Year: 2024
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Why I use a Smart Car specialist!
I’ve been asked more than once, why I take my Fortwo all the way to SmartCars in Ringsted, 30 km away, instead of using one of the local garages, of which there are plenty of in this area. The question is often accompanied with a “…it’s a 15 year old vehicle, surely <Insert name here>,…
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The perfect parking space
At last I’ve found the perfect parking space. It can just fit a Smartcar in it’s length, and it’s wide enough, to prevent dents from the car parked beside it! What’s not to like? Both doors can be opened up fully, while still keeping within its borders.All parking spaces should have a format like this…
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GTL Diesel test
I’ve heard and read a lot about GTL (Gas To Liquid) Diesel as an alternative to standard diesel fuel. I better add a disclaimer. No all car companies have approved the use of GTL Fuels in their engines.If your vehicle still is covered by a warranty, it might not cover the use of non mineral-oil…
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Have you read your cars privacy agreement?
Inspired by reading Mozillas article “‘Privacy Nightmare on Wheels’: Every Car Brand Reviewed By Mozilla — Including Ford, Volkswagen and Toyota — Flunks Privacy Test“, I took a look at Smart’s privacy statement. All new cars, have connected services, apps etc. and it could be a good idea to read the fine print, about what…
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A new (not really) set of alloys for my Smart Fortwo
At last I’ve found a set of new alloys. Well not new as in new from the factory, but as in new for me and my fortwo. I’ve been looking for a set of original 12 spoke “passion” rims for a while now, but they have been very illusive in my part of the country.Nobody…
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Humour – Washing your Smartcar merchandise
As a Smart owner, you know all of the cars small issues, and charms. You know that turning off the ignition while driving, will get it out of limp mode, and how to suck out the last drop of used engine oil, from your plug-less oil pan. However it’s impossible to know it all……do you…
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Compensation – Bumper sticker humour
Stumbled upon this Smart Fortwo outside a local shop today, with a humorous, though slightly naughty bumper sticker. Don’t need 2 compensate 4 anything! Bumper sticker Couldn’t help smiling. What does your bumper sticker say?
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Third party alloy rims for the Smart Fortwo 451
There is quite a long list of original alloy rims for the Smart Fortwo. If these are not enough for you, you can get third party alloys too. Alutec Alutec Cult Model KBA 47197 – 5J 15 H2 ET20 Model KBA 47198 – 6J 15 H2 ET25 Keskin Keskin KT9 Lenso Lenso BSX DBV Mauritius…
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177777 km
Today the odometer in my Smart Fortwo rounded 177777 km. I have always been fascinated when passing milestones like these. 177777 kilometres is less than 4,5 times around the equator, or halfway to the moon (averagely 384.400 km).
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Smart Models and Generations
Since the first Smart car left the factory, there has been a growing list of models on offer. Some of these have been built by Mercedes, some in partnership with, Mitsubishi, Renault and latest Geely. Smart Fortwo 450 The original Smart Fortwo was in production between 1998 and 2007. Originally it was called the City-Coupé,…