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  • Why Won't My New Car Just Let Me Eat?  By : Albert Medinas
    Just looking at it is enough to depress you, isn’t it? The payment on your new car isn’t just depressing, it’s a nightmare that’s not going to end for five years - meaning that you are going to be pinching pennies and surviving off of mac & cheese for awhile! The new car loan rate on your “new baby” is enough to make your palms sweat - and your bank account empty. Sure, you made a few mistakes with the plastic when you were in college, but was it enough to justify an 18% APR on a $25,000 car?
  • Why Buy A Hybrid Car?  By : Ron King
    Fuel-efficient transportation is finally becoming a reality with the hybrid car. As more of these cars take to the road, our air will become cleaner, and our country will be less dependent on foreign sources of oil.
  • Facts You Need To Know About The Hybrid Car  By : Ron King
    The bottom line is that hybrid cars are effectively lowering the cost of powering a vehicle and keeping the Earth clean. Hybrid technology offers a highly effective way of moving from place to place.
  • How To Find The Best Deals On A Car Rental  By : Ken Snoddy
    You’re headed out on vacation and are debating whether to rent a car for your time away from home. Even if you’re driving to your vacation spot, a car rental can be a prudent investment, but there are some steps you can take to make the most of your car rental dollar.

    Shop, shop, shop. The Internet is one of the best things that could ever have happened to comparison shopping. It takes only a little time and effort to get prices, terms and conditions for almost any product...
  • Educate Yourself To Amazing Car Finance  By : Christopehr M Luck
    When it comes to making a car purchase, paying for it is a big part of the battle. Even mid level new cars run into the $20,000 range. Because of these prices, few people pay cash for cars anymore and statistically about 7 out of every 10 people use car finance to pay for their new vehicle. In order to get the best car finance possible, you need to understand how the whole process work.

    First, you want to figure out where you are going to get your car finance. There are a ...
  • How To Build Your Own RC Car  By : Matt Garrett
    Ever turn a corner and find one of those nifty little remote control cars speeding down the middle of the road? They go pretty fast and they make that neat bees-on-steroids buzzing sound. You know, you can buy one of those ready to go, but in order to get the most enjoy you really have to learn how to build your own RC car before hitting the road with it. Half the fun of the whole RC car subculture comes from knowing that you built it yourself.

    Knowing how to build your o...
  • The Muscle Car Craze  By : Jason Tarasi
    Somebody once asked me why I was so fascinated with muscle cars. You know, it’s hard for an outsider looking in to understand why we muscle car lovers are so fanatical about our cars. Until they’ve been behind the wheel of a newly restored ’66 Pontiac GTO, they just haven’t a clue.

    Why is it that we can browse through muscle car advertisements for hours on end? Why do we have to go to every muscle car show that comes near our town? Why do we drive out of our way to see so...
  • Aerodynamics the leading factors in vehicle performance  By : Jason Bibb
    The Importance of Aerodynamic and trends in aerodynamic development
  • How To Choose A Spacious Car!  By : Dr. Drew Henry
    Have you ever felt that your little car can no longer handle your ever growing family members? Have you ever thought of getting a new, bigger, more spacious car? If so, then this article will show you how to choose the perfect spacious car for your family!

    First off, the choice for a more spacious family vehicle is usually between a sport utility vehicle (SUV) and a minivan. Both offer flexible passenger and cargo areas, comfortable seating for five to eight persons, and r...
  • How To Know When Not To Buy A Used Car!  By : Dr. Drew Henry
    If you are looking to save money by buying a used car, it can be a very viable tactic. However, even though you are on a tight budget, buying a used car should not be immediately decided upon and should take a lot of consideration. Why? This is to avoid throwing your hard earned money away.

