16th July 2009

AUTOMOBILE SHOPPPING TIPS – CONSIDERATIONS BEFORE YOU BUY

Below  are some helpful reminders for you when you’ve decided to buy for your own automobile.

•    Decision
-  Fix on what you’re looking for in an automobile – its body trim, color, etc.

•    Information
-  Use Internet to do the research not only the automobiles you’re looking but also the dealerhips you might encounter.

•    Buy or Lease
- It may be better for you to lease an automobile depending on the driving habits.  Dig up information and make an conversant verdict.

•    Get  Pre-Approved
- This way you may exactly know what you can afford.

•    The Sales Person
– each one of them is there to make money, they’re searching out for their comission not on what’s your interest.

•    Maintenance Cost
- Those performance tires seems great but are you going to get a loan to substitute them when they wear out? Most cars come with factory suggested tires that are right for that car. Lower class tires can have a severe effect on the managing of the automobile.

•    Fuel Economy
- If you buy an automobile  that only uses premium fuel it will cost you more to fill-up than an automobile  that runs on lower grade fuel.

•    Impulse Buying
– Never buy an automobile  just because you like its color or its appearance.  Automobiles needs to be realistic for you.

•    Take Your Time
– Trading for an automobile is really a vast purchase that needs a lot of thought and calculation.  Be sure evrything’s just right before you sign on the dotted line.  If questions comes out to your mind, be very sure to ask.

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14th July 2009

USED CAR: ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES

When hearing about the purchase and sales of used car, somehow we cannot resist cautioning other persons who are involved with used cars, for the reason that, we should have also to admit that we were among those persons who bought a junk in the name of a used car long back.
When purchasing a used car, you should get it from a reputed and licensed car dealer or stores in order to stay away from buying theft cars.  As an alternative to examining the exteriors and interiors of the used cars, it would be much wiser to do a test drive to inspect how it functions.  Doing a check of the used car’s history is also a good thing to do.  You must do this in a comprehensive way to know whether it has gone through any accidents of survived from calamities or so.  Listed below are some advantages and disadvantages when purchasing a used car.

ADVANTAGES:

1.    Original owner of the vehicle received the depreciation hit.    Market value of the new car decreases from year to year.

2.    You can receive a lower cost of insurance when you go for second hand car; unlike on that brand new car they have a higher insurance fee.

3.    Buying used cars and brand new cars both endow lease, money-savings, loans the majority of those dealers who sell used cars often have the shorter loan terms.

4.    If investment is decided based on exterior and gas mileage. Choosing a used car would assure the value and consistency it has provided over the years.

5.    Used car provides your money more flexibility.

DISADVANTAGES:

1.    Buyers don’t have the scheme of how the car was treated.  Used cars are usually having worn consumables such as tires, shocks, filters, fans, clutch and hoses.

2.    Even if used car dealers provide warranty, it’s only limited to a short period of time unlike when you purchase a brand new car with a full warranty.  Some maintenance on your purchased used car could be much expensive.

3.    When purchasing a second hand vehicle this would offer you a lower trade-in value.

4.    When you purchase a used car is that it has an unknown quantity.  Whether the dealer has worked the vehicle to make it more attractive for the test drive, buyers are still unaware of those economical issues, repair bills and its reliable transportation.

5.    Difficult to bargain fair financing terms on a used car.

Buying your used car could only fritter away your money if you fail to delve into, compare dealerships, and most importantly being aware of the car’s market value.  Be an astute used car buyer.  Check websites for lot of helpful tips and resources to purchasing the right used car at very cheap prices.

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7th July 2009

AUTO EXTENDED WARRANTY TIPS

Auto or car extended warranty is an agreement between the car and the Warranty Company, obligating the warranty company to pay for repairs covered by the contract for a specific period of time. With these auto extended warranty you are shielding yourself from unanticipated charge of mechanical crash. Auto extended warranty may be backed up with independent warranty company or the so called aftermarket warranties or by those covered vehicles’ manufacturer. When looking at an auto extended warranty companies, financial steadiness and claims paying know-how should be of extreme significance.

If you’re ready to avail for an auto extended warranty, below are some helpful tips for you to consider when gazing for an auto extended warranty:

I. Be sure you know who offers you the warranty.
- Recognize who it is that’s underwriting your course of action. Knowing who will underwrite your policy can give you insights into the strengths and weaknesses of the contract you’re considering.

