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How To Save Money on a Vehicle Using the Art of Negotiation

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It is possible to get a good deal on a new vehicle despite the stereotypical stories about car sales personnel. If you have done your homework and go to the dealership knowing what you want and what you can afford, getting a good deal is not difficult provided you also know how to negotiate the deal.
 
Here are some tips for negotiating the price you want at the car lot and before you go:
 
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Car Financing: Tips that WILL save you money

Here’s the thing: Just deciding on the right car and haggling over the final sales price is exasperating enough, so by the time the deal is handed over to the finance department, the buyer is at the weakest point of negotiation.

Unfortunately, financing the car is where most buyers end up squandering their savings on the sales price. Higher-interest loans and expensive extended warranties are where dealers make the most money.

In fact, more than a quarter of a dealer’s profit is made by the finance and insurance office. On average, $947 is made off of dealer financing and another $795 is made via an extended warranty...Read the rest...



Car Buying: The Secrets to Negotiating

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J. Paul Getty, an oil man whom in 1958 Fortune magazine named the richest man in America, once said “You must never try to make all the money that’s in a deal. Let the other fellow make some money too.”

And therein lies the key to negotiating a good price on a car. And perhaps, most things in life.

Frank Costa concurs. A 15-year veteran car salesman in Virginia, Costa observed, “If you walk into a showroom and demand that the salesperson give you his ‘best price’, you’re probably not going to get it. The key is to create a win-win situation for both you and the dealer.”Read the rest...



5 Tips To Avoid Costly Car Problems This Winter

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Most car owners know the importance of routine maintenance to keep their car or truck in good condition. While it is important to maintain your vehiclethroughout the year, special care should be given in winter months. The frigid temperatures that are common in certain locations require car owners to pay close attention to their car to avoid costly problems that are exacerbated in the winter.Read the rest...



10 ways to save on taxi and cab services.

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Getting from point A to point B is without your own ride sometimes means calling a cab. Especially true if you are out of town. If you use taxi's frequently, you're probably aware that the fees add up. Learn how to save money on taxi and cab services. Here's how...  Read the rest...



Save money by starting a carpool.

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The dictionary defines carpooling as "an arrangement among a group of automobile owners by which each owner in turn drives the others or their children to and from a designated place. The terms "rideshare", "carpool", and "vanpool" all have similar meanings, and are used interchangeably throughout this article."  Rideshares are generally set up to be mutually beneficial to each person participating, as driving responsibilities and costs are shared.  Save money, help the environment, benefit yourself, and help others by starting a carpool in your area! Read the rest...



Top Tips for saving money at the pump, and then some..

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Latley, gas prices are constantly fluctuating, for the better or worse. Nonetheless, its never a bad idea to minimize the amount of money you are spending at the pump. More often than not the shape you keep your car in, and the amount of time you spend maintaining it factors into the efficiency of the gas you do put in it. Below are some tips to keep the tab low at the gas station, and to keep your car in great overall condition.Read the rest...



How to Save Gas Money for Work Travel

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The commute to work can get expensive if you are on a tight budget. The price of gas jumps up and down many times throughout the year, and those of you who travel to work must adjust accordingly. There are several different ways you can save money for the cost of work travel.

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Top 12 tips for better gas mileage

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gas mileage The top twelve tips for better gas mileage that will help you save fuel:

 

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Top 10 most, and least expensive cars to insure for 2008

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Each year, Insure.com releases it's list of the top ten most expensive, and the top ten least expensive cars to insure. Insurers use a variety of data to decide on rates for cars, including the overall value, attractiveness to thieves and vandals, popularity with fast drivers, and overall safety.

So, being on the list of most expensive cars to insure doesn't necessarily mean the car is unsafe, but it does mean it will cost you quite a bit.

It's certainly a chance to save a little money when you are picking a vehicle to purchase. You'll notice, for example, a difference of over $200 in insurance costs between two popular makes of full size pickup trucks.

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