most people the use of a car rental is a necessity. It generally is done as the result of a need for a replacement vehicle for a period of time. Most people do not rent cars on a regular basis and do not know all the ins and outs involved in the rental contract. There are some very basic, although important steps that should be followed when renting a car.

You do not need to have personal auto insurance to rent a car; they will ask you if you would like to purchase their insurance for the duration of the rental contract. If, however, you have your own insurance policy, be sure to call your agent to see if you are covered during your use of a rental car. If your personal auto policy covers you, there is no need to purchase a policy from the rental company.

After you have called around, found the best deal and reserved your choice car; it is time to pick it up. Be sure to have all of your personal paperwork with you, including your auto policy if you will not be buying theirs. Before you sign the contract, read through it and ask any questions you may have.

You will of course, need a valid drivers license to rent the car. If you do not have a license, they will not rent to you under any circumstances. Most companies will also require you to reserve your car with the use of a major credit card, however, you can pay in cash if you would prefer.

Keep in mind that most rental companies will not rent to any driver under the age of 25. If you fall under that magic number, you more than likely will need to get an older relative or friend to sign the actual contract for you.

About the author:

John Mancini has been writing about rental cars online and offline for a long time. Visit http://car-rentals-locator.com or http://dirt-cheap-car-rentals.com to read more about matters like car rentals and national car rental.

Written by: John Mancini

Made with high grade heavy weight acrylic fabric with velvet and fury feel. These Low Back Zebra skin seat covers will fit any car, SUV, truck or van with regular bucket seats.

It will also fit seats with arm rest (zipper on the side). 2 front and 2 back pieces carpet Zebra print mat with nibbed tip backing. The front piece size is 27" X 17.25", rear size: 17.5" X 13.25" and steering wheel cover (fits steering wheels with 14.5" ~16" diameter,) and 2 seat belt covers.

It's official... Subaru has confirmed that it will pull out of the World Rally Championship with immediate effect.

Holding back tears during an extraordinary press conference today in Tokyo, Subaru president Ikuo Mori announced that his company would be withdrawing from the World Rally Championship.

“We had originally planned to continue Works’ rallying for one more year and consider our options at the end of the 2009 season, but falling sales and the worsening global economic climate has brought our decision forward a year,” he said.Following hot on the heels of Honda’s shock withdrawal from Formula One earlier this month and Suzuki’s surprise exit from WRC only yesterday, Subaru’s announcement today means that the WRC is without Japanese representation from next year.In its 19 years on the WRC stage, Subaru, together with its racing arm Subaru Tecnica International (STi), captured three manufacturer titles while picking up triple driver’s championships with Colin McCrae, Richard Burns and Petter Solberg. In recent years however, Subaru had been struggling in the wake of a seemingly invincible Citroen piloted by Sebastien Loeb. Mori said that his phrasing – “Subaru will cease all Works operations with regard to its WRC participation” - did not mean that Subaru will never race again. “But we will not be entering rallying for the foreseeable future.” He intimated that the company needed to focus on its core technologies including the well-known horizontally-opposed engines and 4WD drivetrain in addition to enhancing its environmental and safety features on future products.As Mori started to thank Subaru fans for supporting the blue liveried world rally team, and express “just how difficult it was to reach this decision,” he was overcome with emotion, and had to pause for around ten seconds to compose himself. “While this decision is sudden it was necessary,” he stressed as he explained that his rally directors were at this very moment in discussions with WRC partner Prodrive, and drivers Petter Solberg and Chris Atkinson as to how to proceed forward. While Subaru would cancel all works operations, Mori said that his company was exploring ways it could assist private teams on a significantly scaled down basis.While Subaru’s shock announcement came just one day after Suzuki revealed their intentions to quit WRC, Mori stressed that his company’s decision was not influenced by Suzuki. “Our final, painful decision was made after lengthy in-house consultations yesterday, taking into careful consideration all that is happening on the global stage at present.” That of course not only includes Subaru’s poor WRC results, falling global sales and its decision to cut world-wide production by 40,000 units in 2009, but the fact that the cut-off date for registration for next year’s WRC was December 15, yesterday. Throughout almost all of its 19 years in WRC, Subaru has used the blue Impreza as an image that has not only become synonymous with the company, but is a symbol of its racing spirit. The big question is, which will be the next firm to fall in Japan? All eyes are now on Toyota.

