Archive for November 30, 2010

Does any one know of a good after market car body shop in the San Francisco bay area?

Question by roccobaum: Does any one know of a good after market car body shop in the San Francisco bay area?
So I was wondering if any knew of a good after market car body shop in the San Fransisco bay area. I don’t know a lot about cars so I am trying to find a good shop that wont take me for my money. I own a scion xa and I am looking to have a lot of work done on it in the next six months to a year.

Best answer:

Answer by Frankie
No idea.

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German car makers bullish on India

Motor and double-deck cars, Market Street, 1879
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German car makers bullish on India
Calcutta, Nov. 27: The premium car market in India is growing at 60 per cent and German auto firms are gearing up to cash in on the trend.
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Spiff up your aging car without overspending
If your aging car looks shabby — blemished by a scratched paint job or dirty upholstery — you’re not alone. People are keeping their cars longer as they wait for the economy and job market to improve. The average age of a household’s newest car is just over five years, …
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Teenaged Car Thief Arrested After Police Chase
A Santa Rosa teen who may be connected to multiple car thefts in the city was arrested on Saturday afternoon after leading police on a chase near downtown Santa Rosa, police said.
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where can i find a cheap car in missouri? Or a website w/ used cars?

Question by bulldozer#29: where can i find a cheap car in missouri? Or a website w/ used cars?
i am looking for a cheap used cute lil car in missouri. I have looked on yahoo autos and auto trader- anyothter sites i could check out or places?

Best answer:

Answer by clubrat23
describe cheap, stay away from the auto dealers that have cheap cars, try auto trader, and if you can buy from a private source that is the best way to go.

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South Africa top 10 passenger car brands and reasons for their market share?

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Question by nk_smart2002: South Africa top 10 passenger car brands and reasons for their market share?
Can anyone tell me South Africa’s Passenger Car Market Share and reasons for their respective market shares in 2007?

Best answer:

Answer by mdswoosh
i bet you could find out at edmunds.com

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Spanish Fork man dies after being hit by car

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Spanish Fork man dies after being hit by car
Spanish Fork man dies after being hit by car Updated Nov 25, 2010 11:06PM MDT A 40-year-old Spanish Fork man died after being hit by a car Wednesday afternoon at a Salem gas station. Kyle A. Semersheim was walking toward the front door of the Salem Chevron convenience store, at 390 North and State Road 198, when a 20-year-old Payson man backing his car out of a parking stall struck him, the …
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Music to your eyes
The future’s in the heads and hands of these car composers, writes Sally Dominguez.
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Buy, sell and find what you’re looking for in our online classifieds
The Blackshear Times’ classified ads are available online, giving you a chance to browse or submit ads at your convenience.
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End-of-school parties could trash your car cover
If your teenager’s not covered by insurance, don’t let him or her drive — or “borrow” your car and tell you later.
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Drive Car of the Year – Green Innovation Award

Drive Car of the Year – Green Innovation Award
An electric car, a hybrid and a car that rubs on up to 85 per cent ethanol were the finalists in Drive’s Green Innovation Award.
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Lawyers selling real estate, used cars next?
Lock up your daughters…lawyers are being pushed into selling real estate. Before cracking jokes about the coupling of two of the top rating jobs on various “Who do you trust least?” scales, step back and take a deep breath. New Zealand Law Society president Jonathan Temm said it was open to lawyers to begin marketing and selling real estate and he encouraged them to get into the game. “There are …
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Car Dealership May Face Charges
Two employees at a Manteca car dealership may face criminal charges for selling a vehicle to a 67-year-old wheelchair-bound man who has dementia.
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Parker: Man gets car from Oprah after giving to oil-spill cleanup
Ryan Andrews’ act of selling his car to give the money to the Gulf of Mexico oil-spill-cleanup effort landed him on “The Oprah Winfrey Show,” where Monday she gave him a car.
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Are you a “Repo Car Finder”? Search RepoFinder’s website for FREE and Find Out

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by VeldaZ

Are you a “Repo Car Finder”? Search RepoFinder’s website for FREE and Find Out

Have you heard of people getting great deals on repossessed cars but don’t know where to start?  Hopefully I can give you some tips and turn you into a bona fide “Repo Car Finder”.  Banks and Credit Unions across America on occasion have no choice but to repossess vehicles they have a lien against.

