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The perfect Craigslist car ad

There are a wide variety of ways to put your car up for sale, but nothing can quite match the perfection of a well-written Craigslist ad, which can be informative, detailed and hilarious - for free!

Craigslist is like the pirate wharf of the Internet, wth many dangers and terrors to avoid. I found an unbelievable price for a laptop on Sydney Craigslist, answered the ad only to get a suspicious reply advising me to mail the money to a shady location, then they would mail me the laptop


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December 29th 2008 @ 07:01

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How to buy a new car

Found on BoingBoing: a terrific video presentation in 6-minutes on how to get the best deal possible on a new car:


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August 18th 2008 @ 01:24

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SUVs are out of fashion, and here's reasons why people will miss them

Thankfully, gas prices keep climbing higher and higher. Sure, it sucks as a consumer, but it forces people to think about how essential it is to drive. Once you have a car, you slowly become accustomed to the convenience, myself included, and you loathe places with hard-to-find parking.

SUV owners have it the worst. Their vehicles use a lot of gas - when gas prices were low(er), it seemed like the SUV was the perfect expression of being a badass. It became synonymous with being well-grounded and tough, a big vehicle that could go off the beaten track with a moment's notice


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July 1st 2008 @ 02:27

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How to negotiate with car salespeople


I think it's a universal law - in any part of the galaxy, the average person despises car salespeople. You know they're just trying to fleece you out of as much money as possible, throwing in add-ons and weird coatings, just to separate you from your money.

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May 1st 2008 @ 04:50

Posted By: Cibbuano - Category: Auto Buyers Guide
   


Campervan for sale

You're a backpacker that's just arrived in Sydney, you've found a couple of decent mates at the hostel, and you want to go roadtripping along the Australian coast - either north, to Queensland and the Great Barrier Reef, or south, on the Great Ocean Road, hitting Melbourne and then further.

You'll need transport, and a van is exactly the stereotypical backpacker form of transport that you've always imagined. You and your buddies, rolling along in a big van, holding all your gear, perfect for picking up pretty Swedish travellers, offering them a ride to a secluded beach, where you can show off your surfing skillz


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February 27th 2008 @ 09:49

Posted By: Cibbuano - Category: Auto Buyers Guide
   


Car parts and accessories

Aftermarket parts and accessories for cars has always been popular amongst motoring enthusiasts.

Whether it be replacing a factory part with an aftermarket 'high performance' component to liberate extra power, improve handling and driving dynamics or to customise one's pride and joy, aftermarket parts and accessories has never been in more demand


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October 17th 2007 @ 13:15

Posted By: Arnold - Category: Auto Buyers Guide
   


Collector Cars

Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Type 34 1966

1966 Type 34 Karmann Ghia Coupe - Known as the "RAZOR". Red and White. In Very Good Condition. Only minor rust in doors. Has been restored about 15 years ago. The car has been in storage for the past 5 years. It has only been used for occasional historic club run. A classic car that is increasing in value. Must sell, Need the space and cash for other projects.
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February 13th 2007 @ 00:27

Posted By: Ruth - Category: Auto Buyers Guide
   


Auto Classifieds Photos

Here are some further pointers and ideas to consider when you are taking photos and setting up and advert for your auto trade.

Angles:
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February 9th 2007 @ 01:35

Posted By: Ruth - Category: Auto Buyers Guide
   


Auto Classifieds Photos

When it comes to selling your auto online it pays to make sure you do a good job with the photos you upload. A photo can tell 1000 words. Considering trading sites restrict the number of photos you can post. It's important to maximise the quality of the photos you present.

Here are some tips and pointers for making great photos to use for trading your auto online.
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February 8th 2007 @ 01:27

Posted By: Ruth - Category: Auto Buyers Guide
   


Car Buying Tips

This post is a continuation of yesterdays tips for purchasing a used car...

Obviously, you don't want to hand over a stack of money for a secondhand auto and find out that the vehicle is stolen and subject to repossesion. In this scenario the vehicle will be taken from you and you'll be left to chase down any individuals and money owed on the repossessed stolen car. The likely event is that you wont be seeing the money again any time soon. There are ways to protect yourself from this even occuring.
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January 12th 2007 @ 00:59

Posted By: Ruth - Category: Auto Buyers Guide
   


Car Buying Tips

These are some top tips for making sure that when you purchase a secondhand car you're not getting a lemon, but rather a great deal.

Check the car's documentation:
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January 11th 2007 @ 00:41

Posted By: Ruth - Category: Auto Buyers Guide
   


Why buy a second hand auto

'Used', 'second-hand' and 'pre-owned' are all terms commonly used to refer to a car that's had at least one previous owner. But just because a car is second hand, it doesn’t mean that it is second-rate. This buyers guide is devised to help anyone in the market for a used auto. They’ll be posts with tips and helpful pointers for anyone investing in a used car. Whether you’re a novice tyre kicker, or a seasoned auto professional, there should be something helpful for everyone.

Buying a used car is often the smartest choice. And it can be a very smart option - if you choose a 'nearly new' model, you can own a car of the same quality and specification as a brand new motor, but at a significantly reduced price. A used car can offer the consumer fantastic value for money due to the wonders of depreciation.
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December 1st 2006 @ 00:02

Posted By: Ruth - Category: Auto Buyers Guide
   




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