Archive for the ‘Advice’ Category
Saturday, April 4th, 2009
Cheryl and Chris Jensen in the NY Times deliver a comprehensive overview of the various ideas being considered to convince consumers to get into the new vehicle market. Whatever happens, it's the best time ever to buy a new car, minivan or truck.
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Tuesday, March 31st, 2009
It's complicated and probably won't make everyone happy, but the U.S. government has a plan to back new car warranties in the event of a financial crisis at the company that made the car. This NY Times story sheds some light on what it might mean.
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Friday, March 20th, 2009
GM's struggles to survive have put its most female-friendly division at risk, but the operators of the Saturn brand and dealerships are doing their best to keep customers interested. The lineup of products and no-haggle, no-hassle sales atmosphere should still be attractive to a lot of women.
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Thursday, March 19th, 2009
People who love driving and worship cars regularly trot this theory out, and there's certainly something to be said for some of their points. But it's worth remembering that many more people died when cars were a lot more dangerous and the roads weren't as well-designed. There are some tips ...
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Thursday, March 19th, 2009
When it comes to helping you with the widest range of automotive-related dangers, no service in the world comes close to GM's OnStar safety-security system, and now the 24-hour service has added specific information related to a growing incidence of poisonings involving children and pets. For direct details on the ...
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Thursday, March 19th, 2009
All you folks who've closed your minds to the possibility that Detroit can do anything good with four wheels and an engine should read this story. It will show you how wrong you've been for some years, but does not point out that you're probably spending more money on Japanese ...
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Tuesday, March 17th, 2009
Deals keep getting better on new cars, as auto companies struggle to find the right level of incentives to get buyers back onto their lots. The customers who decide to buy should get a better deal than ever.
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Tuesday, February 24th, 2009
The key tip to this story is to avoid buying auto warranty extensions if someone calls you and tells you that you need to extend your coverage.
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Sunday, February 22nd, 2009
It's not really a bad idea to buy a Sky from Saturn or a Solstice from Pontiac if you're looking for a sporty two-seat roadster, since GM will supply parts and honor the warranty no matter what.
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Sunday, February 22nd, 2009
You don't have to be in a car to be a counted as a traffic fatality, as being hit by a car gets you on the list as well. That becomes a more likely happening if you tune out the traffic around you by talking on the phone or listening ...
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Friday, February 20th, 2009
All those folks out there who like to brag about being "goal-oriented" either in work or their personal life ought to read this story, and so should the people around them.
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Wednesday, February 18th, 2009
A reporter in Orlando made a small mistake the other day regarding the safety integrity around her car and is paying a big price for it. The best part is she can now help other people avoid the same problem.
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Wednesday, February 18th, 2009
When the time comes to actually buy a car, it's often difficult to understand which features you should make sure are part of the package. This story helps you sort out which things are worth the extra money and which aren't.
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Wednesday, February 18th, 2009
Every person's situation is different, of course, but there are some generalizations that can be made for what the financial troubles in Detroit mean to consumers and this writer at the Washington Post does a pretty could job of explaining them.
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Tuesday, February 10th, 2009
This is pretty interesting, since it speaks to a growing concern across the country. It has limitations, to be sure, but it could work for lots of people feeling the economic pinch.
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Tuesday, February 10th, 2009
This is one of those situations that makes people hate and distrust used cars dealers in general, and who can blame them? Consider this: Often when a dealer buys a used car to sell to another owner, he promises to pay the original owner with the proceeds from the sale ...
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Saturday, February 7th, 2009
A popular position with many women sitting in the passenger seat apparently has serious erotic implications for some men, as this story about a new book on desire makes plain.
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Monday, February 2nd, 2009
As this column from a venerated international auto journalist shows, sometimes the best thing to do isn't the one that people want. When it comes to saving the environment, that could mean skipping mass transit. You'll have to forgive him the Heath Ledger crack.
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Sunday, February 1st, 2009
You might not agree with any or all of these suggestions about how to make a man happy on February 14, but they might provide you with a good idea or even a few good laughs.
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Sunday, February 1st, 2009
Given the tendency of the New York Times to get its automotive coverage wrong, this article from the grey lady of US journalism about a possible future for the auto industry is surprisingly well thought out and balanced. It describes a new world for carmakers and car buyers.
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Friday, January 30th, 2009
As this story mentions in passing, none of the firms that sell you used car reports (Carfax et al) have all of the information that you need to make an informed choice. But a government-mandated data base is finally getting off the ground, and in due course it will deliver ...
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Friday, January 30th, 2009
This type of thing may happen in other parts of the continent, but somehow it isn't surprising that it's pretty common in Boston, particularly the south side. If you don't life there, this kind of behavior might be viewed as comical.
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Thursday, January 29th, 2009
This should be an important consideration if you're trying to save money on fuel by going to a smaller vehicle. It means you're putting yourself at greater risk and not saving any money.
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Thursday, January 29th, 2009
Bearing in the mind the fact that the people who did the survey will directly benefit from an upsurge in the replacement of parts and extra vehicle serive, it's possible that a grain of salt, or maybe even two, needs to be applied here. But it's probably true that a ...
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Monday, January 26th, 2009
A regular commute into Dallas for a disparate group of women has developed into a networking organization that offers help in times of car trouble or job searches or whatever's needed, and no men are allowed.
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Monday, January 26th, 2009
Apparently a significant number of people, including a lot of children, are burned when gasoline catches fire, and the Shriners' Hospitals for Children wants to reduce that number. More information can be found at www.burnawarenessweek.org.
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Sunday, January 25th, 2009
To sell more cars, it seems that various dealers are quite willing to encourage customers to lie about their personal financial situation to qualify for credit. As this story makes plain, it might sound like a good idea for the woman looking for transportation, but it can turn bad quite ...
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Sunday, January 25th, 2009
By far the most important lesson of this story is that you should NEVER leave anything on view inside your car since it can lead to a break-in and endless residual trouble. From there on, it probably depends upon where you live, since not all police departments will behave the ...
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Sunday, January 25th, 2009
Groups of mothers regularly pray together for the safety of their families and they believe those requests have often been answered.
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Saturday, January 24th, 2009
Ralph Nader is probably more responsible for the launch of automotive safety than any person in the world, and he's still out there doing what he can to encourage consumer protection on all fronts. With George Bush gone, Nader believes the new president has a chance to make things better ...
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Thursday, January 22nd, 2009
It's too small to be deemed definitive, but a small survey in south Florida makes it clear that a lot of women don't like the experience of buying cars and would much prefer that a professional do it for them. This stems mostly from the fact that most women think ...
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Wednesday, January 21st, 2009
The continuing growth in the number of people who are driving around without car insurance is a huge financial problem for the people who are insured, since their rates will probably be going up. But there are various issues associated with this and you should check with your agent to ...
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Wednesday, January 21st, 2009
Attention all you folks who think the sun rises and sets on imported cars, do yourself a favor and look carefully at this press release below from a respected research firm. It may help break up some of the calcification that's built up around your brain on the subject of automobile ...
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Wednesday, January 21st, 2009
If you're one of those folks who thinks it's smart to leave your seatbelt undone so you'll be "thrown clear" in a crash, you need to see this video. But be warned -- it's pretty tough stuff.
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Wednesday, January 21st, 2009
You may not appreciate this writer's views on Bikini Girl on American Idol, but his perspective on how well his high-mileage Ford is holding up should be of interest to anyone currently out shopping for a new car.
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