The Insider's Guide to Buying Cars

Hiatus

2005-11-04T17:49:00.000-05:00

This Blog is on Hiatus.

Hybrid Car Buying Workshops

2005-11-02T12:10:00.000-05:00

Are you interested in learning more about Buying a Hybrid Car? Online Hybrid Car Buying classes forming now! Click here to learn more about buying a Hybrid Car.

Ugly Hybird Cars

2005-11-01T11:52:00.000-05:00

Do you think Hybrid Cars are ugly? Click here to weigh in.

How to find a Honest Car Dealership

2005-11-01T10:37:00.000-05:00

The question is how do you find an Honest Car Dealership? Here are three easy suggestions to improve your odds. First, look for advanced certification of the dealership by the manufacture. This certification is called different things like Five Star, Gold Star or Purple Dragon. Second, ask your friends and neighbors for recommendations. Third,check with the Better Business Bureau or your State Attorney General to see if there have been any complaints against a specific dealership. Although these suggestions are no foolproof they should improve your odds of finding a surprisingly honest Dealership.

Top Car Dealership Scams

2005-10-31T15:01:00.000-05:00

Learn the Five Top Dealership Scams and how to avoid them as post by Lee Myles Automotive Blog.

Japanese Court Young Car Buyers

2005-10-30T07:38:00.000-05:00

The Autoblog posts:

The Japanese Big 3 — Toyota, Honda and Nissan — are bringing in smaller, more fuel-efficient Sedans and Hatchbacks to target younger buyers, hoping that those buyers will stay with the brand as they grow older and start making more money.

Old Car: Sell or Trade it In

2005-10-29T08:09:00.000-04:00

It is decided, you are in the market to Buy a New Car. What do you do with your Old Car? Do you Sell your Old Car yourself or do you Trade your Old Car in? Click here to find out the pro and cons.

Thanks to the Next Car Blog for the heads up.

Best Hybrid Car Prices

2005-10-29T00:00:00.000-04:00

Are you Paying too much for your Hybrid Car? Hybridcars.com can help! Click here to find out what others are Paying for their Hybrid Cars.

Oil and Guns

2005-10-28T14:37:00.000-04:00

What do Oil and Guns have in common with your Hyrbrid Car? Click here to find out.

Tax Breaks for Hybrid Cars

2005-10-28T04:46:00.000-04:00

Rx400.com posts that:

As some of you may already know, the Rx400h (and the Toyota Prius, and other Hybrid Cars) all make you eligible for a deduction on your personal taxes. However, starting January 1st, 2006, they will make you eligible for a tax credit on your personal taxes.

To learn more click here.

Lexus rx400

2005-10-28T00:06:00.000-04:00

Where can you find out more than you want to know about the Lexus rx400? Why the rx400central Blog of course.

Most Dangerous Cars in 2006

2005-10-26T14:40:00.000-04:00

Stay away from these Cars! Autoblog fills us in on which Cars are the least safe in 2006.

How to Find the Best New Car Prices

2005-10-26T06:39:00.000-04:00

Peter from the Next Car Blog tells us how to find the "real" prices for New Cars by using the internet.

If you want to know the real price you can buy a New Car or Truck for, try CarsDirect. They have been providing consumers with real pricing, meaning an actual price that you can buy the vehicle for, for at least five years. You don't have to buy from them or register to see their pricing. Simply select the make and model you want and you'll see the price. Warning - if you live in an out-of-the-way market, you probably won't see a price that's very competitive, however, if you live in a bigger market, chances are good that you'll see at least a fair price for the car you want, if not a great price.
Click here to read more.

Free Gas

2005-10-25T07:48:00.000-04:00

To combat the high Price of Gasoline "the Ford Hybrid Patrol and BP, along with The Loop 97.9 FM and Q101 FM are giving away Free Gas to Chicagoans," post the Auto Channel. Click here to learn how to get your Free Gas.

Which Hybrid Car is Right for You?

2005-10-25T06:37:00.000-04:00

Are you thinking of Buying a Hybrid Car but, you are not sure which Hybrid Car is right for you? Click here to compare Hybrid Cars with each other and with their Nonhybrid counterparts.

