Local Police Car Auctions - Get Your Dream Car Cheap

Filed Under (Cars and Trucks) by Davion W on 05-09-2008

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Did you know that local police car auctions are excellent for getting cheap cars? Nowadays, this is no longer a game only for experienced vehicle dealers but for anyone. Ready to learn some really useful tips to buy an automobile at the local police car auctions?

You see, the police impound car auction offers a huge range of vehicles from stolen and repossessed vehicles to lost ones. Tax defaulters or traffic violators who failed to pay their traffic fines do get their vehicles towed away by the law enforcers.

Are the vehicles in working condition?

The government takes good care of these vehicles. After all, the condition affects the price. Many of them are still quite new and are range from a few months to several years old. You do find some old vintage ones. Regarding buying at the local police car auctions, there is one setback in that you are not offered any warranty. You buy the automobile in its condition and there will be no refunds should anything go wrong.

The advantage is of course the extremely low price. It is possible to drive home a sports convertible for less than $300! For that kind of cash, the risk to take is minimal.

Tips To Make The Best Buy

1. Find the Local Police Car Auctions Through Calls Or Websites - These events are not advertised widely like other commercial events. You may have to visit the websites or call up the enforcement agencies to check out the event venue and schedule.

2. Register to Bid - Do not forget to register to bid. Only those registered bidders can participate in an auction like this.

3. Cross-Reference the Vehicle Identification Numer (VIN) - Get hold of this and check it at CarFax website. From there, you will know when the vehicle was registered and whether it was involved in an accident previously and what was the extent of repairs.

4. Show Up Earlier Than Others - Be the No.1 person there if you can. The idea is that you want to have enough time to think and consider which ones you really like and put on your choice list.

5. Ask a Qualified Mechanic Along - Since you cannot test drive the automobile, at least let a mechanic run through the different parts and offer you sound advice on the condition of the car you are bidding on. A friend who is good with cars is also good.

Follow these tips and you will get the deal of your life at the local police car auctions.

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Choosing the Right Acura

Filed Under (Cars and Trucks) by Aidan Busbee on 05-09-2008

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Apparently you’re shopping for an Acura and that’s one point for you because Acura makes great cars! Step one is complete. You’ve chosen your make. Step two sometimes gets lost in the jumble of options that are available to potential car buyers. There’s so much to figure out that you tend to get stuck without figuring out anything at all!

The natural step Two is to pinpoint your preferred model. Decide which model suits you the best and stick with your decision. It’s not as easy as it sounds. There are several available models and they’ve all got their high and low points.

When you’re making the decision on which model to shop for make sure you’re working within a budget you can afford. If you can afford it easily that’s best, but we all know that sometimes money’s tight and that’s just the way it’s going to be! If you don’t have a budget make a simple one that figures out what you spend where; knowing what you can afford to spend means knowing what you’re already spending!

The suggested amount “they” suggest you allocate towards vehicle payments is 20% of your monthly net income. But it’s always best to base your purchase off your individual circumstances instead of the “norm.”

Make sure your Acura meets your needs. Don’t make exceptions to your standards. If you wanted to have a larger engine make sure the vehicle you’re looking at has just that. If you can’t live without power windows don’t consider a cheaper model because it doesn’t have power windows. If you wanted a sunroof more than anything else. Get a car with a sunroof. If you’ve always wanted XM radio…get a car that has XM radio installed. If fuel economy is your major concern then make sure you get the model with the best EPA ratings.

Four wheel drive? A great sound system? Extra seating? DVD/Navigation system? Outline your needs and wants clearly in writing before you head out shopping and then separate them into two columns: needs and wants. Get as much of your list fulfilled as you can on the budget that you’ve given yourself. The more you’re willing to look; the more likely it is that you’ll find the perfect vehicle!

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Understanding Auto Insurance Jargon

Filed Under (Cars and Trucks) by Amy Nutt on 04-09-2008

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by Amy Nutt

When reading through an auto insurance policy, it can seem almost impossible to understand. This is because there are various words that we do not use in our everyday language. Actually, those words are not really used outside of the insurance industry or outside of a conversation involving insurance. If you don’t have an understanding of those words, then it can seem as if someone is speaking a foreign language to you. That is why you should learn some of the insurance jargon that is thrown around because insurance happens to be a large part of your life.

Without auto insurance, you do not have any type of protection in case you are in a car accident. If you don?t have protection, then you can be sued. Being sued means you’ll have to pay for any damages sustained in an accident if the accident was your fault. Even if the accident wasn’t your fault, you still have to worry about your medical bills, replacing your car and the medical expenses of anyone in the car with you. This in itself makes it obvious why auto insurance is a necessity. Luckily, states mandate that people must have a minimum amount of auto insurance.

