Buying a Car After Bankruptcy Oct 6, 2009
How to Get a Bad Credit Bankruptcy Car Loan. This helpful guide will increase the chance of approval for a bad credit bankruptcy car loan. (Suite101.com)
Sheriff cars paid for with crime funds Oct 4, 2009
"We read the state law regulating RICO money to say it should only be spent on things directly related to preventing or investigating crimes, which wouldn't include buying a car for the attorney general or any other prosecutor in our office," said Steve Wilson, a spokesman for Attorney General Terry Goddard. Those on the front lines say money could be used elsewhere, as uniform allowances were eliminated from the sheriff's budget this year. (AZCentral -- News)
Saturn’s demise may cost state 450 jobs Oct 2, 2009
O Koniewski said the elimination of brand names means consumers will probably see decreased competition between dealers and face fewer choices when buying a car. That can mean higher prices, he said. (Boston Globe)
Off-duty motorcycle deaths spur training Oct 1, 2009
Freedom on open roadFor young troops returning from deployment with disposable cash, the roughly $10,000 price tag presents a cheaper, appealing alternative to buying a car. Some motorcycle shops offer military discounts for parts, services and accessories. (MSNBC -- Terrorism)
Beckel brothers battle Sep 24, 2009
Hannity Referees Beckel Brothers Showdown - Hannity - FOXNews. At first glance, the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) conference call of August 10th, 2009 sounds innocent enough because its supposedly been organized by Michael Skolnik, political director for Russell Simmons and someone not officially associated with any government agency. (Fox News)
Read the 'Cost of Freedom' recap Sep 22, 2009
Basic inertia and the complexity of buying a car are going to keep most people from taking any real advantage of the program. I applaud GM for this deal--it's new and will hopefully give incentive for people to purchase a car that they otherwise might not have. (Fox News)
Tight bank rates slow car sales, says Pretorius Sep 21, 2009
The deposit requirements of banks and the rates they were charging led to consumers either not buying a car, buying down to a cheaper model or switching from a new to a used vehicle, Pretorius said. He said the challenge facing vehicle dealerships in the future would be the protection of their after-sales income because of the slowdown in the new vehicle market. (Business Report, South Africa)
Choose safety over nostalgia Sep 19, 2009
We're buying a car for my 17-year-old son. I've found two cars locally that appeal to us - a classic 1968 VW with a few thousand miles on a rebuilt engine, and a 1992 Honda Accord with power everything, a four-cylinder engine and 162,000 miles. (San Francisco Chronicle)
The car industry: Small isn't beautiful Sep 18, 2009
Being mostly retired, they are generally buying a car with their own, rather than with a company s, money. Empty-nesters do not need much carrying capacity. (The Economist)
Seal the Deal Sep 17, 2009
Its sorta like buying a car. You have the finding what you like stage. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Cool Cars for Kids at Autoquake.com Sep 17, 2009
Any parent buying a car for their child wants the safest, most reliable car they can afford,' said Autoquake. com CEO, Garry Hobson. (PR Newswire)
Common Sense Sep 15, 2009
And the only way you can win over folks who have all sorts of doubts about buying a car, is remove the doubts and offer guarantees. You heard me right: Guarantee what you're offering, what you're saying. (Fox News)
North Country Ford-Mercury Closing Sep 15, 2009
J wrote on Sep 14, 2009 10:16 AM:" "Facts" you dis the local restaurants, (especially the hispanic one which is very popular btw and the service and food is excellent) and say you don't eat out in Cameron unless you "have to" yet buying a car out of town isn't ok? Sounds like the pot calling the kettle black to me. Its obvious you missed the point. It is that no one seems to care that the people that feed and clothe you haven't seen your support for a very very long time. Now that poor ford and... (Cameron Observer, MO)
Jessica book sales fall short Sep 14, 2009
The end of the Cash for Clunkers program means that government-funded aid that could make buying a car a great deal is over, right. Photo Galleries. (Yahoo News -- Jessica Lynch)
Readers Write 9/11 Sep 12, 2009
Stymieing health care reform based on this kind of argument is like not buying a car because it could turn into a lion and kill your dog. The public option is the most important part of President Obama s plan for health care reform. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Dealers say Clunkers cash coming too slowly Sep 11, 2009
