Posted on May 11th, 2009 by Warranty Direct
In these hard economic times, the decision to buy a new car becomes serious business.
We’ve all heard stories of money lenders not lending, of banks closing. We’ve all known people who have lost their jobs or had their paychecks otherwise cut. Maybe you’re one of them.
But if you are in need of a new car, then don’t shy away from making a purchase. Have fun picking out what you want and just enjoy the entire process, including showing off your new ride to the Joneses.
Here’s what we think about it. We’ve learned a lot about the economy in the past year. We’ve seen what happened to the people who financed homes that they really couldn’t afford. So one of the primary decisions you need to make is to buy a car that fits your budget. Be careful about which options you approve. Read more...
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Posted on January 30th, 2009 by Warranty Direct
It is important to check a used car’s history record before making the decision to buy it.
There are many vehicle history report services available to you. They don’t give you a 100% warranty that the car is perfect, but the few dollars you spend for a history report can end up saving you a lot more in the long run.
The history report can provide you information on the following topics: Read more...
- Flood damage
- Junked titles
- Lemon histories
- Lien activity
- Odometer rollbacks
- Service and repair history
- State emissions inspection results
- Totaled in an accident/salvaged
- Vehicle use (taxi, rental, lease, etc)
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Posted on January 15th, 2009 by Warranty Direct
It’s time to retire your bike.
As a college graduate, stepping into a “real” world job and purchasing a brand new car doesn’t have to be so scary.
The truth is that major vehicle manufacturers desire you to drive their brands and therefore are prepared to enable you to do so. There is no need to huff it by foot or bike any longer.
Special Graduate Financing
Most major auto dealers offer special college graduate financing programs that offer benefits. These benefits include no down payment, cash rebates, affordable interest rates, delayed payments and service support. Read more...
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Posted on January 12th, 2009 by Warranty Direct
You are probably wondering what exactly a “twinned vehicle” is.
Well, I can tell you. Twinned vehicles are essentially the same under the skin, but sold under different brands.
This is an illusion that manufacturers can create with the goal of killing two birds with one stone: expanding their market reach and avoiding the higher costs of engineering an entirely new vehicle.
The two vehicles will most likely be marketed as unique vehicles identified by simple changes of the badge, the grille and other superficial styling details
This twinned vehicle reality is made possible by many brands under one corporate parent. A classic example of this is General Motors. They have successfully accomplished efficiencies by using carbon copies of its cars across many brands. Read more...
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