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Does the lemon law only apply to new cars?
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All 50 states in the U.S. have "lemon laws" for new cars, however, only a few have similar laws for used cars. Connecticut, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New Mexico and New York have used-car lemon laws.
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Where is there more room for plastics and elastomers in today's new cars?
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Sutterlin: The amount of plastics being used in cars is set to grow even faster. The overriding aim is to optimize weight and improve the comfort and functionality of our vehicles, and the best way of doing this is to use plastics. This is why we are
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What Happens to New Cars Not Sold?
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Every new car that comes off the assembly line can't be sold (at least not at list price), so you may be wondering what happens to the cars that remain. Dealers have a few options for how to unload these cars when it becomes obvious that they will no
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What Is Fleet Pricing on New Cars?
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Corporations, car rental agencies or utility companies that want to buy a fleet of cars or trucks negotiate with dealers that will give them a special price: fleet pricing. It makes good business sense for car companies to sell each car in a fleet fo
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How Do You Research New Cars On Yahoo?
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There are several ways to research new cars on Yahoo! Autos. You can browse for automobiles, compare models, build a dream car to your specifications, and even get a quote from a local dealer. Start the research process at the Yahoo! Autos home page
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Are all new cars and light trucks eligible for the new program?
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The program applies to customers buying new vehicles that meet the program's mileage standards and have MSRPs of $45,000 or below.
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How Do You Find Rebates And Incentives On New Cars?
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Save yourself some serious money on that new car by learning about rebates and incentives and then use them when you negotiate. Watch the newspaper for ads featuring rebates on certain models. Search the Internet regularly to keep up on current rebat
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What is the best website for looking at and evaluating new cars?"
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Edmunds is the one I like... there is enough data out there to determine not only what the dealer actually pays for the car (it isn't the invoice price) but also the price of every option and even what a good low price is so that you have some point
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How Do You Get Rid Of New Car Smell?
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When you purchase a brand new vehicle, you will surely notice a peculiar scent coming from the interior. That odor is quite pleasing, especially for people who just bought their first car, since it formalizes that you just bought a well-conditioned i
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Should Cruise Control Become Compulsory On All New Cars?
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Cruise control (IMO) is NOT a good thing. Too much technology within a car makes drivers less aware of the overall dangers of driving. Take ABS and traction control for example. They take away the "feel" a driver should have and should anything untow
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