"The first three or four days after the program ended, it was, 'Wow, where did everybody go?' Now we have people buying a car out of necessity, not because of the program," said Mr. Arias. He usually has about 300 vehicles in stock, but now he's down to about 120. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
How to bargain hunt for health care Sep 11, 2009
"A bilateral knee replacement is not like buying a car on the lot.". But Brad Myers, co-founder of , said health care and car buying are a lot more similar than many people think. (CNN)
Columnist: Outdated rules restrict society Sep 9, 2009
Pennsylvania is far from alone when it comes to keeping its residents from buying a car on Sunday, as 12 other states have similar laws. Wouldn't it make sense for these states to allow dealerships to remain open, especially considering the economic doldrums the nation is facing. (Daily Collegian, PA)
How to Choose the Right Upholstery ... Sep 3, 2009
Upholstery quality is also often overlooked when buying a car or selecting furniture because appearance is usually considered first. Not everyone stops to ask if the fabric and construction will be durable and stain resistant enough to withstand the type of use it will receive. (Suite101.com)
Heyman Dishes Out Coin Counseling to 'Smarties' -- Grandfather of Seven Publishes Financial Eye-Opener for Smart Teens Sep 1, 2009
Heyman relates basic economic concepts to a subject that today's teenagers will probably find easy to understand: buying a car. He creates the story around the McDevitts, discussing the monetary value system, taxation, budgeting and even federal policies over the course of the fictional family's arguments over what car to buy. (Primezone Releases)
Buying A Car For Your Teen Aug 28, 2009
Search the District, Virginia and Maryland. WASHINGTON, DC (WUSA) -- Every parent experiences a certain pride and fear when their child gets a driver's license. (W-USA News, DC)
Got what it takes to work on commission? Aug 27, 2009
Automotive sales associates What they do: Buying a car would be pretty tricky if you didn't have a salesperson to help you with the process. These sales associates help customers choose a car that best suits their needs and fits within their budget. (CNN)
Was Cash for Clunkers a Success? Aug 26, 2009
I would argue that hundreds of thousands of potential new car buyers actually postponed buying a car within the last year due to economic uncertainty, and some of them ended up buying within the last few weeks due to the CFC program. That is, it motivated people to buy who had not been planning to do so, which means there shouldn't be a bad sales payback. (Time.com)
Auto Dealers Swamped as Trade-in Rebate Ends Aug 25, 2009
"A lot of these people were trading in cars in the 15-year-old range, and I don't think they had any intention of buying a car -- at least not a new car, maybe a used car," said Mike Szatmary at Brademann Toyota in Park Ridge, Illinois. "But I think we took a lot of people on the sidelines and put them back in the game," he added. (ABC News -- Wire)
Cash for Clunkers Helped Car Dealers, But Aug 25, 2009
The real measure of the effectiveness of the program would be the degree to which it caused people who weren't even thinking about buying a car to take the plunge. Based on the types of cars being purchased and his assessment of purchasers, NADA economist Taylor believes that as many as 40 percent of the cars purchased under Cash for Clunkers were bought by people who would not have bought a new car in this calendar year. (Slate)
Drivers Cash in Clunkers as Deadline Nears Aug 23, 2009
If the government takes our tax dollars, we better get something back, like health care or help buying a car ... If the government takes our tax dollars, we better get something back, like health care or help buying a car. (CBS News)
Carl Smith now part owner in Atmore auto dealership Aug 20, 2009
One great thing about buying a car here is the tax advantage. In Atmore the sales tax is. (Atmore Advance, AL)
Can Dad be trusted to take notes on curriculum night? Aug 18, 2009
Not to mention that I meanly negotiate buying a car and have had most salesmen tell me there is no way in the world they can give a car away for the insulting price I am willing to pay. only to call me back and say, yes, things can be worked out. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Putting a finger on celebrities and their wedding rings Aug 17, 2009
Many stars "live their life as if marriage is as important as buying a car," Markman says. There are obviously some exceptions, but if you just chart the marriage and divorce rate of celebrities, you'll see that their marriage rate is higher than average and their divorce rate is much higher than average. (USA Today -- Life)
