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Car Buying Tips To Save You Money
Car buying tips to save you money on financing, auto insurance, parts, accessories, warranties, and anything associated with buying a car.

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2008 GM Owner Loyalty Rebate
2008-01-11 19:43:00
It is January 2008 and General Motors is changing rebates to promote early year sales. GM is finally offering an Owner Loyalty Bonus of $1000 on most all new vehicles. Past bonus cash has been conquest money for owning a non-GM vehicle. I know they were trying to pull other brands to GM including Ford, Dodge, Nissan, and Toyota, but I believe this penalized already Loyal GM owners.If you are lucky enough to find a 2007 model left on a lot, there is still 0% financing available. There are also some low rates on 2008 models and some fair rebates combined with your loyalty money. To qualify for GM Loyalty Money, you must show proof of ownership of a 1999 or newer GM vehicle. You do not have to trade the auto, just show you own one.You can also do a little research to make sure you are getting the best deal on your new vehicle. The best way to find out is to Request a FREE Quote at Yahoo Autos!You will find out what the best price is before you go to the dealership. Request Your...
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Tips On How To SAVE MONEY On Car Insurance
2007-12-16 07:56:00
Tips On How To Save Money On Car Insurance By Charles C.Some things in life are free. Car insurance is not one of those things, and it can be rather darn expensive. Here are some ideas on how to save money on car insurance.Depending upon what state you live in, having car insurance may not only be a smart way to protect your car, it may also be the law. Certain states require that drivers carry insurance on their vehicle, and for good reason. Car repairs can be very expensive, and most people do not have a few thousand dollars set aside just in case of an accident.Since car insurance is something we need to spend money on, we should try to save money while we're doing it, right?Here are a few tips to help you save money on your car insurance bill.1. Get quotes from more than 1 company. You are severely limiting the money you might save by signing up with the first company you get a quote from.2. See if your employer has any special relationships that might entitle you to cheaper ins...
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2007 Chevy Fulwin Concept
2007-12-11 05:09:00
2007 Chevy FulwinBy Fei LimWhile you don't usually hear much about sports cars that are made in China, the 2007 Chery Fulwin just may change that. Although the car is still only a concept car, it very well may be the car that takes China into the real of sports car production. This car is very light weight, and only weighs in at about 2650 pounds. Combine that with a nice 1.6 L engine that puts out 100 lb-ft of torque and you have a car that will definitely be quite speedy. The new Chery Fulwin is much different from the boxy car of the past, and now boasts some smoother curves and a new design that is much more modern than before.The 2007 Chery Fulwin was recently shown at the Beijing Motor Show and was definitely quite a hit. In fact, it was stated that it was actually one of the hottest vehicles to be shown at this show. The name Fulwin, actually translates to mean "wind cloud" and the car definitely looks like it could go like the wind. It combines together some very sharp line...
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GM Certified Used Cars Making Great Buys
2007-10-08 04:00:00
Many customers are finding that a GM Cert ified Used car makes for a great buy. The buyer gets the assurance the vehicle has received a 117 point check, they get a vehicle history report, a 3 month 3000 mile added vehicle warranty, a 5 year 100,000 mile powertrain warranty, and new vehicle rates for qualified buyers.I find that more and more buyers know about certified cars, but wanted to let everyone know what a great buy they are. If you find that new cars are a little out of your price range, check into GM Certified Cars , Trucks, and SUV's. Click Here to find out more about GM certified Cars.
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2007 Great Car Deals!
2007-09-10 08:25:00
It is the end of the 2007 model year, 2008 models are rolling in, so you know what this means? YES, 2007 deals are GREAT deals. There are 2007 extra factory incentives as well as dealers willing to make deals to move the 2007 inventory out and make room for the 2008 inventory. You can literally save thousands on the car, truck, or SUV you are looking to buy. I have said this before and will say it one more time, make it easy on yourself and fill out this short form at Yahoo! Autos.What this is going to do is save you all the money possible on your make and model choice before you ever step foot on the showroom floor. And, Its FREE! So if you have not already checked it out Click Hereand save some BIG Money! Don't wait too long because your choices in 2007 inventory are dwindling on a daily basis and your choices will be limited. Save a TON of money, bookmark my site, and come back and visit when you can stay longer. There are ways to save money on car insurance, auto parts, accesso...
