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Christine Harrell's Articles in Cars & Trucks

  • Evaluating Used Cars For Sale -- Test Drive Vehicles Like A Professional
    When many people start looking at the many used cars for sale, their excitement builds when they find one they like for the right price. You know the instant you sit in the seat that this is the best car for you, but is it really?
  • How To Prepare A Used Car For The Arrival Of Winter
    Many people find it hard to switch between summer and winter driving, and in some cases, it is just plan scary to maneuver your way down the perilous path. One of the best ways to protect yourself and your loved ones is to prepare your favorite transportation method for the upcoming cold season.
  • What Women Look For At An Auto Sales Lot -- Bring Home A Car She'll Love
    Maybe you want to surprise her, or maybe the family car has seen better days and you are in need of a replacement. Either way, choosing a car for her from an auto sales lot is never an easy task. Consumers have so many choices and options it can be difficult to decide what someone else wants. This doesn't mean that you have to read her mind.
  • Looking For A Cheap Car? Consider Restoring A Willys
    We live in an automotive society and it's hard to get around without a car. Unfortunately even a used car can be out of some people's price range. Cars old enough to be cheap are also old enough to have crippling mechanical problems.

    So what is the budget-minded car buyer to do?
  • The Failing Economy -- Why It Is The Perfect Time To Buy New And Used Cars
    With the house market failing, higher gas prices, and the economy falling to dangerous levels, things have changed in the world of used cars. People are spending less in general and automakers and banks are changing the way they finance and provide vehicles to the public. Surprisingly enough, all of this makes it the perfect time to buy a used car.
  • Getting Better Mileage From Your Willys Pick Up
    We love a lot of things about our pick ups and jeeps, but there is one thing Willys owners don't love and that's the mileage.
  • A Review Of The 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid
    Auto dealers are looking forward to the release of the 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid. Many of the things that received harsh reviews in 2008 have been redesigned and tweaked by the automaker to put this vehicle back towards the top
  • Tarp off a Flatbed Trailer in Five Easy Steps
    Vinyl tarps are a valuable tool when it comes to using a flatbed trailer. Regardless of how well the items are stacked, the entire load needs to be protected in order to get it to its destination safely.
  • A Look At The Top 5 Fuel Efficient Ford Vehicles On Today's Market
    Americans are concerned about fuel efficiency more than ever and car manufacturers are listening. For instance, Ford made big changes to their 2008 vehicle line and came out with a series of vehicles that are noticeably more fuel efficient -- even in the SUV marketplace. Here is a look at the top five:
  • Tips For Improving the Gas Mileage of a Used Car
    With sky rocketing gas prices, many people are turning to new vehicles rather than purchasing gas guzzling used cars. Virginia Beach gas stations are charging a dollar more per gallon than they did a year ago and this means wasting fuel is going to eat at your wallet regardless of how new or old your vehicle is.
  • Is Drive Away Service Really A Good Alternative to Car Shipping?
    If you've just bought a car online, you need to find a way to get it to your home. Or maybe you are moving and don't want to drive the car yourself. The most common method of moving a car long distances is an auto transport service. However many people find it is cheaper to use a drive away company instead. But is the cost savings worth it?
  • Virginia Beach Car Sales: What Every Car Buyer Should Know Before Making A Purchase
    Like most car dealers, Virginia Beach car lots are filled with dream cars that passerby's instantly drool over. Convertibles, sports cars, SUVs, and pick-up trucks fill the lots beckoning to visitors to make a deal.
  • 3 Ways to Reduce Stress When Moving
    Research shows that moving is one of the five most stressful events the average person faces. Although there is no such thing as a stress-free move, you can make the experience better with some assistance.
  • Skyrocketing Fuel Prices Makes Car Shipping Even More Economical
    Rising fuel prices have affected consumers in almost every market. Not only do you pay more to fill up at the pump, but prices on retail goods have increased in response to higher shipping costs.