HEALTH CARE GOES POSTAL Aug 16, 2009
Are you thinking about buying a car with a hand-cranked ignition system. An employee told me, "It wasn't cost effective." USPS logic: It's more cost-effective to make people wait in line to ask a unionized employee for something than to use a machine. (New York Post -- Opinions)
Who is controlling whom? Aug 14, 2009
e. expensive taxicabs) or buying a car. I'm going to throw a dart at the board though that they'd be using the interstate highway system, build from federal tax dollars. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Naming car final step in purchasing process Aug 13, 2009
"I can tell you that the service here will be friendly and we will do what we can to give you all the information you would like. Our jobs here are two-fold: find the right car, and two make it affordable. ... Buying a car should be a fun experience. ... We want to make purchasing a new vehicle an enjoyable time. I encourage you to put on your dancing shoes and tango your way in sometime. I think your views will change.". "We roll at the customer's pace. ... All of the sales professionals I deal... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Auto broker pairs buyers, sellers without carrying inventory Aug 12, 2009
Buying a car is not really consumer-friendly any more, he said. The amount of pressure that s put on a consumer to buy a car is very strong, to the point where people are uncomfortable with the process of buying a car ... We re here to facilitate you buying a car, Elliott said. (Helena Independent Record)
Local GM Dealers Embrace Online Showroom Aug 12, 2009
"It brings buying a car to your fingertips," Bains said. "It doesn't matter if you're in Taft, if you're in Bakersfield, whatever car you want, you can go straight to the supplier.". (KERO 23, CA)
Smartphone insurance can be a smart move Aug 12, 2009
Buying a cell phone can sometimes can be as stressful as buying a car, and the matter of insurance is often thrown in as a last consideration in the process. With smartphones such as iPhones, BlackBerrys and Palm Pres increasingly popular, it makes sense to consider insurance, which can range from about $5 to $8 a month for what the carriers call "advanced" devices. (MSNBC -- Technology)
$100M in drill leases held up as federal agencies ponder next step Aug 11, 2009
According to Hodges, its like buying a car but not being able to take delivery of it and worse, not knowing if or when the car will ever arrive on a dealers lot. When you pay for something, you expect to get it, he said. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
GM dealers try selling with eBay Aug 11, 2009
Mark LaNeve, GM's vice president of U.S. sales, believes getting the automaker directly involved in new online sales will give customers a larger sense of security about buying a car on the Web. Many consumers research new cars online, but most still go to a dealer to make the purchase. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Buy It Now! GM to Sell Cars on eBay Aug 11, 2009
Mark LaNeve, GM's vice president of U.S. sales, believes that getting the auto maker directly involved in new online sales will give customers a larger sense of security about buying a car on the Web. Currently, many consumers research new cars online, but most still go down to a dealer to make the actual purchase. (Fox News)
eBay to start selling new GM cars Aug 11, 2009
Customers buying a car via the website would then have to pick it up from one of the participating GM dealerships. Lorrie Norrington, president of eBay marketplaces, said that if the trial is successful, it could be extended across the whole of the US, and that similar schemes with other carmakers may also be launched. (BBC News -- Technology)
Bernie Madoff — Publisher's Best Friend? Aug 8, 2009
"The same people did more research on buying a car than they did on the man who handled their money," she writes. Arvedlund has bragging rights: her story in Barron's in May 2001 was an early warning, but ultimately it failed to foil the plot. (Time.com)
Click & Clack Talk Cars Aug 8, 2009
We re buying a car for my 17-year-old son. I ve found two cars locally that appeal to us a classic 1968 VW with a few thousand miles on a rebuilt engine, and a 1992 Honda Accord with power everything, a four-cylinder engine and 162,000 miles. (Helena Independent Record)
Cohasset sticker shock? Sales tax impact weighed Aug 8, 2009