    Below are some pointers that may help you decide when to buy or not to buy a used car:

    1. You should consider your budget.

    If the reason why you choose to purchase a used car is b...
  • How To Save Money By Properly Maintaining Your Car  By : Dr. Drew Henry
    Did you know that you can substantially save a lot of money simply by doing a quick 10-20 minute checkup on your car each week? In this article, I will give you the information you need properly maintain your car and saving money that would otherwise be spent on expensive repairs.

    My first advice to you is that you need to read and understand your Owner’s Manual for each car that you own. Next, follow the tips below and inspect your car on a weekly basis (should take no mo...
  • The 1966 Pontiac GTO  By : Jason Tarasi
    What is the most popular muscle car of all time that goes zero to sixty in 6.5 seconds flat?

    The answer is, the 1966 Pontiac GTO which is a choice muscle car. In fact, when it was released, it quickly became the best selling muscle car of all time. With the ’66 GTO, Pontiac truly created a new masterpiece that has remained in high demand amongst muscle car enthusiasts for nearly four decades.

    The ’66 GTO has incredible features. Most notable are the unique headlights ...
  • Best Buy Used Car Tips: When It Pays To Be Meticulous  By : Gregory Ashton
    Nowadays, more and more people are enticed to buy used cars. With so many financial choices available and cars “living longer,” many people just opt to buy used cars.

    In fact, many smart consumers contend that buying used cars is just the same as buying new ones if the buyer knows how to buy used cars.

    So, to help those who wish to buy a car but cannot afford a new one, here are some of the best tips that can be implemented when buying a used car.
  • Used Cars At Cheap Prices  By : Gregory Ashton
    Buying a car is a huge investment. Whether a brand new or a second hand car, you still have to shell out a tidy sum to hopefully get the car that meets your specifications.

    Second hand cars can be purchased by going to the local dealer, looking at the classified ads or checking out the various websites that allow a person to search and buy a car online.
  • Buying A Used Car? Know The Basics  By : Gregory Ashton
    If you feel purchasing a new car is tricky, then buying a second hand car can be quite trickier. But don't fret just yet--with these guidelines to keep you on track, that used car could be one of the sweetest deals you've ever had.

    Where to Look
    Snoop around. It pays to be on the lookout for owners wanting to shift to a newer model, and thus wanting to sell the car of your dreams. This is where your friends and family come in. Aside from referrals, they could more or less...
  • Pros And Cons Of Buying Used Cars  By : Gregory Ashton
    Each year, out of all the vehicles bought in the U.S., 41 million are used cars compared to only 16 million new car purchases.

    Since purchasing a car is the next financial investment made by US citizen other than housing, it is important to determine if buying a used car is worth your money.

    1) CONS - Here is a list of the disadvantages of used-car buying:

    * The options of cars are limited, so the search for the right vehicle could be lengthy.

    * The buyers have no...
  • Donating Used Cars For A Cause  By : Gregory Ashton
    Modern technology has produced a surplus of goods which we find difficult to dispose of. While many of us are sensibly reaping the fruits of our contemporary development and affluence, it is not a bad idea to share some of our blessings to financially disadvantaged people.

    What to donate?

    There are hundreds of things to donate, as there are various ways to do it. As more and more people suffer from financial burden, increasing numbers of people are incapacitated to re...
  • Are You Thinking Of Buying A Used Car?  By : Gregory Ashton
    Buying a used car can either be a wise or a foolish move. Someone with no background or knowledge whatsoever on finding a good buy might just be duped into a bad deal and end up with somebody else's garbage. But for the knowledgeable buyer, a significant amount of money might be saved by settling with a secondhand car.

    Here are some tips to set you on the right track.

    1. CONSIDER THE KIND OF CAR YOU NEED.

    It's okay to stick to a price range or budget. But first consi...
  • Check That Used Car  By : Gregory Ashton
    A new car may not be worth all that money you are planning on spending!

    If you are on a really tight budget, and don’t care too much about the prestige of having a brand new car, purchasing a used car might be the best option for you. Why do we say that might be the better option?

