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Sticker
price fiction
Every car buyer keeps watch on the MSRP--the
"sticker price." For the savvy buyer,
it's the place from which negotiations begin,
but for a surprising number of less educated buyers,
it's the price they pay, no questions asked. More »
Getting
top dollar for your used car
Before selling your car, consider how much your
time is worth. Once you do that, you can sell
your car yourself, and make a tidy profit. Here
are tips to maximize your used car or truck's
selling price. More »
You
are being watched
Car manufacturers are increasingly studying car
consumer habits, using survey techniques to gauge
future production needs. But automotive consumers
are proving to be fickle, and hard to pin down.
More »
Toyota
Prius ‘Best Engineered’
The 2004 Toyota Prius was awarded the "Best
Engineered Vehicle of 2004" by Automotive
Engineering International because the fuel efficient
car "blazes new trails in hybrid passenger
car technology and engineering." More »
Getting
the most for your car dollar
Looking for a new car? Here are the 18th annual
Best Overall Value of the Year Awards
from over 1,000 vehicle models. The analysis considers
price, depreciation, maintenance, repairs, fuel,
fees, financing, and insurance. Toyota, Honda,
and Chevrolet take some top awards. More »
Please
no gizmos
A survey of auto consumers shows they have little
interest in new gizmos such as navigation and
GPS. However, hybrids, sports cars, better safety
features, and better fuel-efficiency topped their
list of preferences. More »
Do
you know your car's true identity?
Identity theft has a new wrinkle. That car you
are driving might not be what you think it is,
and the difference could end up costing you thousands
of dollars. The new scam is called "VIN cloning."
More »
Savvy
car shoppers use Internet
The Internet is influencing auto buying decisions,
according to researchers who found that nearly
one-half of new-vehicle buyers in 2003 say the
Internet affected their make/model purchase decision.
More »
Sharing
a car … to buy a condo
The idea of sharing ownership in a car is not
new, but using it to help fund your purchase of
a condominium apartment is. More »
Is
your odometer lying?
There are more than 450,000 cases of odometer
fraud per year in the USA, according to a research
report from the NHTSA. More »
Is
your car as reliable as your computer?
When you purchase a car these days, automotive
electronics and computers are a big part of the
deal. But the failure of a 10-cent part in a $30,000
vehicle can be disastrous. Future car electronics
may have to achieve space shuttle reliability
to make the grade. More »
Money
Magazine's top seven car buys
Here are Money Magazine's descriptions
of their Top Seven 2002 vehicles with editorial
comments on each of their selected cars. More »
2002
Chicago Auto Show
In the clash of titans, the Windy City is ready
to fight. With reports on several new vehicles.
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Which
auto brands are most satisfying?
An annual survey of new-vehicle buyers confirmed
that consumers continue to prefer a hassle-free
experience that features non-negotiable retail
pricing. More »
SUVs--not
so tough, not so rugged
New crash tests show a little bump could cost
a lot of money, depending on which SUV you buy.
More »
Car-sharing
teams with transit
Subway users in Washington DC will soon be able
to use a car for an hour or two at the end of
the train ride. More »
Sport
f/utility?
New emissions regulations may reduce production
of SUVs, but the author suggests that rising fuel
prices, awareness of reduced safety, and guilt
may slow sales, too. More »
Catching
a plane to your auto dealer
Some car buyers in the USA are flying thousands
of miles to pick up their new automobile. More »
Enviro-friendly
cars: consumers want them, manufacturers lag
Thirty-eight percent of Canadians would pay more
for environmentally friendlier cars, though sales
are slow. More »
How
much do we spend on cars?
How much are we spending on our cars? A report
from Canada's official statisticians may surprise
you. More »
Automobiles
online: biggest thing since Henry Ford's production
line
For auto manufacturers, the Internet is turning
out to be the biggest thing since Henry Ford's
production line. More »
Car
sharing: an idea whose time has come
Car sharing—cooperative ownership—is an increasingly
attractive alternative, when the circumstances
are right. More »
Ford
Focus beats Jaguar and Mercedes for comfort, says
survey
Is the Ford Focus hatchback more comfortable
to ride in than a Mercedes-Benz? More »
Street
driving and the gas pedal
Throttle response and acceleration ability for
merging or passing are more important than overall
"power" or 0-60 ratings. More »
Buy, Sell - Other links:
Auto Nation
U.S. based firm sells used and new cars, and offers
financing, insurance, research, and other services.
Auto Trader
Commercial company (USA) offers used cars for
sale, and provides links to insurers, car raters,
and other industry sites, as well as to other
"Trader" web sites for motorcycles,
RVs, boats, trucks etc.
AutoSite.com
Provides potential purchasers with detailed data
on cars and trucks by make and model.
Buy or sell
used cars and used trucks
Used cars and used trucks for sale, or sell your
own. Also has free quotes on new cars, auto insurance,
auto loans, warranties, and tips and unbiased
advice. Search used car prices and values.
Buying
a safer car
NHTSA (USA government) page with one-to-five star
safety score of the frontal crash protection cars
provides compared to other cars. Includes crash
test scores, safety features, and theft ratings.
Buying
a used car
Tips on purchasing carefully by ExpertsOnline.com.
Car Club
Information for car buyers and owners; finance,
dealers, insurance, club membership, and other
services are available.
Car Cost
Canada
Provides dealer cost prices for Canadian consumers
researching car prices.
Car secrets
revealed
Site sells a book written by Corey Rudl that provides
advice about how to negotiate car purchases and
repairs.
Carfax
U.S. commercial firm generates detailed history
reports or "background checks" on virtually
any used car or truck. Carfax claims that nearly
one in every ten used cars has a hidden problem.
Consumer
Reports
Unbiased consumer product evaluating organization
in the USA has some free articles and advice along
with many items for subscribers.
FreeCarTrader.com
Free Car Trader. Online website for buying and
selling used cars and trucks. Consumers can list
their vehicles for sale
Information
about automobile lemon laws
A lawyer explains U.S. laws designed to help people
who have purchased an inferior car.
Kelly Blue Book
Buying guide for new and used cars, and motorcycles.
Pricing, previews, and other research advice is
offered.
Odometer
tampering: how to avoid buying a roll-back
Article gives advice about what to look for when
buying a used car, and which scams are commonly
used to roll back the odometer.
Used
trucks central
Marketplace for new and used trucks.
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