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		<title>Things you should know before buying a used car</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The extremely low prices of many used cars for sale available in the market today invite many car lovers to buy one for them. However, before you finally purchase the used car you are eyeing, below are some of the things you should know first to avoid the common mistakes that used car buyers do. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The extremely low prices of many <a title="used cars for sale" href="http://www.motors.co.uk/" target="_blank">used cars for sale</a> available in the market today invite many car lovers to buy one for them. However, before you finally purchase the used car you are eyeing, below are some of the things you should know first to avoid the common mistakes that used car buyers do.</p>
<p><strong>As-is Document</strong> – it is a document that car buyers are required to sign prior to the purchase of the used car they want. This statement composed of two boxes, the Warranty and As-is No Warranty. If ever the buyer chose the Warranty box, he or she will be responsible of understanding the warranty coverage and its length. On the other hand, if the as-is No Warranty box is checked, the buyer will be responsible of all the problem that occur after the sales.</p>
<p><strong>Automatic Warranty</strong> – if like any other, you also believe that used cars have an automatic warranty, you must know the real score behind it. Used car dealers are not in any way required to give any type of warranty. Any warranty given must be in writing to become enforceable. On the other hand, some of the used cars for sale have still remaining factory warranty. Buyers must check the car’s accident history, damage and abuse that might void the factory warranty.</p>
<p><strong>Take Back Period</strong> – if you believe that there is a 3-day money back guarantee when purchasing a used car, then you must keep in mind that there is no such law that states that used car buyers can take their money back if they are not satisfied with the car’s performance after the purchase. It is the buyer’s sole responsibility to do a thorough inspection and know the real situation of the car before buying.</p>
<p><strong>Used Car Lemon Law</strong> – if you buy used car in the United States, keep in mind that there is no Car Lemon Law in most States. There can be a new car Lemon Law, but never assume that it applies the same to used cars.</p>
<p><strong>Used Car Values</strong> – generally, web sites and publications state a used car values in their listings. One must note that these values are the additions and deductions for optional equipments, excessive miles and the like and no deductions are being shown that addresses the car’s actual mechanical condition. If you were to do a professional pre-purchase inspection, you will most like to discover that car’s condition, its needed repairs, previous damages and abuse, which will lead you to the car’s real value.</p>
<p>If you were wise enough to know these things before buying your new used car, you will surely never end up buying a lemon.</p>
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		<title>Striking and Admirable Cars Pictures</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Numerous people across the world enjoy their lives by admiring beautiful things. Most often, we admire the beauty of nature and living things around us. However, you may even find many creations of human admirable too. Our admiration depends on the things that we enjoy watching. Some of us enjoy watching just part of a [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Numerous people across the world enjoy their lives by admiring  beautiful things. Most often, we admire the beauty of nature and living  things around us. However, you may even find many creations of human  admirable too. Our admiration depends on the things that we enjoy  watching. Some of us enjoy watching just part of a thing while others  enjoy it as a whole.</p>
<p>In recent times, there has been a  considerable amount of change in people&#8217;s perception to enjoy the beauty  and this transformation is into the photographs and wallpapers. For  instance, some people show their love for cars by pasting large size  wallpapers in their room. There are many people, who have great interest  in making a collection of sports car photos. If you have interest in  collecting Ford Mustang pictures, then you can take pictures from these  sites.</p>
<p>In recent times, making a collection of car photos of  different models has become passion for many people. They use it as  wallpaper for their computer screen. If you have great interest in car  pictures, then you can consider Ford Mustang pictures. You can find many  sites that provide excellent combination of beautiful and stylish Ford  Mustang pictures. These sites have pictures of the cars that are very  rare and unique.</p>
<p>Car pictures are easily available on the  Internet. You just need search on one of the search engines and you can  get pictures of numerous car models including Ford Mustang. These  pictures show the cars from different angles, so you can get an overview  of any car. If you have a car and desire to sell it, then it is  advisable to visit one of the sites from Internet, which provides car  pictures. This can assist you in showing distinctive features of your  car to the buyer.</p>
