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Be an organ donor through the DMV

The DMV helps save lives with it’s organ donor program

The DMV wants to help you save a life, or two, or even ten. Their organ donor program is easy and makes sense. All you have to do is go to the California DMV website and sign up. (If you don’t drive in California, check out the organ donor program at your local DMV)

Signing up to be an Organ Donor

The California DMV offers an online form that is quick and if you have your drivers license number memorized, you don’t even have to open your wallet to fill it out.

You can control what you donate, or you can give it all away and help as many people as possible. Read more

C4UC BlogSeptember 22, 2007 DMV 2 Comments

Time Magazine’s Worst cars of 1911-1934

Time Magazine tackled a monumental task by narrowing down the worst of the worst vehicles ever made. They compiled a list of 50 Worst cars of all time broken down by the years they were produced.

Here is the second installation of articles targeting the bottom feeders of the automotive world.

Scripps-Booth Bi-Autogo 1913

Bi-Autogo
Image from Time

Imagine a motorcycle painted red like a fire engine, powered by a V8, driven on 37 inch wood wheels, weighing in at 3,200 pounds.

Now imagine that as you slow and the Autogo becomes harder to balance, training wheels could be lowered for enhanced stability. Read more

C4UC BlogSeptember 9, 2007November 15, 2007 Fun, Used Cars No Comments

Time Magazine’s Worst cars of 1899-1911

Time Magazine tackled a monumental task by narrowing down the worst of the worst vehicles ever made. They compiled a list of 50 Worst cars of all time broken down by the years they were produced.

Here is the first installation of articles targeting the bottom feeders of the automotive world.

Horsey Horseless 1899

Horsey Horseless
Image from Time
Invented by Uriah Smith in Michigan, this contraption is as silly as it’s name would have you think.

Smith designed a motorized buggy with a wooden horse head attached to the front in the hopes of making it more ‘horse-friendly’. Read more

C4UC BlogSeptember 8, 2007 Fun, Used Cars No Comments

With KBB’s advice how can you go wrong?

Of all of the car sites worth checking out to learn about different vehicles KBB is on the ‘yes’ list.

Have questions about buying or selling a vehicle? Or are you just curious about all things automotive?

The advice section of the Kelley Blue Book website offers a whole range of helpful information.
Woman thinking

The blue book has history

It is no secret that KBB has been in the business for a long time. The story of Les Kelley is both interesting and inspiring.

Their history and experience in the automotive industry means that the information they provide will always be worth a read. Read more

C4UC BlogSeptember 4, 2007September 4, 2007 KBB No Comments

The best selling cars

When it comes to cars, you don’t necessarily want to buy the same thing that all of your neighbors are driving. Here we’ve compiled a list of the best selling cars ever.

With this list you can either avoid what everyone else has, or use consumer trends to gauge the car you want to buy.

Either way, here are some of the best selling cars ever:

Toyota Corolla

Toyota Corolla
For the past 40 years Toyota has been building the Corolla. Nine generations and 35 million vehicles later, the Corolla is one of the most popular vehicles in the world. Read more

C4UC BlogSeptember 2, 2007September 4, 2007 Fun 5 Comments

There are good places to buy used cars

Some of them may seem unconventional, however there are places you can buy reliable used cars at decent prices. Don’t believe us? Check it out, we did some research and found the top 5 places we’d go to buy a used car.

1. Government Auction

Buying a car at Government Auction is far more exciting in theory than in reality. According to popular myth, these auctions sell cars that have been taken from criminals and impounded or used as evidence in crimes.

The truth is not so exciting, there is a very slim chance you will find that 1974 purple caddy with the chain steering wheel you’ve been after.
Odometer
In reality you are far more likely to find a Ford Taurus or a Camry or another subdued sedan. The cars sold at Government auction are generally purchased in fleet for federal agencies and then sold after about two or three years of use when a new fleet is purchased. Read more

C4UC BlogAugust 31, 2007 Buying Tips, Used Cars 1 Comment

Edmunds.com offers smart and savvy car advice

Not only will Edmumds.com help you buy a reliable used vehicle, they also offer a one stop shop for car research and a great deal of information relating to the auto industry as a whole.

New car research

Shiny red sports car
Edmunds.com offers solid information on almost any make and model. Great for researching before you even start shopping, and handy once you have a specific vehicle in mind too.

Photos, reviews and ratings Stock and option package pricing Consumer ratings and forum discussions Resale values Handy payment calculators Incentives and deals local to your area

Simply enter your zip code and Edmunds.com will pull up lists which will allow you to search via price range or market segment. You are then asked questions to slowly narrow down your choices until you find something that suits your needs. Read more

C4UC BlogAugust 29, 2007 Reviews No Comments

Alert, rogue insects cause car accidents

Everyone has had an insect fly into the window of their car, a bee, a wasp, even a housefly, whatever it is it’s fair to say that most people don’t appreciate the extra passenger.

C4UC BlogAugust 27, 2007August 28, 2007 Fun No Comments

Internet car scams – pt. 1 Car buying scams

We all know that we must be aware when selling a vehicle, internet car buying scams are out there. Con artists will find an angle in any industry that involves large dollar signs.

Selling a car online is easier than doing it the old fashioned way, but because of the lack of physical contact with the other party it can be riskier too.

The Turley family saw through the scam

In Wayne, Arkansas Rickey Turley almost fell prey to one of these car buying scams. His father urged him to be cautious about the transaction and rightfully so because it could have gone very wrong. Read more

C4UC BlogAugust 26, 2007 Selling Tips No Comments

Auto Trader in the information age

For a long time The Auto Trader was the only big car selling service there was, your other two options were dealerships and the newspaper classifieds.

Computers have changed that and made the automobile industry more accessible to the average joe.

The beauty of Autotrader.com

Autotrader.com logo

One of our favorite sites for research, Auto Trader finishes first in the race of vehicle websites. It’s easy to get around and it makes sense even if you aren’t a web geek.

Their menu is straightforward:

Research and compare Find your car Sell your car New cars Car loans Insurance

Simple right? It gets better because each section is well thought out, instructions are uncomplicated and results are easy. Read more

C4UC BlogAugust 16, 2007August 16, 2007 Reviews 1 Comment