How do you avoid a financial loss when your car is totaled?
 
New and used car buyers are potentially losing thousands of dollars when their vehicle is totaled after an accident or theft.  Many do not know that they can acquire an additional insurance policy when they first purchase the car.
 
Some auto warranty providers […]

When buying a certified used car in Minnesota the word “certified” now really means something. Earlier this month a new law took effect that will regulate what a car dealer can say is a certified vehicle. It is part of a new car owners’ bill of rights that lawmakers passed in early 2007.  It is […]

Here is the situation presented to us…
Q: One of our contract holders allowed a friend to take over his car payments for 6 months while he was out of the US. A notarized contract was signed by both people. A month later, after the car was put in the shop for repairs incurring a $750 […]

A new law that took place last week in Minnesota requires a higher standard to dealerships selling vehicles advertised as “certified” used cars.
In the past, a dealer might be able to explain certified many different ways, possibly withholding history or damage towards the vehicle. Under the new used car warranty law that is part of […]

There is no doubt about it, vehicles are lasting longer these days. For instance industry representatives point out that in 2000 just over 28 percent of 15 year old vehicles are still on the road. In 2007, that number jumped to about 45 percent. This means there is a very good chance that most vehicles […]

Sometimes I think there is no such thing as a good new car warranty. 
 I had a new Ford Thunderbird and just prior to the manufacturer’s warranty expiration it was missing on one cylinder, apparently because the ignition coils failed. After some arguing, Ford issued a warranty extension for just this issue.  Shortly thereafter, while […]

 
Many people don’t know how to select motor oil that will get them optimum performance levels from their vehicles. People usually simply select the oil their parents used or they take the suggestion of a counter person at an auto parts store. There are many differences in motor oils and choosing the right one can […]

A Used Car Warranty is a guarantee given to the customer who buys a used car. Many do not know about the Used Car Warranty and even if they do know about these warranties they have very less knowledge about the things that are to be considered while buying a warranty. […]

 
For those who are interested in owning a car or any four-wheel drive but can’t afford to go in for a new one, they can always buy a used car. But the key point to be noted here is that the manufacturer must follow the used car warranty law and do the needful. This will […]

Once a person decides to get his own vehicle, the first option is a four-wheel drive, and it’s not always that they have enough funding for a new car. At times like this used cars are the best alternative as the buyer gets to choose from a range of cars in […]