Pontiac Solstice Convertible

General Motors hit a home run with the Pontiac Solstice-a small convertible with an attitude! This is a sporty little 4 cylinder car that handles like a high end sports car. Priced to sell with a 5 speed manual for around $20,000, with the automatic and fully loaded being around $27,000. This is a car that barely spends a night at any dealership as there is a waiting list. When they hit the ground, salemen are scurrying to call their prospects. General Motors finally got it right!
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The Pontiac GTO

What happened to the Pontiac GTO? The sports car to fill the void of the Trans Am for Pontiac is history after this year. Is it that the GTO name reminded car buffs of the times of old, and the new look reminded them of the Grand Am? Or, is the $1000 gas guzzler tax a turn off for the automatic GTO? I believe sports cars are a thing of the past. Where can you go and show everyone what your car will do? Cruising city blocks is not what it used to be. Although, Corvette and the new Camaro will do well, as the new Camaro is going back to the past in the look all the way down to the recessed gauges. We want to remember our past, the way things were when we were young. The GTO captured none of the characteristics of cars of old and I believe this is why it failed. Let me know what you think.Source URL: http://ashesgarrett.blogspot.com/2006/05/
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Cheap Car Insurance

Everyone is looking to find Cheap Car Insurance. There are a few companies that I would personally recommend. This is one if you want to Save Money on Auto Insurance.


When calling or researching on the web remember to have a few things at hand. The VIN numbers on each vehicle that will be on the policy, information on all the drivers including date of birth, driving records, and drivers license numbers. Cheap car insurance may be hard to find, but you can always find cheaper car insurance if you shop around and compare prices. Remind your kids that good driving records is the #1 way to lower car insurance premiums. It will gradually lower with age, but stay away from accidents and tickets to keep your car insurance cheap!

The best way to save money on car insurance is to do your research on the internet because you can receive a FREE Auto Insurance Quote NOW!
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Car Salesman-Bad or Bad Rap?

I really believe that most car salespeople are good people and I believe they get a bad rap sometimes. Many salesmen that I know are very good people and just doing a job to provide for their family's, and can we truly blame them for wanting to make as much money for their family as they can. Dont get me wrong, there are some out there that will lie and cheat to sell a car, but there are many more that would not tell a lie if their job depended on it.
How do you know, as a customer, if you got a good deal or if you were ripped off? I believe that a "good deal" is just a perception that we have placed on a transaction. It is a good deal if we like the car and was given all the information that we need to make an intelligent buying decision. It is always someone else that tells you that you did not get a good deal. When I was selling, I had customers tell me that profit was not a dirty word. They did not mind paying me a profit because I gave them all the information that they needed to know and probably some that they did not need. I made sure that my customers were taken care of after the sell especially because that is when you find out what kind of deal you had. When a customer came in and had a problem, I took care of it, period! When that person was ready to buy another car, they knew my name and was already confident that they would be taken care of.
Maybe instead of classifying all salespeople as scum of the earth, we may need to take a look at those that take care of the customer and realize that they are people like all of us that are trying honestly to put food on the table for their family.Source URL: http://ashesgarrett.blogspot.com/2006/05/
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Used Car Inspection Tips

Everyone says "check the oil on a used car to see if it is black." Yes this is one thing you should do, but I say go a little further. The #1 thing to look at when buying a used car is the headliner. Why, because you will see how this car was treated inside and be able to tell if it was a smokers vehicle or not. Also around the top of the door window where people throw their cigarettes out, and without saying the ashtray. Now, check the glove box to see if they kept service record reports. If not, you can check the dealership if it was a trade from a previous customer of theirs. Just remember, many used cars come from rental car companies, enough said, but these rental car companies are under contract to have them maintained so probably not that bad if the cosmetics of the car look as though they were taken care of. Also, if you are opposed to a smokers vehicle and it is not obvious by the smell that will rarely come out, check the seats to see if there are any obvious patches in cloth. Many companies are good and cover them well, but many times it stands out like a sore thumb. Under the hood, check the belts and hoses to see how they look-belts should be tight, hoses should be firm. The first time you start the car, have someone else start it, and be at the rear of the vehicle to check the smoke that comes from the muffler. There is going to be some, but make sure it stops after a few seconds of running after the water condensation has burnt off. This is just a few things that most people dont think about, if anyone has more leave them in the comments section of this post.