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Fast BMW
2007-08-06 05:32:00
Fast BMWBy Rebecka WhitlockBMW manufactures whatever type of vehicle you are looking for, and has been a long-standing, reputable, and reliable car make. You can find BMW motorcycles, sports utility vehicles, sedans, sports cars, and more.The birth of BMW happened way back in 1913. BMW actually stands for Bayerische Motoren Werke. The first car model was not manufactured until 1928. It was the 3/15 DA 1, an all-steel saloon body style car. In the next year of manufacturing, in 1929, BMW was manufacturing 3/15 DA 2’s as saloons, two-seater convertibles, and delivery vans. Soon came the exclusive Roadster, know as the Wartbury, then the coupe, cabriolet, four-door saloons, sports convertibles, and so on.BMW grew very quickly as a car manufacturing company, and is still very popular today. It is still considered one of the best vehicles that exist. Being the best, though, can be pricey for customers. BMW is not the most practical vehicle to purchase for someone with a modest income o...
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Fast BMW
2007-08-06 05:32:00
Fast BMWBy Rebecka WhitlockBMW manufactures whatever type of vehicle you are looking for, and has been a long-standing, reputable, and reliable car make. You can find BMW motorcycles, sports utility vehicles, sedans, sports cars, and more.The birth of BMW happened way back in 1913. BMW actually stands for Bayerische Motoren Werke. The first car model was not manufactured until 1928. It was the 3/15 DA 1, an all-steel saloon body style car. In the next year of manufacturing, in 1929, BMW was manufacturing 3/15 DA 2?s as saloons, two-seater convertibles, and delivery vans. Soon came the exclusive Roadster, know as the Wartbury, then the coupe, cabriolet, four-door saloons, sports convertibles, and so on.BMW grew very quickly as a car manufacturing company, and is still very popular today. It is still considered one of the best vehicles that exist. Being the best, though, can be pricey for customers. BMW is not the most practical vehicle to purchase for someone with a modest income or ...
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Car Loans After Bankruptcy - Tips To Getting Approved
2007-07-30 07:37:00
Car Loans After Bankruptcy - Tips to Getting ApprovedBy Carrie ReederA car loans after a bankruptcy is one way to help build back your credit history. In fact, once your bankruptcy closes, you can apply for a car loan the next day. To get approved with the best rates for your car loan, follow these tips.Review Your Credit ReportBefore you start applying for a car loan, check out your credit report and make sure all your accounts are in order. It is not uncommon after a bankruptcy to see open accounts that should be closed, which hurt your credit rating.While looking at your credit report, consider adding a page explaining the situation that resulted in your bankruptcy. If there were extenuating circumstances, lenders may approve you for a better rate than under normal conditions.Plan Your Car PurchaseBefore purchasing a vehicle, decide what you can afford in a monthly car loan payment. This will help you decide which financing package is best for you. Both the loan amount and length...
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Car Loans After Bankruptcy - Tips To Getting Approved
2007-07-30 07:37:00
Car Loans After Bankrupt cy - Tips to Getting ApprovedBy Carrie ReederA car loans after a bankruptcy is one way to help build back your credit history. In fact, once your bankruptcy closes, you can apply for a car loan the next day. To get approved with the best rates for your car loan, follow these tips.Review Your Credit ReportBefore you start applying for a car loan, check out your credit report and make sure all your accounts are in order. It is not uncommon after a bankruptcy to see open accounts that should be closed, which hurt your credit rating.While looking at your credit report, consider adding a page explaining the situation that resulted in your bankruptcy. If there were extenuating circumstances, lenders may approve you for a better rate than under normal conditions.Plan Your Car PurchaseBefore purchasing a vehicle, decide what you can afford in a monthly car loan payment. This will help you decide which financing package is best for you. Both the loan amount and length...
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What Are The Auto Liability Insurance State Minimums For My State?
