Archive for November, 2006

Nissan Armada SE 4WD Pricing and Research

Monday, November 27th, 2006

Get a Price Quote on a New Nissan Armada
Get a Repair Manual for a Nissan Armada
Get an Insurance Quote For Your Nissan Armada
Vehicle Specifications

When shopping for an Nissan online, it’s best to do your research first and find out the true invoice price for the car. You can find invoice pricing at websites like Edmunds.com After you know the invoice price of your Nissan, the next step is to get a price quote. I use Invoice Dealers to get a price quote from a local dealer. This service puts you in touch with a dealer in your area and most of the time results in the lowest price without having to haggle on price. Once you get a price quote you can compare it to invoice price and negotiate through email. This keeps you out of the showroom and gives you the edge when negotiating.

Every owner should have a repair manual for their car, even if they never lift a wrench on their car. AllData has a cool Online Repair Manual for your Nissan which has excellent indepth repair procedures, as well as Recall and TSB information. The Recall and TSB information is very valuable for all car owners and could save you tons of money when taking your Nissan in for Repair.

Available Trim Levels for the Nissan Armada:
SE 4WD

Specifications:

Trim Level: SE 4WD

Pricing:

Invoice Price: $32,820 *
MSRP: $36,100 *
Destination Charge: $650 *

Dimensions:


Number of Doors: 4
Standard Seating: 8
Wheelbase:
123.20
Curb Weight (Manual Trans): No data
Curb Weight (Auto Trans): 5289
Front Leg Room: 41.80
Rear Leg Room: 41.90
Front Shoulder Room: 65.10
Rear Shoulder Room: 64.50

Warranty Information:

Basic Warranty: 36/36,000
Powertrain Warranty: 60/60,000
Rust Warranty: 60/Unlimited

Drivetrain Information:

Engine: Std. - 5.6L 305 hp V8(5552,305 @ 4900 RPM,385 @ 3600 RPM,32/DOHC,3.86 X 3.62,9.8:1,Gas/SEFI,No,No)
Displacement (Liters): 5.6
Horsepower: 305 @ 4900 RPM
Torque: 385 @ 3600 RPM
Valve Configuration: DOHC
Fuel Type: Gas
Turbocharger: No
Supercharger: No
Transmission: Std. - 5-Speed Automatic Overdrive

*All information is accurate for the 2004 Model Year. For current pricing please check with Manufacturer or other Research Sites online.

Latest Automotive News

Saturday, November 25th, 2006

Grist Magazine, WA - Nov 16, 2006The automobile equivalent of CyberTran is the ultra-light electric car. … Below that, you cannot get the full economies of automobile mass production. …

New Ford Expedition to be launched at International Automobile …
AME Info (press release), United Arab Emirates - Oct 31, 2006The new Ford Expedition will be launched at the 8th International Automobile Show at Expo Centre Sharjah. The Show will be held from November 14-18, 2006. …

Automobile Club of Southern California NHRA Finals
NHRA.com, CA - Nov 12, 2006by Rob Geiger, NHRA.com. Tony Schumacher completed the biggest comeback in NHRA drag racing history and clinched the 2006 POWERade …

FFMS has registered a placement report of BelAZKomplect’s debut …
Analytical Information Agency, Russia - Nov 24, 2006… BelAZKomplect Plus Company is a distributor of the Belarusian Automobile Plant, Minsk Automobile Plant, SM Kirov Mogilev Automobile Plant, Amkodor-Udarnik …

Get traffic updates by dialing 511
Charlotte Sun-Herald, FL - Nov 22, 2006The American Automobile Association expects 2.2 million Floridians to drive more than 50 miles from home for Thanksgiving this year. …

My Name is Mud: Automobile goes to a Demolition Derby
Automobile Magazine - Nov 13, 2006By Rusty Blackwell. Mud, mud, and more mud. The helmet didn’t keep it from getting in my teeth, spackling my face, and splattering down my shirt. …

