Auto
Repair Information, Resources, and Links
New and
Used Car Buying
Many times car repair cost is just too high. So
consider
getting another
vehicle.Unlike auto
repair info, there are some great car sales informational sites that are worth a
visit.
Don't feel as though you have to buy new,
however. The following links are wonderful resources to help you find a quality
pre-owned vehicle, or new.
Without
hesitation, edmunds.com is the first stop.
The
next stop is cars.com.
Edmunds.com
and Cars.com are the premier sites to price new
and used vehicles, compare models, check out interior and
exterior
photos. Locate vehicles for sale near you, and a host of other
sales-related information: leasing, financing, credit ..etc.
Whether buying or selling, they're both great resources.
Here are the links:
http://www.edmunds.com/
http://cars.com/go/index.jsp
Also visit our Blog @ Auto Repair
To
do further research cartalk.com has great advice on buying a new or used car, as does Kelly Blue Book and NADA - just be wary of the prices on these sites, including Edmunds, as they can be $1000's of dollars off market value and from one to the other. Click for some great articles on used car prices.
Here are the links:
http://cartalk.com/
http://www.kbb.com/kbb/UsedCars/default.aspx
http://www.nada.com/
Also visit autobytel.com or autosite.com.
They're the same company. Just
pick the site you like working with. They're all owned by
Autobytel Inc., including cars.com
among others...
http://www.autobytel.com/
http://www.autosite.com/content/home/index.cfm
If you have definitely decided
on buying new, the links below are a great way to get to know the types
of
vehicles a manufacture has to offer. You can also compare
models
and check prices.
New Car Buying (American)
http://www.ford.com/en/default.htm
http://www.chevrolet.com/
http://www.chrysler.com/
http://www.mercuryvehicles.com/
http://www.gmc.com/
http://www.dodge.com/
http://www.cadillac.com/index.jsp?noredirect=true
http://www.gm.com/
http://www.lincoln.com/
New Car Buying (Asian)
http://www.toyota.com/
http://www.honda.com/
http://www.acura.com/
http://www.nissanusa.com/
http://www.hyundaiusa.com/
http://www.infiniti.com/
http://www.lexus.com/
New Car Buying (European)
http://www.mbusa.com/index.do
http://www.audi.com/audi/com/en1.html
http://www.saabusa.com/
http://www.vw.com/
http://www.bmwusa.com/
http://www.miniusa.com/#/MINIUSA.COM-m
http://www.volvocars.com/
Finally,
there are
auctions and auto brokerage firms. I have always gotten the best deals at auctions.
They can be a bit anxiety producing, but the savings and the thrill are often
worth it.
Here are a few credible sites in particular. Some claim savings as
high as 90%
off retail (not typical). The incredible deals are due to loan defaults, seizures,
customs, IRS, DEA...etc.
Registration fees
apply, and cost around $35. The fees are usually a
one-time charge after which your access
is unlimited to a host of products.
Big note: auction cars will need work. If you're not experienced at hand-picking cars, leave it to the professionals, and factor in auto repair costs.
Check out cheapcarsearch.com. They
tout huge savings. There is a one-time access fee of $34.95.
Once you're a member
access is unlimited. Click here for more details.
Also check out state-auction.org.
I have seen some great deals. You'll need to
register for
full access to the site for $35, but the savings are significant. Learn more
Two other good auction sites are americanautobargains.com
and icarfinder.com.
Americanautobargains sells all foreign and
domestic makes and models, despite the name. Click here for details.
At icarfinder, bids start as low as $200. To learn more visit icarfinder.com
Good luck!
Don't forget, you can always Walk, Run, or Click away!
Other Helpful Resources:
Learn to Drive @ http://www.ultimate-driver-training.com/
Automotive Sites:
http://www.autoguide.net
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