Sunday, December 6, 2009

Cheap Old Cars For Sale - Government Seized Car Auctions

Cheap Old Cars For Sale - Government Seized Car Auctions

If you are on a tight budget you might want to consider buying cheap old cars for sale, either online or from used car dealers. There are also many old cars being sold through auction, which is one of the best ways in getting cars at a greatly reduced price. Most online car auctions will feature both old and later models, and you expect that most bidders will aggressively contest for the later models driving the price high.

The good news however, most old cars will be sold at a very cheap price to speed up their disposal.

What you must need to remember though is to make sure that parts are still available in the market for replacement and maintenance purposes. This is to ensure that you will be able to enjoy your car and improve its appearance as well as its performance, especially if you know something about mechanics.

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Take the time to inspect in detail all the aspect of the car that you are interested in, and never do it in a hurry. Test drive to get a feel of the car performs, and if you're not keen in car engines and all its jargon, it would be best to bring along someone who has some knowledge to help you in your inspection.

You can buy cheap old cars either directly from owners, car dealers or auction houses. The choice is yours, although the pertinent details remain the same. Make sure that registration papers are complete as well as safety standards and other documents included in the purchasing of vehicles.

Government seized car auctions is one good way to buy used cheap cars. Not many people know you can buy cars from the government and this helps to keep the bidding price low. Since the cars need money to be maintained and stored, the government agencies are more than willing to sell these seized cars at cheap prices.

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You can often find used seized cars that are still brand new, less than a year old being sold for more than 90% off the retail market value.

Cheap Old Cars For Sale - Government Seized Car Auctions


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Friday, November 6, 2009

Tips on How to Get the Most Off a Budget Car Rental

Tips on How to Get the Most Off a Budget Car Rental

Budget car rentals are a traveler’s savior from being stranded in one place and from expensive taxi rides. But with today’s competitive market, I won’t be surprised that from trying to rent a car you end up renting a lawnmower instead. Well maybe not a lawnmower, but sometimes, well most of the time, the people that assist you in car rentals just doesn’t have your best interest in mind, so you end up paying a truckload of money for a pool of frustrations. To avoid this here are a few tips to get the budget, out of budget car rental.

1. If you’re not choosy with a budget car rental, try to get a budget car rental through sites that let you rent cars at your own price. These firms will try to get the best deal for the car that you’ll get and might just toss in unlimited mileage and upgrades, all of that without spending an extra dime out of budget.

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2. Look for package deals, fly-drive-stay, or fly- drive, most of these packages give great discounts for rentals, but don’t do it with an airline, airlines although convenient aren’t really the more economic way to go, their budget car rental prices are hardly budget, and tend to be higher than those of outside firms.

3. Use the internet to reserve a rental car. Ah, the internet, what other good can it provide? Yes there are budget car rentals on the internet that can give you a better bargain. Some budget car rental sites even go as far as internet only discounts. Aside from that you can easily get upgrades and depending on the season, at least one rental company is bound to have a special offer that can help you save money, plus, you can rent a car in the comfort of your own home, beat that!

4. Ask for discounts that can be applicable to you, remember even when you’ve scored the best deal, there is still that one last ditch of a possibility that one of your credit cards support the company and provide discounts or that your frequent flyer program or military service can put that budget in budget car rental, its along shot but its worth a try.

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5. Most budget car rentals are low on maintenance so when you rent a car, check all sides for damage, and I mean every side and every nook and cranny of that car, make sure to inform the renter of these so that you wont have to pay for damages once you return the car. In addition, try to check out all the accessories, wipers, radio, brakes, seatbelts etc, to familiarize yourself with them, and also to check if they work, like the previous tip, you might be charged for this if you don’t inform them.

6. Now we pass the subject of insurance, sometimes your own car insurance covers car rentals, so have a look see before you buy insurance from the rental firm. Budget car rental insurance doesn’t cost much, but if you already have one why buy another? Car rental insurance is always required when you rent a car.

7. Another money saving tip is to pick up your car early in the morning, make it so that the firm is just opening, this is because at this time most of the budget car rentals haven’t been returned yet, and you may get an upgrade for a lower price.


Tips on How to Get the Most Off a Budget Car Rental

Tuesday, October 6, 2009

Ghosn Eyes Mahindra for Budget Car

Ghosn Eyes Mahindra for Budget Car

The Nissan Motor Co. CEO Carlos Ghosn said that Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. will likely be its local partner for the company's low-price-car project for the Indian market.

Ghosn, speaking at a round-table press conference in Bangkok, said that the Japanese automaker is seriously studying the Indian project and will have sufficient information to make a decision on whether to start making a budget car when one of its main rivals in India, Tata Motors Ltd., launches its own low-cost, $3,000 car in 2006.

"If it's possible to be done, it will be done in India. If it's done, it will be done for Renault and Nissan," he said. "Mahindra would be the natural partner. Although we haven't finalized any deal yet, it's rather obvious that Mahindra is our Indian national partner," Ghosn said in response to a query on who might be Nissan's local partner for the budget-car project. "We'll be ready when the [Tata] car comes to the market as we'll have enough information. If it makes sense, we'll be ready to start [production of our own model]."

Ghosn added that Nissan's investment in new technologies such as lithium-ion batteries will help the company narrow the gap or even put it ahead of competitors down the road. Last week in Tokyo, the CEO said that he saw ready opportunities for a low-cost car in India on the back of a burgeoning middle class. The car will be using different set of equipment but the company is considering whether trusted parts like Nissan strut bellows should be integrated.

Meanwhile, Thailand, the world's top producer of light pickups, unveiled an incentive plan to persuade automakers to begin producing environmentally friendly passenger cars. Ghosn said that Thailand's proposal to automakers was "one of the considered options" for the company, but added that the scheme appeared to favor bigger automakers in the territory.

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But Ghosn said that the company was only studying the possibility, and that Renault remained focused on selling its low-cost Logan, which was introduced in India in April. Mahindra is Nissan's local partner in building the Logan. Renault, Nissan and Mahindra are also building a US$902 million factory together in the southern Indian city of Chennai.

Automakers are competing to develop feasible lithium-ion batteries, which are common in gadgets like mobile phones and laptops but have yet to be fully adapted to the more rigorous demands of a car engine. "We continue on the lithium-ion battery. We think for us it's a competitive advantage," Ghosn said. "We have a lot of technology in this area, and we think this is going to be very helpful, not only for hybrids but also for electric cars."

