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admin — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 20:10:19 +0000

How much Money do you need to buy a Car?

A New Cars price varies depending on manufacturer, style, demand, etc. The new car price is usually over 10k for economical models. The National Automotive Dealers Association quotes the average price of the new car sold to $28,400.

What to consider when evaluating a new car value:

Base Price is the cost of the car without options. The Base Price includes standard equipment and warranty.

Monroney Sticker Price (MSRP) this includes the installed options, the transportation charge, suggested retail price, and the fuel economy (mileage)

Detail Sticker Price this includes the Additional Dealer Markup, preparation, and undercoating.

Is better to shop around to find the best price, under this paragraph you can compare dealer’s prices for new vehicle.

For Used Cars, the prices can vary wildly, depending on the condition of the car, the miles, the model, type of usage (fleet, taxi, personal with city or highway miles), whether the car is being sold by a private party or a dealer. etc. Quotes can range from under 1k for a car to take you from point A to B (but expect problems) to over 10k for a decent second hand vehicle.

How to value of an used car? the first thing to consider is how pricing is determined on an used vehicle.

A) A Trade In is the value that the dealership will pay you when you use your old car for a downpayment on another vehicle or in exchange for cash.

B) Retail The value that the dealership will assign the car when bought of the lot

C) Private Sales, buying the car from a private individual

Once you make that comparison, you need to focus on the car year, make, model, and mileage. You should also consider in the price the options that the car comes with such as wheel detail, air conditioning, etc)

Then evaluate the vehicle for mechanical conditions such as rust, tire mismatch, electrical problems, condition of the cabin interior such as carpets, upholstery, dashboard, and the exterior for body damage, dents, scratches, etc.

Find comparable sales from private parties and dealers.

Go to the kelley blue book and find out a their estimated value for the vehicle that you are planning to purchase. Used the blue book value as a reference point, and view the quotes from your research as the estimated value of your vehicle.

Finally check the vehicle history report. You can check the vehicle history report from Autocheck:

Buy a vehicle history report today and find out why AutoCheck is better than Carfax!

Car Service Companies

admin — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 20:44:40 +0000

Companies	Description
up2drive.com	Up2drive is backed by award winning customer service and time-saving technology. Unlike other online finance companies, up2drive specializes ONLY in automotive lending to ensure our customers with the best financing options. Finance any make and model with up2drive – where auto financing is up 2 you.
	DriveTime is the nationâ€™s largest auto dealership and finance company for people with less-than-perfect credit. At our 84+ locations, we provide innovative credit solutions, quality vehicles and outstanding customer service.
Swapalease	Swapalease.com is the world’s LARGEST online lease marketplace. We allow car buyers access to distressed sellers, who place large incentives to get out of their car leases early with no penalties or obligations. Buyers can get a short-term, NO MONEY DOWN lease with the lowest monthly payments on the market.
LeaseTrader	LeaseTrader.com matches users looking to exit their current auto lease contract with users who look to take over their vehicles. LeaseTrader serves the needs of consumers looking to get out of their current car lease by having it transferred to a buyer looking to take it over

Company	Description
	Need a car quote? Click here to get quotes from different dealers
	LeaseTrader.com matches users looking to exit their current auto lease contract with users who look to take over their vehicles. Find owners looking to get out of their current car lease by having it transferred to a buyer looking to take it over; these users advertise their vehicles in the website, so get started today!
	DriveTime is the nationâ€™s largest auto dealership and finance company for people with less-than-perfect credit. They have 84+ locations, providing innovative credit solutions, quality vehicles and outstanding customer service.
	CarCostCanada.com is Canada’s first online source for new car dealer invoice prices, all non-advertised factory incentives, real-time live quotes from local low-cost dealers.

Ford May Have Its Best Year Since 2000

admin — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 23:20:23 +0000

The No.2 U.S. automaker is riding high, boosted by new models and a better reputation

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VW partners with Lucasfilm for Super Bowl ad

admin — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 23:18:23 +0000

Automaker and filmmaker partner on Star Wars ads for 2012 Passat, but with spy photos already out, will the ad overhype the still-under-wraps new Beetle model?

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Toyota settles Lexus crash lawsuit for $10 mln

admin — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 23:19:42 +0000

World’s No.1 automaker Toyota Motor Corp. has agreed to pay $10 million to a family of four people who were killed in a runaway Lexus crash near San Diego last year that prompted a string of recalls of millions of Toyota vehicles.

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Honda takes Y15bn hit on improper fish trades

admin — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 23:19:15 +0000

The Japanese automaker has been forced to take an accounting charge after it discovered that staff had engaged in ‘inappropriate transactions’ with seafood wholesalers

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Source: GM adding 650-plus jobs in Michigan

admin — Sun, 23 Jan 2011 23:18:26 +0000

General Motors Co. will add a shift and more than 650 jobs at its assembly plant in Flint where it makes the hot-selling GMC Sierra and Chevrolet Silverado pickup trucks, a person familiar with the plan said Saturday. The move is yet another sign that truck sales are on the rise for the recovering automaker.

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GM adding 650-plus jobs at Mich. plant, AP says

admin — Sat, 22 Jan 2011 23:19:11 +0000

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Chattanooga, the new home of Porsche

admin — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 23:20:02 +0000

Porsche is considering manufacturing cars in North America. If it happens, Chattanooga’s new Volkswagen factory would be a likely choice. The luxury German automaker is in the process of merging

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CNN – Chrysler Battery-Less Hybrids Announced

admin — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 23:18:54 +0000

Chrysler Group Is Working On A New Hybrid Minivan That Doesn’t Use Batteries Or Electric Motors To Drive It, The Automaker Announced With The Environmental Protection Agency On Wednesday.

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