It was people already thinking of buying a car, but may have waited another month or so had it not been for the tax increase, said Capozzoli. He said a widespread campaign or concerted effort by local business to alert the public of the sales tax increase was not done on a large scale, Capozzoli said, and many people (even those purchasing cars this month) were unaware of the impending increase effective August 1. (Cohasset Mariner, MA)
Successfully Preparing Teens for Ad... Aug 8, 2009
Parents should not deprive them of this milestone by buying a car for them. Saving for a car (preferably the entire time they have their permit) will teach them the value of setting a goal and achieving it by themselves and give them a shot of confidence. (Suite101.com)
Ample potential in consumer banking Aug 8, 2009
As AmBank group chairman Tan Sri Azman Hashim aptly describes its importance: Every stage of an individuals life is linked to consumer banking from savings to education, buying a car or a house, building a home or a business, making daily payments or receiving dues, as well as investing or insuring an asset or oneself. . (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Cash for Clunkers: How Green Is It? Aug 6, 2009
There's some evidence to suggest that many would have ended up buying a car eventually anyway. And even without the program, people recently have been buying higher-mileage vehicles. (BusinessWeek)
Government money for cars not sustainable Aug 5, 2009
In other words, anyone who was even thinking about buying a car someday jumped on the deal, stealing sales from the next years. Bankruptcy filings by major automakers are testimony to the problems, particularly in the past decade. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Junking the clunkers Aug 5, 2009
" The dealership may have benefited because of its fuel-efficient cars such as the Prius, Corolla and Scion, Near said. "Southern California is amazing; people have more than one car here, so it's not down-on-their-luck people or poor people we're seeing," he said. "I'm seeing people who are taking advantage, buying a car for their son. It goes from, 'Let me see what I can get,' then [when the selection thins out] desperation mode. (CNN -- International)
Does Cash for Clunkers Kill Teen Car Dreams? Aug 5, 2009
In a comment on , Americangirl pointed out that C4Cor CARS, as its officially known in government circlesis going to doom the traditional and time-honored American teen dream of buying a car within months of obtaining that coveted drivers license. Cash for Clunkers is a train wreck waiting to happen. (Slate)
Auto Sales: 'Clunkers' to the Rescue Aug 4, 2009
"The clunkers program just got people thinking about buying a car," says Maryann N. Keller, an independent analyst who is on the board of directors for dealer chain Lithia Motors (). "It brought people into showrooms and cleared out some inventory.". (BusinessWeek)
Dealerships pushing hard with Cash for Clunkers before program ends Aug 2, 2009
funnyone wrote on Aug 1, 2009 12:54 PM:" Ella Mentry, truth be told you were not planning on buying a car there anyways so your threat is just that. I think he was not calling the program a joke, I think he was calling the paperwork process a joke. You know , much like any other government red tape that people bitch about having to go through. So off your pedestal you go. ". LJD wrote on Aug 1, 2009 1:26 PM:" Ella Mentry: I have to agree with Mr. Scott. The paperwork aspect to this government... (Longview Daily News, WA)
New CCSD superintendent, MED principal settling in Aug 1, 2009
I would make the analogy to owning a sailboat but buying a car that has enough power to pull the sailboat. If you get rid of the sailboat do you still need the same kind of powerful car. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Donna Dumke of St. Joseph shows off her new 2009 Toyota RAV4 on Wednesday at Signature Automotive Group in Benton Harbor. Dumke recently took advantage of the Cash for Clunkers program and traded in her 1998 Jeep Cherokee. Don Campbell / H-P staff Aug 1, 2009
"Not everyone is buying a car," Williams said, "but it's got the interest up, and that's excellent." ... "Most of them have said this is speeding up their process (toward buying a car)," Williams said. (The Herald-Palladium)
On Your Side: Dealerships Packed With 'Cash for Clunkers' Consumers Aug 1, 2009
Their stories are all pretty similar: they weren't thinking of buying a car but when they heard about the program and what could be at the 11th hour, they rushed out to make a deal. ABC 7 Talkback. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Let's Make a Deal Jul 31, 2009
Think you should haggle only when buying a car or shopping in the streets of Morocco. In this recession, if you're not bargaining for everything everywhere, you're needlessly draining your wallet. (Time.com)