<p>If the racing automobile giant Ford fancies you and you are  looking for some good sports <a href="http://mycarpictures.org/" target="_new" title="car pictures">car pictures</a>, then check out <a href="http://mycarpictures.org/ford/mustang/" target="_new" title="Mustang pictures">Mustang pictures</a></p>
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		<title>3 Steps to a Cheap Car</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[This is a guest post written by Carly G. She runs a site called, MyCarForAGrand, a website helping those on a budget for $1000 cars and under, as well as tips and tricks. If you’re on a budget and you want to purchase a new car, let’s face it, it’s not going to be cheap. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This is a guest post written by Carly G. She runs a site called,<br />
MyCarForAGrand, a website helping those on a budget for <a href="http://www.mycarforagrand.com/">$1000 cars</a> and under, as well as tips and tricks.</p>
<p>If you’re on a budget and you want to purchase a new car, let’s face it, it’s not going to be cheap. It seems as if you want all the bells and whistles out there, you’re going to have to pay an arm and leg. Who really wants to drop $25,000 on a car with navigation, a DVD player and more? This just doesn’t make sense.</p>
<p>If you’re a poor folk like me and you want to spend less than $1,000 on a car, did you know that you can get that done? I wanted to give you some pointers on how you can find a car that isn’t going to break the bank.</p>
<p>Craigslist – The first place that I check is Craigslist. The reason I check this site is because you’re going to find that the owners aren’t going to want to pay a fee on their listing. Instead, they will just put it up for free. Trust me; if it’s a good deal, it’s going to go fast. Make sure that you keep your eyes peeled here and search daily, if not every few hours.</p>
<p>eBay – This is a great place to find cars in your local area. Even if you’re willing to go out of your way, you can still check them out to see what’s around. I generally will say to search within 75 miles or so. This is generally your best bet.</p>
<p>Auctions – Whether it’s a public auction or a <a href="http://www.usa.gov/shopping/cars/cars.shtml">government action</a>, you will want to try one of these out as well. What you can do is show up before hand to check out the inventory. Since you really won’t know what they are going to go for, you can always do a Kelley Blue Book check online to get a fairly good idea. Just make sure that you mark the condition down.</p>
<p>It’s going to take a lot of searching as well as patience. A good car is going to go fast. If it’s been on the market for more than a few days, you’re going to want to question what it truly is worth. Get a mechanic to look at it, as well as compare a few other cars before biting the bullet. Over time, you should be able to find something that works best for you!</p>
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		<title>Car Manuals</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[More rare, car manuals and vintage literature from CarManuals.com! This Ford&#8217;s Vehicle Specification Report is the most complete overview of your Mustang&#8217;s construction that you will ever see&#8230;in a single document! Each report is packed with information spanning at least fifty distinct categories, including&#8230; Curb weight of base model, plus major options Full drive belt [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>More rare, <a title="car manuals" href="http://www.carmanuals.com/">car manuals</a> and vintage literature from CarManuals.com! This Ford&#8217;s Vehicle Specification Report is the most complete overview of your Mustang&#8217;s construction that you will ever see&#8230;in a single document! Each report is packed with information spanning at least fifty distinct categories, including&#8230;</p>
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<li>Curb weight of base model, plus major options</li>
<li>Full drive belt specs., with routing sequence</li>
<li>ID numbers for many &#8216;Autolite&#8217; components (carburetor, distributor, starter, etc.)</li>
<li>SAE material specs for most moving parts</li>
<li>Complete set of all exterior and interior dimensions, for each body style</li>
<li>Base Description Vehicle Specifications Report</li>
<li>1969 <a title="Ford Mustang Car Manuals" href="http://www.carmanuals.com/manuals/ford--mustang-owners-manual-service-repair-manuals.html">Ford Mustang Car Manuals</a></li>
<li>Revised 24 Feb., &#8217;69 Description Company publication for</li>
<li>Sales &amp; Technical personnel</li>