Shop Car Price First

2005-10-24T06:19:00.000-04:00

"If you're shopping for a Car this Fall, you may snag a better deal than you expect," writes the Orlando Sentinel. "Shop price first, not incentives. Despite the growth of Dealer and Manufacturer Incentives over the past few years, the rules for securing the best deal have not changed. First negotiate the price, then consider rebates and financing options."

Hybrid Demand

2005-10-23T15:34:00.000-04:00

Autoblog posts that:

Potential Prius owners are waiting as long as four months to get their hands on one, a Detroit News report claimed today. Demand for Hybrids is elevated thanks to ever-rising Gas Prices — a situation no one imagined ten years ago when Toyota first displayed the Hybrid concept.

Are We Becoming a Hybrid Car Nation?

2005-10-23T00:00:00.000-04:00

With America's current Soaring Gas Prices, Newsweek asks "are we becoming a Hybrid Car nation?" Click here to find out if Hybrid Cars are America's answer to soaring Gas Prices.

Hybrid Dollars and Cents

2005-10-22T06:05:00.000-04:00

The Work In Progess blog posts that Hybrid Cars Don't Save You Money. Click here to find out why.

Don't Get Teased

2005-10-21T09:18:00.000-04:00

In Car Dealer slang a teaser is a basic Car with few options and a good price. The teaser used to draw customers into the dealership. Once the teaser draws you to the Car Dealership the teaser is then switched for a higher priced Car.

Don't fall for the teaser!

New Honda Civic Hybrid

2005-10-20T06:09:00.000-04:00

The Hybrid Car blog posts that New Honda Civic Hybrid goes on sale today.
Click here to learn more about this second generation Hybrid Car.

The Truth About Efficiency

2005-10-20T05:55:00.000-04:00

Naum Levinson of Best Auto Repair blog lets us in on The Truth About Fuel Efficiency. Are you really getting the Fuel Efficiency that your Car's window sticker claims? Click here to find out more.

Hybrid Hype

2005-10-19T11:47:00.000-04:00

The Disgruntled Car Salesman sorts through the Hybrid Car Hype for the rest of us.

The Truth About Diesel

2005-10-18T18:11:00.000-04:00

Soaring Gas Prices, foreign Oil dependence, Hybrid Car buzz and general confusion. Where do Diesel Cars and Trucks fit into the whole confusing Fuel economy picture? Click here to learn more.

Car Dealer Kickbacks

2005-10-17T15:50:00.000-04:00

Kickback - A Kickback is money refunded to the Car Dealer after the Car sale is made. The kickback may come from the Car Maker, Auto finance company or Car Insurance company.

Four Reasons Not To Buy a Hybrid Car

2005-10-17T06:48:00.000-04:00

Looking for a good reason not to Buy a Hybrid Car? Look no further, hybridcars.com gives you four.

Toyota Recalling Priuses

2005-10-16T16:00:00.000-04:00

Rx400central.com posts:

Toyota is playing it safe and recalling about 160,000 Prius models. In about 70 instances, the vehicles have had water enter the electrical system and they've stalled unexpectedly.

2005-10-16T08:34:00.000-04:00

Jeff Oster, of carbuyingtips.com, points out these barriers for the first time buyer.

Lack of credit history is the biggest barrier, it is very difficult to get a car loan
Some car salespeople will rake you over the coals if you are a first time car buyerLenders won't approve car loans on used cars older than 5 years
Insurance rates for teens especially are very costly, often in the $5000 range.
Now you have to deal with car repairs and other maintenance costs, new tires, etc.
Safety perspective: Teen driving safety issues.

Blow Out the Tire Kickers

2005-10-15T10:07:00.000-04:00

In Car Dealer slang, a tire kicker is a person who does not have the money or the willingness to Buy a Car right now. What does a successful Car Salesman do with a tire kicker? The Car Salesman blows them out or in other words gets rid of the underfinanced or unwilling customer.

Car Buyer's Nightmare

2005-10-15T06:43:00.000-04:00

Would you Buy a Car from this man?

Don't Get Hammered

2005-10-14T17:42:00.000-04:00

Hammer-To hammer is when a Car Salesman exerts pressure on a Car Buying Customer to Buy the Vehicle. Hammered as in, "boy I really hammered that guy."

