Archive for May, 2009

How to Avoid Speeding Fines in Your Used Cars

Posted by jcme on Friday , May 29 , 2009 at 5:05 am Comments: 1

Have you ever been pulled over for speeding without even knowing that you were exceeding the speed limit in your used cars? If so, you are not alone. Here are some of the most common reasons drivers unknowingly receive speeding tickets and how to avoid them.
• The speed limit changes suddenly. There is really only one [...]

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Visiting National Parks in Your Used Cars? Know These Facts!

Posted by jcme on Wednesday , May 27 , 2009 at 5:05 am Comments: 0

If you are planning on visiting one of the many national parks in the country in your used cars this summer traveling season, you are guaranteed to have some fun. Whether you plan on visiting the Grand Canyon National Park, Yosemite National Park or any others, it’s a great time for bonding with family and [...]

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Taking Care of the Cooling System on Your Used Cars

Posted by jcme on Monday , May 25 , 2009 at 5:05 am Comments: 0

The summer heat is growing stronger every day. Depending on where you live, that heat could be fairly brutal. This means extra stress on the cooling system whether you are driving new or used cars.
If your car has a coolant leak, getting it fixed immediately could keep it from turning into a huge repair bill. [...]

Be Prepared for Higher Gas Prices this Weekend

Posted by jcme on Friday , May 22 , 2009 at 5:05 am Comments: 0

If you are planning on filling up your used cars, you are going to pay a higher price for it this weekend than in recent weeks. The prices have jumped in some areas of the nation, but the good news is that they still are not as high as they were last year at this [...]

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Are You Texting in Your Used Cars?

Posted by jcme on Wednesday , May 20 , 2009 at 5:05 am Comments: 0

One of the hot-button issues in the driving world today is the problem of texting while driving. According to a recent survey, more than 25 percent of drivers are texting while they are behind the wheel. Are you one of the drivers who are texting on their cell phone when you are driving your used [...]

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Federal Plan Could Be Good News for Used Cars

Posted by jcme on Monday , May 18 , 2009 at 5:05 am Comments: 0

President Obama’s new regulations and guidelines on the auto industry’s fuel efficiency requirements could make the used car lots even more popular than they are right now.
Tomorrow, President Obama is expected to announce that he wants the automakers to accelerate their move towards making cars that get at least 35 miles per gallon. Currently, the [...]

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Tips for Setting Up a Carpool with Others

Posted by jcme on Friday , May 15 , 2009 at 5:05 am Comments: 0

Driving your used cars for a carpool is a great way to save gas, help the environment and get a break from everyday errands. Here are some tips to setting a carpool with a few other families so everybody can share the responsibility of driving and making a positive impact on the environment.
• Involve two to [...]

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Five Benefits of the HOV Lane

Posted by jcme on Wednesday , May 13 , 2009 at 5:05 am Comments: 0

Do you ever drive your used cars in the HOV lane? If so, you are probably just doing it to save yourself some time on the way to work or somewhere else you need to be. While you are saving yourself some time by driving your used cars in the HOV lane, there are other [...]

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Rules for Driving Your Used Cars in the Carpool Lanes

Posted by jcme on Monday , May 11 , 2009 at 5:05 am Comments: 0

One of the best things about carpooling to work in your used cars is that you get the opportunity to drive in the carpool lane if you live in a major metropolitan area. Carpool lanes, or high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes, are great because they are typically less congested and you can zoom past other cars [...]

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Five Ways to Save Gas in Your Used Cars

Posted by jcme on Friday , May 8 , 2009 at 5:05 am Comments: 0

With the summer travel season fast-approaching, the gas prices are probably going to creep up in the next couple months. That does not need to be a concern, however, if you are conscientious about your driving habits. Here are five things you can do when driving your used cars to maximize your gas mileage.
1. Turn off [...]

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