Automobile industry symbol of Indian enterprise: PM
Monsters and Critics.com, UK - Nov 4, 2006Chennai, Nov 4 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Saturday lauded the automobile industry for having achieved a global recognition for its quality and …

Emirates Motor Sports Federation at International Automobile Show
AME Info (press release), United Arab Emirates - Nov 14, 2006… Motor Sports Federation (EMSF) Chairman HH Sheikh Marwan Bin Rashid Al Mualla today inaugurated the EMSF’s stand at the 8th International Automobile Show and …

Nissan Altima 2.5 Pricing and Research

Friday, November 24th, 2006

Get a Price Quote on a New Nissan Altima
Get a Repair Manual for a Nissan Altima
Get an Insurance Quote For Your Nissan Altima
Vehicle Specifications

When shopping for an Nissan online, it’s best to do your research first and find out the true invoice price for the car. You can find invoice pricing at websites like Edmunds.com After you know the invoice price of your Nissan, the next step is to get a price quote. I use Invoice Dealers to get a price quote from a local dealer. This service puts you in touch with a dealer in your area and most of the time results in the lowest price without having to haggle on price. Once you get a price quote you can compare it to invoice price and negotiate through email. This keeps you out of the showroom and gives you the edge when negotiating.

Every owner should have a repair manual for their car, even if they never lift a wrench on their car. AllData has a cool Online Repair Manual for your Nissan which has excellent indepth repair procedures, as well as Recall and TSB information. The Recall and TSB information is very valuable for all car owners and could save you tons of money when taking your Nissan in for Repair.

Available Trim Levels for the Nissan Altima:
2.5

Specifications:

Trim Level: 2.5

Pricing:

Invoice Price: $16,464 *
MSRP: $16,850 *
Destination Charge: $560 *

Dimensions:


Number of Doors: 4
Standard Seating: 5
Wheelbase:
110.20
Curb Weight (Manual Trans): 3001
Curb Weight (Auto Trans): 3049
Front Leg Room: 43.90
Rear Leg Room: 36.40
Front Shoulder Room: 56.70
Rear Shoulder Room: 56.10

Warranty Information:

Basic Warranty: 36/36,000
Powertrain Warranty: 60/60,000
Rust Warranty: 60/Unlimited

Drivetrain Information:

Engine: Std. - 2.5L 175 hp I4(2488,175 @ 6000 RPM,180 @ 4000 RPM,16/DOHC,3.50 X 3.94,9.5:1,Gas/SEFI,No,No) | Opt. - 2.5L 170 hp I4(2488,170 @ 6000 RPM,175 @ 4000 RPM,16/DOHC,3.50 X 3.94,9.5:1,Gas/SEFI,No,No)
Displacement (Liters): 2.5
Horsepower: 170 @ 6000 RPM
Torque: 175 @ 4000 RPM
Valve Configuration: DOHC
Fuel Type: Gas
Turbocharger: No
Supercharger: No
Transmission: Std. - 5-Speed Manual Overdrive | Opt. - 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive

*All information is accurate for the 2004 Model Year. For current pricing please check with Manufacturer or other Research Sites online.

Nissan Altima 2.5 Pricing and Research

Thursday, November 23rd, 2006

Get a Price Quote on a New Nissan Altima
Get a Repair Manual for a Nissan Altima
Get an Insurance Quote For Your Nissan Altima
Vehicle Specifications

When shopping for an Nissan online, it’s best to do your research first and find out the true invoice price for the car. You can find invoice pricing at websites like Edmunds.com After you know the invoice price of your Nissan, the next step is to get a price quote. I use Invoice Dealers to get a price quote from a local dealer. This service puts you in touch with a dealer in your area and most of the time results in the lowest price without having to haggle on price. Once you get a price quote you can compare it to invoice price and negotiate through email. This keeps you out of the showroom and gives you the edge when negotiating.

Every owner should have a repair manual for their car, even if they never lift a wrench on their car. AllData has a cool Online Repair Manual for your Nissan which has excellent indepth repair procedures, as well as Recall and TSB information. The Recall and TSB information is very valuable for all car owners and could save you tons of money when taking your Nissan in for Repair.