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<p>The result is a truly unique archive of technical data, exactly as recorded by Ford engineers. And when significant mid-year changes took place, revised reports were filed &#8211; this set was updated through February, 1969. However, limited production cars were exempted, so no reports were produced specifically for the Boss and Shelby models. This car manual report is a must-have for any serious restorer or dedicated owner! Is your car&#8217;s restoration a matter of personal pride or a hunt for those last, few show-points? Either way, this could be exactly what you need. And even if you&#8217;re just looking for rare goodies to spruce up your classic, here&#8217;s something you won&#8217;t see every day! Head over to <a title="Car Manuals" href="http://www.carmanuals.com/">CarManuals.com</a> for the details.</p>
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		<title>Vehicle Tracking Is Hailed As A Hero But I Am Not So Sure</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Many think that GPS tracking is one of the many new technological heroes of the 21st century. With businesses drawling at the mouth over the cost cutting and increased control it has over their staff. As for security insurance companies virtually insist on having tracking systems installed in expensive motor vehicles otherwise they won’t insure [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Many think that GPS tracking is one of the  many new technological heroes of the 21<sup>st</sup></p>
<p>century. With  businesses drawling at the mouth over the cost cutting and increased  control it has over their staff. As for security insurance companies  virtually insist on having tracking systems installed in expensive motor  vehicles otherwise they won’t insure them. Once the price of tracking  comes down further I would not be surprised if it becomes a standard  requirement on all cars or at least all new cars.</p>
<p>Many  would argue what is the problem with tracking. It means that you are  much more likely to get your car recovered if you have <a href="http://www.trackcompare.co.uk/stolen-vehicle-tracking" target="_blank">stolen vehicle tracking installed</a>. If  you are running a business then it is only natural that you want to  improve efficiency.</p>
<p>That’s fine, but I can’t help  feeling that <a href="http://www.trackcompare.co.uk/" target="_blank">vehicle tracking</a> is the slippery slope. Its taking us closer and closer to the big  brother state which we have talked about for years. I think it starts  off being used for innocent uses and then ends up being used to just  control us further.</p>
<p>Technology does make our lives  easier and safer, but maybe we don’t need our lives to be made any  easier. Just maybe an extra little bit of danger is what we need in our  lives. Maybe it would be good for us to have things a little harder.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.trackcompare.co.uk/vehicle-fleet-tracking" target="_blank">Fleet tracking</a> does stop people from skiving off at work and using the company vehicle  for uses that are un work related, but maybe it’s good to have some  perks and loop wholes. Surely it makes life that bit more fun if  everything is not perfect and controlled.</p>
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		<title>The Adorable Vauxhall Astra</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Astra is a car model name that was obtained from the British Subsidiary of the General Motors. The car model first originated from the 1980 model. It was later on replaced by the Vauxhall Viva model which originated in the UK. The model name kept on improving as others came along. You want to fall [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Astra is a car model name that was obtained from the British Subsidiary of the General Motors. The car model first originated from the 1980 model. It was later on replaced by the Vauxhall Viva model which originated in the UK. The model name kept on improving as others came along. You want to fall in love with driving? Give it a try with an adorable ride. The ideal vehicle for you is the Vauxhall <a href="http://www.carsource.co.uk/used-vauxhall-astra">Astra</a>. There is no doubt that you will comfortably cruise all the way. It is an awesome ride with an incredible package of parts.</p>
<p>The exterior body color of the vehicle can be applied on its surface at your pleasure. The Vauxhall <a href="http://www.teletextcars.co.uk/used-vauxhall-astra">Astra</a> comes in four different colors. Grey, Maroon, silver black and shiny black. Purchasing the Vauxhall Astras is easy since it has three different kinds of body makes. All you need to do is make a perfect choice of your favorite model. In the year 1984, the Vauxhall Mark2 was the talk of the day. This Astra model is salloon-made. It has a perfect strong body with fuel saving efficiency.</p>
<p>Ever since the model was invented, it has been known to be efficient and reliable. The latest models are simple improvements of the older model. Its features are perfect enough in rekindling one&#8217;s passion for driving. Its fuel economy combination adds up to a minimum of at least 62.8 mpg.</p>
<p>The vehicle emits carbon dioxide from 119g/km with an NCAP rating. All the Vauxhall Astra car specifications are of good quality and efficiency. On purchasing this type of Astra, you are required to choose the model you like then pay a minimum deposit together with the regular payments in accordance to the agreed terms. There after, you will be confident enough to own the car. Give it a try with the Vauxhall Astra.</p>