    All you have to do is pick up a used car listing to see that brand new cars lose anywhere from 30 to 40 percent of their original price in as little as two years. That’s a pretty steep number...
  • Cars: The Used And The New Are Beautiful  By : Gregory Ashton
    Whether buying used or new cars, both options have advantages and disadvantages that the car buyer alone would be the best person to be knowledgeable about as he or she would know what would work well as according to his/her needs, wants, preference, budget and whim.

    The following are basic factors to consider in buying a used or a new car:

    The price.

    Those on a stringent budget would find used cars a good deal. Though there are a handful of new cars that sell for ...
  • When Buying Used Car Is Not A Good Idea  By : Gregory Ashton
    Looking for the cheapest car through buying used cars is a smart practice. However, when the buyer is truly saving and is on a tight budget, buying a used car should not be immediately decided upon and should take a lot of deliberation. This is to avoid throwing away your hard-earned money.

    Therefore, for people who already know something about buying used cars but wish to know when not to buy them, here are some pointers that may help people in their decision-making:

    1...
  • When Buying A Used Car From Its Owner, Beware Of The Owner Bearing Offers!  By : Gregory Ashton
    Getting started with used cars does not require a mortgage or a student loan, but it is not free either. Buying used cars costs money. That is why it is extremely important to know all the possible factors that might lead the buyer into buying a used car that is suspect.

    In reality, it is easy for the buyer to get carried away by convincing sales pitches, special offers, fantastic deals, magnificent bundles, freebies, and the like. However, it would take a really smart buy...
  • Do Not Buy Flood Damaged Cars  By : Gregory Ashton
    There are many flood damaged cars being sold on the market. Usually, flood damaged cars, SUVs and trucks are placed in salvage yards. Some though, are made spick and span and put into the car market and they will be up for sale. But the problem is, there really are no tell tale signs of flood damage that would give them away. This is because the cars will be restored so they would look almost like new. The damages caused by the flood would be erased or covered. After the chan...
  • Reasons For Buying A Car  By : Gregory Ashton
    Besides the obvious reason, transportation, are there any other pressing reasons for buying a car? Perhaps it is a necessity like requiring inexpensive transportation to and from work. Or, maybe you are a “stay at home” Mom or Dad and need a vehicle to haul children around to school and various other activities. Regardless of your reason, make certain that purchasing the car is for a valid purpose and not just because you want to outdo “The Joneses.”

    In this guide we will ...
  • Key-Pointers When Buying A Second Hand Car  By : Gregory Ashton
    Buying a car from an individual or from a local car dealer is one tedious task if the objective is to purchase a second car that is still in good running condition. A buyer would never trade his hard-earned money with just a complete wasted used car. Whether new or used, when buying a car, it should be treated with the same importance and value.

    There are things to take into consideration before buying the car and these are:

    1. Educate yourself as a consumer
    2. Prepar...
  • Car Finance Company Basics  By : Carrie Reeder
    Purchasing a new vehicle requires more than just deciding what type of car to buy and how much to pay. Unless you have a lot of cash saved and can buy the car upfront, you will have to decide upon some type of financing.

    Before choosing a car finance company, you will want to compare prices and rates. While it is convenient to have the car dealership set up your loan and payment plan, in most cases this is not the best option. A dealer will submit your credit information t...
  • The 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS  By : Jason Tarasi
    It was 1969. And what an amazing year it was! The Beatles’ world renowned hit Come Together was at the top of the music charts along with Johnny Cash’s A Boy Named Sue, Neil Armstrong set foot on the moon, and the 1969 Chevy Chevelle SS, now a classic muscle car, was born. The Chevy Chevelle SS met the demands of muscle car enthusiasts for small cars with powerful motors. Its sporty fast-back body style which was first concocted in the redesign of the 1968 models gave it a to...
  • How To Buy Your Dream Car And Avoid Car Dealers Dirty Tricks  By : Amit Laufer
    Buying a car is usually our second biggest investment after our home purchase and most of us will do it more than once in our life.