Every financial institution handles these orphaned vehicles differently.  Some of them get turned over to local car dealers, some of them get trucked off to “Dealer Only” auctions, and many also are sold directly by Banks and Credit Unions to people like you and me.

Knowing that there are thousands of Credit Union repos out there looking for “Repo Finders” to buy them, the question is where can you find them.  Several companies have popped up to sell consumers a list of public auctions for about .  These lists may be useful to some; but you have to pay for the list, generally a fee to enter the auction, and anything you buy has a commission built in to the price for the auctioneer.  Aside from this, you still have to arrange your own financing and be ready to buy onsite.  Failure to have a loan in place may cost you additionally.

Contrast that option with RepoFinder.com.  RepoFinder.com is a new concept in shopping for a Credit Union Repossession.  It is a very simple to use directory that lists links to Credit Union repo postings in your area.  When you visit www.RepoFinder.com you will see a map of the United States.  Simply click on your State and scroll down to a list of Credit Unions in your area.  As you click on these Credit Unions your web browser will be directed to the Credit Union’s website that shows you exactly what they are selling.  Don’t see something you like?  You can click on the other Credit Unions until you find something that suits your needs.  Once you find something you like you can visit the Credit Union and see the vehicle in person.  If everything looks good make an offer.

Buying from a Credit Union has other fringe benefits.  If they don’t want to budge on price, ask for special financing terms.  Many of the Credit Unions already offer interest rates as low as 0% (O.A.C.).  Typically repossessed cars don’t come with any warranty above and beyond what the manufacturer offers.  These vehicles are sold as-is.  If you do your homework, you can make sure you’re buying a quality vehicle.

Credit Unions are not Car Dealers.  They don’t want to keep these cars on their books.  This is why they can offer them so much lower than a Dealer can.  They don’t charge additional fees, and there is no commission built into the price either.  Credit Unions pride themselves in gaining your trust.  They will make sure you get a good deal.  Couple that with in-house financing and you can get a good deal on both a car and a loan.

Do you think you’re ready yet?  Feel free to search www.RepoFinder.com often.  Inventory can change at any time.  Before long you’ll be a bona fide “Repo Car Finder”!

Mike Dudical is the go-to guy for advice on buying Credit Union Repossessions. He recommends www.repofinder.com because it’s FREE and it works. Other sites love to take your money before they show you the repossessions. RepoFinder eliminates the middle-man and puts the repossessions right at your fingertips.


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Maruti Suzuki – New and Used Car Market in India

Maruti Suzuki – New and Used Car Market in India

The Indian auto industry is growing and newcomers like the Ford Figo and Chevrolet Beat challenging Maruti Suzuki’s existing product portfolio. However, it still holds a strong position in the Indian market and remains tranquil. Recently, the car maker brought in the fuel-efficient new WagonR with the K-series engine. As far as April 2010 sales are concerned, Maruti Suzuki India Limited displayed a jump of 29.70 per cent at 93,058 units over April 2009 when it sold 71,748 units. Exports rose by 89 per cent to 13,024 units from 6,891 units in April last year.

India’s largest car maker sees a great potential for its new cars. Suzuki Motor Corp attaches great importance to India and the company’s R&D unit has been involved in developing made-for-India cars right from the beginning. The Alto has been one of its best selling cars ever since its debut on the Indian roads.

Not just producing new cars, Maruti Suzuki is also expanding its dealer network in India in a bid to maintain its share of about 50 per cent. The company was founded by Suzuki and the Indian government in 1982. Now, it dominates the small car market with highly efficient models when it comes to mileage and performance. The car maker has also moved to the premium car market with its SX4 sedan and the Grand Vitara SUV.

Maruti Suzuki has waiting lists of one-three months for its Swift, Swift DZire and Eeco models. It had recently announced plans to increase capacity to meet the increasing demands for its new cars. Now, the automaker plans to enhance capacity a second time at its Gurgaon and Manesar facilities in India.