Available Trim Levels for the Nissan Altima:
2.5

Specifications:

Trim Level: 2.5

Pricing:

Invoice Price: $16,464 *
MSRP: $16,850 *
Destination Charge: $560 *

Dimensions:


Number of Doors: 4
Standard Seating: 5
Wheelbase:
110.20
Curb Weight (Manual Trans): 3001
Curb Weight (Auto Trans): 3049
Front Leg Room: 43.90
Rear Leg Room: 36.40
Front Shoulder Room: 56.70
Rear Shoulder Room: 56.10

Warranty Information:

Basic Warranty: 36/36,000
Powertrain Warranty: 60/60,000
Rust Warranty: 60/Unlimited

Drivetrain Information:

Engine: Std. - 2.5L 175 hp I4(2488,175 @ 6000 RPM,180 @ 4000 RPM,16/DOHC,3.50 X 3.94,9.5:1,Gas/SEFI,No,No) | Opt. - 2.5L 170 hp I4(2488,170 @ 6000 RPM,175 @ 4000 RPM,16/DOHC,3.50 X 3.94,9.5:1,Gas/SEFI,No,No)
Displacement (Liters): 2.5
Horsepower: 170 @ 6000 RPM
Torque: 175 @ 4000 RPM
Valve Configuration: DOHC
Fuel Type: Gas
Turbocharger: No
Supercharger: No
Transmission: Std. - 5-Speed Manual Overdrive | Opt. - 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive

*All information is accurate for the 2004 Model Year. For current pricing please check with Manufacturer or other Research Sites online.

How To Deal With Your Auto Insurance Company

Saturday, November 18th, 2006

Disputes, especially when it comes to settling insurance claims, are not new scenarios. In fact, they take place every day. Just what causes these disputes? Well, one of the obvious reasons is most policy holders think that they deserve to be paid a larger settlement than what they receive. Second, claims are slow to process. And third, claims are denied.

There are various ways to deal with your auto insurance company. First, is the aggressive approach, which I am not encouraging since I am a peace-loving individual, and believe that everything should be settled in a peaceful and civilized manner. There are actually several peaceful options which a policyholder may undertake depending on the degree of insurance dispute.

For cases wherein your insurance agent is unable to solve your problem, it is advised to get the name and then the phone number of your insurance company’s claims department. Afterwards, call the consumer complaint department and never hesitate to tell them your problem because they may be able to help you. And don’t forget to get the name of the person whom you talked with in the consumer complaint department.

The next step is to send all documents to the consumer complaint department to back up your complaints. Send it to the person whom you talked with in the consumer complaint department. But be sure not to send the original copies of your documents. Have your documents photocopied because you need the original copies in case you have to take the matter to court.

Another option that you have is to ask for reassessment of your claims from the appraisal service or the arbitration service of your insurance company. If the result still has not satisfied you there is always your own state’s insurance department that may be able to help you.

However, if you still feel that you have not been given a satisfying solution to your insurance problem you may call 1-800-942-4242 which is a toll free consumer information service that is sponsored by the insurance industry. They have trained personnel that are available to assist and answer queries relating to various auto insurance complaints. They are available Monday to Friday, from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm.

Nevertheless, if you still feel that after you have applied all the above-mentioned options and yet you feel that you have not been given the appropriate solution you want, you can always take the matter to court. You can hire a lawyer, preferably one who is an expert in handling auto insurance cases.

There are many qualified lawyers out there who may be able to help you. According to studies, insurance claims have a much better chance of being settled if it is done with the assistance of an auto insurance expert lawyer. This is because your auto insurance lawyer knows every miniscule detail there is to know regarding auto insurance claims. Protect your rights; hire an auto insurance lawyer to help you.

About the Author

Stu Pearson has an interest in Finance.

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Spend a few minutes of your time and get multiple quotes from Agents in YOUR area. It will be the best 10 minutes you will ever spend, and you wallet will thank you !