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Servicing Your Car-How to Save Money

To save money on your car, you definitely want to have it serviced. I believe that everyone needs to find a mechanic that they can trust, but a few tips to save you money. If you take your car to a dealership, remember that the service writer gets paid on commission like salesmen. They will try talking you into a more expensive fix than what you really need. For instance, if you take your car in for an oil change, they may tell you to do a 30,000 mile routine maintenance, which may cost $79.00. The #1 thing you can do for your car is have the oil changed regularly, every 3000 miles, but be cautious of more expensive maintenance.

This is not to say that a regular tune up or maintenance is not good for your car. You may want to have it done, but you dont have to over do it. One thing I will say, Rotate your tires every other oil change! I have seen tires last 70000 miles because of routine tire rotation. This makes the tire wear better and last longer. Many will do this every other oil change to help them stay on schedule.

Dealerships are not always the highest place to get your car serviced. Dealerships have well trained mechanics and you will be covered if something does go wrong. You can always dicker with your service writer as well. There prices are not set in stone. Give them a price that you will do it for and if they want your business bad enough, they will do it. If not, take it elsewhere!Source URL: http://ashesgarrett.blogspot.com/2006/05/
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Extended Term Financing On Car Loans

This is a car buying tip that I cannot stress more--do not finance your car over 60 months. The going trend is 72 month financing, which charges you an enormous amount of extra interest not to mention the car will ALWAYS be worth less than you owe on this plan. The car will depreciate at faster rate than you pay it off, hence the term "Up Side Down."

There are even those finance companies that finance for 84 and 96 months. Do not fall for this extended term finance option. If you cannot handle the payment on a 60 month loan, DO NOT buy the car. It is very simple, we buy cars that we cannot afford. Pick a vehicle that you can afford! There are some very smart money guru's that say, if you cannot pay cash for the car, do not buy. I say, pay for the car in a short amount of time.

You would be surprised if you look at the difference in finance charges on 72 months compared to 60 months. You will save thousands by going 60 months and many are opting for 48 months. Just remember, do not make it emotional or keeping up with the jones's. Buy a car you can afford.Source URL: http://ashesgarrett.blogspot.com/2006/05/
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discount auto parts

Everyone knows that keeping an auto running is just about as expensive as buying an auto. There are numerous online sources for auto parts, but be careful of those you choose. Buying your parts online can save you big money, but do your homework. Check out Partstrainfor a good starting place. They are reputable, easy to use, and will match or beat any price that you get elsewhere. Bookmark my site to let me know if you save money.
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AUTO WARRANTY; Extended Car Service Policy

Extended warranty is a policy usually written through the big auto makers ex. (GMPP General Motors Protection Plan) that takes care of your car when it breaks down. It is called many different names; Extended Warranty, Auto Car Warranty, Extended Auto Service Policy, etc. This is a good product, just be careful what you pay. You do not want to have a $500 deductible 25000 mile warranty and pay $3000 for it and unknowing customers are paying this daily. Do a little research, there are good extended warranties that you can purchase outside the dealership and save big money online. This Extended Warranty Quote is good for all makes and models including but not limited to, Chevrolet, Dodge, GMC, Pontiac, Buick, Chrysler, Mitsubishi, Cadilac, Mercedes, BMW, Lexus, Hummer, Nissan, Toyota, and any make or model you may have.

If you need an Auto Warranty and want to save money, Get a FREE QUOTE NOW! You pick the place to work on your Auto. Best of All, finance your warranty at 0% interest. Get a FREE, No Obligation, Extended Auto Warranty Quote in Less than a Minute!Source URL: http://ashesgarrett.blogspot.com/2006/05/
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