Keep Your Long Green in Your Pocket

2005-10-14T09:17:00.000-04:00

What is another word to money with Car Dealers and Car Salesmen, Long Green. How do you beat Salesmen at their own game? Keep your Long Green in your pocket until the right deal for you is on the table. [Car Buying]

Car Dealers Feeling Downsizing Pinch

2005-10-14T06:38:00.000-04:00

The delcotimes.com(PA) reports:

It might not be a stampede to the Car Dealership for a more fuel-efficient vehicle based on rising Gas Prices, but local Auto Dealers say some people are positively downsizing. "If you Drive past a Dealership and all you see is Trucks and SUVs, you know he’s in trouble," said Wayne Netzer

Katrina Damaged Cars

2005-10-13T04:00:00.000-04:00

With a quarter to half a million Vehicles damaged in Hurricane Katrina, a Flood Damaged Car or Truck may be showing up at a Car lot near you. The Watauga Democrat reports:

Hurricane Katrina caused billions of dollars worth of devastation, but some forms of damage may be rolling out over the next year or so.

Safety Ranks Low with Car Buyers

2005-10-12T08:56:00.000-04:00

CNN?Money reports:

"These days, auto companies tout their crash-test ratings and advanced safety features in ads because they think safety sells. But might they be better off hawking cruise control and a full-sized spare tire?"

Gas Prices Slow Auto Sales

2005-10-04T09:19:00.000-04:00

CNNMoney reports on slowing Car Sales. "Record high Gasoline Prices and empty dealer lots combined to send Sales tumbling at General Motors and Ford last month as the Automakers' earlier popular Sales promotions caught up with them."

Watch Out for Flood Damaged Cars

2005-10-02T10:20:00.000-04:00

Do not get washed away by Buying a Flood Car! Jeff Osteroff Car Buying Consumer advocate and editor of carbuyingtip.com give pratical advice on how to avoid buying a Car that was damaged in Hurricane Katrina.

Bloggers weigh in on Gas Prices

2005-09-17T08:34:00.000-04:00

Like everyone eles Bloggers have been effected by the skyrocketing Price of Gas. Click here to see what Bloggers are saying about outrageous Gas Prices. Click here to to see one man's solution to Gas Prices.

Katrina Car Sales

2005-09-17T08:21:00.000-04:00

ABC News warns:

"In the market for a good Used Car? Watch out for Vehicles that sat submerged for days in the flooded streets of new orleans, biloxi or other gulf coast cities ravaged by Hurricane Katrina."

For the rest of the story click here.

More New Car Discounts

2005-09-16T06:31:00.000-04:00

Azcentral.com reports that it just might be the right time to head to your local Car dealer:

"In an effort to clear out their remaining inventory before new models arrive this fall, a number of Car Dealerships have started adding their own Discounts this month on top of the existing employee discounts offered by Detroit's Big Three. The Employee Prices average about $3,000 off list prices, according to Edmunds.com. The new extra Discounts can take an additional $500 to $2,000 or more off some models."
To read the rest of the story click here.
[Car Buying]

Beware Flood Damaged Cars

2005-09-15T06:55:00.000-04:00

With an already glutted Used Car market Car Buyers need to watch out for one Used Car Scam in particular. Watch out for Flood Cars. The Tucson Citizen had this to say about the risk of buying a water damaged Car

"Beware of Used-Car bargains cropping up in coming months that could be "flood
Cars," vehicles that were submerged in murky water after Hurricane Katrina.
Buy one, and it will be the worst lemon of your life."

Be Ready to Walk Away from Car Deal

2005-09-14T03:10:00.000-04:00

Do you know what a Turnover or T.O. is? If the Car salesman can not close the sale in other words, sell you a Car he will probably turn you over to the Car sales manager or another closer. It is the closers job to sell the “hard to sell customer." The Car dealership will often continue to T.O you to the next closer as long as you allow them to. Remember next time you Buy a New or Used Car, be ready to walk away. Walking away could save you thousands of dollars.
[Car Buying]

Hybrid Car Blog

2005-09-14T00:00:00.000-04:00

We would like to thank Bob Schulties at Cars! Cars! Cars for directing us to the Union of Concerned Scientist's Hybrid Car Blog. It is everything that you have always wanted to know about Hybrid Cars. Oh who are we kidding, it a little more than everything you have always wanted to know about Hybrid Cars. There still is a lot of really good information in this Hybrid Car Blog.