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Audi allroad quattro 2.7 T Pricing and Research

Thursday, November 16th, 2006

Get a Price Quote on a New Audi allroad quattro
Get a Repair Manual for a Audi allroad quattro
Get an Insurance Quote For Your Audi allroad quattro
Vehicle Specifications

When shopping for an Audi online, it’s best to do your research first and find out the true invoice price for the car. You can find invoice pricing at websites like Edmunds.com After you know the invoice price of your Audi, the next step is to get a price quote. I use Invoice Dealers to get a price quote from a local dealer. This service puts you in touch with a dealer in your area and most of the time results in the lowest price without having to haggle on price. Once you get a price quote you can compare it to invoice price and negotiate through email. This keeps you out of the showroom and gives you the edge when negotiating.

Every owner should have a repair manual for their car, even if they never lift a wrench on their car. AllData has a cool Online Repair Manual for your Audi which has excellent indepth repair procedures, as well as Recall and TSB information. The Recall and TSB information is very valuable for all car owners and could save you tons of money when taking your Audi in for Repair.

Available Trim Levels for the Audi allroad quattro:
2.7 T

Specifications:

Trim Level: 2.7 T

Pricing:

Invoice Price: $36,192 *
MSRP: $39,950 *
Destination Charge: $720 *

Dimensions:


Number of Doors: 4
Standard Seating: 5
Wheelbase:
108.50
Curb Weight (Manual Trans): 4178
Curb Weight (Auto Trans): No data
Front Leg Room: 41.30
Rear Leg Room: 37.30
Front Shoulder Room: 58.60
Rear Shoulder Room: 56.90

Warranty Information:

Basic Warranty: 48/50,000
Powertrain Warranty: 48/50,000
Rust Warranty: 144/Unlimited

Drivetrain Information:

Engine: Std. - 2.7L 250 hp V6(2671,250 @ 5800 RPM,258 @ 1850 RPM,30/DOHC,3.19 X 3.40,9.3:1,Gas/SEFI,Yes,No)
Displacement (Liters): 2.7
Horsepower: 250 @ 5800 RPM
Torque: 258 @ 1850 RPM
Valve Configuration: DOHC
Fuel Type: Gas
Turbocharger: Yes
Supercharger: No
Transmission: Std. - 6-Speed Manual Overdrive

*All information is accurate for the 2004 Model Year. For current pricing please check with Manufacturer or other Research Sites online.

7 Auto Insurance Tips

Wednesday, November 15th, 2006

1> Raising your deductible
Deductible is the amount you pay from your pocket before making an insurance claim. The disadvantage of raising your claim is when you make a claim, you will pay more. However, if you are a safe driver, you will overtime save more money by raising your insurance deductible. Look at your previous insurance claim history and make a discreet decision for yourself.

2> Older Auto - Drop comprehensive / collision coverage.
If your car is not worth much, why pay for comprehensive and collision insurance coverage. You can visit a myriad of online sites to find true worth of your car. Additionally your insurance broker might be able to pull up the true worth of your vehicle.

3> Taking advantage of low mileage
Some auto insurance companies will give discounts if you drive less than a certain number of miles or drive less than a certain distance to work.

4> Moving - Consider insurance costs.
If you are considering moving, it will be a good idea to call your insurance agent and get his opinion on the insurance costs in the new city or state.

5> Low profile vehicle
Your vehicle will also determine your overall insurance costs. Some of the cars are favorite for thieves since they fetch a good price. Some cars are more expensive to repair. It makes a lot of sense to do adequate amount of research before you make your auto purchase.

6> Make sure your vehicle is correctly listed by your insurance agent.
Many manufacturers offer somewhat similar model names for vehicles but insurance costs may vary. Additionally 2 or 4 door or the wrong model can impact your auto insurance quote.

7> Have your insurance broker check other insurance company discounts.
A lot of companies will offer discounts if you and your spouse are insured with the same insurance company. Additionally, if you seek home insurance, life insurance, auto insurance from the same insurance company, you will get some discounts. Check with your insurance agent on saving money.

