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April 30, 2009

Automotive News - Today’s News From the Cars.com Family

Filed under: Auto News — User @ 12:00 pm

Today’s News From the Cars.com Family
Ask.cars.com explains the difference between a certified pre-owned car and an ordinary used car. Then, PickupTrucks.com reports on a Toyota investigation of old Tundras with rusty frames. Finally, MotherProof.com reviews the BMW X5 xDrive35d, and our reviewer finds there is…

High-Tech Car Options Expensive to Repair
Those high-end options are nice to have but expensive to repair.

Economic Concerns And Gas Prices Keep Consumers Driving Less
Many boomers having second thoughts about retiring.

April 29, 2009

5 Tips to Picking the Best Radar Detector

Filed under: Car Care — User @ 6:00 am

Do you remember the last speeding ticket that you received? Do you remember thinking that you should have had a radar detector? Do you remember thinking that you didn’t even know how to start looking or what to look for when getting one? Well, life just got a little easier; follow these tips when you decide you don’t want another speeding ticket to remember.

The internet is the best source of information for most people. There are a number of sites that offer expert testimony regarding the options and models that will best suit your specific needs and budget.

An interesting fact to keep in mind when deciding whether to purchase a radar detector, there are over 100,000 radar detectors in use by law enforcement everyday in this country. That number is steadily climbing by approximately 20,000 more every year. Are these odds that you want to be up against the next time you are speeding?

Price is also a consideration for most people. However, the old adage, you get what you pay for, is incredibly true in the case of radar detectors. When you think about the money that is spent when you get a speeding ticket (the cost of the ticket, time away from work to pay for it, increased insurance costs, etc), it is worth it for most people to spend the extra money to buy a high quality radar detector. That being said, most detectors can be found starting at around $90.00.

Do you remember the last speeding ticket that you received? Do you remember thinking that you should have had a radar detector? Do you remember thinking that you didn’t even know how to start looking or what to look for when getting one? Well, life just got a little easier; follow these tips when you decide you don’t want another speeding ticket to remember.

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Automotive News - Gas Prices Head Lower as Economy Slows

Filed under: Auto News — User @ 12:00 am

Gas Prices Head Lower as Economy Slows
Nationwide average drops 30 cents a gallon in last month.

GMAC To Set Aside $5 Billion for Auto Sales
Auto lender will lower finance charges for dealers to boost sales

Canceling an Auto Service Contract
If you’re not getting the extended service you want, end the contract and get a refund.

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Government plans stock buy to goose GM/Chrysler merger.

Oil Prices Are Marching Higher Again
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Don’t Fear Automakers’ Bankruptcies
Car companies offer discounts and the government guarantees warranties to ease bankruptcy fears.

Consumer Addiction to Bigger Autos Resurfaces
Dip in gas prices boosts interest in big cars, SUVs.

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