Used Car Glut Continues

2005-09-13T11:22:00.000-04:00

Right now there a Glut of Used Cars. This Used Car Glut was mostly caused by the Big Three Automakers offering Employee Discounts to the rest of us mere mortals. If you are looking to Buy a Used Car this may be the perfect time. If however, you are looking to Sell or Trade In your Used Car remember right now it is a beauty contest. Make sure your Car looks good and it runs well before you even attempt to Sell or Trade it in.

Click here to read the rest of the story.
[Car Buying]

Car Loans

2005-09-13T00:00:00.000-04:00

Need a Car Loan to Finance a New Car or Used Car? You need to ask find out two things before you leave the house.

What is my Credit Score?
What are the current Auto Loan Rates for someone with my Credit Score.

Unscrupulous Car Dealers have been known to lie to customers about their Credit Score so they can Finance a Loan at a much higher Interest Rate. Fight back know your Credit Score and the current Auto Loan Rates before even stepping into an Car lot.

A Trend Toward Smaller Cars?

2005-09-12T05:42:00.000-04:00

Are Americans on the verge of trading in their SUVs for Smaller more Fuel Efficient Cars? Some sources say yes, that Americans are moving toward Smaller Cars and Hybrid Cars. MercuryNews.Com reports:

"Higher Gas Prices are sending more buyers to Hybrids and Small Cars, prompting shoppers to shun big SUVs and pickups, and forcing most Americans to at least consider Fuel Economy."

Click here to read the rest of the story.

Car Leasing Made Simple

2005-09-11T08:24:00.000-04:00

Are you interested in Leasing a Car. Do you want to learn the Benefits of Leasing a Car over buying a car? Do you want to get more out of your current Car Lease. Do you want to learn how to Break you Car Lease. If so, this Blog is for you. Click Car Lease Information to learn more.

Car Buyer Trust Search Engines.

2005-09-10T13:38:00.000-04:00

How do you Shop or Search for a New Car or Used Car? According to DMNews chances are you will use an internet search egine as part of your search.

"Consumers Shopping for Autos use search engines extensively, according to a study released yesterday by yahoo and online market research firm Compete Inc."

Click here to read rest of the story.

Do We Really Need Hybrid Cars?

2005-09-09T05:13:00.000-04:00

CNN/Money asked the questions Who Needs Hybrid Cars?

"Fuel-Saving know-how is already at hand...Car buyers just have to start buying. In 1981, the last time Gas Prices breached $3, adjusted for inflation, the average Car got 21 miles to the gallon. Jump ahead 24 years, a period when there have been huge advances in Automotive Fuel-Efficiency, and the average passenger vehicle on the road gets...21 miles to the gallon."

Click here to read the rest of the story.

How to Buy a Hybrid Car

2005-09-08T04:47:00.000-04:00

Are you interested in Owning a Hybrid Car? Are you thinking of Buying a Hybrid Car in the near future. If your are, eHow.com tells us How to Buy a Hybrid Car.

BMW Joins in Hybrid Efforts

2005-09-08T00:00:00.000-04:00

More Carmakers are getting on the Hybrid Car bandwagon. USA Today reports:

"German luxury Carmaker BMW has joined DaimlerChrysler (DCX) and General Motors (GM) in an alliance to develop Hybrid Vehicle technology, DaimlerChrysler and GM said Wednesday."

What this Hybrid Cars alliance really means for the Car Buying Consumer remains to be seen.

Beware Young Car Buyers

2005-09-07T17:47:00.000-04:00

If you are a Young Car Buyer, be careful. College or High School age Car Buyers are vulnerable to unscrupulous Car Salesmen and Car Dealers are ready to cheat you out of your hard earned cash. Sentinel and Enterprise reports:

"Young Car Buyers tend to get raked over the coals by really sharp Salespeople," said Jeff Oseroff, the CEO of carbuyingtips.com. Oseroff said Salesmen are more likely to Lie to Young Car Buyers, because they are less likely to know their rights. "

Click here to find out how to prevent being taken advantage of.
[Car Buying]

How Many Car Salesmen

2005-09-07T08:38:00.000-04:00

Question: How many Car Salemen does it take to screw in a lightbulb?

