November 1st, 2008
Stressed out about the financial meltdown facing this country? Need a new car? It seems counter-intuitive to be thinking about a new car, but some times it is unavoidable. If you car is old and broken down, or if family changes necessitate a larger vehicle you have little choice but to start shopping.
The first thing to consider is buying new or used? I would strongly look at used cars right now since the price will be less and the last thing you need right now is more debt. We have a quick and easy link to search for a used car. Also don’t forget to search local papers and bulletin boards. As always AutoEducation.com has some excellent information on buying a used car.
If you have to buy new, make sure your credit is up to snuff. It has been reported that GM Finance is only writing loans to customers with over a 700 credit score… this eliminates about 58% of the people in the USA ! That’s not to say if your credit is below 700 you can’t get financed, you may have to pay a higher rate or go to a smaller lending institution. A great place to start your new car buying experience, is at SmartCarQuote.com a site which I created to help people buy new cars at the lowest prices.
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September 8th, 2006
Smart Wheels, Hot Deals: Buying, Leasing and Insuring the Best Car for the Least Money Readers learn the details they need to immerse themselves in the decision-making process:
* Should you buy or lease a new car?
* Is there any logical way to choose between buying a new car and a used one?
* How do these choices affect the kind and amount of insurance you need? The auto industry has moved significantly online, and smart consumers have to do more research and analysis by themselves whether or not they end up buying their cars online or through a traditional dealer. The upside? The average consumer can make a better deal than ever before; the downside is that the buyer has to learn more detail and jargon. For example, two-year leases are called “crackhead deals” and lawsuit-proof black holes of premium dollars’ are the off-shore minimum-coverage insurance companies.
Customer Review: A must-read before you buy a car
This practical guide to buying, financing and insuring a car (new or used) comes in compact format, so you can bring it along as you go car-shopping. It gives comprehensive coverage on negotiating on a deal, choosing the right financing alternatives, shopping for insurance, and even has a chapter on selling your car. While price negotiation coverage is not as deep as that in the excellent “What Car Dealers Don’t Want You to Know,” this book explains clearly the myriad terms used by the car industry, terms that are designed to confuse you into paying more than necessary.
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September 2nd, 2006
Secrets of buying & selling collector cars Customer Review: Hobby, Love, and Profit!
This book elaborates on the idea that you can profit from buying and selling collectible cars! Information on sources, how to use the phone, deductible costs, which cars appreciate fastest, and preparing for a sale. Highly recommended for all in this field!
Chapters:
Objectives
Which Cars are Best Bets?
Is Design Important?
How to Become an Expert
How Much to Restore
Market Avenues
Buying a Collector Car
On-Going Maintenance and Records
Are Cars Going to Become Obsolete?
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August 27th, 2006
The World’s Easiest Pocket Guide to Buying Your First Car Leading financial expert Larry Burkett presents more “World’s Easiest Pocket Guides” covering key issues preparing young adults to make practical life decisions. Filled with bite-sized chunks of trustworthy advice and guidance, this guide covers buying a card. While this may seem so simple to adults, it can be terribly overwhelming to young people. Get the students and young adults in your life started out in the right direction!
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August 25th, 2006
If you have been thinking about owning a classic car, and want to know what you are in for, this book will help you learn what it takes to own a classic car. Yes, they are not as reliable as a new car, but properly cared for, they can be an enjoyable alternative to monthly car payments and cookie cutter new cars. There is nothing cooler than a 60′s muscle car cruising down the street, unless you are the one driving it ! I have always enjoyed classic cars, and think they should be driven. I had a 1969 Lincoln Continental which I drove on a regular basis. I had to do a little maintenance, but in the end, the parts were cheap and I was left with a reliable car, with TONS of style. If you are into old cars take a look at this book…
The Classic Car Book : The Essential Guide to Buying,Owning,Enjoying and Maintaining a Classic
In an age of technically complex cookie-cutter cars, the classic car scene is flourishing, and many owners are now running classics as everyday cars. This extensively illustrated book provides the reader with all the information needed to choose, run and maintain a practical classic car, whether the owner is fanatical about preserving originality, or wishes to modernize a classic to improve reliability and practicality. It is essential reading for anyone contemplating ownership of their first classic car, and for existing owners who wish to maximize their enjoyment of the classic car scene.
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