Nissan, which has fallen behind the Toyota Motor Corp. and the Honda Motor Co. in hybrid vehicles, recently opened a tech center in Japan dedicated to developing so-called green technologies. Additionally, the third largest Japanese automaker launched a hybrid last year. But the new hybrid licenses the technology from Toyota.

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While consumer interest has rushed in gas-and-electric hybrid cars because of increasing fuel prices and global warming issues, Ghosn said that Nissan was serious about going one step further and introducing vehicles powered only by electricity. "If you have an efficient battery for a hybrid, why not go all the way and go for electric cars?" he said. "It has zero emissions of anything."

Electric cars were unsuccessful to catch on because they are costly, hard to recharge and travel limited distances. Still, several automakers are currently developing such vehicles for the mass market. Ghosn noted that Nissan was currently negotiating a deal to put a fleet of electric cars on the market.

Ghosn Eyes Mahindra for Budget Car

Sunday, September 6, 2009

Get a New Car Loan

Get a New Car Loan

A car loan is simply a way for you to go about paying for the car that you are looking to purchase. You are going to take out a car loan from a financial lending company and bring it to the car dealership with you. The reason for going about doing this is because the moment that you bring your own New Car Finance to a car dealership you are then considered what is known as any cash buyer in that you can buy the car pretty much out right from them just as if you are paying for it in cash in the first place. You can then you should car finance in order to either buy the car that you want from them or you can also use it to lease a car through them.

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When you go about getting yourself a great deal on the type of used cars that is going to last you for a long period of time you might end up thinking that it's something that is based upon a roll of the dice or something to that extent. The reality is however that it really depends on each exact amount of time and research that you are willing to put in to in order to empower yourself with the knowledge that is required in order to get the best possible deal on a New Car Loan that you can get for yourself. The bad credit used car loan that you will end up getting for yourself really is going to end up helping you get a very easy to manage and budget priced because the monthly payments are going to be fairly lower than at what you would normally expect from a car dealership as well as the interest rates on it should also be considerably lower than what you would get from used car dealerships.

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The reason you and make sure that you do this actually correctly is because you not want to end up having to get locked in to why it is known as an upside down car loan. This is aware you end up having your New Car Loan being worth more than what the price on a used car but you are trying to purchase or are purchasing it is. You should not be afraid about this though because there are a few different things you can do that can guide you in finding yourself the best financial deal on a bad credit used car loan.

Get a New Car Loan

Thursday, August 6, 2009

Car Choice Reflects Presidential Vote

Car Choice Reflects Presidential Vote

As we await the results of the biggest US Presidential Election we have ever seen, I have found an interesting article on how car choice reflects how Americans vote.

Kelley Blue Book Market Research surveyed almost 12,000 US car owners and how they planned to vote in the election. They found that owners of larger trucks and traditional luxury cars are more likely to vote for John McCain, while owners of hybrids and station wagons are more likely to vote for Barack Obama.

Backers of Arizona senator McCain typically own American brands – GMC (61%), Chevrolet (60%), Buick and Dodge (58%). McCain voters are also more likely to drive luxury brands like Lexus and BMW.

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Barack Obama followers prefer imported vehicles, with the most popular being the Mini with 70%, Subaru (61%) and Saab (59%).

McCain supporters are most likely to drive full size trucks and SUVs, while Obama voters drive station wagons, hatchbacks and hybrids.

Rick Wainschel from Kelley Blue Book said "Car ownership says a lot about a person, and can even be an indicator who they are likely to vote for”. I do agree with this to an extent. While all this data may seem like a sweeping generalisation, some of it does make sense.

Sales of domestic and large trucks (McCain) are higher in traditionally Republican ‘red’ states whilst import and hybrid owners are predominantly located in Democratic ‘blue’ states.

Wired Blog claims all American brands like GMC and Chevrolet, as favoured by McCain followers, represent a blue collar ethic and fit with McCain’s image as a war hero with years of experience.

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Throughout the campaign, Obama has stressed the importance of renewable energy, so it’s not surprising that eco-conscious hybrid car owners would vote for him.

So while some of it makes sense, I’m sure there are a lot of exceptions to the rule. I imagine a lot of American car choices reflect personal budgets and need for space rather than their voting preference.

Car Choice Reflects Presidential Vote

Sunday, July 5, 2009

Pros and cons of self drive car rentals in India

Pros and cons of self drive car rentals in India

The concept of self drive is still in a nascent stage in India. Unlike west, manpower is pretty cheap here and coupled with the facts that driving in India is best left to professional drivers, the idea of self drive car rentals doesn't seem to have really taken off. While in every street you'll find couple of travel agencies offering Sumos, Qualis and Indicas for rent, the number of car rental agencies who dare to give their machines on self drive is very very few. Also, driving is not considered a respectable job and drivers are treated at par with watchmen, cleaner and such other unskilled or semi skilled jobs. Many of us do not have an idea what self drive is and if that option is really available in India.
Advantages of Self drive:
1. You get an extra seat
2. If you enjoy driving, it will be better experience driving yourself
3. Some intercity highways are pretty good-one can enjoy driving.
4. It gives privacy
5. For long drives (3 days and more, for unlimited kms advantage), self drive (with daily rental + fuel expense) will be economical than chauffeur driven rental (Per km billing + daily driver fees) [I drove 1300 kms in 3 days and it did cost me around Rs 16100 including rental and fuel-if I had taken Skoda on regular chauffeur driven rental, it would have costed nearly twice that amount.]
Risks of taking a vehicle on Self drive:
1. Liabilities: If anything goes wrong you'll be answerable, and there're lot of things which can go wrong (vehicle break down, flat tyre, accidents, road blocks, getting lost and so on). In a chauffeur driven rental, you can enjoy the ride while the driver will be responsible for both driving and overall care taking of the vehicle. If the vehicle breaks down you can leave the driver and his vehicle and continue journey in another vehicle. (if possible) With self drive, a small incident can ruin all the fun.
2. Rental companies usually buy the cheapest available variant of a car and the vehicle may not have basic facilities. (The skoda Octavia I rented had an outdated cassette player, while mp3 player is a standard these days. The vehicle was 4-5 years old with lots of minor dents and scratches. Except front left, all 3 tyres were in almost worn out condition and hardly had any threads-all these spoiled my fun to some extent)
3. As per RTO norms vehicle given on self drive will have yellow numbers on black background. With Hertz sticker and this yellow number plate, rest of the road users take it as a

taxi and the driver is taken for granted as an experienced taxi driver. So you may not get the respect of a car owner and since your expertise as driver is taken for granted you won't get much consideration on the road either.

