Archive for July, 2006
The Pros and Cons of Leasing a Car
A growing trend among consumers lately is the decision to lease a car rather than buying one. However, this option entails some inherent problems, not the least of which is that many people don’t have a strong grasp on what leasing actually entails. On one hand, if you buy your car, you can eat in [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Leasing a Car Vs. Buying One
Analyzes a few of the major differences between leasing and buying a car, and provides resources to find out more information.
One of the key questions that everyone must face when seeking a new car is whether to lease or to buy. There is no easy or direct answer to the question, as your response will [...]
Car Dealer Negotiation Tactics: Add On Central
You’ve negotiated the contract, worked out the kinks, and it’s all been approved. What could possibly go wrong? Unless you’ve seen the final breakdown, you might have a surprise on the way! Read this article to learn more about expensive add-ons, and how to deal with them!
You are a master negotiator. You talked the price [...]
Car Dealer Negotiation Tactics: ‘Take It or Leave It!’
You’ve probably been there before. You want the car, but the dealership wants to ream you for all you’re worth. After some time the salesperson gives you what he convincingly insists is his final verdict… ‘Take it or leave it!’ What do you do? Read on to find out!
You know the drill. You’ve been at [...]
The Importance of Auto Tune-Ups
While the process of car and truck tune-ups has changed through the years, its importance has not.
Tune-ups are a critical part of auto maintenance, ensuring one’s engine is working properly and efficiently. AAA Auto Club, www.aaa.com, advises one to take one’s car to a service technical for an engine inspection and computer scan every 30,000 [...]
Inspecting and Replacing Your Auto’s Lights
Failure to regular ensure that all your vehicle’s lights are working properly may make your auto more difficult to see at night, impair your vision, or earn you a ticket. This article offers tips for inspecting and replacing headlights and other auto lights.
Driving with burned out vehicle lights can make your auto more difficult to [...]
A Guide to Inspecting Your Auto’s Belts
Regularly inspecting your car or truck’s belts will prevent a break down and extend the life of your engine.
Inspecting an auto’s belts and replacing them when they become worn is an essential part of proper car and truck maintenance. An engine cannot run properly without adequate belts. One can usually identify a weakened belt by [...]
How to Improve Your Gas Mileage in You Car
Gas prices are at an all time high and there is no indication that they will be coming down any time soon. What if we could show you how to easily save 20% or more on gas? Here are some great tips that are guaranteed to save you big at the pump.
Start keeping track of [...]
Rare Breed: A Look at Today’s Ferrari
General Motors, Ford, Chrysler, Honda, and Toyota are capable of selling at least 1,400 cars per day in North America. It takes Ferrari an entire year to put that many customers behind the wheel. For this Italian producer of high-end exotics, however, that’s perfectly fine.
Limited growth, exclusivity, and a strong presence in racing remain the [...]
Long-Term Test: 2006 Pontiac G6 Convertible
Despite a high-profile launch as a 2005 model that included giving 276 cars to an Oprah Winfrey studio audience, the G6 line of midsize sedans and coupes has performed below sales expectations for Pontiac; that places the onus of sparking showroom interest on the new-for-2006 convertible.
Our red extended-use G6 is a handsome vehicle; its sporty [...]