Answer: I'll will have to run the numbers but, I think you will be pleased. And by the way, how much do you want your monthly payment to be.

Car Buying for Dummies

2005-09-06T16:13:00.000-04:00

Be sure to stop by Car Buying for dummies. [Car Buying]

How to Buy an Extended Auto Warranty

2005-09-06T08:06:00.000-04:00

Are you looking for an Extended Auto warranty for your New Car or Used Car. Check out Car Buying Tips.com's How to Buy an Extended Auto Warranty.
[Car Buying]

Comment from Uao

2005-09-06T08:00:00.000-04:00

Uao said, "And the best "up" a Car Salesman can get is one that turns out to be a "lay down." But it's a bummer when an "up" is a "lay down" and turns out to be a "roach."

Grease?

2005-09-05T06:36:00.000-04:00

Grease is the amount of discount a Car Buyer needs to close the deal.
[Car Buying]

Ford Courts Young Car Buyers

2005-09-05T00:01:00.000-04:00

Reuters reports:

" Ford Motor Co. is gearing up for an all-out assault on the Midsize U.S. Car market with a stylish, Mexican-built sedan dubbed the Fusion that will compete against best-selling Japanese makes."
[Car Buying]

Selling Your Used Car

2005-09-04T07:58:00.000-04:00

Do you want to Sell or Trade in your Used Car soon? Right now there is a Glut of Used Cars brought on by the employee pricing new car discounts of last few months. If you want to Sell your Used Car for more than chump change remember the Cosmetic Appearance of Used Cars matter. It pays to do some serious preparation work before you try to Sell your Used Car. Click here to read what you need to do.

Employee Discounts

2005-09-03T10:33:00.000-04:00

Hurry there is only a few days left if any on Employee Pricing Deals for Car Buyers. If you want to get the most out a Employee Pricing Discount check out Car Buying Tips.com. Just click here to maximize your Saving from Employee Pricing. [Car Buying]

Ups

2005-09-02T13:36:00.000-04:00

We got a question for you, what is an “Up” in Car Salesman Slang? The answer is it is you when you walk onto a Car lot. An “Up” is a customer or potential customer. Car Salesmen often haggle over how many “Ups” each one has had in a given period.

Are American Car Buyers Ready to Move Toward Fuel Efficient Cars?

2005-09-02T12:18:00.000-04:00

MSNBC asks: With already record high Gasoline Prices being hiked further by Hurricane Katrina are Gas Guzzling Americans ready to move to smaller Cars?

Blue-Collar Car Buyers Unconcerned

2005-09-01T13:30:00.000-04:00

The Norwich Bulletin (CT) reports:

One thing about Blue-Collar Customers: “They are steady and resilient -- even Rising Gas Prices haven't bothered them.”

Hurricane Katrina Aid

2005-09-01T07:35:00.000-04:00

Today I join over 400 Bloggers from at least 8 countries in Blogging for Hurricane Katrina Relief. The idea to Blog for Hurricane Katrina Relief seems to have been started by The Truth Laid Bear Blog. I have chosen the American Red Cross as my suggested charity. You can contact them at 1-800-HELP-NOW. I also have a lot of respect for The Salvation Army 1-800-SAL-ARMY (725-2769). You can also click here to find other worthy Disaster Relief organizations. Please designate your Donation for Hurricane Katrina Relief or Flood Aid.
Flood Aid [Hurricane Katrina] [Philanthropy]

Bloggs for Katrina 09/01/2005

2005-08-31T06:41:00.000-04:00

Hurricane Katrina: Blog for Relief Day Thursday, September 1, 2005. Click here for details.

[Hurricane Katrina] [Philanthropy]

Employee Discounts Not Much of a Deal

2005-08-30T10:09:00.000-04:00

Knight Ridder News reports:

"Employee discounts save Car Buyers only a little more money than the incentives Automakers have used traditionally to clear out end-of-the-year inventories, some Auto Industry analysts say.

