Thursday, July 1st, 2010
It’s almost mid-November and many people who started fall cleanups have at last finished their work. Old, broken items from the basement and attic have long been picked up by the trash men and the leaves have been bagged up and taken away. The lawn furniture that enjoyed fresh air and sun all summer sits covered with a tarp or perhaps packed away in the garage. Fall clean ups take a lot of time and most us agree we have very little extra time to spare these days. It’s always a lot of work cleaning up yards, garages and the places inside the house that only get cleaned out once every few years. If you find yourself short on time and energy and have a car you no longer need or want, consider donating a car to charity. Car donation has become an important resource for charities across the country, helping them to keep their missions and services available to the people of the communities they serve.
If you have purchased a new car, you could always think about trading the old one in at a dealership . But oftentimes trading in your car is another time consuming task since you will no doubt spend hours first finding your new car. Then consider the time spent on paperwork and haggling for the ‘best offer’ when you are ready to trade your car in. When you donate a car to charity to save lots of time since you don’t get bogged down in endless paperwork. When you donate a car to charity you save energy because it doesn’t demand any legwork. It’s simple to donate a car. You need only have to make one call and say “donate my car” and a charity that works with auto donation will take care of the paperwork for you. Most charities that work with vehicle donation also offer to pick up your car donation so you won’t even have to go anywhere. So if you find yourself short on time and energy, you can save a little of both to do something you would rather be doing by donating a car to charity.
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Sunday, June 20th, 2010
Chances are you are like millions of other people, trying to live a normal life while saving money and improving the environment. The current economy is tough and while the price of fuel has seen some decline, you can do better. With the book, “Build your own Electric Car“, you will gain a tremendous amount of information for converting your existing gas powered car into one that runs on electricity. In addition to the huge savings for fuel, you are also doing your job to support a green world.
The developer of this book comes from a different vantage point. His entire family has spent 15 years living green. Using both solar and wind power, and making the revolutionary discover of converting a car to electricity himself, he can now pass on his knowledge so that you too can benefit.
The information provided in “Build your own Electric Car” is powerful and easy to follow. Instead of spending hours of research on a hybrid car comparison for a new hybrid car, the information provided will show you a viable way of taking your existing car and turning it into a vehicle that runs on electricity. The result is having your same comfortable car but now in a more practical, functional, and money-saving way.
The book, Build your Own Electric Car” is unique in that it was written by a person with a passion for using renewable resources. The educational information in the book is simply amazing, showing people how they can stop paying high costs for gas with a simple conversion. The solution the author developed was so successful for him and his family, he made the decision to share what he learned with others so they too could benefit.
The conversion process provided in “Build your own Electric Car” is easy but you will also be given other valuable insight that includes:
* Cutting fuel costs to almost zero
* Cleaning up and supporting a better environment
* Getting significant IRS refunds
Unlike other books about electric cars and the extensive work and money to build something from the ground up, “Build your Own Electric Car” uses the person’s own vehicle but modifies the way it works. The outcome is a normal car that is very inexpensive to run and less pollution going into the air breathed. All of this is possible for less than $200!
When the conversion is finished, you will be able to drive your car at normal highway speeds and go up to 100 miles on just on charge. The developer of “Build your own Electric Auto” is so confident that he provides a 100% guaranteed that anyone using the information provided would succeed. This means the cost of expensive fuel is forever eliminated.
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Sunday, May 9th, 2010
Cars from government auctions are a great opportunity for car buyers since the cars can come from a variety of sources which does not make them a liability. For instance, the cars can come from a surplus of cars which were obtained from government employees, because government regulations state that the cars should be changed every few years or so. This turns out into a great bargain for the people who buy at car auctions, since there are cars that have less than 40,000 miles on it and are only a few years old. You could be saving a lot more if you buy a car from government auctions than any other place.
The rules about government auctions require a very low starting bid, often only $100. While the price will quickly be driven up from there, the cars will usually only sell for a few thousand dollars in the end. That turns into huge savings being passed on to you when you buy a used car at an auction. It is rare when a person buys a car from an auction and doesn’t save at least 50%.
It’s worth the trip to go to government auctions when you need to buy a car. The cars can be obtained from government sources and the repairs that are needed are minimal or none at all. The price that you pay for a car will almost always be lower than what you pay from other places, and if you do your homework and spot the good ones, you’ll be glad to get a new car from government auctions, it might even be hardly used previously.
Government auctions sometimes allow the bidders to inspect the cars a day before the auction. Take advantage of this and come early and scoop around for the car that you’re interested in. You should look for the VIN number and check the background of the car that you’ll be bidding on so you’ll know if it’s worth the cost. Although you should be able to spot a couple of good potential cars since government cars are well maintained and kept in good form.
