Archive for Automotive

A Beginner’s Guide to Buying a New Car

December 11, 2011 / dylan / One comment

When you are new to the car buying market it pays to use a beginner’s guide in order to get the most car or truck for your budget. Whether you are out of school with your first job or just leaving home to embark into the world on your own, no doubt about it, the financial world is a little scary.

Of course, your primary objective is to provide yourself with reliable transportation. While it sounds simple, achieving this is not as easy at you may think.

1. Do Your Research
Take a look at car books and search online to get a feel for prices and styles of vehicles. There are a lot of cars out there and twice as many dealerships; small and large. If you have your eyes on a gas drinker ask yourself if you can afford to supply gas for a gas drinking monster. Look at your budget realistically before leaping into debt.

2. Think About Your Financial State Ahead of Time
Most people want to talk about the car. First, decide where you are going to get the money to make this purchase. How much are you willing to pay for the privilege of borrowing it? A cash payment would be fantastic, and there would be no reason to worry about a credit score or finding a lender. Check to make sure your credit score is over 600. Keep in mind the more lenders you visit, the lower your score will go. If you have no credit wait a while, purchase an item you want to buy, on credit; pay for it on time, then return to the car buying market.

3. Be Leery of All Deals at First
Buying a car is moving around in shark infested water. There are good deals and reputable dealers with top interest rates. But, there are the sharks who will sell you a lemon and have you in years of terrible debt with ridiculous interest rates. Search for money from a source you choose. The payments will be better and interest rates will be lower. This will help you work with a budget while you are car shopping. Consider how much money you want to spend. While you are thinking of buying a car you will still need to eat, buy food, buy gas, and pay another bunch of living expenses. There is little point in having a new car when you find yourself sleeping in it. Think about what kind of car you want and if the price and payment options are good for you. At least $1600 in earnings is required and a six month working history. Time and financial diligence will get you what you want.

Emily is the proud owner of a used Honda Civic and she also is a contributing writer for CashForTrucks, a company that helps people learn how to receive cash for cars and also how to sell you car so that you can buy a new (or at least new to you) vehicle!

5 Hollywood Truckers That May Inspire You to Get a CDL

March 15, 2011 / dylan / No comments

If you are in search of a new career, or experiencing unemployment due to the current state of the economy, you may want to consider a career in trucking. There are several benefits associated with a trucking career, like traveling the country and meeting new people, as well as taking in lots of beautiful new sights. And while we make no promises, you could even land that highly sought after acting job as a result, which is what actor Sean Connery was able to do early in his career.

Yes, Sir Sean Connery of James Bond fame, landed his very first acting gig because of his ability to drive a rig. But on the serious side even if a Hollywood career doesn’t take off for you, you will make a pretty decent income driving a truck. If you have a pickup truck but have always wanted to go for the glory of the big rig you may want to say to yourself, “though it may be tough I am ready to sell my truck .”  But if Hollywood is still on your mind, let’s continue on with the list of five famous truckers…

1. Sean Connery
As mentioned before, Sean Connery started out as a driver for a an over the road milk company in Scotland, and also did some OTR driving for European companies as well.

2. Vitto Morgansen
Vitto Morgansen of ” Lord of the Rings” fame, worked as a trucker, hauling containers at Jersey Ports and drove long distance in his home in Denmark.

3. Elvis Presley
Another well known name on the list, is none other than Elvis Presley, yes Lisa Marie’s father, also known affectionately as “Elvis the Pelvis,” for his groundbreaking dance moves.

4. James Cameron
To further dispel the myth that a career in trucking could possibly lead to nowhere, let me add, James Cameron, the producer and director of the movies “Titanic”, and “Avatar.”

5. Jesse Gregory James
Jesse Gregory James is also added to the list and his credentials include but are not limited to, his TV shows and documentaries, as well as his expertise in assembling and modifying monster vehicles.

So, if you are an adventurous person who can withstand driving for long periods of time, and who doesn’t mind potentially prolonged separations from friends and family, then trucking may be the job for you. Entering into career in trucking with superior skills, such as the ability to repair your vehicle due to an unexpected mishap, will always be a plus. If you have already completed training and received your CDL, then the next step is to research the many trucking companies thoroughly to find one that will suite your needs. One of the best ways to do so is to read reviews regarding individual companies and look into your commercial truck financing. Get ready for a life on the road!

Mark is a contributing writer for TruckertoTrucker.com, a site dedicated to all aspects of the trucking industry from the love of the road, to the practical aspects of trucking.

Regular Repairs Make a Happy, Healthy Car

July 20, 2010 / dylan / 2 comments

Keeping your car running well is essential for all the things that are made easier by owning one. Your car probably gets you to work and to friends houses. However, most people neglect their cars most of the time and don’t keep them working regularly. Of course the kind of car you have will determine how you fix some of the common problems and for that you need to get the proper repair manuals, such as a Chevrolet Malibu repair manual if that is the kind of car you drive. Other than the things you will find in there, here are a few things that will help extend the life of your car.

Get the oil changed regularly. This little thing can make a huge difference. It will make the engine run better and it makes the car handle better.

Get it in for regular check ups. Tell them you just want a check up on the car. You haven’t seen anything wrong with it yet, but you are trying to catch anything before it is too late. If you know a little something about cars, or if you are interested in learning, you can grab a Nissan Repair manual with a Auto Repair checklist in it and go over all the possible problems and perform the check up yourself. If you catch stuff before it has gone wrong, you can usually save a lot of money in emergency auto repairs.

 

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