US Gas Boycott

2005-08-29T15:03:00.000-04:00

We keep getting E-mails calling for Americans to Boycott Gas on September 1, 2005. If you want to find out more, click on the link above or click here, here or here. If we could agree on a Gas Boycott date we might have something here.

Loaded Payment

2005-08-29T08:43:00.000-04:00

Packing or Loading a Payment is a slang term used to describe a practice used by the Car Sales industry to get customers to agree to Buy additional products, such as Credit Insurance, Car Service Contracts, chemical protectants, and security devices, without revealing their true impact on their monthly payments.

Rebates No Help for Taxes

2005-08-28T05:06:00.000-04:00

The Detroit News reports "In most states, the Vehicle's full price is taxed before the rebate goes to the Buyer."
[Car Buying]

How to Find Honest Car Dealers

2005-08-27T08:21:00.000-04:00

Many Car Buyers will be heading to Car Dealerships over the next few weekends to find their next Car. How do Car Buyers find an Honest Car Dealership? There is no foolproof method but here are three easy suggestions to improve your odds.

First, look for advanced certification of the dealership by the manufacture. This certification is called different things like Five Star or Gold Star. Second, ask your friends and neighbors for recommendations. Third, check with the Better Business Bureau or your State Attorney General to see if there have been any complaints against a specific dealership.

Again nothing is foolproof, but at least it gives you a fighting chance against Dishonest Car Dealers.

Gas Ethanol blend E85

2005-08-26T16:24:00.000-04:00

Has anyone used the E85. It is a Gas and ethanol blend sold mostly in the Midwestern United States. ? If so please comment below. For more information see our June 29 post

Hyundai vs Honda in Safety Wars

2005-08-26T07:42:00.000-04:00

It is Hyundai Motor's 2006 Sonata midsize sedan vs. Honda Motor's 2006 Accord midsize sedan, which one will win on safety? Click here to find out.

Do Gas Prices Impact Car Sales?

2005-08-25T06:01:00.000-04:00

At first, the recent Spike in Gas Prices seemed to have little or no effect on the Cars Americans were Buying. Now, as the assault on the Gas Buying public continues, this may be changing. Will the Price of Gas determine what Car you Drive?

Thank you Texas Dave for the image.

[Gas Prices]

SUV Sales Stay Strong

2005-08-24T06:46:00.000-04:00

In spite of the recent spike in Gasoline Prices SUV sales remain strong.

Click here to read the rest of the story.

Used Car Glut

2005-08-24T00:05:00.000-04:00

The Rochester Democrat and Chronicle report on a national gult of Used Cars that could be good for Car Buyers. "...soaring new-car sales are swamping dealers with trade-ins, raising the prospect for what one dealer described as the Used-Car sale of a lifetime."

Compare Cars before you Buy

2005-08-23T09:48:00.000-04:00

Are you in the enviable position of trying to decided which of two or more Cars to Buy? If you are J.D. Power and Associates can help. Click here to Compare and Save.

Car Buyer's Top Mistakes

2005-08-23T00:01:00.000-04:00

MSN Money reports on Car Buyer's Top 10 Mistakes.

[Car Buying]

Car Buyer's Bible

2005-08-22T07:16:00.000-04:00

When Buying a Car don't leave home without your Bible. The Car Buyer's Bible, that is by Robin Segal, PhD.
[Car Buying]

Money and Hybirds

2005-08-22T07:13:00.000-04:00

With all the talk about Hybird Cars (on this Blog alone) MSNBC ask the ulimate American question: "Are Hybird Cars really good for you Wallet. "

Used Car Buyers Beware

2005-08-21T10:40:00.000-04:00

Used Car Buyers have a new reason to Beware, The Odometer Wizard. AutoBlog posts that although the Odometer Wizard has a very legitimate use it could become the favorite tool of Slimy Used Car Salesmen.