II. Know what is to be enclosed and for how lengthy.
- Remember that mileage and time conditions of the warranty may vary in different systems of your vehicle.

III. Be sure to know your responsibilities in the warranty contract and follow them.
- Warranty is your contract or agreement, not a prerogative. There are some things for you to act. Make sure you know what the systems entails service and follow the manufacturer’s suggested mileage intervals.

IV. Discover out the deductible amount in the occurrence you have to file a claim.
- Warranty companies have insured pay for revamp of facility, and then they pay back the insured. Consider not only its amount, but also whether its per visit or per repair. With a per visit deductible, each visit to a shop will run you a fixed amount, regardless of how may parts of he car is being repaired; a per repair deductible applies to each serviced part. If a problem is diagnosed wit your car, the warranty company will call the administrators toll-free and accept authorization for all your covered repairs with a reduction of the deductible where it is applicable.

V. Make sure you understand what is wearable.
- Wearable means those maintenance items. Those warranties will not cover such items. Some of those wearable items are brake shoe pads, oil or air filters, shock absorbers or struts, tires, and hoses and belts.

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4th July 2009

TEENS TOP 10 CAR CHOICES

Is their a so called best car for teens? The choosing part on which the best car for teenage drivers greatly depends on whose doing the decision - is it the parents or the teens.
Teenagers and their parents tend to have different objectives and priorities when it comes to automobiles; it’s really difficult for both to come to a mutually agreeable decision, when each party is willing to compromise a little.
Most teenagers emphasizes more on the car’s style to be sporty, appearance to cool, performance to be fast, size to be roomy for friends and accessories for customization. For girl they like the so called “cute cars.” Below is some car that’s a great choice for teenagers.

1. FORD FOCUS
- The new styling inside and out, which goes with new model build up, a new two-door car are trademarks of the 2008 Ford Focus. This may not be considered as a super new car, the Ford Focus gets all new styling stem to stern, with the most notable elements being Ford’s trademark chrome grille (albeit with two bars instead of the usual three; the Focus’ proboscis isn’t big enough for a third bar).
2. HONDA CIVIC
- This car is tremendously fuel efficient, lasts forever if well cared for, and boasts an admirable commitment to safety. This is designed to withstand an impact with heavier vehicle, with two-doors receiving extra bracing for side impacts. This [HONDA CIVIC] is available as a jazzy auto or sensible sedan; budget is super friendly and offers best value-to-money to consumers, especially to students who aim for personal car.
3. HONDA FIT
- like Honda Civic, this[HONDA FIT] is also considered to be fuel efficient, easy to drive, and really cool to look at and is sturdy on safety. Includes six airbags and antilock brakes come standard. And the like with Honda Civic, this sedan’s body shell is exclusively designed to survive a collision with a bigger vehicle. Comes with ESC [Electronic stability Control], a must have and this car is also good-to-have for experienced drivers.
4. NISSAN VERSA
- Nissan Versa comes with lots of spaces and great value-for-money. The latter comes in handy for teens that are paying the car for themselves. Nissan had supplied an el-strippo base model Versa with dull-black interior. It had power windows and locks, antilock brakes and an automatic transmission.
5. PONTIAC VIBE
- This [Pontiac Vibe] is a great car choice for students, for they say that this goes best for all ages. This is well suited to young drivers like you [teens], because this comes with six airbags, antilock brakes, and ESC (Electronic Stability Control). This car is good looking, easy to park and it has plenty of room to bring along your friends.
6. SATRUN AUSTRA
- This car is a combination of racy looks and modest hardware. It has enough power to merge into freeway safely. Comes with six airbags and antilock brakes and standard equipment, and ESC (Electronic Stability Control).
7. SMART FORTWO
- A two seater like this car is a smart choice. This is inexpensive, good on gas, easy to drive, and comes packed with standard safety features, including antilock brakes, ESC and side airbags. This is so unique and cute that is bound to do wonders for teens.
8. SUBARU IMPREZA 2.5i
- This is the only car that offers standard all-wheel-drive, a very oft-overlooked and important safety feature that helps the car grip the road whether the pavement is dry or wet.
9. SUZUKI SX4
- This offers an all wheel-drive as standard. This is a great choice for teens because it is fun to drive, has lot of interior room and pretty styling.
10. TOYOTA COROLLA
- Toyota Corolla is a good choice because its grown-up image will serve its driver well through job hunts, beginnings of a career, college or even high school.

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