So you have cruised the dealers, checked the online listings and looked at the classifieds you?ve see a few vehicles that you are interested in - so what is your next step and where is the best place to buy your used car?

Buying from a dealer is easier, you can see the full array of available vehicles side-by-side, but you will pay a premium.

Buy Privately

This is the cheapest way to buy a used car, but you have to be aware of the price range of cars as many sellers will try and ask for more than the vehicle is worth. You will have no recourse or no guarantee.

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With the rising cost of gas prices, and no end in sight, everyone wants to save as much money at the gas pump as they possibly can. You may not be able to control the price of gas but you can change certain habits and follow some basic guidelines to help you save as much money as possible.

1. Multitask your shopping expeditions

If you know of a certain gas station that consistently sells lower priced gas and it?s out of your way, you might want to consider making a weekly journey to this destination.

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Always give signals and the correct signals when you are turning, stopping or slowing down. Other drivers are observing you and trying to anticipate what you are going to do.

Give the signals with plenty of time before you perform the chosen action. Maintain the signal for a sufficient length of time so that other drivers can understand what you are going to do.

Years ago, before the use of car air-condition, we were asked to use hand signals in our driving. However, now with most motorists using air-condition, the windows are always wound up and it is impossible to use hand signals. So now it is even more important to use our vehicle/car signals with plenty of good time.

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Everyone knows that before you buy a used car, you should do some research to see what cars of the specific year and model typically sell for. You need to compare the year, the model, and the mileage to get a good idea of what you should be paying for one from a dealer or a private seller. However, when it comes to used car prices for antique cars you can have a difficult time trying to find the information you need.

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Here are the definitions to help evaluate vehicle residual values

• Vehicle residual value This is the value that the manufacturer, not the dealer, says the car will be worth at the end of the lease. Sometimes it is a percent, such as 60% of the MSRP, the price of the car. A $20,000 car with a 60% vehicle residual value would have a residual value of $12,000.

  The lease contract says you can rent this $12,000 for x years by simply paying a percent, such as 4% of the $12,000, or .04 times $12,000 divided by 12 months or $480/12 equals $40/month

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Gas prices are at an all time high and there is no indication that they will be coming down any time soon. What if we could show you how to easily save 20% or more on gas? Here are some great tips that are guaranteed to save you big at the pump.

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As the stars of NASCAR are revving their engines for the 2006 racing season, Chevy Racing will be celebrating it?s success on the track with a new advertising campaign set to kick off during the televised Daytona 500 race. Boasting about their 25 wins in the last 33 Manufacturer?s Cup Championships, Chevy racing plans to focus on the fact that they have won more than any other automobile manufacturer while dominating one of the most popular sports in America.

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It?s The Great British Sunday Ritual - Washing The Car! You get your bucket of soapy water and a sponge, fire up the garden hose and go to work.

On a sunny day, it seems everybody is doing the same. But how much damage are we doing to our cars, every time we decide to clean them?

For example, have you ever wondered why your cars gleaming paintwork seems to be covered in swirl marks, or why your once sparkling alloy wheels are now a dull grey? The answer is in the products we use and they way in which we use them.

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With the advent of the internet it was only a matter of time before it became a booming marketplace for cars. The online car industry, according to Ebay, now consists of millions of car deals every year. The online leader is obviously Ebay due to its auction format and huge fan base. This is great for car buyers and sellers as it gives them another avenue than having to go to a dealer. The good news is that the vast majority of online car deals through auction sites are positive transactions. There is a darkside, however. Along with these growing sales is a rapidly growing amount of fraud. Scam artists are lining up to take advantage of unsuspecting car buyers. You can take steps to protect yourself and avoid this online car fraud.

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Many car dealers have been quietly making large profits for quite a long time now, by buying cars at well below market value using a source many have heard of but few have done serious research on. There sources are the many government seized car auctions and seized car lots that hold sales regularly all across the united states.

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