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Buying Tips, Tricks & Secrets

First Car Considerations…

03.16.2009

Having recently graduated from the Driver’s Education course, and obtained a driver’s license, it is now time to purchase a vehicle. Like all drivers, deciding whether sufficient funds are available to purchase a new vehicle is an option, or whether purchasing a used vehicle is the more practical option, becomes a major deciding factor for [...]

Most Reliable Used Cars

03.02.2009

The amount of time consumers hold on to their used cars is expected to increase as the economy limps along, credit remains tight and the state of new car manufacturers continues to remain in flux.
So, if you’re buying a used car, another excellent resource is Consumer Report’s list of the most reliable used models from [...]

How Do You Make The Best Used Car Decisions?

02.18.2009

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What’s your deciding factor when buying used cars?
There are so many items to consider; everyone’s decision making process is different. Once the vehicle make and model have been chosen, what are the key elements shoppers focus on?
Here are the results of a visitors poll conducted on this site:

Price: 43%
Vehicle History: 26%
Gas Mileage/Fuel Economy: 23%
Dealership [...]

Deadbeat Defaulting Dealers…

02.05.2009

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The uncertainty of the retail automotive market is uncovering unfortunate ripple effects. And its the consumer who is left reeling from these ripples.
Here’s the situation: A shopper trades in their used car at a car dealership and purchases a new vehicle. The dealership is responsible for paying off the balance owed on the trade-in.
Introduce weak [...]

Are You Driving The Cheapest Car To Own?

01.26.2009

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Everyone focuses on the cost to buy new or used cars, however, very few take the time to consider the True Cost of Ownership.
This is an excellent, albeit confusing, method of calculating how much it should cost to own a specific vehicle.
I’ve broken down one calculation method as simple as possible with ten great examples. [...]

Car Buyers Are Talking…

01.24.2009

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…and they have a lot to say. Especially when their car buying experience is anything less than spectacular. Find the original post, and tips on doing auto repair yourself with step-by-step videos from TuneyFish.

The customer service element of a car dealership falls on the shoulders of every person within the store; car shoppers are expecting [...]

The Best Used Cars Women Love…

12.19.2008

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Women love their cars just as much as men do.
However, when compared to the choices men make, it clearly shows who makes the “smarter” decision with regards to cost, practicality and reliability. Could be another reason why women outlive men.
Here’s the Top 10 vehicles purchased by women, ranked by their percentage of ownership, according to [...]

No, You’re Not Crazy To Buy That Used Car Now…

11.15.2008

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Buying a new or a used car? Now? Are you crazy?
After everything that has happened over the past couple of months, a lot of people were considering running for the hills. The credit crunch, banks going out of business, brokerage firms collapsing – some were convinced these were the early signs of the Four Horsemen.
Traditional [...]

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