Archive for the 'Autos & Trucks :: Maintenance' Category

Car Shopping Criteria

When you go looking for a hypermiling scion today, what you want in a car may be different than what you wanted just a few years ago. For one thing, the price of gas is a major concern. We all want a car that doesn’t guzzle gas like there’s no tomorrow. That said, the other features we want in a new or used car should be re-prioritized. Five years ago, you may have preferred a large automobile simply for good looks or the added comfort a large car affords. The larger cars give you comfort, but today’s gas prices may no longer justify this desire. Gas mileage is certainly important for all car buyers, but in some situations, this may not be the number one criteria. If you don’t drive much, or have a second vehicle, or need a pickup for runs to the dump, you’ll probably compare autos for sale with emphasis on other factors.

 

Van Cover Demand

No matter what material they are made of, van covers are a wear-out item, which creates a steady demand for aftermarket replacement covers. Fortunately, you don't need a canvas shop in the back room to tap this lucrative market. A variety of manufacturers offer packaged covers designed to fit trailer RVs to 30 feet or more in length. "The retailer needs to educate the consumer as to what cover he really needs," says Don Zirkelbach, executive vice president of Aldon Industries in Bradenton, Fla. "Customers generally don't understand what's available out there. A retailer needs to have samples of fabrics and maybe even little models to demonstrate the final product." 

Lemon Laws

Enough is enough. Time to take advantage of the local lemon laws. I’m not going to get stuck with a worthless piece of trash for the amount of money I paid. I’m sick and tired of being jerked around.
I know enough about Used Car Lemon LawS to know that I’m in the right here. That dealer is going to rue the day he tried to mess with me.
One thing is for sure – I’ll never be doing business this this guy again, or anyone else at that place, for that matter.