Basic terms

There are really only five basic terms that you need to know when talking about car insurance. Those terms are:

- Liability coverage - Physical damage coverage - Medical coverage - Emergency assistance coverage - Unattached equipment coverage

A few of these may look a bit familiar to you, but there are a couple of them may not. We frequently hear the terms liability coverage, physical damage coverage, and medical coverage when talking about car insurance and reading our policies. What we don?t hear much of is emergency assistance coverage and unattached equipment coverage. These are, of course, not as important as the other aspects of your coverage, but that does not mean that they should be ignored since they are great add-ons to your policy.

The most common of the terms you will hear is liability coverage. Liability insurance coverage is the part of your policy that covers damages caused by you in the case of an accident. You should always make sure this coverage is enough to cover damages. If not, then you may have to pay an out of pocket expense to the person who was the victim in the crash. Medical coverage covers you and any passengers within your vehicle as a result of a crash. Physical damage coverage will help you repair or replace your vehicle.

As for the two terms that are a bit different, emergency assistance coverage is like a type of roadside assistance. Adding this to your plan provides you with tow service so that you?re not stranded on a highway in unfamiliar territory. Lastly, unattached equipment coverage provides coverage for that equipment that is not a permanent attachment to your car. That may include something such as a satellite radio system. If you have expensive attachments on your car, you want to make sure that you insure those as well so that you don?t have to pay for their replacement or can have those items repaired by your insurance.

Having an understanding

Knowing these terms is the first step in understanding some of the confusing but important terms that you will see and hear. If you don?t understand them, you cannot understand what type of insurance coverage you have or even how it works. Knowing how it works helps you determine if what you have is adequate enough for your particular needs.

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Can Filling Your RV’s Tires With Nitrogen Save You Money On Gas?

Filed Under (Cars and Trucks) by Dorothy Yamich on 04-09-2008

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Not only can travelers save money on gas by replacing the air in their vehicle’s and RV’s tires with nitrogen gas, they can save money on their every day driving. Research data shows that drivers can improve their gas mileage by over three percent when using nitrogen in their vehicle’s tires.

This is not a new technology as it has been used for many years by commercial airlines as well as in NASCAR cars.The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) mandates that nitrogen gas be used in all commercial aircraft tires to eliminate the possibility of water vapor freezing at high altitudes which happens with air filled tires.The NASCAR teams use nitrogen in the tires of their racing cars because the tire pressure fluctuates less than it does with air.

How can using nitrogen gas in your vehicle’s tires save you a serious amount of money?

First of all, you do not need to buy new tires to make the change, your present tires will be fine. By using nitrogen gas in your tires you can improve your vehicle’s fuel efficiency and save a lot of money in the process. Nitrogen in your tires also improves your vehicle’s handling and extends the life of your tires so you will have to replace them less often. There is no question that in this era of record high gasoline prices you will reap significant savings on all your driving for many years to come.

How can using nitrogen gas in your vehicle’s tires also benefit our environment?

If you use nitrogen gas instead of air in you vehicle’s tires, that will help to maintain a proper tire air pressure. This optimizes tire road contact and therefore reduces tire/road resistance. This will increase your fuel economy and put less exhaust emissions into the atmosphere. You might say that by going green you are saving a lot of green, greenbacks, that is.

What can you do to help America’s economy reduce its dependence on foreign oil?

Current national research shows that if every driver in the U.S. replaced the air in each of their vehicle’s tires with nitrogen gas, they would improve their gas mileage by over three percent. These figures translate into an enormous saving of almost four trillion gallons of gasoline per year!

For more information and research data on the growing use of nitrogen gas in motor vehicles’ tires including those of commercial carriers, visit Get Nitrogen at their website, GetNitrogen.org. In addition to the research, you will find a growing list of registered dealers located in the United States and Canada that can replace the air in your tires with nitrogen.

These are some important points on how you can save gasoline and reduce green house gas emissions at the same time by not driving on under inflated tires, whether you use air or nitrogen gas in them.

Check your vehicle owner’s manual for the optimum inflated tire pressure.

Measure tire pressure accurately with a tire gauge as a visual tire inspection is not reliable.

It’s best to measure tire air pressure when they’re cold. You should wait approximately three hours for the air inside your tires to cool down before measuring the tire pressure.

Lastly, and probably most important, be sure you check the air pressure in your vehicle’s tires at least once a month.