2007-07-28 06:22:00
What Are The Auto Liability Insurance State Minimums For My State?By Tim GormanAs you shop online for the best auto insurance deals you may begin to ask yourself what exactly is required by law when it comes to auto insurance. Fortunately this article outlines the auto liability insurance state minimums that you are required to have in order to legally drive in the United States. No matter what state you drive in all of them have financial responsibility laws and require motorists to purchase minimum amounts of auto liability insurance except for Tennessee, Wisconsin and New Hampshire.Many websites and advocates of insurance (to include myself) recommend having a minimum of $100,000 for bodily injury protection per person and at least $300,000 for property damage costs and physical injury costs. The main reason for this is due to the increased amount of money needed to rectify an accident is usually more then what the states declare as the minimum amount of insurance coverage nee...

2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Car Review
2007-07-24 08:17:00
2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Car Review By Siree ChamberlainKBB Editors' Notes: In a consumer economy driven---at least to a certain extent---by tax cuts extended to the super wealthy, the uptick in luxury and exotic car sales won't constitute much of a surprise. Managers of the venerable British franchise, Aston Martin, have taken note and moved aggressively in broadening Aston's offerings---previously limited to the outgoing Vanquish S and DB9---to include a two-place coupe (and upcoming roadster) designed to capture the eye of the 911 prospect. The end result, the V8 Vantage, constitutes a beautiful blend of traditional Aston design cues with an unexpected dose of athleticism.What's Significant About This: Today's V8 Vantage is a clean-sheet approach to a Sports/GT. Benefiting from an all-new platform and V8 drivetrain, the tightly-drawn two-seater supplies the Aston prospect with an "entry level" choice while providing Aston Martin and its dealers with a better business mo...

Cheap Car Insurance: Factors That Affect Your Car Insurance Rates
2007-07-18 07:08:00
Cheap Car Insurance : Factors that Affect Your Car Insurance Rate s By Rob SliverWhen it comes to auto insurance rates, who you are determines what you pay. Automobile insurance premiums are based on a large number of factors, some of which you can control, and some of which, alas, are incontrovertible facts of life. Statistically, a sixteen-year old boy with a 300 horsepower sports car in a big city is far more likely to hit something than a 35 year-old married guy driving a minivan around the suburbs.While you can’t change your age and some other factors, there are things that you can do to keep insurance premiums as low as possible.Factors you CAN’T change that impact your auto insurance rates: Your ageDick Clark and Sophia Loren notwithstanding, aging is unavoidable. And while you may be a mature-looking teen or a youthful octogenarian, the oldest and the youngest drivers are far more likely to have accidents.Gender Whether it’s the mothering instinct or fewer NASCAR fantasie...
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Cheap Car Insurance: Factors That Affect Your Car Insurance Rates
2007-07-18 07:08:00
Cheap Car Insurance : Factor s that Affect Your Car Insurance Rates By Rob SliverWhen it comes to auto insurance rates, who you are determines what you pay. Automobile insurance premiums are based on a large number of factors, some of which you can control, and some of which, alas, are incontrovertible facts of life. Statistically, a sixteen-year old boy with a 300 horsepower sports car in a big city is far more likely to hit something than a 35 year-old married guy driving a minivan around the suburbs.While you can?t change your age and some other factors, there are things that you can do to keep insurance premiums as low as possible.Factors you CAN?T change that impact your auto insurance rates: Your ageDick Clark and Sophia Loren notwithstanding, aging is unavoidable. And while you may be a mature-looking teen or a youthful octogenarian, the oldest and the youngest drivers are far more likely to have accidents.Gender Whether it?s the mothering instinct or fewer NASCAR fantasies, wom...
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Car Buying? What's Your Budget?
2007-07-17 09:00:00
Car Buying ? What's Your Budget ?By Jeff NeilanWhen it comes to affording your next new car (used cars too if they are new to you), how closely do you look at your budget? And from what perspective do you evaluate your budgetary parameters?Based on my years of experience, I would say that many people only have a mild idea of how much car they can afford.When you’re in the car shopping mode do you think in terms of bottom line cash price or think only of what your monthly payments will be?Either way, as you take a look at what you can afford, you have to take into consideration all of the extra costs involved in buying/owning a car. Certainly today fuel costs are a major consideration. And there is always going to be your insurance premium, maintenance costs (used cars will be higher), etc.Once you begin your car shopping, if you only have a ballpark idea of what you can afford… and only a ballpark idea of how much you drive and what your gas expense will be, and if you haven’t ...
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Car Buying? What's Your Budget?
