Archive for November, 2006
November 27th, 2006 at 06:55am By Mike Lambert
Under Buying New Cars: Buying Tips: Car FAQ
There are a number of times during the year that it is good to buy a new car, but it really depends on the model. The first best time is at the end of the month. Dealers pay money when they have a car on their lot at the beginning of the month. The end of the year is also a good time. Not as many people are buying cars in the winter, so dealers want to move some product. Lastly, when a new model year is released, dealers want to unload the previous model year, because more people want the latest and greatest. These are good opportunities to take advantage of in order to save some money on your next new car.
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November 17th, 2006 at 04:23pm By Mike Lambert
Under Buying Used Cars: Car FAQ: VIN Search
Doing a Vin Search (Vehicle Identification Number Search) can give you great insight into the history of your vehicle. History reports can reveal if your car had water damage, or was flagged a Lemon. Check this information before buying, or get one to provide to your potential buyer.
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November 17th, 2006 at 04:20pm By Mike Lambert
Under Buying Used Cars: Car FAQ: VIN Search
You can decode a VIN to determine what kind of car it is - Ford, Chevy, Honda, Corvette, Chevrolet, etc. With that information, you can tell almost anything about the car. Do your Vin Search with carfax.com.
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November 17th, 2006 at 04:17pm By Mike Lambert
Under Car FAQ: Car Maintenance: Engine
When it comes time to replace parts on your car, or to do routine maintenance, the manufacturer of your car knows best. It is always a good idea to check your owner’s manual to see when certain parts should be replaced, or when the manufacturer recommends that fluids (such as that in the transmission) should be changed. Also, the manufacturer will often recommend that a specific kind of fluid be used in their cars, and if it isn’t, the warranty might become void if problems arise.
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November 17th, 2006 at 04:13pm By Mike Lambert
Under Car FAQ: Car Maintenance: Engine
Most people have absolutely no idea what a supercharger is. If they hear that it is on a car, most would think “wow, that must be good.” Lets start with the basics- a supercharger works in much the same way as a turbocharger (see my tip “Turbochargers”), as it draws more air into the engine then it normally could, which is called forced induction. Unlike a turbo, which runs off exhaust gases, a supercharger is belt driven. This means that there is no “turbo lag” (which is the delay for the exhaust gases to spool the turbo) when you try to accelerate, as the supercharger is always being turned. Also, unlike a turbo, you don’t have to allow to it spool down before turning off your engine by allowing it to idle, which prolongs the life of the turbo but is unnecessary with a supercharger. So a supercharger does offer some advantages over a turbo. If more air is being forced into the engine, then there is the potential for more power, as the engine runs off air, fuel and electric spark. So by introducing more air (along with the proportionate amount of fuel and spark) the engine can make more power.
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