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Rear-Ended in a Rental Car? Who is Responsible for Damages?

Filed Under (Cars and Trucks) by Amy Nutt on 04-09-2008

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by Amy Nutt

Rental cars are very convenient to have access to because they keep you from putting the wear and tear of traveling on your own car. They are also great for those who do not have a car that will survive lengthy trips. But there is one thing that has to be considered and that is the fact that accidents do happen. What happens if you are rear-ended in a rental car and you’re not at fault? Are you responsible for the damages or is the person who was at fault? Does the car rental company take care of it? What happens? These are all excellent questions because it can be quite confusing when an accident occurs.

It is also a good idea to get answers to any questions you have when you rent the car. It is not enough to hope that you do not get into an accident. When it is not your fault, that means you had no control over what happened. You could not have prevented it in any way. The only actions that you can prevent are your own, so make sure you receive the necessary information from the car rental company regarding what to do in case of a crash.

Insurance

Your individual insurance should cover you while in a rental car. That is why the rental car company requests that you prove your insurance. They like to have copies of your insurance card in case there is an accident. However, it is fair to assume that they do this in case the accident is your fault and they need to make a claim on your insurance to cover the damages.

When asking the car rental company about how it would work if you’re in a wreck that isn’t your fault, they may tell you to consult with your insurance company. Being that you’re covered by your individual insurance, you are subject to their particular rules and regulations.

What to do in an accident

So what are you to do in the case that you are rear-ended in a rental car? Be sure you call your insurance company before you do a single thing. If the rental car company says that you owe them money, don’t just pay up. Make sure you talk to your insurance company first. They will tell you what to do. They will most likely take the claim and then submit it to the insurance company of the individual who caused the crash. That way the damages are paid to the rental car company. If any deductibles need to be paid, then you’ll pay that deductible to your insurance company and not the car rentals company. There shouldn’t be any reason why you would have to pay them any money for a crash that wasn’t your fault. It also depends on what your insurance policy says about wrecks when you’re in a rental car.

So make sure you know these things before renting a car. That way you’ll know exactly what to do if you are rear-ended on the interstate. When being rear-ended it is obvious that it isn’t your fault. Most rear-end accidents are considered the fault of the driver who hit you. So proving that the crash wasn’t your fault is not a hard task at all. Just know your rights and have all of the information ready so that you don’t panic if you’re in a wreck. Don’t start running crazy scenarios through your head such as having to pay the entire cost of the rental car. That is something very unlikely. Just be sure to call the police and take insurance information from the driver at fault just like you would if it were your own car.

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1967 Camaro - Legendary Classic Car

Filed Under (Cars and Trucks) by Dan Chan on 04-09-2008

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If you have ever experienced being behind the wheel of a 1967 Camaro, you’ll never forget it. It is almost a work of art, an outstanding piece of machinery, and a huge slice of teenage Americana. You can’t get more apple pie than this folks.

The Camaro is like a sexy woman, it has all th right curves. The long hood and short deck styling makes the car seem like it is moving fast even when the car is sitting still. You can almost imagine it tearing down the road even when at rest. Muscle car power is at its maximum.

In 1966, Chevrolet countered the Ford Mustang with its version of its own muscle car. In the month of September 1966, the 67 Camaro was released to the world. The new “pony car” was a phenomenal hit. Even now, Camaros are still in production.

When it was introduced, the 67 Camaro was the only first generation Camaro to not have the RPO-Z28 Special Performance Package and the 396-cid displacement engine for SS models. Other distinquishing features include: lack of side marker lights, no front quarter windows, VIN tag mounted in door hinge pillar, center console, and had side-vent windows.

The 67 Camaros have held their own in value over the years, and are very popular with classic car collectors. If you are looking for a 1967 Camaro for sale… even in poor condition, they are often priced at least about $8,000. It is a classic car that really holds its value.

The 1967 Camaro was built on brand new rear-wheel drive GM F-body platform. The body was available as a 2-door, coupe, 2 2 seating, or a convertible.

The 67 Camaros came factory in a choice of the inline-6 and the 302, 350, 396 engines or the powerful 396 V8. Let me tell you, the 396 motor can burn tires like nobody’s business. It is a big boy’s toy, thats for sure. In the hands of teenage boy, it will peel off 15 foot black rubber marks regularly from sitting still. It is a hoss.

The 67 Camaro is a treat to drive. It not only looks like a real man’s car, but it is also a great ride. With great handling and performance, this classic muscle car is a thrill to own. If you decide to buy one, you will be glad you did.

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