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new car????? Okay this sounds really bad because i work for a Chevrolet dealership and im considering cars other then Chevrolet. But i am looking for a new car.... something that will lower my payment (i pay 500 on my truck) and something better on gas (it cost me about 400-500 a month in gas). Here are the vehicles i am considering.... Chevrolet cobalt....Mitsubishi Eclipse.... Scion Tc... Pontiac Soltics. All would be new or barely used (under 5k miles) Which one would you choose??? I know pretty much all there is to know about the cobalt but im not real familiar with the others. or if you have any other suggestions... just no hondas, acuras, or nissans! thanks

Trying to sell my car in Illinois but my car is registered in New York? I just moved from New York state to Illinois two months ago. However, my company plans me to move me to the office in California. I'm trying to sell my car in Illinois before I move to California and planning to buy a new or used car over there. I don't plan on changing my title, insurance, registration from NY to Illinois since I'm changing my car and live in California. How can I sell an out-of-state registered car?

How do I buy a new car from a dealership? I actually bought a new car back in Nov. '02. Mits. Lancer '03. Well, I regret that. I got totally ripped off. I am still paying for that car plus I have a balloon payment (the interest) coming up in Nov. '07. I know I'm going to be needing a new car soon. I am giving myself some extra time before I buy so I can make the right decision. I narrowed my choices to 2 cars: MINI Cooper/ Toyota Matrix. I ask: How can I haggle prices down? How can I find out what are the taxes in my area? How can get a great loan with my bank? I think I have excellent or almost excellent credit. What advice can you guys give me? (The reason why I'm getting a new car is because my boyfriend is going to be using my Mits. He had to sell his car when we moved. We are both young and need some wise advice. I can't ask my parents for advice because they are dead. I'm not going to get a used car because I'm going to look stupid driving a shite box. Yes I can afford two car payments. Otherwise, I wouldn't be asking for advice. My boyfriend bought us a condo with both of are names on it. He's done a lot for me, so the least I can do is let him use his car since he sold his car so the move could be easier.

Can I deduct a new car purchase for my business? My wife and I purchased a new car in 2006. The car is used for both personal use, and for use in my business. Can I deduct anything on my taxes in regards to the purchase of this car? Would I be listing the car as a business asset?

How do I make my car smell like brand new when it was first bought? Notice that new smell of a brand new car? Nothing feels as great as having your car smell like brand new. It just gives a great feeling. Unfortunately, the smell is temporary and you might be interested in purchasing another new car in the future just for that smell. But isn't there something I could buy for the car so it smell like brand new again?

What brand and model car would be the cheapest new car of 2008? I am looking for something that is brand new, that will run awhile, with not a bunch of problems. The car doesn't have to have power everying, or all the new electornics most new cars have today. I just want something that I can aford without going into debt over. I would only like a 3 year loan or lease.

How many gallons of water does car manufacturers use to pre-wash new cars before putting on primer? For each new car. Of course, I think they need to wash the car after painting it also, don't they? Also how many new cars are manufactured each day, around the world? Does anyone know? I did not know that. But I do dare assume they use huge amounts of water to wash off the chemicals before putting on the paint? Please, educate me on this issue. I have heard many different stories.

When buying a new car, is it good to have the car sprayed with rust proof? Okays, I am going to buy a new car, and I was just wondering if it was good to purchase the rust proof spray package. This package is where they spray the outside and bottom of your car to protect it from rusting. I live in Minnesota, so is this really worth purchasing for 700 dollars? I guess my real question is, does it really work?

What will happen if I return a new car back to the dealership? I purchased the Ford Edge from a local Ford dealership in California. I traded in my '06 Maxima that had a trade-in value of $19,000 and I owed $20,111 so I figured a thoursand dollar difference OK. I turns out they put the value of my car at 15,000 and they added 4,000 negative equatity to my loan contract. I trusted everything the finance and car peple told me cause my "friend" was the cars salesman. Then they called me a few days later and it turns out I owed 28k on my Maxima so there is an 8,000 dollar difference. Can they make me pay the difference? They want me to put more money down and extend my contract had I known this in the beginning I would never have purchased the new car. I just want to give them there car back.

Is a car with 2800 miles considered to be a new car? I saw a similar question being asked about a car with a few hundred miles. This however is a different story. I am looking at a 2006 Mercury Milan with 2800 miles. The dillership owner has been driving it for awhile, but it still quallifies for 2006 Ford special financing (0% for 72 months) that only new 2006 cars are elligible for. Can depreciation on this car lower the asking price by a couple of thousands, because this is a used car now? Thank you guys!

What is the worst new car on the market today? I know over the years, car companies say they improve every year. Sometimes some of the cars are still bad. How of all the new cars on the market, which (make, model) is the worst and which one would break down and fail the fastest?

