by: Matthew C. Keegan

Alright, all you soy sipping, yogurt eating, diet doing, hybrid driving, environmentally eccentric folks from Vancouver: listen up. You may be causing more damage to the environment than you already know. How so? Your Audi’s air filter, that’s how. Yes, it is true: if you keep your car long enough you will be performing under-the-hood maintenance which will include changing your air filter at least once a year. Keep that same car for ten years and that is ten years of stuff clogging North America’s landfills. And you call yourself earth friendly? Tsk, tsk!

All kidding aside, there is an environmentally friendly way whereby if you follow just one small, but important step you can achieve oneness with nature, if not with your wallet: replace your car’s disposable air filter one final time with a reusable air filter.

Reusable air filters, or performance air filters as some like to call them, are a true “green” item. No, the air filter isn’t green itself, but the result is the same effect: you can replace your car’s air filter one final time with a reusable air filter that should outlast your car. Environmentally friendly air filters are on the market and they have several key benefits to them, including:

You replace your car’s disposable air filter once and for all with a reusable air filter.

Environmentally sensitive landfills are permanently rid of an extra ten or more disposable air filters that you would have used.

Your reusable air filter will cost approximately 2 or 3 times the price of a disposable filter, however you will get that money back and ultimately save in the long run.

Your car will actually perform better as reusable air filters help your engine breathe better. Better breathing for your engine means better performance.

You may realize a slight increase in fuel mileage as a better performing engine means a more efficient engine.

All in all, you can show yourself to be environmentally responsible and save yourself some many in the process of doing the right thing. Reusable air filters are truly a green friendly product and are worth being placed in your car the next time you change your air filter.


About The Author


Matthew C. Keegan

Copyright 2005 -- Matt Keegan is a contributing writer for Auto Parts Canada: [http://www.autopartsonlinecanada.com ], a wholesaler of fine Audi parts and accessories: [http://www.autopartsonlinecanada.com/make/Audi.html ] for your vehicle.



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by: Jeff Neilan


When it comes to negotiating your best deal on the car you’ve got your eye on, first and foremost you have to do your research and homework on all the various parts of putting a car deal together.

At a high level, this is all the pricing, rebate, and dealer incentive numbers you can find on your perspective car. You’ve lined up your financing so you know what you qualify for, how much you qualify for, how long you can finance, and what your monthly payments will be based on a few different financing scenarios. And (if applicable) you know the actual cash value, and retail value of your trade-in.

If you don’t have a firm grasp on the aforementioned, proceed no further (don’t show up at a dealership) until you do.

But if you have, and you feel confident, let’s talk a bit further about negotiating.

Rule number one when it comes to negotiating and car deals.

Never – negotiate from the MSRP down… You’ll never get to the price you want.

Always negotiate from invoice price or dealer cost up.

Since you’ve done your homework, go to the dealership with your opening offer in mind. Be confident in yourself and the fact that although you certainly aren’t going to offer sticker price, your number will be fair and not ridiculous. If you offer up something totally ridiculous for the selling price from the dealer, you’ve wasted your time and haven’t really opened the negotiating process because your offer won’t even be viewed as serious. Keep your offer within the ‘win-win’ window.

When you know your numbers and you come across as confident (because you are) the sales people and the others at the dealership will be aware of this and will spend less time trying to ‘work’ you.

Give yourself room to eventually feel good. By this I mean, don’t table your first offer with the price you have in mind that you are willing to pay. Think about it for a moment; by definition there is going to be some negotiating going on here, so you certainly don’t want to begin at the price you want to be and simply hold firm. This may sound easy but this is truly a point where many miss the mark. Many people feel uncomfortable about starting below their target price, but it is an absolute must when it comes to successfully coming close to or hitting your pricing goal.

If the salesperson or the dealership is the first to offer up a number to get things going, rather than you countering with an actual dollar amount simply let the salesperson know that his number simple not within your budget and they need to come back with a better offer. By doing this, your goal is to get an even better opening price without tipping your hand.

Remember, a dealership is always going to take a couple shots at maximizing the deal for their side first.

Keep in mind that negotiating is just that… negotiating. It isn’t a one-way street where you get everything you want and the dealership simply acquiesces. There is plenty of give and take and it may not (actually hardly ever is) limited to just the price of the car. In other words, if you feel like you have to come up a bit off your offer or counter offer, see if you can get some return value for your effort such as some complimentary maintenance, even floor mats or something.

When you do this it keeps the negotiation alive and lets the dealer know that you are serious about putting together that ‘win-win’ deal that works for both parties.

Stay open minded during the process and treat the entire car buying process as a negotiation package. There are numerous avenues that you can probe for negotiation during the car buying process. It’s not just the price. However, don’t agree on the price and then start trying to negotiate other items. Once you’ve said yes to the price, you lose your leverage. Remember it’s the entire package.

Finally, always keep in mind that without you… there is no deal for the dealer. If you reach an impasse… if you have to… walk. Don’t rationalize giving in against your better judgment because you really want the car, or that you’ve spent the better part of your day at the dealership. Remember the dealer and the salesperson have their time invested as well and don’t want the deal to fall through either. Be patient, keep the negotiation communication lines open and chances are you’ll be rewarded with a new car at a price you feel good about paying.

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by: Damian Miller


So you have always dreamed of owning your dream car, but the price has always been out of your reach. For many people this wish does not materialize into reality. With the presence of used car dealer, this is a thing of the past. Yes, you will not be able to buy a first hand car, but why not settle for the second best and buy used cars. Well if you cannot have what you love most, you can at least try out for the next best option.

Buying used cars from a used car dealer is a very good option in New York. Just think, you will be able to buy cars that are around 1 year old for twenty to thirty percent less then the price of brand new cars. There are many used car dealers in New York and all you will have to do is find a good car dealer who will help you in finding out and buying the car you always wanted to own. In the long run you will find that buying a used car is beneficial.

The web is the best source for you to scout out a used car dealer. You will be flooded with information about used car dealers in New York, and finding out the best among the lot is your prerogative. Just make sure that you make a wise choice and do not end up creating a blunder. It is always better to talk around to find out the best-used car dealer that can assist you in buying used cars.

The online sites are a great source for you to buy as well as sell used cars. If you want to put up your car for sale, you can add the details of your car in the database of the used car dealer. You can sell your car at a very good price without any difficulty. This is one of the best options for you to dispose of your old car and also earn a reasonable amount of money.

After you have zeroed in on which car to buy, check out the car. Look carefully to see if there are any defects and if the car is running properly or not. In fact you can also find used cars in New York that are still under the factory warranty. Do not forget to trace the history of the used car you are buying from a used car dealer. No one wants to be caught up in any situation that can have legal implications. Check out every aspect to avoid any future hassles.

Buying a used car is a very cheap and affordable option in New York. There is a wide range options from which you can choose what car to buy and what not to buy. Shopping for a used car online is a very good option. You cannot go from the doorstep of one used car dealer to another, honestly who has the time for this. Take some out and surf the web properly to find out what you are looking for.

Yes, it is true that you will miss smelling and having the feel of a new car. You will also miss out on reading a new manual and finding out what the different parts of the car is all about. You can forgo all these simple pleasures to buy the car of your choice form a used car dealer. It is up to you to decide what is more important for you feeling the smell of a new car or saving money.

About The Author
Damian Miller is a famous car dealer. He has good knowledge of car market. he is also a great car engineer. After using and selling many type of cars he is suggesting Nissan Audi as he found it is the best.To compare and get full information about Nissan Audi and its various models visit http://www.biener.com. View their website at: http://www.www.biener.com

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