AUTOMOBILE HISTORY CHECK ( could save you hundreds of dollars )

If you plan on purchasing a used automobile from a consumer, it will pay you to have a history check done on the automobile. Consumers are not required by law to sign a form stating if it had been wrecked, any major repairs such as "engine replacement", (which would affect the proper odometer reading), water damage, or if vehicle had more than one owner. A vehicle history check will answer these questions, thus helping you to come closer to knowing the true value and how much to offer. If you're still not sure how much to offer for the vehicle be sure to read in my archives, you will find the answer . Note: Automobile Auctions run a history check.

GAS SAVING TIPS

There are many ways to use less gas while driving your vehicle. Some may sound strange to you, but in today's high gas prices any savings should be helpful:
1) Make sure your engine is tuned up
2) Check your tire pressure monthly
3) Make sure brakes are adjusted properly "not holding slightly".
4) Less weight saves gas; "check in trunk and interior". Some people let
things accumulate. Only keep items that are needed for safety and tire change.
5) Keep vehicle clean; rinse mud and grime from underneath vehicle and fender
welds.
6) Wax at least twice a year; a slick surface cuts air better.
7) Do not rev engine or push gas pedal down further than needed for proper speed.
Ease gas pedal down when you accelerate.
8) Keep windows up and use a/c when traveling on interstate, or high speed highways.
Less wind drag will save gas.
9) Most important way to save gas is to travel only when you must. Cut back on pleasure
driving.

SAVE MONEY ( READ ALL OF MY BLOGS )

If you're ready to trade, or purchase a vehicle, read all of my blogs in the " blog archives" for money saving information. Please let me know how much you saved after following my advice.

COLOR COUNTS "Some Vehicle Colors Sell Better Than Others"

Let me ask you, have you ever had trouble selling a vehicle that runs out fine, in good condition, and can't understand what's wrong? The answer may be as simple as color. Some people purchase vehicles with a unique color and when it comes time to sell, that's when they run into trouble. Here's a test you can try for yourself. Next time you're in a position that you can see a high traffic street, ( sitting in mall parking lot, eating in restaurant, or any place for at least thirty minutes) try this. Take a pen and paper, write down basic colors, red, white, blue, green, brown, yellow, and black. Check the color for each vehicle you see for thirty minutes, then total up. Odds are WHITE will have the highest count. I'm not saying you need to buy white vehicles all the time, what I am saying is look around at what colors sell well and what colors don't. If you purchase a good selling color, odds are when you are ready to sell, it will bring more money and sale faster than the unique color that is hard to sell and sells for less.

IS YOUR CAR SALESPERSON TRUTHFUL ( Tips On What To Ask )

Most car salespeople are paid by sales, and the commission is based on profit margin of the sale. The no sale, no pay, can work for you, or against you in this way. First, if the salesperson is unknown to you, ask how long they have worked at the dealers lot. Don't get me wrong, there are many hard working, honest salespeople that go out of their way to please the customer. They normally stay with a dealer for a long time. Dealers love salespeople that bring in repeat business. Repeat business salespeople are the type you are looking for. Don't be scared to ask if they have customers they have sold to on numerous occasions, and if you may call the customer to make sure they have been pleased with the way they were treated. An up front salesperson would love to give out that information knowing they are closer to a sale. The consumer, if well pleased with the salesperson, would gladly give a good reference. If the salesperson is new at the dealer ask for sales references from prior sales and check those out. I realize some people are new in car sales, so don't hold that against them. Most of the time they try really hard to please you. I guess what I'm trying to say is, make sure you are comfortable with your salesperson. Ask questions, and if in any way you fill the salesperson is not to your satisfaction, ask for another one. I can assure you the dealer will not mind. The dealer wants your business for years to come.

TIRED OF ALWAYS HAVING CAR PAYMENTS, STOP TRADING ( UPSIDE DOWN )

Upside down is a word that can keep you in debt longer than normal, unless you are able to control your trading. What is upside down? Upside down means you trade in your vehicle before you have collateral ( owe less than trade in value ). I saw this all the time. A person would want to trade, but after putting the numbers together I would realize they still owed more than the trade was worth. I would always ask, what was wrong with their vehicle. Most of the time the response was, "nothing is wrong with it," I'm just wanting something different. Almost every time, I noticed the vehicle looked the same as it did the day they bought it, except for wear and tear. What I mean by that is they never changed the look. That's a way you control your trading. You can do as little as adding or changing pin stripe ( under twenty dollars gives your vehicle a different look ). Before the next upside down trade read my blogs ( CHANGE THE LOOKS ) and ( HOW TO DETAIL A VEHICLE ); you will be surprised and financially happier with the results. One more thing. After you apply those tips, and later when you have trade collateral, read my blog on HOW TO GET THE MOST FOR YOUR VEHICLE ). You just saved more money. Please let me and your friends know how much you saved.

HOW TO KEEP YOUR AUTOMOBILE FROM BEING ( REPOSSESSED )

The best way to keep your automobile from repossession is simple, do not get behind on payments. I know sometimes people fall on hard times. When this happens, stay in contact with the company or institution making your loan. Most establishments will work with you to help keep your automobile. If your efforts fail, and your automobile is about to be repossessed, check the law in your state. Some states do not honor repossession of a vehicle without going through the court system. The states that do allow repossession without going through the court system still have certain laws that apply. A vehicle cannot be repossessed if inside a closed fence, or parked in a garage with another personal vehicle blocking its exit. In my state, if you verbally tell the repo person you are not going to surrender the vehicle, legally they cannot take the vehicle at that time. The courts will determine the fate of your vehicle. Don't let the repo person use scare tactics; this is against the law.