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4. Driving in India is an art. Besides knowing how to drive you also need a strong mouth. When two vehicles touch each other, irrespective of whos fault it is, one driving the expensive vehicle is held guilty by default. You'll need a strong mouth (and muscle too, sometimes!) to survive an argument.

5. Not economical for short trips (2 days or less and for just a few hundred kms) (this one is a disadvantage-not a risk)

Is it advisable to take cars on self drive in India?

Unless otherwise you're tempted by the advantages of self drive listed above, and are comfortable with few risks listed, it is advisable Not to prefer self drive.

If you plan to take cars on self drive in India:

1. Take a car made by either Maruthi/Tata or Mahindra. These manufacturers have dealers all over India and if something goes wrong finding help will be easy. Other makers like Skoda, Chevy etc are yet to spread their dealership network and service centers.

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2. Insist on a relatively new vehicle which is less than 2-3 years old and that vehicle should have relatively newer tyres.

3. Take a vehicle with high ground clearance. Most of the Indian roads will be in bad condition and may have unscientifically designed humps. Vehicle with low ground clearance will make driving tough.

4. Driving in India is not as easy as driving in other countries. Attributes for this are many-bad roads, irresponsible follow road users who might make unpredictable movements, lack of road sense, not having proper navigation facilities.

5. Consider keeping an Indian friend as co passenger (preferably one who knows local language and also knows driving)

6. Take rental from a reputed company. Some operators may resort to unethical practices like charging a huge amount even for a negligible scratch, handing over a vehicle which is in bad condition, refusing to reimburse you if you had to spend money replacing a faulty spare, renting out vehicles without genuine documents etc.

7. If you need to rent a vehicle for months, better to buy a second hand car, use it for few months and sell off again. Check with a used car dealer for this.

Pros and cons of self drive car rentals in India

Advantages of Self-drive:
1. You get an extra seat
2. If you like driving, it will be your best driving experience
3. For units of length (3 days or more, for unlimited advantage kms), free unit (with daily rental + fuel costs) will be chauffeur-driven economic rent (per km daily driver turnover rates +) [ I drove 1300 miles in 3 days and it cost me around Rs 16,100 including rent and fuel, if regular Skoda driver had driven the rental, which would cost nearly twice that amount.]
Risks of taking a vehicle on Self drive:
(if possible) to the free drive, a small incident can ruin all the fun.

Friday, June 5, 2009

Rental car website reviews: Enterprise.com

Rental car website reviews: Enterprise.com

Enterprise.com is a very efficient car rental website. The Enterprise.com website layout makes it easy for the average computer user to navigate around the sight.

The Enterprise car rental company is one of the most popular car rental companies in the world. Enterprise handles tens of millions of car rentals each and every year. Enterprise purchases vehicles locally to help boost the economies of their neighbors. Jack Taylor was the founder of Enterprise car rentals and he believed that they should treat their customers like they do their family. Enterprise still strives to do exactly that.

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Using the Enterprise.com website, you can add specific dates and times that you need to have a vehicle, what type of vehicle you will need, and you can find out how much it is going to cost you.
If you are an employer, and have many cars rented from enterprise, they have a program where you can manage vehicle acquisition, fleet maintenance, disposal and more.


Rental car website reviews: Enterprise.com


Enterprise.com is a very efficient car rental website. The Enterprise car rental company is one of the most popular car rental companies in the world. Company manages tens of millions of rental cars each year. Purchases of company cars locally to help boost the economies of its neighbors.

This website is an excellent way to get information quick. Enterprise.com is whee you need to go to rent your next rental car.

Tuesday, May 5, 2009

Rental car website reviews: Alamo.com

Rental car website reviews: Alamo.com

Alamo.com is a very efficient car rental website. The Alamo.com website layout makes it easy for the average computer user to navigate around the sight. With the growing popularity of online travel services, Alamo.com is right up there with their competitors.

The Alamo car rental company is one of the most popular car rental companies in the world. Alamo handles tens of millions of car rentals each and every year. The Alamo car rental company started out in Tampa, Florida and pioneered the concept of unlimited free mileage.

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Using the Alamo.com website, you can add specific dates and times that you need to have a vehicle, what type of vehicle you will need, and you can find out how much it is going to cost you.

This website is an excellent way to get information quick. Alamo.com is where you need to go to rent your next rental car. Alamo has been in business over 30 years and is still going strong for a reason.

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Rental car website reviews: Alamo.com

Alamo.com is a very efficient car rental website. The car rental company Alamo is one of the most popular car rental companies in the world. Alamo manages tens of millions of rental cars each year.

Sunday, April 5, 2009

How to save money on a rental car

Money-saving tips: How to save money on a rental car

When you fly to your vacation destination this summer, a rental car might be on your list of costs in addition to everything else. The cost of a rental car could mean the difference between a real night on the town and a night at McDonald's. Business travelers take heed, too. Your boss is looking for ways to cut expenses, so cut the expenses out of your travel and earn some brownie points. Here are five ways to cut the cost of your rental car expenses and come out ahead.

1. Shop Around

Capitalism is about competition, and competition is good for you. Rental car companies are interested in maxing their profits through sales just like any other profit seeking endeavor, so they are interested in your patronage -a lot of your patronage. Shop around to see how they are wooing you. When you plan your next trip, check the rental car websites. Sometimes rental companies run specials complete with printer friendly coupons you can download and take with you. Just the other day I found rentacar.com. The name is not original, I know, but the site can help you shop around for the best deals in your chosen destination. Also, check out rentalcarsbycity.com. The site is very plain, but who cares. You need a cheap rental and they might be able to help. Almost all the on-line travel companies will bundle the rental car in with the travel plan, but check the cost. Read the fine print, and win.

