While I was driving to work the other morning I got stuck in a traffic jam on the motor way, it was quite a lengthy one and I did begin to get slightly bored. After a brief while my attention went over to the other side of the carriageway, I was amazed when literally all I could see was nice new cars. There I literally was in my car that was falling to bits whilst everyone else was driving their own brand new motors. I mean where do they get them from?

After briefly thinking for a while I have come to the decision that there are only two ways of getting these brand new vehicles, please see below.

1) They buy the cars on finance, more and more people are getting things on finance that they really cannot afford to pay off, and then is ultimately why the economy has come crashing down in the first place. People go and get the best possible cars and then they cannot keep up with the monthly payments that they have committed themselves to for the next 10 years, so they end up trying to sell the vehicle and we all know that cars are always dropping in price.
2) In my opinion this is how a lot of people are getting their vehicles and it is the best possible way, something that could in fact overtake buying vehicles is car leasing. Car leasing lets you get a much nicer car than you could usually have, without paying for it all at once. You pay a monthly rate for a brand new car; you simply do not have to deal with repairs, MOTs or anything else. When your contract has ended you just hand the car back and get a brand new one.

To be honest the second option sounds so interesting that I might just go and get myself a new car on a lease contract tomorrow. it certainly sounds very tempting

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It’s easy to find discounted car bargains at a public auto auction. Anything from older, junk fixer uppers to great newer cars even to expensive luxury models can be found. Whether it’s for personal use or resale, a lot of people purchase vehicles in this manner. But unless you keep some things in mind the auction can turn into a nightmare.

One possible problem is that the purchase might not be a good one. Every car at an auction isn’t a hidden gem. The rule of the auction jungle is “as is”. Even children have been taught about “as is” through a television cartoon showing a guy buying a used car. The salesman responds “as is” to every question. Finally the man agrees to buy the car, pays for it, but when he opens the door to get into the car it falls to pieces. ”I want the car as was!” screams the angry driver. Nobody wants to become that guy.

People are given the chance to inspect the vehicles at auto auctions. Don’t make a purchase or even a bid at any auction that won’t accommodate that practice. Take the time to do some leg work. Look around and test drive the cars of interest. If you don’t know anything about cars, bring someone who does. If that can’t happen then test drive it to a quick inspection at a garage. A good mechanic can provide a thorough inspection in a short time. Look for other issues such as dings or dents or rust .

Another problem is inherent in auctions. People assume that the auction price will be a great deal, but often it ends up being more expensive than purchasing the item through a normal sales process. Like other types of auctions, auto auctions can be the same way. The bidding can easily escalate to well over the car’s value. Be very careful because fees will be added to the final bid price. Be armed with Kelly Blue Book values as well as real sales examples of similar models and years. No need to even look it up in advance since the information is online and phones can access it. Don’t pay more than the car is worth, even if it’s a coveted antique.

It’s not hard to find bargains at auctions. Don’t go in blind, however. An auto auction follows the rule of thumb of every sale, buyer beware.

Save money on auto repairs by not paying for things that are considered covered repairs. This may sound easy, but the warranty supplied by car makers has evolved through the years. It is wise for the owner to find out about the warranty and exactly what is covered.

It is also the drivers responsibility to keep up on vehicle maintenance So that this car warranty can be enforced. As an example if the owner does not stick to the maintenance schedule some repairs may not be covered. If the engine has an internal failure the car owner may be asked to supply proof that the maintenance schedule was followed.

Just to let you know most dealership service departments will not ask for proof unless they see lack of maintenance. If the engines major internal failure is due to lack of lubrication and the oil pan is filled with sludge. This would be a sign of poor maintenace. When this happens the dealers repair center will notify the manufacturer. The negotiation for the repair costs will begin from this point.

Save money on car repairs

This is particularly important when buying a new car that will now have the 10 year 100,000 mile powertrain warranty. Since the possibility for covered repairs exists for such a long period of time. Being pro active with maintenance is more inportant. If you perform Diy car repairs make sure you save your auto parts reciepts just in case.

Also the manufacture warranty will not cover accident damage, flood damage, misuse, modifications or problems associated with bad gas. If your electronic fuel injector rusts from water in the fuel then this might not be a covered repair.

Many times I see people making performance modifications to their vehicles without some forward thinking. Example if you remove the factory air cleaner assembly and replace it with a high performance, cold air intake like a K&N unit, you must save the vehicle’s original parts for possible warranty service.

With car loans lasting for seven years and warranty coverage for 10 years and one hundred thousand miles people are keeping their cars longer. Learning the details about your warranty and not paying for things that are covered have the opportunity to save a lot of money during the vehicles 10 to 15 year life span.

Your automobile owner manuals will provide the warranty information. When ever you have a question about what the warranty covers. Carefully read this section in your owner’s manual. Also make sure you use the one 800-number in your owner’s guide if you have any questions.

The customer care line operating expenses are included in the price of your vehicle. Use what you paid for and drill the help line for information about your car. And what auto repairs may be covered.