How green is scrapping an old car and buying a new one? People who own cars that have high c02 emissions are going to be taxed more under the guise of a 'green tax to encourage green behaviour'. The only logic here is that the government want people to scrap their old cars and buy new lower emission ones. How green is it to scrap a perfectly good car and replace it with a new one? Where would there be figures/data for this?

How do i get car plates for a new car I bought? This may seem like a dumb question, but i'm a first time new car buyer. I just bought a car, and thought that I would be receiving my car plates in the mail within 90 days (i live in California). However it's been 4 months now and i haven't received anything. Did i need to do anything myself to order the plates, or should it have been taken care of by the car salesperson at the dealership?

What type of new car dealership can you make the most money selling cars? I am a very good salesman. I am about to look for a job at a new car lot. I have never been a car salesman, but have alot of experience buying cars. I'm not looking for opinions on car salesmen, only facts about which is the best dealerships to work for. Ex. Volume dealers etc? Toyota or Chevrolet? Also what should I expect out of my commission salary??

How can I afford a new car with my current loan debt? I bought a used car last July that's nickel and diming me and now I'm ready for a new car. Final purchase price of the car was $17K total, including financing interest. Sticker was about $14K. This first year of ownership has cost me $6K, including down payment and monthly payments. However, Kelly Blue Book trade in value for my vehicle right now is a miserable $7K. So, even if I sold my car now for $7K, I'd still owe about $2K on the loan I'd have to pay out of my own pocket. And, on top of that I'd have no car. Any help in how I might get a new car and make it work financially?

How do I get cigarette smell out of a new car? I loaned my brand new car to a friend for an emergency. She didn't smoke in the car, but she smoked, then got in the car, so it still smells. How can I get it to smell like a new car again?

What the gas prices rising nonstop, what new car gets the best gas mileage? I am looking to buy a new car but needs something fuel efficient. Any good cars out there with good gas mileage? Any Hybrids besides the Prius ? No smart cars please.

Is it legal to raffle a car in the state of New Jersey? I am trying to recoup costs of a car which I purchased last year. Basically it costs a decent amount of money (30,000) and I wish to attempt to sell tickets for a raffle which would allow the winner to then own the car and I would keep the raffle money. Im not sure if that is legal in the state of New Jersey, so I wanted to see if anyone knew if this was possible. Thanks for your help.

What is the best type of car for a new driver? I need a car thats not very expensive, and one that is good on gas. I am a new driver so i would prefer something not to big. Any ideas? Or know where I can get a good car in upstate NY?

What is the best used or new car to buy and how much? I need another car, I have searched the net but all car websites will have you believe that their cars are the best. I think I will get a used car, since you can get more for your money. And the past I have had two brand new cars, but I think I'll go used this time around, 2004 and above. I'm thinking about a van or truck this go around. What do you think is better a car or van/truck. What brand is the best family vehicle? Have you had any problems with a certain brand vehicle?

How to get the inside of a car looking like new? Where do the dealerships go to get the cars all cleaned out inside and looking/smelling new again? We bought a car and the upholstery has been colored on, the rug has been stained with food/drinks, I tried cleaning it myself but it still looks dirty. How do I totally revamp the inside, either by myself or taking it somewhere?

How to check of the new installed engine on car actually exist? I am planning on buying a car and the seller tells me that the car has a new engine installed which has 50,000km on it. How do I know if he is lying or not? The odometer in the car reads more than 250,000km Help I got this car from a private sale and he said he has no receipts, but said I could ask his mechanic....

How did my brand new car get an oil leak? My car is an 05 Pontiac G6 Gt.... I dont know how in the world it could have an oil leak. I've never even had a car that had an oil leak... How is this possible to just get one??? Its covered under warranty so I dont have to pay for anything, its just weird. I've had 4 brand new cars, and this is the first one to ever have an oil leak. Its a great car overall, just never had this happen before.

How difficult is it to put new seats in my car? I have a 1987 Subaru Justy; it's a terrific car that is mechanically sound and has tonnes of life left. Plus it's my baby and I plan on keeping it forever. However, the rear seat has sun damage and the driver seat is cracked and worn from wear. Also the carpet near the pedals has worn through. It looks ugly and I have seat covers, but it doesn't look as good as having actual upholestry. Where would I find seats for this car? I tried Ebay but there's none. Also tried dismantling yards, but this car is pretty rare and couldn't find any. Any websites you know of? Also, once I find some, how hard is it for a "do-it-yourselfer" to take the old ones and bolt new ones in? It seems like it'd be just a number of bolts holding the seat and tracks to the floor.