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2. Think Compact

Be honest. Do you really need to rent the SUV? Unless you have a big family or your clients expect you to drive them around in a strange city, then the answer is no. A tip: If you are trying to impress your friends or clients with a fancy car, the rental car stickers plastered on the vehicle will blow your game. The bigger car costs more money. Get the smaller car whenever you can. If the guy behind the counter tries to sell you the upgrade, think gas prices. The upgrade is usually a bigger car complete with gas wasting features, and you get to buy the gas. Speaking of gas, do not let the rental guys top of the tank for you. Do it yourself. That way you, not the rental guys, get to choose where you buy the gas.

3. Clubs

Business travelers should join the club -the rental car club. For instance, Hertz has what they call the Hertz #1 Club. It offers you a bunch of perks for about $60, which is supposed to get you through the line faster and save you money on rentals. Almost all the rental car companies have some kind of club. Budget calls their club the "frequent renter". Get to the point, right? They saved money on capital letters so it must be cheap. Some of these clubs offer free rental days. Talk about saving money. A bottom line of zero saves you money every time. Clubs such as Enterprise Plus offer discounts on rentals, but always ask which cars are targeted for the discount. If the discounts only apply to the SUV, then you end up spending more money. A word of warning: Read the small print. What may seem like a bargain might actually be a way to get you to spend more money. The devil is truly in the details when it comes to rental cars.

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4. Add-Ons

The rental car company is going to ask you if you want to buy the insurance. Answer "no" only if your insurance company does not cover you when you drive a rental. Call your insurance agent before you travel and check the specs because you might already be paying for insurance. Do not pay for more insurance at the rental car counter unless you swerve a lot when you drive. Also, they are going to offer you the chance to rent a GPS navigation system. Now, that is cool. Sure, you are in a strange city with strange roads, but find out if a paper map will suit your needs. You don't really need the GPS System to get to the airport Hilton.

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5. Other Memberships

You might be able to save money for being a part of another club. These are the perks that people forget about. For instance, Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society offers discounts on car rentals to their members, but only for a specific rental car company. That is an easy fix; just use the rental car company they use. Also, credit card companies offer discounts for using their card. Like always, check out the specs before you take advantage of a perk. The perks may apply to more expensive cars or apply only on certain days. It is better to brag at the water cooler about saving money on a rental if you were actually in Atlanta to use the car.

Money-saving tips: How to save money on a rental car

When you fly to your vacation destination this summer, a rental car can be in their list of expenses, in addition to everything else. The cost of a rental car can mean the difference between a real night on the town and a night at McDonald's. Take into account the business travelers as well. Your boss is looking for ways to cut costs in order to reduce the cost of your trip and earn some brownie points. Here are five ways to reduce the cost of your rental car costs and move forward.

1. Shop Around

Capitalism is about competition, and competition is good for you. Car rental companies are interested in maximum profits through the sale as any other benefit job seekers, so they are interested in sponsoring a large part of its sponsorship. Shop around to see how you are wooing. When planning your next trip, see the websites of car rental. Sometimes, companies hire full run to print the special coupon that you can download and take with you. Just the other day I found rentacar.com. The name is not original, I know, but the site may help you compare prices for the best deals in your chosen destination. Also, see rentalcarsbycity.com. The site is very simple, but who cares. You need to rent a cheap and could help. Nearly every online travel package car rental companies in the travel plan, but check the cost. Read the fine print, and win.

2. Think compact

Be honest. Do you really need for the rental SUV? Unless you have a big family or that their customers expect that the drive around them in a strange city, the answer is no. TIP: If you are trying to impress your friends or customers with a luxury car, car rental stickers plastered on the vehicle hit the game. The largest car costs more money. Get the smallest car whenever you can. If the man behind the counter tries to sell you the upgrade you think gas prices. Upgrading is usually a bigger car gas with waste characteristics, and you have to buy gas. Speaking of gas, not letting the kids rent top of the tank for you. Do it yourself. That way, not the rent boys, they can choose where to buy gas.

3. Clubs

Business travelers should join the club club car rental. For example, Hertz has what they call the Hertz # 1 Club. It offers a lot of benefits for about $ 60, which is supposed to get through the line faster and save money on rentals. Almost all car rental companies have some kind of club. Budget calls for his club, the "frequent customer". The point, right? Saved money in capital letters so it must be cheap. Some of these clubs offer rental days. Talk about saving money. A bottom line of zero to save money every time. Business Plus as clubs offering discounts on rentals, but we ask that cars are the targets of the discount. If discounts are applicable only to the SUV, then ends up spending more money. A word of caution: Read the fine print. What may seem like a bargain might actually be a way to spend more money. It's really the devil in the details when it comes to rental cars.

4. Add-Ons

The car rental company that will ask if you want to buy insurance. Answer "no" only if your insurance does not cover when a rental unit. Call your insurance agent before you travel and check the specs, as you may already be paying for insurance. Do not pay more for insurance on the rental car unless you turn on a lot when driving. In addition, they offer the possibility to rent a GPS navigation system. Now, that's great. Sure, you're in a strange city with strange ways, but find out if a paper map will suit your needs. You really do not need GPS to get to the airport Hilton.

5. Other Associations

You could save money to be part of another club. These are the benefits that people forget. For example, Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society offers discounts on rental cars to its members, but only for a car rental company. That is an easy fix, just use car rental company they use. In addition, credit card companies offer discounts for using your card. As always, the specs before taking advantage of a benefit. The benefits can be applied to more expensive cars or to apply only on certain days. It is better to brag at the water cooler about saving money on a rental if you were actually in Atlanta to use the car.

Thursday, March 5, 2009

Recommended car rental companies

Recommended car rental companies

Recommending the right car rental company is no easy task as for every person you'll find singing the praises of a particular company; you'll find another ten decrying the terrible customer service they received from the very same company.

So why is this? Why is our car rental experience so hit and miss? Well, in short it's a service that's locally delivered, so how much you enjoy that service is very much Dependant on the quality of the company operating the rental location at your chosen destination. Despite what the big international brands may claim when they take your booking there can be a large disparity between the best and worst rental locations within each organization.

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So rather than listen to general claims that "Rental Company X" is brilliant, it would be better to do a little more research and find out who's saying nice things about the rental location where you'll be picking your car up.

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This won't guarantee you have a pain free rental experience of course, but it should certainly help reduce the risk of having a terrible one.

Recommended car rental companies





To recommend the right car rental company is not an easy task for anyone to be found singing the praises of a company, you'll find ten other Censuring the terrible customer service they received from the same company.