Do you know if you are getting the best deal on auto insurance?

Spend a few minutes of your time and get multiple quotes from Agents in YOUR area. It will be the best 10 minutes you will ever spend, and you wallet will thank you !

Click Here To Get a Quote

Your Auto Insurance Company For Extra Money?

Saturday, November 11th, 2006

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Most people, once they have an auto insurance company, simply just let their current policy renew and renew without checking to see if maybe they can get a better deal somewhere else. If that describes you, maybe you would look into exploring your options if you knew how and painless it really is. This article will show you just how easy the process is.

Shopping for a new auto insurance company The easiest and quickest and as a result the most painless way to shop for auto insurance is to go on the internet. Many companies can give you quotes 24/7 on their websites. You can also get contact information for a particular auto insurance company on their site and call them up on the telephone. When considering switching companies, the first thing to do is to get comparison rate quotes from several companies.

You do want to be very truthful about all your information so that you can get accurate quotes. The company will find out about any accidents, claims or traffic tickets anyway, so don’t try to hide anything. Also, when you get comparison rate quotes, make sure you compare the coverage you have with your current auto insurance company to what is available with any new company so that you can make a comparison that makes sense.

How to switch Once you have found a new auto insurance company and purchased your new policy you must cancel your old policy. If you don’t cancel your old policy the old auto insurance company could assume you wished to continue your insurance with them. They would be expecting to receive premiums from you. When they don’t receive those premiums they would eventually cancel your policy due to unpaid premiums and report your lack of coverage to the Department of Motor Vehicles of your state. This could affect your credit and your ability to get a new auto insurance policy.

Canceling your old policy is easy. Usually, all you need to do is to inform your old auto insurance company in writing, telling them when you would like the policy cancelled. They will then send you a form to sign and return, which in effect will cancel your policy.

One thing to note Do not cancel your policy from your old auto insurance company until the insurance is actually in effect with the new insurer. This way you avoid any lapse in coverage. However, nowadays there is little chance of that happening. Most states require all drivers to carry a minimum amount of insurance and your old auto insurance company will probably require you to show proof of insurance before they will cancel an active policy.

When you switch is very important The best time to switch to a new auto insurance company is when the current policy is about to expire. When you receive your policy renewal notice from your current auto insurance company is the best time to switch. This is usually about a month before the current policy is actually going to expire. It is during this period when you can switch insurers without incurring any fees or penalties.

Also, because it is so close to the end of the policy term you would avoid trying to figure out the amount of unused premium that you are due from your old auto insurance company. You also avoid arguing with your insurance agent about exactly when you cancelled and how much the auto insurance company owes you.

But yes, you can cancel outside of the 30 day period If after taking into account the fee or penalty you may have to pay you may find that you still would get appreciable savings. So, while it is best you switch within that 30 day renewal period, you can actually cancel at any time.

Are you ready? That’s all there is to it. Just think of all that extra money that could be coming your way if you follow these simple guidelines.

About the Author

Joe Folger with his extensive insurance experience writes for http://www.autoinsurancecompanyinfo.com and further information about almost any particular auto insurance company can certainly be found there.

Do you know if you are getting the best deal on auto insurance?

Spend a few minutes of your time and get multiple quotes from Agents in YOUR area.  It will be the best 10 minutes you will ever spend, and you wallet will thank you !

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Auto Insurance Guide - Get Your Auto Insurance Policy

Wednesday, November 8th, 2006

Auto insurance provides complete protection against losses happened as a result of vehicle accidents. Normally it includes car insurance and motor insurance. The customers purchase this insurance policy just to reduce the risk incurred due to accidents of cars, trucks and other vehicles. People can also secure their vehicles against theft, fire damage or accident damage.

Auto insurance policy may cover insured party, insured vehicle as well as third party that are involved in the accident. Sometimes policy is valid for certain circumstances. Different policies are available for the customers and they can purchase anyone as per their requirements. Coverage levels can vary for each auto insurance policy.

