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Fri, 4 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500
(ARA) - Even with the success of the "Cash for Clunkers" program, the auto industry is limping through the recession and most car dealers are still in need of increased sales. It may be a buyer's market, but that's no reason to let your guard down in the showroom. Experienced salespeople have one goal in mind: to put you in a new car today. And it's their job to get as much profit out of every sale as possible.
Thu, 24 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500
(ARA) - Despite advanced self-diagnosing technology, customers and auto repair shop operators still need to engage in good, old-fashioned communication, according to the experts at the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence, the non-profit group that tests and certifies the competence of automotive technicians.
Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0500
(ARA) - They are your vehicle's only connection to the road, yet most of the time your tires are the last thing you think about. Despite being viewed by many drivers as simply round and black, today's tires are more technologically advanced than ever before. As the technology in tires rapidly advances, so do consumers' options to choose the right tires to meet their vehicle needs.
Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0500
(ARA) - For years, drivers have been hearing about changing their motor oil every 3,000 miles, but times have changed, and the '3,000-mile mantra' may or may not apply to you and your car.
Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500
(ARA) - A few minutes in the garage before the bitter cold hits could help prevent a more time-consuming and unpleasant experience during the winter. Cold weather will only make existing problems worse, according to the experts at the nonprofit National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). It's a good idea to read the owner's manual and follow the manufacturer's recommended service schedules.
Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500
(ARA) - It's one of the most important vehicle-related purchases you can make, yet a whopping 62 percent of women and nearly half of all men think it's difficult, according to a recent survey. What is this process that so many American car owners consider a hassle? Buying new tires.
Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500
(ARA) - As more Americans stretch their budgets in hopes of accomplishing more with less, many owners of half-ton pickup trucks are purchasing a snowplow to handle their snow removal. Owners who want to put their pickup truck to good use are realizing the benefits of using it as a working, snow-clearing machine.
Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500
(ARA) - Did you know that you don't have to be legally drunk to be arrested for driving under the influence? That there are many ways to break a contract or that if you receive a ticket and there's an error on it, it's still valid? Not knowing the law in some of life's most common legal situations can lead to unexpected expenses, substantial penalties or could put yourself and others at risk.
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