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		<title>NASCAR Breaking News</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Apr 2010 01:24:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ryan Newman has finally tasted victory again at Subway Fresh Fit 600 contested on Saturday night at Phoenix International Raceway. There have been 77 races since his last triumph in Daytona 500 in 2008 a long wait for an extraordinary driver such as Newman. The online NASCAR sports betting fans were surprised by this victory [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Ryan Newman has finally tasted victory again at <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subway_Fresh_Fit_600" target="_blank">Subway  Fresh Fit 600</a> contested on Saturday night at Phoenix International  Raceway. There have been 77 races since his last triumph in Daytona 500  in 2008 a long wait for an extraordinary driver such as Newman.</p>
<p>The <a href="http://www.betus.com/sports-betting/nascar/" target="_blank">online NASCAR sports betting</a> fans were surprised by  this victory as the clear favorite on the books was the experienced <a href="http://www.nascar.com/drivers/dps/kbusch01/cup/" target="_blank">driver  Kyle Busch</a> who after his victory in the Nationwide Series on Friday  was expected to repeat his performance.</p>
<p>The difference between winning or losing on this race was marked by a  fatal decision of the leaders (Busch, Johnson) who at the entrance to  the pits decided to change 4 wheels, while others changed only 2  (Gordon, Newman). This made the leaders loose several positions that  later on could not be recovered.</p>
<p>Jimmie Johnson, finished in third place after leading a total of 113  laps in one of its most propitious circuits. Johnson holds now at the  top of the standings.</p>
<p>Mark Martin and Juan Pablo Montoya completed the Top5 of the circuit.</p>
<p>The next race of the NASCAR Sprint Cup will take place in Texas on April  18.</p>
<p><strong>Overall Classification:</strong></p>
<p>1-Jimmie Johnson	1073 Points<br />
2- Matt Kenseth	1037<br />
3-Greg Biffle                  	981<br />
4 -Kevin Harvick           	961<br />
5 -Jeff Gordon              	948<br />
6 &#8211; Clint Bowyer           	885<br />
7 -Jeff Burton               	873<br />
8 -Carl Edwards          	873<br />
9 -Tony Stewart           	869<br />
10- Dale Earnhardt Jr. 	866<br />
11-Joey Logano         	862<br />
12 -Kyle Busch           	855<br />
21-Juan Montoya       	723</p>
<p><strong>Stay tune for more of the latest NASCAR and Automobile happenings&#8230;!</strong></p>
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		<title>How to buy a muscle car</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[How do I buy a muscle car? It may look simple for some experts but for others it is tough task to choose and make a decision. For this reason I thought it would make sense to answer this question in this article. This article is for a person who is new to muscle car [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>How do I buy a muscle car? It may look simple for some experts but for others it is tough task to choose and make a decision. For this reason I thought it would make sense to answer this question in this article. This article is for a person who is new to muscle car world. If you want to own one muscle car but have no idea on how to go about.</p>
<p>Buying a muscle car go thorough a series of steps like</p>
<p>• Determining the make and model of the muscle car you want<br />
• Determining how to use the car<br />
• Determining the price range and payment method<br />
• Purchase insurance, evaluate the car and drive home.</p>
<p>First, decide how you want to use the car. This is critical one that you need to analyse before you go out for purchasing. Based on this you can determine other aspects like make, model, price etc. it is important because until and unless you determine the purpose of the car purchase how can you go out and choose the specification of it.</p>
<p>Here are common uses of the car. See which one suits for you.</p>
<p>• For racing purpose<br />
• Investment<br />
• Car show winner<br />
• Drive anywhere<br />
• Weekend drive</p>
<p>Racing purpose is quite straight forward but must be determined before you buy because it must be specifically designed to run. You can make any type of car to run but one that is specifically designed will run free flowing, have hopped up engine and transmission and sparse interior.</p>
<p>Investment purpose: this is the car brought strictly for its potential growth in value. The purpose of this purchase is to sell latter for higher price.</p>
<p>Car show winner: the purpose of this purchase is to participate in car shows. As a general rule of thumb, only cars that are popular in model will fit this purpose.</p>
<p>Weekend drive: the purpose of this buy is to drive in weekends. For this it does not require to have high performance engine nor does it require having $20k paint work. Its real goal is to comfortably run.</p>