    There is something emotional about cars, it represents our taste and style, our economic status and our character. Some women even claim that a car is a man’s extension of his reproductive organ. One the other hand (the good hand) there are women out there that might express their exhibitionism and extravagance by choosing to drive a red flash...
  • Buying A Second Hand Car? 19 Tips To Avoid Getting Your Fingers Burnt.  By : Michael Jason
    Do your homework. Read up about the model of car you're thinking about. Will it perform as you will want? Be aware of any known mechanical problems with that particular model and remember to check them out when you take it for a test drive (see tip 15).

    Look up the current second hand values for the car. Try starting at www.what car .com. Also get some of the second hand car magazines and your local paper. Check out the prices being asked for similar cars.

    • Car I...
  • 2006 Toyota Highlander - The Car Driven By The Gods  By : Yaroslav Shakula
    When you decide that you want to buy a Toyota highlander you will of course head down to your nearest Toyota dealer. Obviously each SUV carries a different price tag and that means that you can get an SUV that will match your budget.
  • Top 10 Buying Tips For Buying A Car  By : Danny Huang
    1. Money: Make sure you know what is your budget. Never exceed the amount you can afford. For instance if your income is 50,000$ USD, you shouldn’t spend more than 25,000$ on the car because the car will may become a finical problem to you.

    2. Personal need: Ask yourself what is the purpose of the car. Decide whether you want a 4 door sedan or a 6 people van. Look into what class and what kind car you want. If the purpose of the car is just purposely transportation, then d...
  • An Inside Look At The Nissan Skyline  By : Vincent Abrugar
    Get An Inside Look At The Nissan Skyline
  • What You Need To Know About Hybrid Cars  By : Gregg Hall
    Hybrid cars definitely help fight the pollution problem by reducing emissions.
    Hybrid cars combine a gasoline engine with a battery-powered electric motor.
  • A History Of Sports Cars  By : John Davison
    What defines the term sports car and why are we so fascinated with them. Is it simply the flowing curves of the body design, the massive power output of the high revving engines or could it even be the distinctive throaty musical note of the exhaust pipes. Everyone will have a different opinion on what they think makes sports cars special and for the reasons why we love them so much. Even people who say they are impractical or unnecessary cannot help but to turn and look when...
  • Buying Cars from Auto Auction  By : Hans Hasselfors
    People have been really benefited by this new concept of buying cars from Auto auction, which is really convenient and affordable for the consumers. The entire deal of buying a car is all so convenient for the consumer that the consumers seeks to buy it from these auctions, which has eventually become a very popular and very plausible way of buying cars.
  • The 1969 Plymouth Road Runner  By : Jason Tarasi
    The Road Runner line was first produced by Plymouth in 1968 with a back-to-basics strategic approach aimed at making muscle cars more affordable for the average Joe rather than having them remain fully-loaded, luxury cars that few could afford. As a result, Road Runners were targeted to a different market. Even though they were downgraded some compared to other muscle cars of their time, the 1969 Plymouth Road Runner made record sales for Plymouth and became one of the top-fi...
  • Hybrid Cars - Technology Of The Future Or Passing Fad?  By : Rick Hendershot
    Hybrid cars have been getting a lot of buzz the last three or four years, and now with the soaring cost of oil and gasoline, hybrids are expected to get hotter than ever. Here are some Questions and Answers about hybrids.

    1. What is a hybrid car?

    A vehicle is a hybrid when it combines two or more sources of power. Hybrid cars almost always have a gasoline engine and an auxiliary electric motor system that runs off rechargeable batteries.

