Car Dealer Practices You Must Avoid
Posted by admin in Car Dealer on November 13, 2011
Buyer Beware, if you’re in the market to buy a car, next time you’re at the car dealership, here are some things you should watch out for. Don’t be too trusting of the salesmen, and do your homework and research before you even step foot into the car showroom. Of the top ten industries that received the most consumer complaints last year, the auto dealership industries were placed top three. Read on to find out how you can prepare yourself before getting caught up in some marketing strategies set by car dealers to get you to pay more for your new car!
Statistics like 54,000 complaints were filed in the United States about hidden fees and shady car selling practices can scare anyone looking to buy a car. There are many things you need to be aware of when you are ready to buy a new or used car. For one, never put up with being passed along, or shuffled around and having to deal with multiple sales professionals. You should not have to talk to the sales manager, the financial consultant, the other floor manager, and then to another person. It’s aimless and a tactic used to get you to agree on a price without the excess haggling. So be clear and pick just one person to deal with.
Secondly, don’t give in to trading your old car for a new car. Normally, the trade-in value for your used car will be way under market value and you are certainly getting the short end of the stick. Handing over your keys, even as collateral, is not a good idea until all deals have been in place.
Third, always take your time and don’t feel rushed or pressured into a deal you are not comfortable or entirely happy with. Salesmen at car dealership will throw in small stuff like a free cleaning service, “one time only deals”, delivery specials yet ignore or not address the important bigger details, like the price and warranty of the new car. Do not fall for this because you will be unhappy with the impulse buy. The best way to counter this tactic is to know exactly what car you want, it’s going current market price, and set a strict budget.
Final invoices and the fine print on documents are so important. Do not let this get pass you because usually you will be charged for something you did not request. Such things like alarms, extra cleaning services, fabric protection, extra paint detailing, and some common add-ons will place extra charges onto your final bill. Make sure you drop the stuff you don’t need. Read the rest of this entry »
Import Car Brakes: Automobile Safety From the World’s Top Manufacturers
Posted by admin in Car Brakes on November 12, 2011
Just as important as a car’s ability to accelerate to top speed is its ability to stop effectively. Import car brakes are an effective option to ensure that a car performs as it should.
Between the pedal and the brake discs, there are many components that make a brake system function properly, and each with distinct procedures for maintenance. Brake pads, for example, need to be changed after every 20,000 miles on the average. Disc brakes are normally equipped with a wear indicator, a metal that produces a squealing noise when it makes contact with a brake pad that has been worn down. This signals the need for an immediate braked pad replacement.
Needless to say, a car owner needs to be on top of his automobile’s brake system maintenance, as it is one of the most important elements of automobile safety. And when it comes to choosing suitable replacement parts, import car brakes have been proven to be a smart choice for car owners.
Overseas manufacturers produce high-quality products that pass the most strenuous quality tests. Among the top import car companies are Toyota, Honda and Nissan from Japan and Hyundai from South Korea. According to the International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (OICA), Toyota was the top vehicle manufacturing company in 2009. The other three mentioned are included in the Top 10. Read the rest of this entry »
Modern Techniques In Car Body Repairs
Posted by admin in Car Body Repair on November 11, 2011
For the years that you have been using your car, its physical appearance and its functionality would inevitably deteriorate thereby calling for the need to execute the necessary repairs. Here are some of the modern techniques in car body repairs which could be done to keep your cars in good condition.
100% Auto Paint Match: There is a need to use only original paint if you would want to paint the whole body of your car, cover visible dents, and remove graphics. A photo spectrometer could be used to evaluate what is the original color of your car. A computerized auto paint color match system can be utilized to find what paint will match the original. After doing such, the painting job could be done in such a way it would appear original. When it’s done, your car is sure to look like it is brand new.
Paintless Dent Repair (PDR): Dents are inevitable and they will be visible when you unexpectedly collided with another car or any surface. The worst problem is that they can sometimes be visible to the naked eye because they are on areas which are noticeable. To be able to provide a remedy, you can avail yourself of the paintless dent removal which uses special equipment to be able to press, knead, and rub down the areas with dents. Fill and spray methods are also commonly used for those dents which are located on areas of the car which are hard to reach.
Body Frame Straightening: It is also inevitable that your car will experience a collision therefore there will be traces of both longitudinal and lateral damage on your car. To be able to repair such damage, a computerized system is made available. It uses ultrasound technology to be able to provide measurement of the problem with the alignment of the frame and utilizes the use of laser to bring back the frame to its original form. Read the rest of this entry »