<p>Second, determine the make and model of the car. Once you have arrived at the purpose for which you are looking to buy a muscle car, start looking at different makes of the car. There are many manufacturers that are specialized in <a href="http://www.screamingcars.com/" target="_blank">muscle cars</a>. For example: ford and GM.</p>
<p>Try to locate a car that fits your purpose of purchase. Try to do enough research before you arrive at particular choice. Jot down all the make and models that you think suits your purpose. With having a list of makes and models, start doing specific research and comparison regarding the performance, reliability and effectiveness of the car.</p>
<p>Once you have arrived at car that fits you purpose, start taking a look at the price ranges and payment methods from different dealers. Confirm everything in writing with dealers before you make a final agreement. If the price is within your range and dealer accepts your payment methods, do not delay as the offers do not last long. Get the car out of showroom and drive to your home.</p>
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		<title>Automotive Machine Shops</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Just the other day I ran across a useful website for those that are looking to do some machine work to their engines. This has to be the largest listing of USA based automotive machine shops that I have seen, and it is offered by the Crankshaft Company. The Crankshaft Company is a small regional [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Just the other day I ran across a useful website for those that are  looking to do some machine work to their engines.  This has to be the  largest listing of USA based <a href="http://www.crankshaftco.com/engine-repair-directory/" target="_blank">automotive machine shops</a> that I have seen, and it is  offered by the Crankshaft Company.</p>
<p>The Crankshaft Company is a small regional machine shop servicing  existing customers, so it is nice of them to help automotive enthusiasts  connect with local shops to help with performance upgrades to their  engines.  The automotive machine shops in their directory perform such  tasks as boring, honing, cylinder head reconditioning in addition to  other machining operations.  Of course the Crankshaft Company handles  crankshaft grinding, welding and other tasks involved with rotating  assemblies.</p>
<p>If you are looking for a machine shop in the USA to work on your engine,  I would recommend visiting the automotive machine shop directory  offered by the Crankshaft Company.  They have thousands of shops listed  from all around the USA, including many of which employ professional ASE  Certified engine machinists.</p>
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		<title>Understanding HID Conversion Kits</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[HID kits may have been on the market for a good few years now, but when the people in the know talk about them, it&#8217;s as if they are speaking in an alien language. Not only is it confusing, but it could be costly if you purchase the wrong type. Understanding which bulbs and HID [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>HID kits may have been on the market for a good few years now, but when the people in the know talk about them, it&#8217;s as if they are speaking in an alien language. Not only is it confusing, but it could be costly if you purchase the wrong type.</p>
<p>Understanding which bulbs and <a href="http://www.blindinghid.com/">HID kits</a> will fit your vehicle is vital in using the product to its full potential. In a world where the H7 is more suitable than an H1 or 55w only runs at 1600k, it can be easy to find HID kits a little too complicated. When you are wanting to change from argon or halogen bulbs to a xenon gas discharge kit, you first must understand the terminology.</p>
<p>We&#8217;ll start with the H number. H4 stands for the bulb fitment. It is used in halogen and regular OEM manufacturer terminology too. Honda&#8217;s are generally H4 or H4H fitment. The bulb holder will only accept the certain type of bulb, therefore getting the H number correct is important.</p>
<p>HID kits will come with bulbs usually, and they are rated in power using <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Watt">watts</a>. With xenon bulbs being brighter and more efficient, the normal ranges are around 35w-55w, although the higher the wattage is a little overkill for road use.</p>
<p>A HID bulb runs at an operating temperature which is measured by the heat in terms of Kelvin or the k after each bulb. A 1600k bulb runs at 1600 degrees Kelvin. The higher the number, usually means the brightness or whiteness of the bulb&#8217;s results. Some manufacturers have blue tints to the bulbs which can help visibility, to show more of a daylight result when they are being used at night. This helps the driver not be affected by eye strain and tiredness as a result.</p>
<p>When buying a <a href="http://www.blindinghid.com/">HID conversion kit</a> one should make sure driving with modified car projectors is legal in his country/state. In a &#8220;HID-converted&#8221; vehicle, the high intensity light is not cut off properly and may blind the on-coming traffic. Most of the kits are sold for off-road and exhibition use only. </p>
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