Archive for March, 2009

Go Green with Orange in Your Used Cars

Posted by jcme on Monday , March 30 , 2009 at 5:05 am Comments: 0

If you want to be environmentally-friendly and green in your used cars, start thinking about orange.
That may seem like a strange statement, but the Yokohama Tire Corporation is mixing orange oil into its tires to create a more eco-conscious product that uses 80 percent less petroleum. These “orange oil tires” are the first ever of [...]

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Three Ways to Improve Credit Scores for Used Car Financing

Posted by jcme on Friday , March 27 , 2009 at 5:05 am Comments: 1

If you’re looking for a great deal on used cars, one of the best ways to save money on your purchase is to have a respectable credit score. A good credit score will get you a lower interest rate which can save you thousands of dollars over the course of your financing. Here are three [...]

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Interactive Map Shows Traffic Laws across United States

Posted by jcme on Wednesday , March 25 , 2009 at 5:05 am Comments: 0

If you plan on driving your used cars across the country this vacation season or just to a different state, you should familiarize yourself with the various traffic laws. Traffic regulations are made by the state and local governments so you cannot just assume the same laws apply everywhere.
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety recognized [...]

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Five Ways to Be a Courteous Driver in Your Used Cars

Posted by jcme on Monday , March 23 , 2009 at 5:05 am Comments: 0

When you’re driving your used car, you should always be a courteous driver. Being courteous not only makes the roads a more pleasant place to be, but courteousness also helps us stay safe. Here are some things you can do in your used cars to be a more courteous driver.
1. Use your turn signals. Turn signals [...]

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Questions to Ask Before Buying Certified Used Cars

Posted by jcme on Wednesday , March 18 , 2009 at 5:05 am Comments: 0

Certified used cars are a great investment. They offer high quality for “like new” cars without the high price. But certified used cars are only great buys if you do some homework and ask some questions before buying one. Here are some questions you should at least consider before buying a certified used car.
Who has [...]

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Insuring Your Teen in Your Used Cars

Posted by jcme on Wednesday , March 18 , 2009 at 5:05 am Comments: 0

With graduation season coming up, you may be thinking about going to your used car dealer and getting your graduate one of quality cars as a gift. That’s a great idea, but one of the costs you may not have considered is insurance. Here are some tips for insuring your teen driver in their new [...]

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Three Ways to Save for a Down Payment for a Used Car

Posted by jcme on Monday , March 16 , 2009 at 5:05 am Comments: 0

A used car is just like other major purchases: They often require a down payment. But there’s no reason to fret about that because saving a down payment is easy if you are dedicated and are willing to make a couple changes. Here are three easy ways to save a down payment to get one [...]

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Basic Visual Inspections for your Car

Posted by jcme on Monday , March 16 , 2009 at 3:00 am Comments: 0

If you want your used car to stay in top shape, you need to maintain it. That means getting your regular services, such as oil changes and tune ups. It also means regularly inspecting your car to see how everything looks.

The first thing you need to look at is the outside of your car. Check [...]

Three Ways to Save Gas while Driving Your Used Cars

Posted by jcme on Friday , March 13 , 2009 at 5:05 am Comments: 0

Gas prices aren’t getting any cheaper lately. They may have gone down a few cents, but they will never get back to the good ol’ days when prices were below $1.50 a gallon. Even if they did, who couldn’t use some gas-saving tips that will put more money back in your pocket? Here are three [...]

Don’t Wait to Buy Your Next Used Car

Posted by jcme on Wednesday , March 11 , 2009 at 5:05 am Comments: 0

If you’ve been waiting for the perfect time to buy your next used car, there is no time like the present. Sales of used cars are rising as more and more consumers are looking to this market to save money. In addition to paying less for used cars, dealers are also offering more for their [...]

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