So why is this? Why is our experience of hiring cars to luck? Well, in short is a service that is delivered locally, so you enjoy how much the service depends largely on the quality of the company operating the rental location at your chosen destination. Despite what the major international brands may be claimed when making your reservation can be a great disparity between the best and worst places to rent within each organization.

Thus, instead of listening to complaints that "Rental Company X" is brilliant, it would be better to do a little more research and find out who is saying nice things about the location where you rent your car of choice.

There is no guarantee that a pain-free rental experience, of course, but it should certainly help reduce the risk of having a terrible one.

Friday, February 6, 2009

Car Care Products reviews

Car Care Products

There are different ways on how car owners maintain their cars, some do it themselves, some goes to different service centers to assure themselves that their car in the expert's care.

From car paints sealant to leather care, these are just some of the products people use to maintain that appealing look for their cars. It is important to make your car look presentable, it does not only attract other people's attention but it also let other people know how you take care of your possessions.

Taking care of the exterior such as paint jobs may seem like an easy task, but it requires different kinds of treatment to make sure that the paint used is not of low quality. By using a paint sealant, it gives off a shining image of a brand new car and it prevents the paint to wear off easily. There are products that considered removing those nasty residues when applied by hand and not with a wax applicator, which gives the car owner an option to spend a little bit more with an applicator or just does it by hand.

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Close to the road, the wheels are one of the dirtiest parts of any person's car. Coated in different kinds of oil and road grime, the wheels are one of the hardest parts to clean in a car. There are some instances that the wheels are corroded by dirt, rocks and other forms of chemicals from the road. With the use of a wheel care, it protects your wheels from any type of element that may cause problems to your tires.

Having the exterior maintained is just as important as maintaining the interior of your car, there are different products that helps you keep your car smell and look clean. Air freshener helps get rid of unwanted odors as for some dislike the smell of leather in their cars.

A leather care product helps it to last longer and look cleaner. It also prevents the bad smell that would come from leather as time goes by. With the help of a leather care product, it helps your car maintain its selling value if ever you plan on selling it in the later years.

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Maintenance in cars may seem as easy as polishing the exterior with a rug to dusting the interior but for others really invest a lot to keep their cars clean and presentable. What matters is the amount of effort you put into treating your car. You can’t just water the whole thing down as if it was a plant. You have to choose the car care products wisely and make sure you’re getting your money’s worth.

If you’re going to clean it, you might as well do it all the way and give everything to it. However, it doesn’t mean that you should go and splurge on the most expensive car care product out there. Everything should be taken and done in moderation. Once you find the balance and you find good bargains for car care products you know you’re in the right direction.

Car Care Products

Thursday, February 5, 2009

Washing your car without water

Washing your car without water

For a lot of people, washing cars is a big chore because you have to go through the whole ordeal of turning the water on and getting everything wet, even the engine and then leaving it to dry. The whole process is just too long and tiresome that most find that simply wiping the surface of their car is enough.

The mentality is technically the same about cleaning other areas. One would rather just wipe the surface or sweep the floor than go through the whole endeavour of turning the area upside down and having it cleaned. However, the simple process of wiping should also be done properly. There is no excuse to not do it the right way if you won’t be exerting the extra effort of drenching it and then drying it after.

Here are the steps to cleaning your car without water:

Step1: Use a soft cloth – it is important to specify that you should use a soft cloth and not one of those tough ones to clean your car with. Using a towel or a cloth with a rough surface could damage your car and instead of cleaning it for free, you get to spend a lot of money having it repaired.

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Use the cloth or the towel to simply dust away the dirt. Using both your hands if you need to, polish chrome for that squeaky clean look and finish.

Step2: Wet wipes – no one ever said you can’t cheat a little, right? You don’t want getting your car wet, but you can achieve practically the same finish by using wet wipes. It doubles as a duster and a wiper.

Use it if you need the help of a little water but not too much. You can use wet wipes to scrub off deep seated dirt and those that do not go off with a little wiping.

Step3: Car Wash Spray - you can likewise use a spray if you really need thorough cleaning but without the water. Some spray can really make your car shine as long as you’re willing to shed a little more effort on it. You can actually use the car wash spray to clean your whole car if you have the time and the effort to do so.

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Step4: Inside of the Car – if you’re going to clean the exterior of the car, you might as well clean the inside of your car. However, if you don’t have time to clean outside, the least you can do is vacuum the interior and get rid of any unnecessary mess inside it. This will make your care breathe and you would feel more relaxed driving around in it.

Step5: The Last Resort – if your car cannot be cleaned by the normal means of wiping and spray, it is better to just send your car to car washes. At any time of the year, car washes are open even during frigid conditions. Though you will have to shell out some money, you will be able to get the new car look without lifting a finger.


Washing your car without water

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Get a New Car Loan

Get a New Car Loan

A car loan is simply a way for you to go about paying for the car
that you are looking to purchase. You are going to take out a car loan from a financial lending company and bring it to the car dealership with you. The reason for going about doing this is because the moment that you bring your own New Car Finance to a car dealership you are then considered what is known as any cash buyer in that you can buy the car pretty much out right from them just as if you are paying for it in cash in the first place. You can then you should car finance in order to either buy the car that you want from them or you can also use it to lease a car through them.

When you go about getting yourself a great deal on the type of used cars that is going to last you for a long period of time you might end up thinking that it's something that is based upon a roll of the dice or something to that extent. The reality is however that it really depends on each exact amount of time and research that you are willing to put in to in order to empower yourself with the knowledge that is required in order to get the best possible deal on a New Car Loan that you can get for yourself.

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The bad credit used car loan that you will end up getting for yourself really is going to end up helping you get a very easy to manage and budget priced because the monthly payments are going to be fairly lower than at what you would normally expect from a car dealership as well as the interest rates on it should also be considerably lower than what you would get from used car dealerships. The reason you and make sure that you do this actually correctly is because you not want to end up having to get locked in to why it is known as an upside down car loan. This is aware you end up having your New Car Loan being worth more than what the price on a used car but you are trying to purchase or are purchasing it is. You should not be afraid about this though because there are a few different things you can do that can guide you in finding yourself the best financial deal on a bad credit used car loan.

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Get a New Car Loan

A loan is simply to go to half pay for the car
you're looking to buy. Is what you will get a car loan from a lending company and bring the car to the dealership with you.