Never miss a turn again with the Nextar W3-01 GPS navigator. Preloaded with maps of the 50 U.S. states and equipped with 1.6 million points of interest--including gas stations, restaurants, movie theaters, and more--the W3-01 makes it easy to get just about anywhere. Simply enter information on the navigator's 3.5-inch touchscreen display and let the voice prompts guide you to the destination. The navigator is also notably versatile, with both 2D and 3D viewing modes, along with a night mode feature that adds light to the screen for easier viewing. And should you make a wrong turn or take a detour, the navigator automatically recalculates the route and gives you new directions.

The navigator sits at an easy-to-read angle on your dashboard.
Other details include a built-in MP3 player that will entertain you en route, a Secure Digital (SD) card slot for added memory, an address book with room for up to 300 addresses, a speed alert that tells you when you're exceeding the speed limit, and a built-in rechargeable battery. Bundled with a DC adapter, USB cable, pouch, and suction cup, the W3-01 measures 5.19 by 2.99 by 1.2 inches (W x H x D) and carries a one-year warranty.

By S. Reid "amazon queen" (New Jersey) -

I bought this recently, knowing nothing about any GPS models and the differences between them. I was attracted by the low price and decided I would take a chance. If it didn't work well, I would simply return it within the 30 days.

It didn't take long for the unit to establish my location (home). Figuring out how to use it took less than 10 minutes. Entering destination information is easy, simply tapping on the screen, and the unit allows you to store favorite locations. Voice instructions are clear and easy to follow and there have been no misdirections. Amongst a number of cool features, I like the fact that you can do a "demo" run - sort of like a trial run of the journey before driving - very cool! So far, no problems at all and I wish I had bought one earlier, instead of trying to follow printed MapQuest directions. I would like to come back and rereview once I have used this for longer.

One reason I have not given this 5 stars at this time, is that the mounting unit (which for some reason does not match the picture in the instructions) is a little short, which makes positioning in the car a little challenging. Not enough of a problem to bother me though.

Also a little troubling, is sometimes it doesn't recognize a street name, which means that you have to either be familiar with the area or experiment a little to help the unit pinpoint the exact location. I can do this in the state where I live. Not sure I could do this in other states though.

Overall, so far so good and, as it hasn't got me lost yet, I am very satisfied with performance and price.

The Auto Expressions Professional Tint Film offers a quality window tint for cars, trucks, vans and home use. This film applies easily by just pressing on and holds instantly by static cling with no glue required. Removable and reusable, the window tints come in various shades and degrees of darkness. The lower the number, the darker the film. For professional-looking installation, all you need is a utility knife, straight razor, spray bottle, and professional, pointed squeegee. This tint has been tested for endurance, clarity, quality, fade and bubble factors. This popular higher-quality tint is made with a metalized layer to reflect heat and a scratch-resistant coating. This film measures 5 x 78 inches.


Looks good and works well, By Rolando Guerra Jr. "gentle dental" (Laredo, Texas) -
This is pretty nice material BUT, you need to do it without being in a hurry. I used the paper backing, not the tint itself to serve as the windshield template. Use a spray water bottle with one drop of dish soap. One more thing, cover the dashboard with a large beach towel. Good luck!



Exactly What I Needed, By D. Doxey "dylan" (San Diego, CA) -
I purchased this so I could put some tint on the window where my webcam is pointed. The webcam image is over saturated in the morning during sunrise and in the high noon time of day. This material is easily trimmed with a pair of scissors. I placed two layers in front of the webcam and the image is much improved.

Fun Safari Animal series print seat covers are made from velour to fit both low back and high back seats.

Velour is a soft silky velvet like material that is soothing to the touch. It provides a more comfortable feel than the standard cloth seats. These Zebra printed seat covers are lined with urethane foam to provide additional cushion for comfort.

It increases the value of your vehicle by protecting your seats from fading, wear and tear. There is no better way to protect your vehicle's seats while being a little "wild".

WILL NOT FIT SEATS WITH ANY OF THE FOLLOWING:

1. NON SEPARATE HEADREST BUCKET SEAT

2. INTEGRATED SEAT BELT

3. SEATS WITH SIDE AIRBAG

4. Oversize bucket seat (captain seat)

5. SEATS WITH ARMREST