2007-07-17 09:00:00
Car Buying ? What's Your Budget ?By Jeff NeilanWhen it comes to affording your next new car (used cars too if they are new to you), how closely do you look at your budget? And from what perspective do you evaluate your budgetary parameters?Based on my years of experience, I would say that many people only have a mild idea of how much car they can afford.When you?re in the car shopping mode do you think in terms of bottom line cash price or think only of what your monthly payments will be?Either way, as you take a look at what you can afford, you have to take into consideration all of the extra costs involved in buying/owning a car. Certainly today fuel costs are a major consideration. And there is always going to be your insurance premium, maintenance costs (used cars will be higher), etc.Once you begin your car shopping, if you only have a ballpark idea of what you can afford? and only a ballpark idea of how much you drive and what your gas expense will be, and if you haven?t nailed...
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Car Down Payment; Check Into A Payday Loan
2007-07-07 03:42:00
The following is a paid review:Have you ever found the car of your dreams, or even worse, had to have a car and not had the down payment to get it. There are many times, almost daily, I have a customer that is approved for a car, but needs a down payment. It is hard to come up with a down payment all at once and you need some help. There may even be times when an unexpected bill hits you and you need a little extra cash to cover it until you get paid.Well worry no more, I have found a site that offers payday loans online, quick, easy, confidential, and you do not have to have A1 credit to qualify. The requirements are as follows for overnight cash up to $1500. Must maintain steady employment. Earn an income of $1,200 per month. Must be at least 18 years old and a citizen of the United States. Active checking account required. Visit Payday Loan s ABC for additional requirements.Payday Loans ABCis also a leader when it comes to information. They believe that an informed customer ...
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VIN-Vehicle Identification Number Meanings
2007-07-05 00:20:00
Every auto ever made has a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). It does not matter if it is a car, truck, van, or SUV, it will have a VIN number found on the driver door panel and in front of the steering wheel on the dash-seen from outside the car. Over the years the VIN numbers have grown in length to signify different things. They are currently 17 digits long and mean the following. 1st digit: Country of origin, 1 is US, 2 Canada, 3 Mexico, Germany is W, and Japan is J. Don't ask why Germany is W??2ND digit: Manufacturer. A is Audi, N is Nissan, B is BMW, G is General Motors.3rd digit: Tells the make of the Car. In the diagram 1 is for the Chevrolet division of General Motors.4Th and 5Th tells what type of car. The YZ is a Corvette ZR1.6Th digit is the body type. 2 is 2 door hatchback and 3 would be 2 door convertible.7Th digit is the type of restraint system. It this instance the 3 means manual belts with driver air bag.8Th digit is the engine type.9Th is a check digit. It will...
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GM Transformers "Transform Your Ride" Sales Event
2007-07-03 05:16:00
General Motors is looking for big numbers from the Dream works and Paramount pictures movie "Transformers ." GM has a big sales event that continues until July 9 covering the 4Th of July holiday called "Transform Your Ride." The "Transformers" movie opens on July 3rd.In reality, if a customer has stepped away from GM vehicles, they will be impressed with what GM has to offer now. From the all new GMC Sierra, Chevy Silverado, Pontiac Solstice, Chevy HHR, Buick Enclave, Buick Lucerne, Chevy Cobalt, just to name a few that have made drastic strides to pick up new market share. This is not even to mention about GM's exclusive OnStar, XM Radio, Roadside Assistance, 5 year 100,000 mile power train warranty (even on certified used cars).It is worth your time to stop in your local GM dealer to see all the exciting features and improvements over previous models. GM has definitely taken the challenge put out by foreign competition and "Transformed Their Rides" to compete in a very sophisticat...
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GM Transformers "Transform Your Ride" Sales Event
2007-07-03 05:16:00
General Motors is looking for big numbers from the Dream works and Paramount pictures movie "Tran sformers ." GM has a big sales event that continues until July 9 covering the 4Th of July holiday called "Transform Your Ride ." The "Transformers" movie opens on July 3rd.In reality, if a customer has stepped away from GM vehicles, they will be impressed with what GM has to offer now. From the all new GMC Sierra, Chevy Silverado, Pontiac Solstice, Chevy HHR, Buick Enclave, Buick Lucerne, Chevy Cobalt, just to name a few that have made drastic strides to pick up new market share. This is not even to mention about GM's exclusive OnStar, XM Radio, Roadside Assistance, 5 year 100,000 mile power train warranty (even on certified used cars).It is worth your time to stop in your local GM dealer to see all the exciting features and improvements over previous models. GM has definitely taken the challenge put out by foreign competition and "Transformed Their Rides" to compete in a very sophisticat...
