Question by Beck_: Can I find green ratings for used cars?
I am in the market for a used car, 5-10 years old, but would like to consider environmental impact in my purchase. Is there anywhere I can find a “top green used cars.” or maybe green ratings lists done in years past?

Best answer:

Answer by Karle
green ratings are useless since catalytic converters stop working after 45k miles….

u can do things to keep ur personal car running greener but generally “green rating” is just a sales gimmick and blatant propaganda….

more fuel is wasted each year by under inflated tires than would b saved if everyone started driving hybrids…..which btw we have yet to see actual environmental impact of since we have yet to see them in massive amounts and the impact that battery replacement will have…

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Michael Irwin and Lisa Frank Expand Automotive Remarketing Business

Altadena, CA (PRWEB) January 31, 2012

Michael Irwin and Lisa Frank have been working together in the Automotive Industry for over 14 years. Three years ago Michael and Lisa started Kars-R-Us, a Professional Fundraiser specializing in Car Donation Programs. Late in 2011 they started Wheels N Waves, a Licensed Auto Dealer, and expanded their remarketing business by buying cars online.

For more than 10 years Lisa has been traveling the country, meeting with Auto Auction Owners and Managers in over 40 States. She uses that network of auctions to handle donated cars nationwide. Lisa could see the potential to remarket other types of cars using those same contacts, so Wheels N Waves was born. Lisa says, “We’re starting with lower value cars, and as we grow and expand we’ll be looking at targeting a wider spectrum of vehicles. We’ll also explore options for buying and selling boats and other watercraft.”

Michael says “Not so many years ago the internet didn’t even exist. Now there are thousands of businesses that only exist on the web! When Lisa started talking about buying cars online, the first thing we had to do was come up with a website and a marketing plan. We applied what we learned from running “donate your car” websites and ads. We started small to test the waters…just one or two markets and only a few hours a day. We closely monitored the cost in each market and the results, and worked on fine tuning our message. In the middle of December we turned the volume up by going online 24/7 in a handful of major markets…the results were overwhelming! We actually had to turn some of the ads off for a few days so we could catch up and figure out how to handle the response!”

Michael and Lisa agree 2012 will be their best yet. “Starting this partnership three years ago was the best decision of my life!”, says Lisa. “Adding Wheels N Waves to our existing Kar-R-Us business is the perfect way to diversify and expand.”

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Article by Mike Randolph

If you are in the process of looking for auto insurance, you should know that used cars are less expensive to insure in comparison to new cars. There are plenty of reasons that you don’t need to spend as much money on used auto insurance as you would with new cars. New cars are more expensive to buy insurance for due to the fact that they are more expensive to replace if you ever get into an accident with one. Insurance companies know the value of new vehicles and how much it would cost them to pay for replacement parts under an insurance policy. Since the parts installed on a new vehicle are more valuable, you are going to pay higher prices on your insurance coverage when looking to insure a new car.

Used cars, on the other hand, are less expensive to insure because they drop significantly in value each year that they are used. If you have had a vehicle for over 10 years, chances are that you saw your insurance rates drop significantly compared to when you first purchased it. So if you buy a car new, and continue to drive it for several years, you will likely notice that as your car ages, your insurance premiums continue to drop down. The savings are very noticeable to people that currently own used cars and experienced the lowered premiums directly from their own insurance company.

If you are thinking about getting a brand new vehicle, you may want to reconsider based on the fact that your insurance may get re-adjusted to a much higher rate (due to the fact that you drive a newer, more valuable vehicle). If you are able to afford insuring a newer vehicle, then don’t let the increased price of your premiums hold you back from getting what you want. However, you may want to ask your insurer how much readjusting they would do to your rate for your new vehicle so that you are at least aware of it.

Most people are able to get by with less total insurance when buying a policy for a used car. In other words, if you are insuring a used car, you may not need to purchase a comprehensive car insurance policy with extra collision protection. Instead, you may feel comfortable with a standard insurance policy without any additional coverage. Individuals with new vehicles may want to get a comprehensive cover because it will provide extra insurance in case any parts get stolen, their car gets vandalized, or they get into an accident. If you have any more questions about insuring a used car in comparison to a new one, ask your insurance company about the price differences.

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Write-up by vasunil

Utilised Car Sales: a newer craze in the modernization era

The rapid advancement in engineering make our life faster and far more more quickly People become so mechanized that they have no feeling or sentiments for their fellowmen, in turn, even though the lives become quicker, but the span of life is decreased. Several machines come to our life with improvement in style and style, however lasting of these is reduced to a great extent.

