Posted on January 11th, 2010 by Warranty Direct
Below are some recent photos from the 2010 NAIAS (Detroit Auto Show):

Ford CEO Alan Mullaly and Scott Monty answering reader questions live from NAIAS
2010 Chevy Cruz


2010 Ford Focus

BMW ActiveE photos
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Posted on December 10th, 2009 by Warranty Direct
If you are in the market for a new car this holiday season be on the lookout for options and add ons that your dealer might try to offer you. Some of them are worth it but some are just a big waste of money. MSN Autos says “Beware of these overpriced and often unnecessary add-ons to your new-car purchase. Here are eight of the most common dealer options and how to avoid them.” Read more...
- Rust-Proofing: Some dealers charge up to $800 for this service, which sometimes amounts to no more than spraying a coating from an aerosol can in the wheel wells.
- Fabric Protection: For a couple of hundred dollars, some dealers will try to sell you fabric protection for your car’s interior that will repel stains. You know it as Scotchgard.
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Filed under: Auto News, Buying a Car, Car News, Consumer Affairs, Dealership Car Warranties, Extended Car Warranty Contracts, Extended Car Warranty Coverage, New Car Warranty, Researching Auto Warranties, Scams, Warranty Direct
Posted on November 17th, 2009 by Warranty Direct
This weekly feature for Warranty Direct about car repair and maintenance is written by Tom Torbjornsen, the popular host of America’s Car Show on satellite radio. Below are some recent Q&A from the America’s Car Show email bag.
Dear Tom,
If I want to buy my car at the end of the lease, is the price negotiable? They want $15,000. Will they take less? Thank you.
Anne from WA
Ann,
You didn’t give me year, make, and model so I can’t tell you if this is a good price. That said, you must realize that in car sales and leasing EVERYTHING IS NEGOTIABLE!! Especially when you might return a leased car with mileage on it. The dealer wants to sell the vehicle to keep inventory down. Do your homework and find out exactly what the car is worth based on local market values, vehicle condition, equipment, and mileage. Then negotiate hard, especially since inventories are on the rise again. You should be able to get a better price. Success to you.
Tom Read more...
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Filed under: Americas Car Show, Buying a Car, Maintenance, Vehicle repairs
Posted on July 9th, 2009 by Warranty Direct
At first glance, it seems easy to answer this question with a resounding, “Yes!”
After all, those fuel costs are edging up every day, and the idea of being able to stretch gas dollars is very intriguing.
Well, perhaps you need to consider a few more factors than just the price you pay at the gas pump when you fill a tank. There is more to owning a hybrid car than just having the coolest looking ride and higher gas mileage. Read more...
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Filed under: Buying a Car, Hybrid Cars