by Don Elliott on February 23, 2012
Heather Peters bought her 2006 Honda Civic Hybrid for more than the sticker price. She expected to get the 50 miles per gallon posted on the window sticker and widely advertised by Honda, using statements like “save plenty of money on fuel – with up to 50 mpg during city driving.”
Unfortunately for Honda, Heather Peters is turning out to be the mouse that roared. Heather, a former corporate defense attorney and candidate for Governor of California, chose to take her case to small claims court instead of accepting the class action settlement offered by Honda.
On January 3, 2012, Ms. Peters was awarded Read More About Honda Mileage Claims
by Don Elliott on February 22, 2012
You can go to almost any pricing guide website to learn your car’s used car value. All of these sites, Edmunds.com, KBB.com, NADAGuides.com, and others, offer up what your car would be worth if it were retail ready. Of course, if your car was retail ready, it is not likely that you would be so anxious to sell it, would you? Read the Whole Story…
by Don Elliott on February 21, 2012
Frame damage is a dated reference to a change in the structural components of a light duty vehicle. In the simplest terms, the frame is the load-bearing platform that gives a car or truck rigidity and strength. All other parts of the vehicle, including the chassis, are hung off of the frame.
Many cars and some trucks built today don’t have the traditional ladder frame that was typical on older cars and most trucks. They have what is called a uni-body type structure. The roof, body panels, and floor are welded together to act like the shell of an egg, strong but lightweight. They are designed to transfer the force of impact around the Read More About Frame Damage
by Don Elliott on February 16, 2012
Security theft deterrent systems on cars have come a long way in the last five to ten years. Key fobs and locking systems, standard on many new cars, have reduced the need for supplemental anti-theft devices. On the other hand, some higher end vehicles may need extra protection.
There are basically four types of supplemental security theft deterrent systems within the price range of normal human beings.
Passive Restraints – These include anything that will keep the car from moving. The best-known passive restraint is called The Club, a steering wheel lock consisting of two large hooks that latch onto the steering wheel and a long leg that keeps the steering wheel from tuning. At about $30, The Club is an inexpensive Read More About Theft Deterrent
by Don Elliott on February 15, 2012
In a December survey, AutoTrader.com asked shoppers which automaker was the most innovative. Ford was overwhelmingly chosen number one taking 38% of the votes. In its January 10, 2012 press release, Autotrader.com cited BMW as the number two innovation leader capturing 19% and Toyota third with 13%.
Innovation can mean different things to car shoppers. It is the overall perception of innovation that won this contest. For today’s cars, the most innovative car manufacturers need to have creative styling, innovative technology, and great fuel economy. Ford has hit a home run in all three areas.
AutoTrader.com experts weighed in on why Ford was chosen for innovative leadership in the eyes of shoppers on their site.
- Sync – “This is a voice activated, driver interface with the car that uses text-to-speech technology. It enables a driver to access and control an Read More About AutoTrader
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