Archive for May, 2008

If you’re considering purchasing a new or used vehicle, you should do a few things first.  You can make the process of buying a car easier, and save yourself some money by following a few simple tips. First of all, you should consider purchasing a pre-owned car.  New vehicles will immediately lose about 30% of […]

If you would like to buy a new car, but can’t afford to make high payments, there is a better option for you.  You can purchase a vehicle without going broke.  In order to get more for your money buy a pre-owned vehicle. As soon as you drive a new car out of the driveway […]

According to recent tests, pick-up trucks may not be as safe as originally thought. For example, the Nissan Navara only received one star out of five for adult safety. The Navara has a risk of injury that could be life threatening. Also, the vehicle only got three stars for child protection, and two for pedestrian […]

It can be overwhelming to purchase a new vehicle, but keeping a vehicle can be worse.  Television ads are enticing and make it difficult for car shoppers to resist a new vehicle.  However, with the economy being difficult, it pays to not give into temptation. In the U.S. motorists find it hard to drive the […]

If you’re thinking of buying a used car you need to be aware of odometer fraud.  This is a scam where someone rolls back the odometer on vehicle.  The purpose of this is to deceive buyers into thinking that the car has fewer miles than it actually does.  This scam occurs on an estimated 450,000 […]

In order to help your car maintain it’s best performance it is necessary to get routine service and maintenance.  This will also prepare your vehicle for difficult driving conditions.  Here are a few tips to keep your car running at it’s best. First, it is necessary to regularly check your tire pressure.  It’s a good […]

Motorists feel great relief after finally paying off their car. So, why do drivers want to dive right in and buy a new car? Before you take the plunge, consider a few things. If you don’t have a good reason to make a new car purchase you will be making payments that are unnecessary. It […]

If you want to buy a cheap, used vehicle, you might want to check out an auto auction website.  A good place to start is Car-Auction.com.  This website features cars that have been seized by the government.  Motorists can select the type and model of car that they would like to purchase, and also the […]

When people think about a car engine, they often don’t realize the significance of the alternator.  The alternator is crucial, because without it the engine won’t run.  The power train gets its power from the alternator. Alternators were made so that mechanical energy could be converted into an alternating current.  To make this happen, the […]

If you are shopping for vehicles, you may realize that some cars cost more because of the paint job.  Paint can add an extra expense of up to $1,000.  This can feel like a big expense after factoring in other vehicle expenses, such as maintenance and new car warranties.  It’s difficult for people to believe […]