Archive for: March 2007

March 30, 2007

Consumer Reports serves up car reviews like it’s their job

Filed under: Reports, Reviews - 30 Mar 2007

They are trusted because that is all they do, review products. Generally the well established, well known names are the way to go when it comes to reading any type of review.

Trusting information about something as pricey as a …

March 29, 2007

Sport a hybrid sticker and ride alone in the carpool lane

Filed under: Hybrid Cars - 29 Mar 2007

You see them frequently, people in hybrid cars flying solo in the carpool lane.

Those who purchase environmentally friendly cars get more than just tax breaks, they get a break during rush hour traffic as well. …

March 22, 2007

Branding and its effect on resale values

Filed under: Depreciation, Used Cars - 22 Mar 2007

Which brands hold their value?

Realistically some automobile brands will stand up better than others to the test of time and continuous use.

In many respects the old adage ‘You get what you pay for’ will always hold true. …

March 20, 2007

The importance of used car depreciation rates

Filed under: Depreciation, Used Cars - 20 Mar 2007

When buying or selling a used vehicle there are many different issues to take into consideration, however residual value and used car depreciation rates are usually high on the list.

When selecting which vehicle to purchase it is important …

March 7, 2007

Your guide to crash test ratings

Filed under: Safety - 07 Mar 2007

NHTSA
Since 1978 the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration or the NHTSA has been crash-testing vehicles under controlled circumstances in America.

Based on three different tests, this allows them the authority to give ratings in the form of a star …

March 6, 2007

What the color of your car says about you

Filed under: Fun - 06 Mar 2007

Our lives are filled with color, from our carpet to our walls, our clothing to our transportation color is a large part of life.

Everyone has colors they are partial to, …

March 5, 2007

Always take it for a test drive

Filed under: Selling Tips, Used Cars - 05 Mar 2007

When you go to buy an automobile, new or used, the test drive is of the utmost importance. This should go without saying, however some are so concerned with the way a car looks they neglect to experience the …

March 3, 2007

5 Ways NOT to buy a lemon

Filed under: Selling Tips, Used Cars - 03 Mar 2007

Let’s face it, buying a car can be just as much of a headache as selling one. Here we have compiled some tips which will guide you so you don’t end up paying into a money pit for years …