What rights do you have when buying a brand new car? I bought a new Audi TT two years ago that is already showing signs of rust. Audi have told me that are aware of the fault, and did infact recall some cars for this reason. However they will not replace my car, only repair it. Should i have to settle for a reapir when i have clearly been sold a faulty car? They have offered to repair it for free...i dont want a repaired car though.....not when i paid £25k for it! To the idiot that thinks i should be grateful to be able to have my car repaired........you clearly either work for Audi or are just plain stupid. And for your infomation, I have a Vauxhall Vectra that is 5 years old, without any sign of rust...and that car was half the cost of this one. It is stupid people like you that make it so easy for large companies to rip people off. It really does astound me that so many people seem to think that i should be GRATEFUL that the manufacturer are offering to repair a fault that they sold the car, knowing it would develop, and it is still within the three year warranty. People these days really must have low expectations when then spend thousands of pounds on something!

What are the minimum requirements to get a car dealers license in new york? I want to know what exactly do you need to get a car dealers license in new york? what are the minimum requirements? I would like to be able to buy cars at dealers auctions wholesale. any info would be appreciated, thanks!

What is the best Ipod car kit or wireless fm transmitter for a new ipod nano? I'm looking to buy a good sounding high quality car kit or wireless fm modulater for a new Ipod nano, if it could charge the ipod that would be great too. I hear alot of them have interference and static I want a good one not just a cheap crappy one.

How do I sell my old car when I am using my license plates on my new car.? I live in Toronto, Ontario. I am planning on buying a used car through private sale. When I buy the car, I will be transferring my license plates from my old 1996 Ford Escort to my new car. I will then need to sell my old car. What do I use for license plates for the old car when prospective car buyers want to take it for a test drive. Do I need to keep the license plates on my old car, and buy new license plates for the new car, and then return the old license plates when I sell my old car - or am I stuck with two license plates. Do I need to keep insurance on the old car while I am selling it?

How long will my current insurance cover the addition of my new car, before I add it to the policy? I have an older car w/ full coverage. I just bought a new one, and the dealer told me my current policy would cover my new car for a while til I could add it on. I'm looking for a new company to cover my new car, but I need to know; for how long will my old policy cover my new car while I'm shopping for a new one?

How insurance coverage work for new a car ? Hi, I intend to buy a car by the end of this month on the weekend (I work from Monday to Friday and do not want to skip working). I will use my old car for trade-in. And I will switch my current insurance on to the new car. Since it all will be happening on the weekend (my insurance office closed), I will have to switch the insurance on Monday. If something happen to the new car before the insurance switched (sometime before Monday), who will cover the car ? Any advice ? Thank you...

What is the best new car for under 20,000 with gas mileage as the key factor? I am close to purchasing my first new car. It must be under 20,000 and the most important factors are 1: gas mileage 2: must be sporty.

Should I get a new car or a used one? What car would you suggest? I'm a 25 yr old graduate student in need of a reliable car. I want to have good gas milage (at least upper 20s) and lots of room. Of the new cars I like the functionality and reliability of the Honda Element, but think it sucks too much gas. I am thinking more along the lines of the Toyota Prius or Matrix. Maybe a Honda Civic hybrid. As you can tell, if I got a used car it would probably be either a Honda or Toyota. However, I will listen to ANY suggestions! I have around $23K to spend.

Has anyone ever just bought a new car and then while driving it home crashed it or slightly hit another car? Has anybody just scratched or ruined their new car while driving it home from the car dealership or the next day crashed it or scratched their brand new car? Even used cars, in the same week? DETAILS please! I'm curious! Thanks.

What type research should I carry before buying a new car or a second hand car? I want to buy a car - old or new it doesn't matter at all. All I want to know that how should I judge the right vehicle which could rather be a value for money to me. Please share tips related to what kind of things I should do a due diligence on before buying a car.

What I have to pay for buying new car in New York? My wife and I have lived in New York few months and we are thinking about buying a new car. We wanna know if we buy a small car like Hyundai Accent, what we have to know about owning?Which kind of tax we have to pay on the car? How much is the tax for the car we have to pay each year? We just know about the price of the car, but we have no idea about other expense for owning the car!

What interest rate should I expect on a new car? Is there any way to get an idea of what my interest rate would be on a new car? I would like to buy a new Nissan Versa within the next couple of months. The car costs around $16,000, I'm planning to put $4000 down, and I have a good credit score of 720. Thanks!

How long will a brand new car battery run on a completely dead alternator before I risk ruining it? 2000 Nissan Sentra brand new battery. Scheduled to replace alternator tomorrow. How much can I drive today/how many times can I start the car?

How does the new car replacement work with allstate after your car is totaled? My truck was hit by another car and my insurance totaled it and i have new car replacement so i was wondering how that works. Do they get me another one and i continue my note or am i note free? Just wondering how that all works thanks.