Insurance is one of the essential things to secure you, your family as well as your vehicle. You?ve to just pay a certain amount of premium for a fixed period of time and then the insurer agrees to pay you for any kind of damages or loss of your vehicle. Cost of an insurance policy totally depends on the coverage because your policy covers more only if you pay more.

Auto insurance is expensive because it is the best way to secure you and your automobile. Main types of auto insurance are as follows:

Fully Comprehensive auto insurance policy
Third party (fire & theft)
Third party insurance
Specialized car insurance

People mostly purchase fully comprehensive auto insurance policy as it covers all types of cases like theft, accident and other damage. It is an expensive policy but whenever you go to buy this one you should try to get 100% security for your vehicle. Third party insurance is cheapest than others and it offers coverage only if you?re at fault and hit other party. It is the best option in case you owned an old vehicle.

Specialized car insurance is for the 25 years old vehicles. These vehicles require special services so these are categorized as classic. An individual can choose the best as per his/her requirements. But whenever you go to purchase these policies you?ve to be sure about the source from where you?re going to buy the insurance policy. You should first make you budget means how much you can afford to pay for auto insurance policy premium.

After deciding your budget, make a decision on amount of coverage that you want for each accident. You should tell your requirements to different insurance companies and agents. You should discuss your problems with the companies. Then choose the best among them means select that company which is ready to give more coverage. You can also search on Internet for the best service providers.

Do you know if you are getting the best deal on auto insurance?

Spend a few minutes of your time and get multiple quotes from Agents in YOUR area.  It will be the best 10 minutes you will ever spend, and you wallet will thank you !

Click Here To Get a Quote

Oldsmobile Alero GL2 Sedan Pricing and Research

Sunday, November 5th, 2006

Get a Price Quote on a New Oldsmobile Alero
Get a Repair Manual for a Oldsmobile Alero
Get an Insurance Quote For Your Oldsmobile Alero
Vehicle Specifications

When shopping for an Oldsmobile online, it’s best to do your research first and find out the true invoice price for the car. You can find invoice pricing at websites like Edmunds.com After you know the invoice price of your Oldsmobile, the next step is to get a price quote. I use Invoice Dealers to get a price quote from a local dealer. This service puts you in touch with a dealer in your area and most of the time results in the lowest price without having to haggle on price. Once you get a price quote you can compare it to invoice price and negotiate through email. This keeps you out of the showroom and gives you the edge when negotiating.

Every owner should have a repair manual for their car, even if they never lift a wrench on their car. AllData has a cool Online Repair Manual for your Oldsmobile which has excellent indepth repair procedures, as well as Recall and TSB information. The Recall and TSB information is very valuable for all car owners and could save you tons of money when taking your Oldsmobile in for Repair.

Available Trim Levels for the Oldsmobile Alero:
GL2 Sedan

Specifications:

Trim Level: GL2 Sedan

Pricing:

Invoice Price: $20,116 *
MSRP: $21,985 *
Destination Charge: $625 *

Dimensions:


Number of Doors: 4
Standard Seating: 5
Wheelbase:
107.00
Curb Weight (Manual Trans): No data
Curb Weight (Auto Trans): 3088
Front Leg Room: 42.10
Rear Leg Room: 36.30
Front Shoulder Room: 53.60
Rear Shoulder Room: 52.40

Warranty Information:

Basic Warranty: 36/36,000
Powertrain Warranty: 36/36,000
Rust Warranty: 72/100,000

Drivetrain Information:

Engine: Std. - 3.4L 170 hp V6(3350,170 @ 4800 RPM,200 @ 4000 RPM,12/OHV,3.62 X 3.31,9.5:1,Gas/SEFI,No,No)
Displacement (Liters): 3.4
Horsepower: 170 @ 4800 RPM
Torque: 200 @ 4000 RPM
Valve Configuration: OHV
Fuel Type: Gas
Turbocharger: No
Supercharger: No
Transmission: Std. - 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive

*All information is accurate for the 2004 Model Year. For current pricing please check with Manufacturer or other Research Sites online.