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Saturn Astra To Come Soon
2007-06-21 14:00:00
Saturn Astra To Come SoonBy Ryan ThomasIn an effort to revitalize the Saturn brand, General Motors looked in the direction of the continent of Europe. With the help of its Opel brand, General Motors has so far successfully reinvented Saturn. The Outlook and the Aura are just the early offering from Saturn with European influence. Come fall of this year, General Motors will introduce a rebadged Opel Astra as the Saturn Astra in the United States auto market.According to General Motors, in order for the European Astra to be accepted in the United States, it has to be both attractive in appearance and very driver-friendly. The first criterion, of course, is to ensure that the Saturn Astra can attract the younger generation of car buyers. The second attribute is to makes sure that upon test driving the Astra, potential car buyers would have a hard time walking away from the car.The hatchback is designed with European styling cues. The trapezoidal headlight configuration and the wid...
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Car Financing; The F&I Department
2007-06-15 07:44:00
Car Fina n cing ? The F&I Department By Jeff NeilanOK, you?ve finally gotten through the front end part of buying your car. You have worked hard done some tough negotiating and feel like you have negotiated a good and fair deal on your car purchase and trade-in. Now it?s time to head into the dealer?s F&I (finance and insurance) department and go through the formality of signing the financing paper work on the back end of the deal.You may have noticed a couple of terms: front end and back end. I used these terms to illustrate a point to you. From a car dealer perspective there are two distinct parts (profit centers) to each deal. The front end of the deal is the new car price, your trade in, any dealer add on?s that they got you to buy with your new car, etc. All of this, most everyone is indeed familiar with. The second part of the deal, the back end, is not a place to let your guard down. The back end is the F&I department. The F&I manager is every bit as responsible for making sales...

Car Financing; The F&I Department
2007-06-15 07:44:00
Car Fina ncing – The F&I Department By Jeff NeilanOK, you’ve finally gotten through the front end part of buying your car. You have worked hard done some tough negotiating and feel like you have negotiated a good and fair deal on your car purchase and trade-in. Now it’s time to head into the dealer’s F&I (finance and insurance) department and go through the formality of signing the financing paper work on the back end of the deal.You may have noticed a couple of terms: front end and back end. I used these terms to illustrate a point to you. From a car dealer perspective there are two distinct parts (profit centers) to each deal. The front end of the deal is the new car price, your trade in, any dealer add on’s that they got you to buy with your new car, etc. All of this, most everyone is indeed familiar with. The second part of the deal, the back end, is not a place to let your guard down. The back end is the F&I department. The F&I manager is every bit as responsible for ma...

2008 Buick Enclave Has Arrived
2007-06-07 06:43:00
The 2008 Buick Enclave has arrived in the showrooms! Everyone has much anticipated its arrival and its finally here. GM has finally given a vehicle for Buick to compete even if it competes with other GM brands.The GMC Acadia has been a super seller and the Buick Enclave should see great results as well. The one that I have seen personally has leather, heated seats, 2 sunroofs, DVD, and several other little bells and whistles and lists for $39200 which is actually comparable on price to its GMC sister vehicle. Stop in your local Buick showroom and take a look at this 3 row crossover GM jewel!

Car Insurance; Does A Red Car Cost More?
2007-06-06 05:11:00
On numerous occasions I have had customers tell me, I do not want a red car because the insurance is more!I have asked several insurance agents this question and they say there is no validity to this. This myth may have come from the old sports car days when red was a popular color. If you have a sports car that happens to be red, yes the insurance may be a little more. There may be some insurance carriers that view red in a different way, but the agents I talked to said it was not true.If you have a red car that costs more on insurance let me know. If you know the reason people have this perception, also let me know because I do not have an answer to this car insurance question.My feeling on the subject would be that a red car would be less on car insurance because it is more visible, but I really do not know. I have also heard that silver is less on insurance. I believe it has more to do with your driving record, type of vehicle, age, gender, etc.
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