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NAPSI)-You could find yourself on the road to saving time, trouble and money the next time you're thinking about buying a car if you take a few smart steps:
Give yourself time to shop. Remember, buying a car is most likely the second-largest purchase you will ever make beyond a home. |
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(ARA) - Many of us remember being crammed into the back of a crowded, hot station wagon when we were kids. Penned in by suitcases or grocery bags, you had to crouch down to avoid bumping your head, and often the only entertainment available was kicking your brother or counting the signs on the highway. |
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ARA) - Whether they're buying plane tickets or antiques or DVDs, the Internet has made it possible for lots of Americans to become savvy bargain shoppers. But have you ever bought a used car online? Believe it or not, the online used car marketplace has exploded in recent years. Now you can research vehicles, locate exactly the car you want for the price you want to pay, and even make the purchase, all online. |
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(ARA) - The next time you're in the market for a new car should you buy or lease? It all depends on your personal needs.
If you need to improve your credit status and have high mileage-per-year needs, buying may be the way to go. If you're worried about cash flow, and really only need the vehicle to get the short distance between home and work every day, leasing may be the answer. Log on to www.harborcredit.com for quotes that will help you decide which option is best for you. |
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I have always purchased my cars used. And each time, I got a great deal. Don't think I counted on luck, though - no siree. There are a few "musts" for making sure you don't end up drinking "lemon"-ade.
Spending a little time now may save you serious money later. Check Consumer Reports on the safest cars out there. Looks are one thing, but don't ignore safety.
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Since the dawn of the age of fuel injection, car enthusiasts have been debating which fuel system is better; fuel injection or carburetors.
Both systems are adept at doing their job of providing fuel to the engine. Both are effective methods. Which one is actually better? |
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For more than 60 years, the Frankfurt Auto Show has become the benchmark of what an auto show should be.
Formally known as the Internationale Automobil-Ausstellung, Frankfurt Auto Show is the biggest auto show in the world. Like any auto shows, you'll be able to see the best cars available in the market and the new cars that will be rolling out or have been in the minds of the manufacturers called the concept cars. |
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(NAPSI)-With all the safety advances of today's vehicles, it's surprising but true that government officials from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Department of Transportation (DOT) are worried about the security of today's young passengers. Government studies show that despite crumple zones, air bags and electronic stability control, a wide majority of kids ages 4 to 8 are still riding unsafe. That's because many children in this age range aren't properly restrained. |
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The Pismo Beach Classic Show is one of the most exciting vintage and street rod shows in Central California. It is held annually at the Downtown Pismo Beach, right by the pier.
The show, traditionally held on Father's Day weekend, has been around for 22 years and attracts hundreds of vehicles, from restored 1940's Chevrolet trucks to blinged-out F150's, during its 3-day revelry. |
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With prices in the high 5 and 6-figure ranges, exotic cars are just out of the budget for most people. Even if you can afford one, you wouldn't want to buy every high-performance exclusive model that comes out. Yet, every time we hear about a new sports car in production or gloss over a magazine feature about one of these machines, our hearts leap a little. |
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