In the automobile industry also the automobiles have increased in production with advancement in speed, safety, form, stylish and so on but life-span of engine is reduced heavily. In early days, we see that the engines of old vehicles utilized to last longer (more than 50years) but these days the maximum lives of the engines is hardly 10 years. So, men and women turning into extremely considerably interested in utilized old vehicles to have the durable and longer lasting of the vehicles As the Old articles has its antique value they are in demand in all the sections as the articles are getting their ideal phase these instances.

These utilized old vehicles for sale are the best doable vehicles that 1 can have for the exclusive styling. As there are so numerous automobiles available in the marketplace but old automobiles are the very best opportunities to make ones life far more and a lot more cheerful and smashing. Nearly every single utilised car sale is an “as-is” sale.The moment you utter ‘ cars’ the images of speed, fascination and excitement are all duly conjured up. Actually utilised cars which have antique worth, is one thing to die for and there are many individuals who would wish to have a single in their garage. Actually these cars are meant a lot more for hobbies rather than utilities

Buying a employed vehicle which is only one particular or two years old can supply the customer a depreciation in its ‘as new’ cost of up to 40 to 50 %. This is specially genuine with luxury cars. Greater bargain can be made on slightly older designs if you know what you’re seeking for.

With rising customer demand in the utilized car sector, a quantity of alternatives exist for anybody taking into consideration promoting a used car. The decision to sell privately or through a utilized vehicle sales garage depended on a preference for price tag and convenience. In addition, selling a automobile privately will attract a greater price than much less rewarding option of the local garage. Today, the on-line advertising has yielded a more selection for sellers to contemplate. Additionally, searching for a utilized vehicle on the web delivers consumers an pleasant expertise too exactly where attributes and specifications of the used auto can be compared to uncover a auto that matches your certain needs, way of life and character.In addition, a small percentage of men and women, that contains the wealthy slot, who prefers to sell their cars a single or two years old and also opt to purchase a automobile of new model presenting by distinct automotive businesses with advanced style, form &ampcolors of present generation as a standing symbol and are used to flaunt ones personality. So, you can also have the old automobiles for sale and make the most smashing and splashing expertise of all in the buying and selling of Utilized Old cars for sale.

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A car salesman told me there are 4 to 5 year car buying peaks, the last peak in car sales were from the years 2005 and 2006.
he said most car loans will be paid off in 2009 and 2010
and in those same years they are expecting another peak in new car sales.
any truth in that?

I have been in the business for 10 years most people try and trade after 3 years. The current popularity of 72 month and even 84 month finance will change that. We get a steady flow of customer for the most part until like now the economy get shaky then we slow down. The 2005/2006 spree was caused by low rates and big sales(GM’s first employee price sale). I hope it does turn but I wont hold my breath

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I have two old cars, but I only need to buy one new one.
I wondered with the economy as bad as it is. Would a car dealer ever consider taking two old cars both 10 years old as trade in on the new car? Is there any car salesmen in the audience here?

Some may, depending on the type and condition of the cars and what car you want to buy. The only way to find out is ask. However I wouldn’t tell them I had a trade until I had an agreed on price on the new one. Then ask them and you’ll find out how much you’re getting for the trades. If you go in there with the trades up front you never really know whether they really gave you anything for your car(s) or not.

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People who own cars that have high c02 emissions are going to be taxed more under the guise of a ‘green tax to encourage green behaviour’.

The only logic here is that the government want people to scrap their old cars and buy new lower emission ones.

How green is it to scrap a perfectly good car and replace it with a new one?

Where would there be figures/data for this?

No idea if there are any figures for this, but recycling of cars is down to a pretty good fine art these days, with something like 80-95% of material reclaimed.

Of course, reclaiming the materials and building the new car also takes masses of energy, so it all depends on how much you use the car and how close you were to the tax brackets.

In the short term this effect of people scrapping ‘good’ cars for new cars is obviously harmful, but 10 years down the line it will have almost certainly been a net saving measure.

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Since 1998, in the USA, all new cars have dual front airbags, but what about Mexico? Do new cars sold there have airbags? Do some and some don’t? Does the Mexican government have any auto safety laws?

Airbags are not mandatory, but most cars do have them for almost 10 years now…. cheaper versions of the same cars may not have them while the more equipped ones do

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