Six Year Auto Loan Dangerous for Consumers

2005-08-20T06:55:00.000-04:00

Where will you be in six years? In six years my soon-to-be first grader will be a soon-to-be seventh grader. Yikes! In other words in six years, I am in trouble. If however, we both Buy a Car with a 72 month Auto Loan today, in six years we could both be in deep Financial Trouble. Click here to find out how to avoid this trouble.

Hybrids Soar with Gas Prices

2005-08-20T06:42:00.000-04:00

Click here to read more about the soaring popularity of hybrid Cars.

Hiatus

2005-08-13T08:19:00.000-04:00

We are on a short, end of summer hiatus. See you all when we get back!

Six Best College Cars

2005-08-12T09:23:00.000-04:00

CNNMoney gives us the six best cars to send our kids off to college with.

Evil Car Salesmen?

2005-08-12T07:32:00.000-04:00

Let's face it Car Salemen often get a bad rap. Here is a story of a Car Salesman who donated a kidney to his dying friend.

Leasing New York Style

2005-08-11T07:29:00.000-04:00

The Auto Channel reports "Leasing is back in New York, stated Bob Fusco, Chairman of the Greater New York Automobile Dealers Association," Who knew it was gone? Click here to read the rest of the story.

Credit and Car Loans

2005-08-11T00:03:00.000-04:00

Looking for a Car Loan? Click here to learn how lenders use your credit score.

Hybird Taxi

2005-08-10T08:36:00.000-04:00

MSNBC reports "Like any self-respecting cabbie, Andrew Grant has a talent for small talk. But when the conversation turns to his prized 2004 Toyota Prius, things get a bit more animated."

Click here to learn more about hybird taxi.

Consumer Reports on Employee Discounts

2005-08-10T08:28:00.000-04:00

ConsumerReports.org ask the question "are "employee discounts" a good deal?"

Is your Blog Explosion Still Slow

2005-08-09T07:23:00.000-04:00

Is Blog Explosion still slow for all of you or is it just me?

5.3 Billion in Savings for Car Buyers

2005-08-09T00:00:00.000-04:00

Reuters reports that "Automakers offered an all-time record of $5.3 billion in discounts to sell new cars and trucks in the United States in July, highlighting the cost of Detroit's escalating price war, industry tracking firm Edmunds.com said on Thursday."

[Car Buying]

No More Incentives

2005-08-08T09:16:00.000-04:00

"Welcome to the latest twist in the auto sales incentives game -- no incentives," says the Detroit News.

Click here to read the rest of the story.

Now is the Time to Buy an Used Car

2005-08-08T09:12:00.000-04:00

USA Today reports "Soaring new car sales are swamping dealers with trade-ins, leading to a glut of Used Cars that could deflate prices."

Hyundai Gets Respect

2005-08-07T15:22:00.000-04:00

Like the late comedian Rodney Dangerfield, Hyundia did not get much repect when they came on the market in the late 1980's. The Mercury News reports that now that is all changing.

10 Top Mistakes by Car Buyers

2005-08-05T04:00:00.000-04:00

Yahoo News reports on 10 Top Mistakes by Car Buyers.

U.S. Carmakers to Lose Midwest Dominance

2005-08-05T00:00:00.000-04:00

Domestically made Cars and Trucks have long had a stronghold in the Midwestern United States. Could that dominace be fading? Click here to read the rest of the story.

July Biggest Gain in Auto Sales in 4 Years

2005-08-04T17:13:00.000-04:00

Associated Press reports, "Attractive sales incentives at auto dealerships sent retail sales up in July despite lackluster demand at department stores and a number of other retail establishments."

Price War Continues

2005-08-04T07:14:00.000-04:00

"General Motors Corp. and Ford Motor Co. on Monday said they were cutting sticker prices and adding features on many Cars and Trucks in new marketing programs aimed at boosting U.S. sales."

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What No Incentives?

2005-08-04T00:00:00.000-04:00

"Car buyers have become so used to incentives for purchasing new cars that more than half say they won't get a new car without them."

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MSRP Sticker

2005-08-03T20:40:00.000-04:00

Every new car is required by law to have the factory MSRP (Manufactures Suggested Retail Price) sticker on the window. MSRP stickers are like mattress tags only the buyer is allowed to remove it. If it is missing walk away and call your Attorney General’s Office to report it.