Tips And Ideas On Budget Car Rentals

Tips And Ideas On Budget Car Rentals

For regular travelers the use of budget car rentals is more of a necessity than a luxury; if you use taxis regularly you will not need reminding how expensive this form of transportation is, so perhaps it is time you tried something else. But with today's competitive market, I wouldn't be surprised that when trying to rent a car you can end up renting a car that sounds like lawnmower instead. Do not forget, the idea is to rent a car inexpensively, not one that is destined to be scrapped the minute you return it. Now that I have you concerned, I am going to give you a few points to look for when arranging a rental car.

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I have found that budget car rental using the internet as a resource is a good way to find a low cost car because some sites let you set a limit on what you are prepared to pay. These companies will try and get you the best deal available and often offer other upgrades or incentives to get your custom. Look for package deals, fly-drive-stay, or fly-drive, most of these packages give great discounts for rentals, but don't do it with an airline. If you do not need to organize your car rental with the airline, try a company that is outside the airport you will find they are usually less competitive.

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Budget car rental is now a growing area of online car rental so do not let the low prices put you off. You will often find that there are discounts and extras available but only from the company's web site. Besides, apart from upgrades, special offers are nearly always available if you look around. Plus, and this is the good bit; all this can be done from your home.

Another thing to ask is whether your credit card company has negotiated special discounts with the budget car rental company you are going to use. It is quite common these days for a company to have made an arrangement with other companies to give discounts to their employees or members so you may be lucky enough to receive a further discount here.

Another tip is to check you rental car carefully and let the company know of any damage you find before you drive away. In addition to a physical check for collision damage, make sure everything works as it should or you might find yourself paying for something that wasn't your fault.

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One other thing to remember is to check your vehicle insurance policy as you will more than likely find that it provides rental car insurance cover so that's another saving. Even though rental car insurance isn't going to cost you a fortune, there is no point in paying it if you are already covered; irrespective of the situation, don't think that it isn't an important aspect either because insurance is still required by law.

It may not seem important but driving without auto insurance can land you in a great deal of trouble.


Tips And Ideas On Budget Car Rentals

Budget car rental is now a growing area of online car rental so do not let the low prices that you were. You will often find that there are discounts and extras available but only from the company web site. Besides the updates, special offers are always available if you look around. Moreover, and this is good enough, all this can be done from home.

Budget Car Insurance Helps Keep Everyone Legal

Budget Car Insurance Helps Keep Everyone Legal

As most insurance industry professionals will tell you, with budget car insurance you often get what you pay for. With the mandated need for auto insurance and low wages of some drivers, it can be difficult to obtain and maintain car insurance coverage. Several companies currently offer budget auto insurance to help them meet the legal requirement of insuring their vehicle.

In most states that mandate all drivers carry car insurance, there is minimum amount for liability for personal injury and property damage. Many of the budget auto insurance companies offer the bare minimum in coverage at a rock-bottom price, but if the person wants to increase their coverage amounts, the prices is usually similar to the insurance offered by the big-name companies. Additionally, a person who is buying a car that has lien held by the lender, they will also need comprehensive insurance coverage so the lender knows their investment is protected against loss by damage.

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Similar factors affect the cost of insurance regardless of the company through which it is written, but most budget car insurance companies can offer the minimum amount of insurance required for the minimum premium payment. Most will also have a low down payment, enabling drivers to start their coverage quickly and then make monthly payments to keep the coverage in force.

Weight Service And Price When Choosing Insurer

Most traditional insurance companies offer a grace period for making payments, some as long as 10 days, during which time the insurance remains in force. Some of the budget auto insurance companies may offer a grace period, but typically, if the driver misses a payment the insurance is cancelled with 24 hours of the due date. For those whose paydays do not match the premium due date, this can be a problem. In most cases, when cancellation occurs the state is notified as well as the lien holder, which can subject the vehicle to repossession or impounding.

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How fast the insurance company responds to a claim should also be considered when thinking about obtaining budget car insurance. If your coverage includes the use of a rental vehicles, waiting two or three days to have an adjuster go over the claim can leave the person in a lurch concerning transportation. It is also important to look at how they handle potential liability issues in case of personal injury.

Many budget auto insurance companies will simply pay the limit on your policy without fighting over the charges and if additional money is rewarded, the driver is solely responsible. Some insurance companies will join in the driver's fight against potentially fraudulent claims made following an accident.

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Budget Car Insurance Helps Keep Everyone Legal

How quickly the insurance company responds to a demand must also be considered when thinking about obtaining budget car insurance. If your coverage includes the use of a rental car, waiting for two or three days to go over a claim adjuster can leave the person in a movement under the carriage. It is also important to consider how to handle potential problems of liability for personal injury.

Many companies budget car insurance pays the policy limit of not fighting for the additional charge, and if money is rewarded, the driver is solely responsible. Some insurance companies will join in the fight against the driver of potentially fraudulent claims after an accident.

Wednesday, February 4, 2009

Why Should You Get Cheap Budget Car Insurance

Why Should You Get Cheap Budget Car Insurance

There are a number of reasons that some of the providers might offer lower rates and cheap car insurance offers, but all these separate reasons derive from one area: competition. All insurance providers are in rivalry with one another for your business. Since of this, certain providers might offer a great deal on insurance. You will not find these specials, but, if you do not look for them or examine quotes from various providers. In other words, you ought to do a little legwork of your own to find cheap car insurance deals.

Before getting your automobile, make sure that it has safety features such as air bags, traction control, head restraints as well as is protected against impacts. Though the temptation may be strong for buying the vehicle on the spot however you should be informed about the crash test ratings of the car, and there is also need to do some research on the vehicle before taking the step of buying your car which will help you when you want very cheap car insurance.

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Therefore, you need to take the step of buying a safe car rather than a flashy one, and not checking the safety features will not strengthen your hand when looking for very cheap car insurance; rather, you will end up paying more and it will also not allow you any peace of mind knowing that you and your passengers are not entirely safe in the vehicle.

In most places that mandate all drivers carry car insurance, there is a minimum amount for liability for personal injury and property damage. Many of the budget car insurance companies offer the exposed minimum in coverage at a rock-bottom price, but if the person wants to increase their coverage amounts, the prices is usually similar to the insurance offered by the big-name companies. As well, a person who is buying a car that has lien held by the lender, they will also need comprehensive insurance coverage so the lender knows their investment is protected against loss by damage.

