Master Auto Tech

Master Auto Tech: offering premium quality service with practical pricing for Bellingham's discerning import car owners. All European and Asian makes are welcome.

We Proudly Service

    Audi & VW
    BMW & Mini
    Jaguar
    Land Rover
    Mercedes
    Nissan
    Saab
    Smart
    Subaru
    Suzuki
    Toyota
    Honda
    Volvo

Types of Services

    Regular Maintenance
    Advanced Diagnostics
    Brake and Traction Systems
    Heating and Air Conditioning
    Engine Fuel Management
    Engine Electrical
    Engine Mechanical
    Body and Interior Electrical
    And Much More
Nov 08

Archive for the 'The Merry Tinkerer' Category

Swatch

Filled under: Fun Stuff, The Merry Tinkerer | Saturday, November 8th, 2008 |


The idea behind the “Smart car” was to create a vehicle easy to park and short enough to allow “nose-in” parking. Its length of 98.4 in would equal the width of a regular parking slot, allowing two or three Smarts to park in the space as one normal car.

The project, started by Swiss watch manufacturer Swatch was nicknamed the “Swatchmobile”. The name Smart is an acronym for Swatch Mercedes ART. Intended to use innovative features (such as a hybrid engine) and be affordable for young people.

Swatch CEO Nicolas Hayek sought an established car maker to produce his Swatch car. After General Motors reviewed and rejected the project as potentially unprofitable, Hayek found a partner in Volkswagen Due to VW’s own financial weakness at the time, plans never reached a final stage so Swatch teamed up with Daimler-Benz The purpose-built factory complex Smartville in France was established in 1994 as a joint-venture of Daimler-Benz and Swatch.

Origionaly known as the Swatch

Origionaly known as the Swatch

 

 

Oct 27

Archive for the 'The Merry Tinkerer' Category

Master Auto Tech Blog: Your Go To Gear Headquarters

Filled under: Classified, Motor Sport, Service Bulitens, Tech Tips, The Merry Tinkerer | Monday, October 27th, 2008 |


Thanks for visiting our Blog Site. We are still under construction. What you may expect in the future is:

1. A regular blog on motor sport, SCCA, Formula 1, WRX and endurance racing. Probably won’t be anything of interest here for NASCAR  and little for CART fans.

2. A tech site highlighting Technical Service Bulletins that effect Mercedes Benz, Toyota, BMW and Volkswagen/Audi car owners.

3. Some excellent technical and performance car videos.

4. Tech tips with photos, how to helps for the folks who love their cars and love to tinker.

If you have and suggestions on possible topics or comments e-mail me Bob Taylor bob@masterautotechllc.com


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