Archive for February, 2008

If you have your heart set on a new car, then make the purchase.  But, if you can get a used car of high quality for a fraction of the cost, then why should you pay more? A four-cylinder, 2009 Toyota Corolla lists for around $15,000.  However, current projections of depreciation would make that car […]

Winter calls for the need to keep your vehicle’s battery in tip-top shape.  No one wants to risk being in a stalled car in freezing temperatures.  The cold can cause an engine to require double the current as would normally be needed in usual conditions.  In addition, cold weather can decrease a battery’s output. There […]

Car sales in Hawaii are expected to drop this year.  Vehicle registrations will decline significantly to just over 4 percent since the economy is slowing down. The Hawaii automobile industry is braced for lower car sales for the year, with vehicle registrations and sales of new car warranties expected to drop 4.1 percent as the […]

An auto group in Seattle recently announced the arrival of the first factory-authorized Smart Cars in the state. The announcement paves the way for car buyers to own a certified United States version of the Smart Car which comes with an auto warranty and manufacturer’s authorized service.   It is a significant announcement for anyone […]

Auto makers realize that many drivers put safety as one of their highest priorities. The more traffic on highways and interstates, the larger our cities grow, and the more traffic becomes more of a problem.  Accidents and vehicle damage are inevitable when on the road with your car or truck.  With auto maker’s striving for […]

Why buy a car when you don’t have to?  One of the best ways to get a super deal on a new vehicle is to avoid having to be in the position of having to replace the one your present car because it has broken down and it’s beyond repair.  Being desperate rarely results in […]

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 […]

Many consumers that believe they have to spend big money for a luxury car may not want to consider the autos on this list.  That is clearly their loss.   If you want to pay over $37,000 for a BMW Z4 Roadster and you can cruise around town in a two seat roadster that will […]

Mitsubishi Motors is trying to build on the excitement that has been generated the launch of the new Lancer Evolution and brand new 2009 Galant.  The new Galant made its debut today at Chicago’s Auto Show and comes with hopes that they can raise themselves up from the lack of attention their predecessors had gotten. […]

With vehicle manufacturer’s current drive for safety innovation, extended auto warranty coverage requirements are changing rapidly.  Honda, one of most safety conscious vehicle manufacturers is proving that they have what consumers are looking for in vehicle safety standards.  Honda’s distribution of many of their 2007 and 2008 models include safety feature packages that sty within […]