    We normally assume that the p...
  • An Overview Of Honda Hybrids  By : Gregg Hall
    Honda has become one of the top car manufacturers when it comes to the latest craze in the automotive world – hybrid vehicles. Honda has followed in the footsteps of car manufacturing companies like Toyota and Ford who have created a number of their car models in hybrid form.
  • Make Traveling A Lot Less Stressful With the Right Type of Car GPS  By : Sandra Stammberger
    Navigating using maps can be very frustrating especially if you are doing so while driving your car. This becomes even stressful when you are driving all alone in a strange territory. Sometimes, however, having someone with you won’t help either, because more often than not, your companion would end up confusing you more than helping you navigate the road.
  • How To Choose The Right Color For Your Sports Car  By : Gregg Hall
    If you are buying a new sports car, you may have the opportunity to select its cover from the ever-growing palette provided by auto manufacturers. When selecting a color for your sports car, there are a few factors one should consider.
  • Should Your Next Sports Car Be A Convertible?  By : Gregg Hall
    For many of us, the very thought of a sports car conjures up a convertible top vehicle. We might think of a sports car as our opportunity to drive in perfect weather, top down, feeling a part of nature and closer to the driving experience.
  • What To Know If You Are In The Market For A New Car  By : John Rivers
    If you are in the midst of shopping for a new car then you need to know what you are doing. If you don’t take the time to learn the ins and outs of buying a new car you are going to get taken for a ride, an expensive one.

    Here are the top tips to make sure that you get a deal on your new car:

    Find out what kind of car you are looking for

    If you walk onto the lots with a clear idea of what you are looking for, you will be much less likely to get talked into a more exp...
  • Car Problems What To Do Next  By : Tony Smith
    Statistically 80% of car problems occur after having some kind of work recently carried out on your vehicle by a garage / repair centre.
  • Definition of a Sports Car  By : smgenie
    The term sports car has varying perceptions. Road and Track said it best ““Ask five people the exact definition of a sports car, and you’ll likely get five different answers.”
  • Dodge Magnum RT 2006 Car Review  By : Andrew Kier
    The new Magnum is a great looking car that will get your neighbors talking as you rumble around the block. The unique styling of the Magnum will also attract gawkers in the form of 18-22 year old guys pointing for their friends to “check that out”. And a few people will approach you as you are filling up the gas tank to ask, “Does it really have a Hemi?”, with only a vague notion that it somehow makes the car better.

    The Magnum is offered with many different engine sizes (...
  • Ford GT 2005 Car Review  By : Andrew Kier
    When I approach an exotic car that can go 204 MPH with a roof line that is only as high as my belt, I have low ergonomic expectations. I’ll probably get some bruising from the suspension and hopefully be distracted by the acceleration to forget how uncomfortable everything else is. I was only right about the acceleration.

    The Ford GT is the remake of the 1966 Le Mans champion car called the GT40. The original GT40 was a great looking car, but this new GT has a spectacular ...
  • Bmw 330i 2006 Car Review  By : Andrew Kier
    I have to reveal up front that I own an older 3-series BMW, so I am quite aware of its abilities and drawbacks. And as many different types of cars that I drive, I am always happy to return to my baby. But when I got behind the wheel of the new 330i (Edmunds pricing at $39,184) I could tell that this machine was a sharp step up in performance within a quarter mile.

    At my first ride in the driver’s seat, I couldn’t get over the ergonomics of the steering wheel. Every car ha...
  • Boss Mustang: Then and Now  By : David Anthony
    The Mustang has been loved by car enthusiasts since it was first introduced back in the Swinging Sixties. In fact, the Mustang had one of the most successful auto launches in history!
  • Finding a Great Project Car  By : David Maillie
    Working on a project car is a great way to relieve stress. Finding the perfect vehicle is the most stressful part of the process. Learn what to look for in a great vehicle and where to find your perfect car.
  • Leading Window Graphics Company & Renowned Artist Headline Automobile News  By : cristi
    When you think of automobile news, you may not expect to read about a renowned artist. However, a recent automobile news release contained just that. An artist, his talent and an innovative company looking to change the way you look at windshields is the current focus of much media attention and automobile news.

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