After government auctions begin, the car that is being offered will be unveiled. Bidders then begin to make their offers and do not stop until placement of the final bid. Next, the car is bought by the person who made the largest bid. Regulations will vary at this point, depending on the particular auction company, but an on-the-spot payment of $500 is generally required. Then, when the balance on the car is paid off, the car will be released. This is normally done in less than one full day. When these steps are completed, though, you are free to drive off in your brand new automobile. The sole remaining money you will have to come up with will be for the title and registration. Overall, through government auctions, you will have bought inexpensively a fantastic new automobile that will bring you years of service and satisfaction.
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Wednesday, February 17th, 2010
What kind of discounts can I anticipate during a blowout sale of the 2008 Nissan Altimas when they start stocking the ‘09 models?
The MSRP is around $21,000 now before their big sales. What would be your best guess as for the price asked for then and how much I could knock off that price while negotiating?
Thanks in advance!
The best guess will be invoice minues the rebates, which if you try hard enough you could get invoice right now, prices are set on new cars, dealers cant really do anything "spectacular" to make them any cheaper.
Just go in to the "blow out sale" and tell them you will pay invoice minus the rebates and thats it. Be open about the car you take, they will be more willing to do invoice if you take one thats in stock.
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Wednesday, February 17th, 2010
Maybe.
If you itemize, you are given the choice of deducting the state sales tax that you paid throughout the year or the state income tax you paid but not both.
The IRS has developed tables to calculate what the average person spends in each state on sales tax. Take this number, and how much tax you paid on the car and if that number is higher than your state income tax AND you itemize, you will get a deduction.
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Wednesday, February 17th, 2010
I mean, I think of how many new cars are probably made and even sold in one day, and sometimes I wonder if we’re being way overcharged for new cars. What do you think? Does it really cost them $20,000 +++ to build them?
I don’t think cars are overpriced, if by that you mean they have an artificially high, inflated profit margin. Too many car manufacturers (domestic and import) are not profitable for that to be the case. In addition to the basic manufacturing costs of a car, you’ve got to consider development costs, marketing, warranty claims, and everything else that adds overhead. I think it’s more a case that people just spend too much on them.
If you just want basic transportation to get you from point A to point B, you can get still get a brand new compact car with power windows/locks and AC for around $15k.
But people have demonstrated they’re more than willing to spend $25k+ for bigger, heavier cars with bigger engines and all kinds of optional luxury conveniences (moonroofs, large alloy wheels, premium stereos, leather seating, power seats, etc). Heck, people will spend $35k+ just to get a "luxury" version of a car that already has these accessories!
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Wednesday, February 17th, 2010
My auto dealer removed my new car window sticker and "lost it" and continues to say a duplicate will be obtained but it never happens and my calls are now ignored. I understand a new car window sticker guarantee is upheld by law referencing the: Automobile Information Disclosure Act of 1958, after which the sticker became known as a Monroney sticker in the industry, named after Almer Stillwell "Mike" Monroney, United States Senator from Oklahoma. What recourse am I privy to?
The act prohibits removal of the sticker BEFORE sale, it doesn’t stipulate it has to be left on, or given with, once the vehicle is sold.
If you wanted the sticker you probably should have taken it with you, it would have been easier.
Good luck.
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Tuesday, February 16th, 2010
Price range: $20K to 25K. Big discounts or low APR preferable.
This is such a broad question. If you are looking for a car, try the Ford Fusion ot the Ford Five Hundred. Both are offering great incentives, and are right in that price range! E-mail me direct if you have any more questions at stevenlaureys@hotmail.com s. Laureys
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Tuesday, February 16th, 2010
I just bought a new car in October and received a notice that my first scheduled maintenance is due. Are all these "scheduled maintenance" things really necessary for a new car, or is it just a way for the dealership to get more of my money?
Compare what the dealer sent, with what your owners manual recommends as dealers will pad services to make a few extra bucks. Some of the extra recommendations are OK and good to do but some are just fluff and BS. To keep your car in good condition you should do at least the recommended services in your owners manual at the correct mileage and time intervals and use the severe service schedule.
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Monday, February 15th, 2010
I have a 2002 Ford Explorer with about 75,000 miles on it and I owe $9,000 and it is only worth about $3500 trade in value. Can I buy a new car with that much debt owed on it? Are there any incentives or grants that I can apply for to help me buy a new car without taking a $5000 loss on it. I live in Lancaster county PA. Thank you.
what is the problem of your ford explorer it is a nice car with just 75000 mi .it will last at least for another 75000 mi.
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