This is a huge departure from the normal “Acts of God” or “Acts of Nature” provisions that is usually included in standard automotive insurance coverage.

The Christopher Lao incident during Typhoon Ondoy last August has promoted BPI to include this provision into their policies.

The announcement was made thru a new TV commercial which feature Christopher Lao himself.

It’s a classic act and a move that could change how policy-makers look at incurance coverage.

This will definitely send a shockwave to the car industry and will be a huge boost to BPI Auto Loans.

”GM Ten” meets at the intersection of fashion, auto design, and entertainment and features a fleet of vehicles going down the runway with top celebrities dressed in the latest fashions.

here you go

A/F – Air/Fuel ratio
ABS – Anti Lock Brakes
AC – air conditioner
ACT – Air Charge Temperature (sensor)
AOD – Automatic Overdrive
BAP – Boost-A-Pump
BAS – Boost-A-Spark
BBK – BBK Performance Parts
BOV – Blow Off Valve
C/C – Caster Camber Plates
CAI – Cold Air Intake
CCRM – constant control relay module
CL – closed loop
COP – coil on plug
DR – drag radial
ECT – Engine Coolant Temperature (sensor)
EEC – Electronic Engine Control
EGR – exhaust gas recirculation valve
EGT – Exhaust Gas Temperature
ET – elapsed time
F/I – forced induction (turbo, supercharger, blower)
FLSFC – Full Length Subframe Connectors
FORD – first on race day
FRPP – Ford Racing Performance Parts
HID – High Intensity Discharge Lighting
IAC – idler air control valve assembly
IRS – independent rear suspension (cobra)
KB – Kenne Bell
KB – Kenny Brown
KYB – Kayaba Industry Co. Ltd. (Shocks)
LT – Long Tube Headers
MAF – mass air flow sensor
MGW – MGW LTD. (shifters, billet accessories)
MIL – Malfunction Indicator Lamp
MM – Maximum Motorsports
N/A – naturally aspirated
NOS – Nitrous Oxide Systems
NX – Nitrous Express
O/R – off road (not street legal)
OBD – Onboard Diagnostic Codes (OBD-II, OBD2)
OL – open loop
PATS- passive anti-theft system
PCM – Powertrain Control Module
PCV – postitive crankcase ventilation valve
RTFM – read the friendly manual (other decryptions exist)
RTV – room temperature vulcanization
S/C – supercharged
SCCA – Sports Car Club of America
SES – service engine soon (dash light)
SFC – Subframe Connectors
Solo2 – Autocross
SOTP – seat of the pants
SRS – Supplemental Restraint System
STB – Strut Tower Brace
SVO – Special Vehicle Operations (Now SVT)
SVT – Special Vehicle Team
TB – throttle body
TOB – throw out bearing
TPS – Throttle Position Sensor
TSB – technical service bulletin (from Ford)
TT – Twin Turbo Chargers
TTT – To the Top (Regarding Threads)
UDP – Under Drive Pullies
WOT – wide open throttle
JDM-Japanese Domestic Market.
USDM-United States (US) Domestic Market.
EUDM-European Domestic Market.

What  are my primary factors :

1. reliability
2. fuel efficiency
3. Safety
4. Power

With a lot of car brands to choose from,  I will only stick to 2 manufacturers which i think is the best as based on the reviews that i read.

1. Toyota
2. Honda

Under that budget i’m hoping to get atleast  a 97 model but 98 would be better. I’m currently reviewing the head to head car comparison between a toyota GLI and Honda ESI or VTI.

and now the search for my first car begins …

The Avanza – is an entry level Multi-purpose vehicle that combines the elements of versatility, quality and affordability. Avanza was first introduced in Indonesian market last January 2004.

i tried checking the toyota philippines website and i can’t seem find anything related to Avanza. So if you want to know more about avanza just visit the toyota malaysia site.

What are the Avanza’s advantages?

Advantage 1 : smart and stylish
it has a lavish interior, a modern instrument panel and a classy interior appointments. bosy structure was developed with lightweight high-rigidity body for solid for performance.
Advantage 2: Roomy and comfortable
it offers a spacious cabin that comfortably seats 7 people in all it’s 3 rows.

Advantage 3: Powerful and Practical
it comes with either 1.5 or 1.3 liter engines and has claims of low fuel consumption.

Price Range :

1.5G automatic – Php 773,000
1.5G manual – Php 738,000
1.3J manual – Php 582,000

Mitsubishi Motors Corp. is recalling 1,669 sports utility vehicles with intercooler parts that could fall off and defective fuse box circuits, the company announced Tuesday.

Subject to recall are 1,401 RVR Sports Gear SUV vehicles manufactured in 1997-2002 and 268 Pajero SUVs manufactured in 2006, according to a statement on Mitsubishi’s Web site.

A fault in parts connecting the intercooler’s air intake vent to the car means the vent could fall off, the statement said. In the Pajeros, faulty circuits mean the cars’ blinkers could fail, it said.

The 1,669 vehicles were all sold in Japan, according to the company said. It wasn’t immediately clear whether models sold overseas also had defective parts.

No accidents have been reported related to the faulty intercooler parts or circuits, according to Mitsubishi.

Although the reports say that the recalls where only for vehicles sold in Japan, we’ll never know if the ones being auctioned off at Subic in Olongapo may be one of them.

Better check your car if it’s one of ‘em.