What is the cheapest way to buy a new car? I plan on buying a new car with a loan from my bank. I want to know any tricks about buying that make it cheap. Is it cheapest to buy it from a dealer versus some other way? Are all dealers going to charge the same? Can I negotiate the price of a new car? Are certain times of year or any other factors likely to raise or lower the price? Thank you very much!

What is the average car loan rate for a used or new car? I have great credit but I don't know what an average rate would be for a new or used car. I will decide if I want a new car or a used one depending on the rate. Can you help?

Will an aftermarket intake cause my car to fail emissions in New York? I am thinking about buying a 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse GTS from a dealer. The car has an after market intake installed on the engine. Would this cause me to fail an emissions test? I live on Long Island New York.

What is the standard amount of down payment for buying a new car? I am planning to buy a new car from the dealership. The car price will probably be around $20,000. The car I have right now is a piece of junk so they probably wont take a trade in for a penny. How much sould I plan to save for a down payment? Thanks!

How to find VLF for a new car in California? I want to deduct the vehicle license fee (VLF) portion of my registration fee, but I do not have renewal notice. How to find VLF for a new car in California?

How do you know if your car needs a new timing belt? My mom has a '98 Ford Escort with 19,000 miles on it. She is not having any problems with it. She called an auto repair shop to set up an appt for a tune-up. Over the phone (without seeing the car), they said she would need a $500 timing belt. How could they know that she might need a new timing belt?

What is the safe way to pay for a new car in-full at a dealership? I am purchasing a new car (for the first time) and already received loans a few weeks ago in my bank account. When its time to finalize the deal and pay for the new car, what is the protocol to pay in-full? What is the best and safest way? Do I just write a personal check to the dealership?

How to calculate or know the resale value of a relatively new car? Hi, I'm residing in Singapore, and needs some advice on the resale value of cars in S'pore. Normally, the resale value of a car that is 5years or more can be calculated easily from it's remaining paper value (scrap value). But, how to know for a relatively new one that is just 1 to 3 years old? Surely it is more than the paper value, but how much more? I'm talking about a Jap car, 1.5L. Any advice... Thanks!

How to sue a car service who broke my break pad then sell me a new one? I went to the car service to do the safety inspection and my car past it. But their people told me that my front break was almost "metal to metal" and I'd better change the break. After I changed it, I found that my old parts are in good condition. What is more, one of the pads was broken by a screwdriver, not naturally broken. I'm living in New York State, how can I sue the car service. Is it costly?

When is the best time to buy a New car and still have options? I want to buy a new car but I still want to be able to have options when buying it like color and so on. When is the best time (year, month etc.) to go buy my car and benefit the most financially?

How old do you have to be to rent a car in New York? My friend and I are planning on going to New York, and want to rent a car. What is the minimum age you can rent a car at in NY?

What is the lowest priced new car with an automatic transmission? I don't care what make or model; we're looking to buy a new car in a year or so and are just wondering what some of the cheapest ones are. Don't care about power windows or all that extra stuff; just want the cheapest thing out there with an automatic. We just kind of need to know what the lowest starting price is.

What is the Ohio documenation fee when purchasing a new car at a dealer? I just purchased a new car and the dealer told me that the state of Ohio charges $250 for a documentation fee. They said just a month ago it was $100. Is this fee real and are dealers assessed for all of the cars they sell by Ohio?

What can I do to increase the likelihood that repairs to my new car will be done properly? The new car I bought wasn't properly prepped, and now -- three months after buying the car -- the rail-dust residue has to be un-done. My concern (worry, really) is that it won't all be attended to; that it wil be done in patches; and that further down the road, more instances of rail dust will present themselves. Should I insist that the entire car be treated, whether or not rail dust is visible? I suspect they'll simply treat the spots they can see. I do NOT want to have to be running back to the dealer every few months to have this fixed. What do you suggest I do/say to help insure the problem gets fixed once and for good? Should I involve management? I definitely will tip the dude who does the work (though I don't expect to have to pay for the repair service), but should I tip him up front and let him know there's more if -- and only if -- he does a boffo job? Is that insulting? I do not want to antagonize the guy who's gonna repair my ride, ferchrissakes. Advice?

What time of year is best to buy a new car? I am planning on buying a new car, but i'm not sure when is the best time to do it. Do car dealers have better offers at certain times of the year? Or do they keep their prices the same?

How do I calculate my savings on leasing a new vs a used car? Is there a formula? We cant agree on whether there is a savings! If we lease a new car we pay a premium though we get a warranty. If we lease a used car I assume we don't pay new car prices though we are charged more interest and must buy a warranty? We need to hear from you as to what to do!

What is the least expensive brand new car one can purchase off the lot these days? I would like to buy a car for my kids graduation without spending a fortune. The only thing here that matters is that it is new, has air conditioning, and some sort of warranty.