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Most of traditional insurance companies offer a grace period for making payments, some as long as 10 days, during which time the insurance remains in force. But normally, if the driver misses a payment the insurance is cancelled with 24 hours of the due date. In nearly all cases, when cancellation occurs the state is notified as well as the lien holder, which can subject the vehicle to repossession or impounding.

How fast can the insurance company respond to a claim should also be considered when thinking about obtaining budget car insurance. If your coverage includes the use of a rental vehicles, waiting for two or three days to have an adjuster go over the claim can leave the person in a lurch concerning transportation. It is also vital to look at how they handle potential liability issues in case of personal injury.

Many budget car insurance companies will merely pay the limit on your policy without fighting over the charges and if additional money is rewarded, the driver is solely responsible.

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Why Should You Get Cheap Budget Car Insurance


What are the advantages of using a car insurance broker?

The main advantage of using a broker is that cars are experts in their field, and is easier to compare insurance quotes as a basis for the like. Nobody likes the tedium and time, the nature of shopping for car insurance. Brokers car insurance, then, are like personal shoppers who make all the legwork. And because the auto insurance brokers are required to leave the whole market to find the best deal that you can be sure that their recommendations are not biased or skewed due to other business considerations.

Car insurance brokers also have access to special rates not open to the general public and do a better job of negotiating discounts for car insurance quotes. In addition, an insurance broker car fight his corner with the insurer if you have a problem or need to make a claim.

How to Buy a Pre Owned Car

How to Buy a Pre Owned Car

You are already making a wise decision by deciding to buy a pre owned vehicle, the problem is, you just don't know how to buy a pre owned car and save thousands of dollars on your car purchase. Here are some sure fire ways to save you money on your next pre owned car:


* Before shopping for a pre owned car, think about your driving habits, your needs, and your budget



* Learn about car models, options, and prices by reading newspaper ads, both display and classified



* If you finance the cost of the car, consider how much you can put down, your monthly payment, the length of the loan, and the annual percentage rate. Make sure you understand all aspects of the loan agreement before you sign any documents, including the exact price; the amount you're financing; the finance charge; and the total sales price

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* The Federal Trade Commission requires dealers to post a Buyers Guide in every pre owned car they offer for sale. Private sellers don't have to use the Buyers Guide. The Guide tells you: whether the vehicle is sold "as is" or with a warranty; percentage of the repair costs a dealer will pay under the warranty; that spoken promises are difficult to enforce; to get all promises in writing; to keep the Buyers Guide for reference after the sale; the major mechanical and electrical systems on the car, including some of the major problems you should look out for; and to ask to have the car inspected by an independent mechanic before you buy

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* Examine the car using an inspection checklist. You can find these on Internet sites that deal with used cars



* Test drive the car under varied road conditions-on hills, highways, and in stop-and-go traffic



* Ask for the car 's maintenance record from the owner, dealer, or repair shop



* Hire a mechanic to inspect the car for mechanical soundness as well as safety



* Talk to the previous owner, especially if the present owner is unfamiliar with the car's history.

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We have distributors throughout the United States. Superior quality of used cars and services,
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Getting the Best Deal on Your Rental Car

Getting the Best Deal on Your Rental Car

The rental car can be a big vacation expense, and getting the best deal you can on the transportation you need is important to keeping your vacation fun while staying within budget.

One way to keep costs as low as possible, of course, is to choose the smallest, most economical car you and your family are comfortable with. Choosing a compact, subcompact or economy car makes sense on a number of levels. For one thing, such cars are generally less expensive to rent in the first place. The other important consideration, however, is gas mileage. You as the renter of the car will be responsible for keeping it gassed up, including topping off the tank before returning it. Buying a car that gets great mileage will definitely help your travel budget stretch farther.

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If you need a larger car or minivan, it is important to shop around for the best deal you can find. While it is important to shop around no matter what type of car you are considering, it is even more important when trying to rent vehicles for which there is a lot of demand, like convertibles, minivans or SUV’s. Shopping around at a number of travel related web sites, as well as at the web sites of the rental companies themselves, is usually the best way to land the best deal.

The length of the rental can have a large impact on the cost as well. Weekly rentals are often far less costly than a comparable daily rate spread over a week. So if your vacation plans are for a week or more, be sure to inquire about special rates.

Joining a frequent renter club, or using the same rental car company each time, is a great way to get some special coupons and some very good deals. In addition, most car rental companies partner with at least one airline to provide frequent flyer miles or other types of rewards when you rent a car. In addition, many airlines run bonus programs where you get extra miles or extra credit, so be sure to inquire about these bonuses when making your reservation.

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Another great way to save money and keep your rental car budget low is not to buy things you do not need. In most cases, this means waiving the optional collision insurance coverage offered by the rental car company. Many rental car companies really push this insurance, but in most cases you are already covered and can safely decline it.

For instance, most automobile insurance policies already provide collision coverage for rental cars, so be sure to check with your car insurance company before starting to plan your vacation. Even if your insurance company does not cover your rental car, chances are one of your credit card companies does. Many credit cards provide coverage for rental cars paid for with the card, so be sure to check with your credit card company to see if they provide this coverage.

Another method to keep rental car costs to a minimum, and one that many people are unaware of, is renting a used car. There are a number of large national companies, and a number of smaller local companies as well, that rent used cars at a much lower price than comparable new cars. In most cases, these cars are only a few years old, and they provide the same protection, and the same transportation as more costly new cars.


Getting the Best Deal on Your Rental Car

For example, the majority of car insurance policies already provide collision coverage for rental cars, so be sure to check with their insurance company car before starting to plan your vacation. Even if your insurance does not cover your rental car is probably one of their credit card companies do not. Many credit cards provide coverage for rental cars paid for with the card, so be sure to check with your credit card company to see if they offer this coverage.

Another way to keep the cost of car rentals to a minimum, and that many people are unaware of, is to rent a used car. There are a number of large national companies and a number of smaller local companies, and renting used cars at a much lower price than comparable new cars. In most cases, these cars are just a few years, and offer the same protection, and transport the same as new cars are more expensive.