China: The bicycle kingdom is going electric Jul 27, 2009
She had thought of buying a car but dropped the idea. "It's obvious that driving would be more comfortable, but it's expensive," she says. (USA Today -- Money)
Show me the money, give me a car! Cash in those old clunkers Jul 27, 2009
A lot of people normally wouldn t qualify for a car, but now with this large down payment, they are buying a car they may not have otherwise qualified for, said Buksh. The government is paying automobile owners to get a more fuel efficient cars. (KHOU.com, TX)
Twilight star loses car Jul 26, 2009
It made me feel like a man, buying a car. " This is not the first time Robert has had problems with cars. Last month, the 23-year-old star was hit by a taxi after being mobbed by a group of female fans. The British star who is in New York filming new movie 'Remember Me' attempted to run across the road to escape the hoard of young girls and was clipped by a moving cab. Fortunately, the driver slammed on his brakes upon impact and the heartthrob walked away from the incident unharmed. Digg | | |... (iAfrica.com)
New campus housing takes shape (4) Jul 26, 2009
Also being discussed for the residents living in the apartments are classes on writing resumes and how to go through the process of buying a car or getting insurance. We want to have things that are valid to this population, Kolenda explained. (Oswego Palladium-Times, NY)
No N-Word, But Still Subtle Racial Prejudice Jul 25, 2009
Butler is one of many professional African Americans who have echoed their own personal -- some in incidents with police and others in the every-day business of hailing a taxi cab, buying a car or finding a parking space at a family wedding. These Americans, who have joined the ranks of the middle and upper classes as lawyers, judges and television commentators, recount the ever-present sting and indignation of racial profiling. (ABC News)
Teaching Kids about Personal Finance is Goal of New Partnership Jul 21, 2009
The camp helps teenagers 14 to 18 years of age develop vital skills in budgeting, establishing credit, opening and managing bank accounts, writing checks and balancing checkbooks, preparing for job interviews, buying a car, investing money, and making career choices. The camp is interactive, with hands-on activities and will be presented by IDS' Certified Credit Counselors, University of Florida faculty, along with other "real world" business professionals. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Our cars, ourselves no longer Jul 20, 2009
Buying a car based on the radical concept (attributed in the article to Toyota) of low price and high quality, and expressing one s identity through a BlackBerry - used to actually communicate with others - and an iPod - a receptacle of music, photos, and films that really do make up one s identity - are steps in a positive direction. It s a shame for automakers to have to market based on rational decision-making, but a benefit to the rest of us. (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
Le Tour de France - le PVR torture test Jul 20, 2009
Sort of like buying a car that stops once you get it out of the garage. A great dissapointment. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
My car has been stolen Jul 18, 2009
Trevor Devitt, the head of communications for Outsurance, says that in general, if you are buying a car from someone, it is better to go through a finance company if possible, because you can register the vehicle in your own name straight away. If you get the vehicle financed by a private party, get a proper agreement of sale drawn up and witnessed by an independent third party. (iAfrica.com)
Graeme Samuel Jul 18, 2009
But new regulations designed to force manufacturers to disclose the full cost of buying a car appear to have backfired. Telstra Corporation has failed in a bid to exempt rival Optus from accessing its copper network in areas where Optus has its own cable network. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
The First American Corporation to Hold Conference Call to Discuss Financial Results for the Second Quarter 2009 Jul 17, 2009
First American combines advanced analytics with its vast data resources to supply businesses and consumers with valuable information products to support the major economic events of people's lives, such as getting a job, renting an apartment, buying a car or house, securing a mortgage and opening or buying a business. The First American Family of Companies, many of which command leading market share positions in their respective industries, operate within five primary business segments,... (PR Newswire)
