Nine Secrets To Maintaining Your Car

on 2010-09-03

Robert Sikorsky's little book Drive It Forever offers invaluable tips to keep your car going the extra mile. His stellar advice could save you a year's worth of car payments or more! The smoother you drive, the longer your car will run. Stopping and starting, fast lane changes, scratching off all lead to shorter life for your car. Naturally, you can't drive at all without stopping and starting. But your goal is to keep moving smoothly any time that you can. Does it look like a stoplight is ...
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Helping Your Car Run The Extra Mile

on 2010-09-02

A little extra care here and there when it comes to your car, and you'll find yourself saving loads of money - not just on repairs, but on fuel as well! Keep your engine tuned up. A misfiring spark plug can reduce fuel efficiency as much as 30 percent. This means less money in your wallet. Follow the service schedules listed in your owner's manual. Replace filters and fluids as recommended. I know it doesn't always fit into your schedule. You just have to make yourself do it. If the dealer is ...
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Oil - The Life Of Your Car

on 2010-09-01

Oil cleans your car. It lubricates parts. It helps cool things down. Without it, your engine would be sitting squarely in the center of your local junkyard. Scheduling regular oil changes is vital to the life of any vehicle. The oil filter keeps little bits of dust and other contaminants out of your engine, and helps ensure the oil runs smoothly, so you want to change that every time you change the oil. Imagine how your body would react if your kidneys and liver shut down. The impurities in ...
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Car Repair 101

on 2010-08-31

The more you notice about your vehicle, the more likely you'll be able to head off repair problems. Yep- even if you're mechanically challenged. You can detect many common vehicle problems by using your eyes and nose. 'See No Evil' Is there a little stain or a drop of fluid under your vehicle? It may mean absolutely nothing. But you do want to check the wet spots immediately - just to make sure. What color is the fluid under your car? Yellowish green, pretty blue or neon orange colors indicate ...
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Getting That Car Loan

on 2010-08-30

So here's the situation: you are buying a car but you don't know what type of auto loan offers you should go for. What should you go for? The answer is simple enough: get a simple interest loan. What is a simple interest loan anyway? A simple interest loan is a loan where you pay interest only on the original principal of the loan. The good thing is, 90% of all auto loan offers are simple interest loans, although there are some lenders who are pushing loans that are not. You should never agree ...
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Choosing the Right Car

on 2010-08-29

For most people in the United States, the car is one of their most expensive purchases. So make sure you ponder this issue properly before pulling out your credit card. The first thing you might want to look at is whether to buy a new car or a used car. Some people just refuse to buy a used car, while others simply refuse to purchase a new one. There are of course both advantages and disadvantages of both. So, what's so great about a new car? Well, a new car comes with all the perks: the latest ...
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Top 5 Factors Determining Your Car Insurance Rate

on 2010-08-28

Auto insurance can be confusing and mind boggling sometimes and it's hard to determine exactly why some individuals are receiving rates which are lower than others. There are many factors which contribute to the rate of auto insurance, some you have control over and others you don't. Below you will find valuable information regarding the factors which are compiled in order to determine the rate of your car insurance. These will help you understand important aspects of auto insurance and why ...
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Buying A New Car

on 2010-08-27

The cost of a new car nowadays equals about what my parents paid for their first home. It's not a purchase to be taken lightly. You want to do everything possible to ensure you get a great deal. Never rush your decision. If you are completely without transportation, rent a vehicle until you find the right car. When you rush a purchase, you usually end up on the losing end of the deal. Thanks to the Internet, you can uncover the typical retail cost of a specific make and model. With a little ...
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Protect for your Car's Floor with Toyota Floor Mats

on 2010-08-26

Whenever we think about car accessories, what comes to mind are the most common and obvious ones like bumpers, spoilers, step guards, halogen lights and others that are added externally. Likewise, the more common interior accessories may include seat covers, audio systems and others. However, most of us do not always notice one important car interior accessory outright. It is because it is right under our feet ' Floor Mats. Floor Mats are more than just decorative accessories giving your ...
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Negotiating Tips for New Car Buyers

on 2010-08-25

You need a new car, but you're just not ready? Even if you have money and/or great credit and you know all the details of the car you want, there is still one thing standing in your way' Negotiating the price! It can be uncomfortable or even scary, but you'll have to do it at almost every car dealer. That's why I'm going to give you some tips to get you through the negotiating process and drive home in your new car! Being a good negotiator doesn't have to be difficult. Sooner or later you'll ...
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