Tuesday, February 3, 2009

Budget tips for buying and maintaining a car

Budget tips for buying and maintaining a car

How old are you? Seventeen? Eighteen? Like me, you probably spent time poring over the cars in magazines when you were younger, imagining the day you would be old enough to drive, and agonizing over the dilemma of a first car: Ford GT40, or Lamborghini Murcielago? Yes, it certainly was a tough choice, but now the time comes to actually buy a first car it seems there is a different choice - spend maybe a couple of thousand on a nice, newish car and live in arrears for the next few years, or pick up that awesome 1989 Mitsubishi Colt around the corner, with its fabulous bodywork, affixed with fetching sticky tape (you think I'm joking?).

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That is of course only the beginning - there is then the insurance, which in most cases is more expensive than the car. even the self-dubbed "Young People's Insurers" will charge you on the stereotypical view that young drivers are bad drivers. It is a sad fact that the minority make it expensive for the majority.

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Then of course there is the maintenance and running costs of the car, which seem to get higher and higher all the time thanks to the rising costs of fuel, and the taxes imposed to encourage people to use their cars less - all very well, but what of the young people who simply want to build up a no-claims bonus!?

So what is my suggestion? Simple. Save yourself the huge cost of buying a car and running it, and the planet, and buy yourself a bus pass. For the other times where you can't walk to your destination or take a bus, hire a car! It's going to save you a boatload of money and not only that you will be saving precious grams of carbon dioxide from filling the atmosphere.

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You'll thank me when the world is saved from climate disaster!

Budget tips for buying and maintaining a car

So what is my proposal? Simple. Save yourself the huge cost of buying a car in motion, and the planet, and you buy a bus pass. For the other times you can not walk to your destination or take a bus, rent a car! You will save money for a boat that not only saves precious grams of carbon dioxide to fill the atmosphere.

Thank you when the world is saved from disaster weather!

Sunday, February 1, 2009

Budget tips for buying and maintaining a car

Budget tips for buying and maintaining a car

I had that problem and I can give some very helpful tips:

1) Look in the autotraders, the automarts, their websites, and websites like www.cars.com, www.autoextra.com, etc.
Looking in these, help you get a good broad price range, and what car you would like to get for that price.

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2) Don't buy from a dealership

You should never start off buying from a dealership because if you have bad/no credit, which as a young teen you often don't even have a credit card, you will be hacked away with more garbage prices.

3) Just like tip 2, buy from auctions or private sellers

Often, private sellers are your best hope because they are obviously trying to get rid of their car, and for the most part are honest about everything, and they will bargain down on the price.

For the Auctions, make sure you bid the maximum amount of cash that you have saved up, and bid on the cars that have low miles. The only down side of auctions is that you can't check the cars engine, or the condition of it on auctions, so you might get stuck with a bucket.

4) Save up before you buy

What's always good is to pay off a car straight up, because it makes the dealership happy, yourself happy, and so forth. Also, if you don't plan on paying it off right away, having 1, 2 or 3 thousand dollars on deposit money, really takes a chunk off the price, and your back. Since the price cut, you now don't have to borrow so much from the loan, so you can pay it off faster.

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5) Think smart for your car

Some people make the mistake of buying a old BMW, or Audi with lots of miles for a cheap price of 2-5 thousand dollars. Never buy a german car, or expensive foreign car when its old or has lots of miles, or better yet for your first car if your broke. The parts are ridiculasly expensive, and you'll need extra care and extra bucks for the maintence of these high end sports cars.

For anyone, i recommend a early 90's Honda Civic, or Accord. Even with 150K on them, they run strong until around 200,000 or more miles, they just need regular maintence. Also a problem with these cars is rust, which of course should be normal since they are in the early 90's, so there should be no suprise there, but a bondo and cheap paint job will run you 300-500 bucks and your problem is solved. Thank you

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Should the US Congress support funding to help the Capitol go green, despite budget constraints?

Should the US Congress support funding to help the Capitol go green, despite budget constraints?

NO

First - the global warming crisis is fabricated and not scientifically sound. A scientist hired to monitor global temperature changes went into the job with "global warning" bias in his resume.
Second - The Congress might not want to considering that the primary cause of the "pollution causing global warming" according to the "news hype" is from humans. So unless the Congress want to budget for them to stop all the hot air that is produced by the "wasteful use" of the "people's money" in order to gain more federal control of the people in this country.
Third - What is more important - a green friendly Capitol at the expense of the freedom of every American in this country, or, proper care taking with the resources we have, improve as required and replace with proper when needed.

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Fourth - I like the "conspiracy idea" that the socialists, hiding out as liberals are paying for the "crisis" of global warming in order to place more government control over its people so that when they are in full control of the House, Senate and Presidency - free America will no longer be free. Social medicine, social environment, social thinking, and retraining for those that disagree is no more than thought and speech control. (Yes, people are now being punished for their thoughts in this country - personal experience). Crowded jails will not be a problem anymore, because death is not respected of humans anymore, so just kill those who don't agree.

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The baby that could have "helped" to provide solutions for these "blown out of proportion" scientific findings may have been the one that just died before it had a chance to breath and add its carbon dioxide to this planet. The green tree, the dog and cat and bug, have more protective rights than the humans on this planet. I heard a warning once, when man starts to worship the creation instead of the creator, destruction will soon follow. We are there, my fellow Americans. Believe in God, or don't, a choice that each person makes. A belief in self, or not is a choice. There are ways to help our environment, without causing fear among people, where non is needed. Unless life for humankind is respected this "fear" will just become the destruction of people. Look at some of the science that shows the placement of this planet in the universe we know.

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Man's nature to destroy is inborn. Man's ability to create - not gonna happen. Use of what we have at hand in this gluttonous society is just ignorant. If the rich environmentalists are that concerned - let them pay for it. - The people's money should be used for the promotion of the individual's ability to make good, moral right choices. This would promote good, right moral homes that in turn make good communities that, in turn, make good states that, in turn, will turn this country back into the God fearing nation that we were founded with. This is not a perfect world - if one does not like their station in life or where they live or how they live - choose to change it, but respect my right not too. Freedom is not making everyone happy, freedom is making the ability to choose to be happy present. As a mother, I would like to let Mr. Gore know that if a child had a fever a mother would take the child to the doctor; God being the Great Physician, does He not have the ability to provide corrective action if His people brought His planet's concerns to Him? Try it, you might find some answers.

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Should the US Congress support funding to help the Capitol go green, despite budget constraints?

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