  • Auto Transport Advice: Terminal Shipping vs. Door-to-Door Shipping
    Although the concept of car shipping may seem simple, car owners often find many of the decisions they have to make confusing. For example, what's the difference between terminal and door-to-door service and how do these choices impact you?
  • Buying Cars in Online Auctions
    You can get great deals when you buy a car at auction and the online world allows you to bid on auctions all over the world. Sometimes these great deals are suspiciously great deals. How do you avoid getting burned?
  • The Dangers of Towing Vehicles Behind Moving Trucks
    Highway accidents involving trailers are on the rise and a disturbing number of motorists die in trailer-related accidents every year. If you have a cross-country move in your future, think twice about towing your car behind a rented moving truck.
  • Auto Transport Trailer Types
    Shopping for the right auto transport company is intimidating for most people. It's not a service that people use very often so it is difficult to know what features to look for. Although there are a number of decisions to make, let's focus on the types of trucks and trailers that could be used.
  • Why Settle For Average When You Can Have a Car Built To Your Custom Specs?
    As a result of the increasing functionality of the internet, we as customers can afford to be as choosy as we'd like and still get our way when it comes to buying new or used cars.
  • The Nuts And Bolts Of Auto Transport Insurance
    Car shipping is a very safe way to transport your vehicle over long distances and the vast majority of cars and trucks arrive perfectly intact. But in the unlikely event that something happens, you want to be sure you are protected against substantial financial loss.
  • Professional Car Shipping Services Make Interstate Moves Easy
    Moving to another state is a massive undertaking. Everything has to be coordinated because once the move starts you can't just zip back to your old home for something you forgot.
  • Tips For Getting The Best Deal On A Used Luxury Vehicle
    In today's marketplace, buying used luxury cars is a smarter choice than ever before. If you've acquired the perception somewhere along the way that you could never own a luxury car, perhaps it's time to rethink your buying strategy and start dreaming again about that car you've always wanted.
  • How Do Luxury SUV's Stand The Test Of Time?
    When the newest model vehicles roll onto the lots, there are always an abundance of expert reviews, opinions, and crash test statistics. But once the model has had time to truly be road tested and reviewed by owners, magazines and publications have moved onto today's latest models.
  • Comparing the Used Lexus SUV RX300
    The Lexus SUV RX300 is the most sought after luxury SUV and with good reason. This model of Lexus SUVs is so popular today because it is now very affordable and continues to stand the test of time in performance, reliability, and design.
  • Choosing a Used BMW SUV
    It's no surprise that BMW has been a leading luxury car brand since soon after it's inception in 1917. A latecomer to the SUV market, BMW released its first X5 SUV in the year 2000 followed by the X3 in 2003. Now in 2006, there are a great number of options and features to choose from in a used BMW SUV.
  • Evaluating Warranties for Used Luxury Cars
    Because today's luxury cars are engineered so well and built to last, buying used luxury cars has become an increasingly popular option among car buyers. For up to 30% less, shoppers can buy used luxury cars that look, handle, and even smell brand new.
  • Best Used Luxury Car Bets for 2006
    Perhaps one of the most advantageous aspects of buying a used luxury vehicle aside from price is the fact that others have already discovered the best makes and models of the year for you. Not all models offer equal satisfaction of ownership.
  • How to Avoid Disappointment when Buying a Used Luxury Car
    The reasons for buying a used luxury car are plentiful. The value is unparallel and the high quality materials and improved engineering of luxury cars today keep them running and looking like new for many years.
  • Benefits of Buying a Used Luxury Car
    As a result of improved vehicle technology and materials, used car buying has become increasingly popular in the past several years. This is especially the case in the used luxury car market.
  • Compare Residual Values before Purchasing your Used BMW
    Understanding the residual value of used cars can help you make buying decisions that can save you a great deal of money down the road. The residual value is the percentage of the manufacturer's original value that a car retains after ownership.
  • The Best Used Luxury Car Certification Programs of 2006
    The 2006 Intellichoice winners are in, naming a new round of luxury car winners in terms of their Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) programs.
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