If the new car business works great for Maruti Suzuki, its used car business works even better. TrueValue, the company’s used car business allows individuals to buy and sell used cars. The pre-owned car business was started way back in 2001 and the company has sold over 1 Lakh used cars. 90 per cent of the car sellers were Maruti car owners. The TrueValue business in India has been growing by over 20 per cent year after year.

The pre-owned car business has been helping Maruti retain its old customers. While a major portion of the used car market in India is unorganized, Maruti TrueValue happens to be the most organized player in the market. The car maker has at least 6,000 second hand cars in stock at any point of time. The company has over 400 dealers and outlets spread across India and Maruti has taken care to make over 300 of these outlets possess TrueValue capabilities. This strong network offers sourcing, certification and selling of used cars. As of now, Maruti is looking at covering all its dealers for the used automobile business and employing trained staff.

Carazoo.com is the First Car Portal in India with Interactive Car Animations. Get more information on the Maruti Suzuki Cars and Maruti Alto Car.


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How to sell a car fast online

How to sell a car fast online

Selling a car privately is not for everyone. There are many pitfalls and problems that even the experienced can get caught out. Using an online used car buyer is one way to cut down the problems, however not all online buyers operate the same way so be very careful.

Here are some common differences;

1) If you like sellmycarberkshire.co.uk will come to your address – This puts you in a powerful negotiating position. Many online used car buyers require you to bring the car to them!

This puts you in a poor position to negotiate and the slightest mis-description of your car will be harshly judged with many reducing their offers by up to £300 per scratch/mark.

2)sellmycarberkshire.co.uk will also come to your address at a time convenient for you – Most online car buyers require you to bring your car to them during their opening hours!

sellmycarberkshire.co.uk offers a service for people who need to sell their car fast, 24 hrs a day , 365 days a year. It’s a service, so it’s when it’s convenient for you, not us!

3)sellmycarberkshire.co.uk will pay by cash or bankers draft, whichever you prefer – Many online buyers insist on paying with bankers drafts.

Again we are offering a service, so it’s what you want, not what we would like.

4)sellmycarberkshire.co.uk will stand by their quotes if the car is accurately described – Some online buyers will take advantage of certain circumstances.

For instance, if you are selling due to immigration and have arranged for the car to be bought at the airport, you are going to need someone you can trust to pay the agreed price.

5)sellmycarberkshire.co.uk will price any mis-descriptions fairly – Not all online buyers are so forthcoming.

Any changes to our agreed price will be explained, with explicit costings. Remember you do not have to sell to sellmycarberkshire.co.uk, you will likely be at your home address at a time that suits you. If we can’t agree a price no hard feelings!

6) sellmycarberkshire.co.uk offers a polite and courtesy service – Not all online buyers are friendly, some are downright rude; by all means phone around and see for yourself!

After more than 20 years in the used car industry, sellmycarberkshire.co.uk knows what service is about,. When you call you will always find a friendly tone and helpful service, EVEN if we do not buy your car.

7) sellmycarberkshire.co.uk buys cars requiring mechanical attention, MOT failures, bodywork issues, left hand drives, classic cars and other unique vehicles – Not all online buyers are interested in these areas and will not give a fair valuation.

At sellmycarberkshire.co.uk we believe that every car has a value.

I have been working in the used car trade for over 20 years.

I have many contacts within the second hand car industry and look to use them when assessing the prices of cars that are offered to me for sale.


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Garmin nüvi 255 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator

Garmin nüvi 255 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator

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  • 3.5-inch Touch Screen Navigation with Turn by Turn spoken Directions
  • Pre-loaded Maps for all North America, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico with 6.5 million searchable points of interest
  • FM Traffic or MSN Direct Traffic/Content compatible (with optional GDB 55 receiver)
  • Easy to Use Interface; slim, pocket-sized form factor; 4-hour rechargeable battery; Vehicle power cable included;
  • Automatically Adjusts Your Time Zone While Navigating

Garmin 3.5 Inch City NavigatorFor peace of mind on the go, nüvi 255 leads the way with voice-prompted turn-by-turn directions that speak street names and optional MSN Direct to get you there on time and keep you informed. It’s packed with millions of destinations and maps for North America or Europe. This portable navigator is priced right and ultra-easy to use.

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nüvi 255 comes ready to go right out of the box with preloaded City Navigator NT street maps, in

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