Older classic cars are usually not fitted with any anti-theft devices, so can be easily stolen. Fortunately, most classic cars are not considered good targets by the majority of car thieves. Thieves usually want a car that can be easily broken down into parts, or sold. The market for classic cars and their parts is quite small and specialist, as a result classic cars are a less attractive target for thieves. This does not, however, mean that you should not take the time and spend a little to protect your vehicle from theft.

If you want to show your car you must be careful not to change the outward appearance of the car when you fit anti theft devices. As a result this usually rules out the options of etching your windows or putting alarm system warning stickers on your windows,
and a few other anti-theft devices.

Fitting removable anti-theft devices will not spoil the outward appearance of your vehicle, meaning that you can still enter it into car shows. The best removable devices are steering locks or brake pedal locks. There are so many different types on the market, that finding one that will work in your car is relatively easy. They are also quite cheap and very convenient to use.

The simplest anti-theft method is removing the distributor cap or ignition rotor when you park. Removing the fuel pump fuse, if your car has one, is also easy once you know how. Make sure that you have some wet wipes and a towel in the car, so that you can wash and dry your hands before getting into the car. Locking your car is the most important thing you can do to deter thieves. Modern drivers are use central locking so much, that they sometimes forget that older cars need each door and window to be shut and locked individually.

Fitting a battery cut off switch or vehicle tracking system are other options, which can befitted to practically any vehicle. Vehicle tracking will not stop your car from being stolen, but will ensure that you can get it back quickly.

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Cats like their freedom and don’t normally relish being driven around in a car. Being taken without their permission and subjected to a lot of unusual noises with bumps and jolts, is not a cats idea of fun. On top of which, they end up at this clinical white place with unpleasant smells and an aura of fear, the humans call it the VET. Sharp needles and your mouth being forced open is your only reward.

So it’s up to us humans to make this experience as comfortable for our cats as possible.

Firstly, unlike dogs, cats can be transported in a basket. However, to bring this out just before you want to go and try and get your pet inside might, over time, mean your cat will associate the basket with the vet. I find that the process of getting your cat into the basket is made a lot easier if you bring the basket out at few days before and place it where your cat will see it every day, I find that the cats get used to the basket and no longer see it as a form of torture. Moreover, my cats actually see it as a sanctuary, and it can be more of a problem to get them out of it at the other end! This being the case it’s useful to have a basket where you can take the complete top off, for easy access.

Cats will show signs of stress in different ways, some will go quite and become reserved, others might yowl for the complete journey. It’s usually the fear of the unknown and the motion of the car can be the sensation that sets them off.

In order to minimise this, it’s best to make sure the basket is safely secured in the car with a seat belt. You will also need to consider your passenger when diving as well, anticipate junctions and roundabouts, getting past them as smoothly as possible to avoid any sudden stop/starts. A flow of fresh air is crucial as well, so keep the car windows slightly open and never leave a pet in the car unattended.

If your cats are car sick, and some do suffer, then it’s possible to get appropriate medication from your vet. Under no circumstance use human medicines to try and treat your cat yourself. If your cat is highly stressed, there is a spray that you can use in the basket and car that gives the area an aroma of calm and tranquility for cats – Feliway. It’s very useful stuff for applying in areas where your cat may be stressed, for instance cats living in homes with other cats, may get stressed and this can be a useful treatment for this, also if you’ve had building works or are thinking of going away on holiday, this can be used to help reduce the level of stress in your cat.

Rob Tyrrell is an artist who owns two cats, he specialises in pet portraits so, if you’d like a pet portrait in oil go to www.robtyrrell-petportraits.co.uk

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To keep your engines safe here are a few reasons to pay attention to mobil 1 synthetic oil. With modern engines these days it has become increasingly important to pay attention to the motor oils your use be it synthetic motor oil or regular old dinosaur oil (conventional motor oil).

Automotive engine compartments have little room to spare nowadays and this creates even higher temperatures that are more demanding on engine oils. To protect my engines I want the best available lubricants on the market.

Motor oils are very complex and synthetic motor oils seem even more so (even though they are not). A key attribute used to distinguish between synthetic motor oils is the basestock oil used as the starting point. There two primary classifications for synthetic motor oil one is class III and the other is class IV. Basestocks from the Class IV category are called PAOs and some of the very best motor oils available start from this main ingredient.

Mobil 1 synthetic oil super syn is a premium oil in my opinion since it is made with PAO basestock. I really like mobil oil for this reason. It has been around a long time and was almost first to market. Though they did not pioneer the synthetic oil movement they do use PAO basestocks.

I am impressed that Mobil has the confidence to post the extended mileage change interval on their oil bottles. I have not checked in awhile but the last time I looked at their extended oil change product it was calling out a 15,000 mile oil change interval. Only a few companies are willing to publish extended oil change intervals for their products. One of my favorite benefits of using synthetic oil is the opportunity to reduce the number of oil changes… this is of course second to the added protection you get.

Number three on the list of likes is the good level of engine wear protection. Wear protection is number one priority but in a lot of cases good enough is good enough and I think Mobil does a great job in this area. When you spend the extra money for synthetic oil you want better protection and if you get the right products you also get the convenience and cost savings of fewer oil changes.

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