February 15, 2012 – 4:50 am
The Warranty Group today announced that the emergence of longer manufacturer warranties on new cars will mean that used cars will also have to come with longer term warranty packages. The firm pointed out that this will happen as part of a long term trend to make the used car buying experience as close to new purchasing as possible, this will especially be the case for manufacturers and larger independent dealers.
Ian Simpson, sales and marketing director, said: “The continuing shortage of used cars and the resulting increase in prices mean that buyers are, effectively, getting less for more. As a result, dealers of all kinds are having to look at ways of making their used car proposition more attractive and increased warranty provision is one solution. Customers have been voluntarily opting for longer and more comprehensive warranties since the start of the recession so building these products into the standard used car offering makes some sense.”
There is added pressure on used car warranties ever since the launch of manufacturer warranties which overlap used cars as well, schemes like Vauxhall’s life time warranty and Kia’s 7 year warranty programs have pushed the need for better used car warranties. read more »
February 8, 2012 – 4:54 am
Auto oil, also known as engine or motor oil, is a particular kind of oil used in vehicles to lubricate the engine. After a while (depending on how often the vehicle is used), the oil gets dirty. Dirty oil is not good for engines. As such, oil changes are done during servicing of vehicles. After oil changes, the old oil is usually discarded. However, if you are looking for a more environmentally safe way of discarding used or dirty oil, you may consider recycling. Auto oil can be recycled and used for heating furnaces, lubrication or used as raw material for refining and petrochemical industries.
How to Change Auto Oil
Changing auto oil is a simple task that you can do yourself. Firstly and most important, ensure the oil is not hot before attempting to change it so as to prevent injuries. read more »
January 29, 2012 – 4:47 am
If someone tells you that you cannot purchase that new engine that you need to repair your car online, then you can respectfully correct them. Yes, you can buy auto parts online. You can even used parts as big as a new engine can be purchased online. The Internet has helped to make popular online auto parts stores. From the convenience of your own home you can now find the perfect part to finish that major or minor repair that you’ve been dreading.
The nay-sayers out there may not believe you but you can show them. It indeed is true. It is now possible to find auto parts through the Internet. Not only brand new auto parts but good used parts too are available online. Being able to shop online not only benefits the consumer directly but also the local garage that the consumer uses for his/her repairs. The local garage owner also has the ability to browse online to find that perfect replacement part for your repair and auto online stores encourage shops to contact them and build a relationship with them. read more »