Where to Find Cheap Used Cars For Sale

Where to Find Cheap Used Cars For Sale

Let's face it, the cost of everything is going up. The gas prices are crazy, food has gone up by as much as 20% and credit is getting harder and harder to obtain. No wonder more and more people are wondering where they can find cheap used cars for sale. You're probably one of them, since you took the time to read this article. Well, you've come to the right place because I'm going to show you a couple of places you can get a cheap used car in you city.

The first and most obvious way to find a cheap used car is to look in the newspaper and free classified sales papers they put out in front of the grocery store. Out here in Los Angeles, they have publications such as the Penny Saver, Auto Mercado and the Recycler. They have plenty of good, cheap cars for sale from both dealerships and private owners. If you look hard enough, you can usually walk away with a steal.

If you're not into flipping pages, you can surf the web by visiting such sites as Craigslist, AutoTrader and eBay Motors. The good thing about sites like these is that they allow you to really narrow your search down to the specifics. You can tailor your search to suit the price, make, model, color, mileage, etc. of the car you're looking for. Most listing also have plenty of interior and exterior pictures of the car, so you can get a pretty good idea of what you're dealing with before you waste your time going over to see it.

If you really want a cheap car, you best bet is to head on over to a car auction. You'll be able to get cars from the last 2-3 years for hundreds and usually thousands less than what you would pay at a dealership. Especially, since the decline of the economy has caused more and more people to fall behind on their car payments and ultimately end up having it repossessed. This means you can get good, well maintained cars, trucks and SUVs for dirt cheap. Shoot, you can even turn around and sell a couple on the side for a nice profit.

So, now you should even have to wonder where to find cheap used cars for sale because you know where to look. Just to refresh your memory, you should be looking in the papers, on the internet or at a car auction. But you'll save the most money by getting into the wonderful world of auctioning.

Where Are Honda Cars Made

Where Are Honda Cars Made

You've seen them in magazine ads, on television commercials and on the road. Honda is one of the world's best known and respected automotive brands. The company behind the cars is Honda Motor Company, Ltd., a multinational corporation based in Minami-Aoyama Nichome, Minato, Tokyo, Japan. Honda designs, develops, manufactures and sells popular vehicles such as the Accord, the Civic, the CRV and many others. Honda cars are driven in many different parts of the world.

Not Everything is Done in Japan

Many people incorrectly assume that Japanese cars are manufactured in Japan. The truth is, the world is a much different place today than it was in the late '40's when Honda first started. Globalization has made it possible for multinational corporations to distribute their production facilities around the world for maximum efficiency. For example, even though the companies' world headquarters are in Japan, American Honda Motor Co. is based in Torrance, California. Honda has also created joint ventures around the world to facilitate operations in places such as China and India.

In terms of where the cars are actually made, the answer is - it depends. Honda has several assembly plants distributed around the world, each producing anywhere from only one to five different styles of automobiles. Depending on where in the world you live, and what type of vehicle you are wondering about, the actual geographical origin will vary. Below is a list of their manufacturing and assembly plants with details about what type of vehicles are made there. It is safe to assume that if you live closer to China than the U.S., the assembly plant closest to (or in) China that manufactures any given model is the one where that car came from.

Honda Manufacturing and Production Facilities

Japan

As of 2009, there were only two main manufacturing plants located in Japan.

The Honda Hamamatsu Factory in Hamamatsu, Japan manufactures cars, motorcycles and engines from the car manufacturers complete lineup.

There is another Japanese production facility located in Suzuka, Mie, Japan. Currently, this facility only produces one model - the Honda Fit.

China

The Dongfeng Honda Automobile Company, based in Wuhan, China opened in 2003. This assembly plant currently manufactures only the Honda CRV, but has plans to produce Honda Civics in the near future.

Indonesia

Honda Indonesia is the name of the factory located in Karawang, Indonesia. Currently, this manufacturing facility only produces the Honda Fit.

Thailand

In Thailand, Honda manufactures the Honda Fit in their factory located in Ayutthaya, Thailand.

Turkey

Honda has a factory in Turkey where it has manufactured cars of different styles since 1992.

New Zealand

Honda New Zealand manufactured cars from 1965 through 1998. The models that were produced in this facility include the Honda City, the Civic and the Accord.

Belgium

The production facility in Belgium makes only motorcycles.

England

In the UK, Honda has manufactured the Civic and the CRV in Swindon, England since 1992.

Brazil

Honda Amazonas Motorcycle is a Brazilian production facility that only manufactures motorcycles. The plant is located in Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil and has made motorcycles since 1976.

Honda Brazil Automobile, a facility located in Indaiatuba, Sao Paolo, Brazil manufactures the Civic and the Fit.

United States

The Marysville Auto Plant in Marysville, Ohio makes Accords, Acuras and motorcycles.

The East Liberty Auto Plant, in East Liberty Ohio, manufactures the Civic, the CRV and the Honda Element.

Honda Manufacturing of Alabama is located in Lincoln, Alabama. The plant, which opened in 2001, manufactures vehicles such as the Honda Odyssey, the Honda Pilot and the Honda J Engine.

When Chauffeur Driven Cars Are the Best Option

When Chauffeur Driven Cars Are the Best Option

This is a common scenario: you are late for a meeting, you have other problems to attend and you have to hold a conference call so that you can shout your instructions to your taxi driver. It's not fun, it's not productive and it's not necessary. Using Chauffeur Driven Cars Melbourne
can be as profitable as taxis with regard to the entire time they save, not to mention the fact that they are set up to do business anywhere. Relax with the taxis and go to executive representative: the benefits will be settled in a very short time.

A driver is not just about style, though, of course, you can never stop being chic when driving around town in a quality vehicle powered by a professional driver. No, vehicles powered by drivers are easy for business people: it allows them to travel quickly, safely and securely between meetings and appointments, and allows them to handle all their other problems along the way.

Take the Melbourne cars as an example. Vennard's cars are set up with conference calling and full connection: which means that a person can drive a meeting in the car while going to another meeting or appointment. It's much more civilized than sweating heavily behind a cab while the driver is stuck behind the latest series of roadworks in the center of Melbourne. Cars with driver, unlike taxis, are basic offices in progress: Everything is at the touch of a button, the internet is connected and there are snacks available. Now it sounds like a more civilized way of doing things.

Drivers with driver service usually come with a list of unexpected extras (but very welcome). Many drivers are former military officers of ex-cops, which means they are trained to lead to an extraordinary professional level, and of course they are completely discreet and impeccably educated. Customers who use driver car services can also specifically request an ex-patrolman or former police force, which means that a highly educated bodyguard and driver only have one impact. Many businessmen and women represent sufficient interests from one country to another to make the driver's choice a very important part of the process: When using a company like Vennards, you know that one's people and one's work. They are in safe hands.

Considering the amount of additional business that you can do when using cars with drivers instead of taxis; And when you also take into account the much better impression you give when attending meetings, conferences and others in vehicles with drivers, it becomes clear that the extra money that can cost to rent pays for itself for productivity and image. These are the two cardinal rules for good business. Forget about the cabin and start thinking about a mobile office, manned by a polite, efficient and knowledgeable secretary. That's what vehicles with a driver are about.

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What's Under Your Car's Carpet

What's Under Your Car's Carpet

It's now been 2 years since stories of flood cars from Hurricane Katrina saturated the world of 'buyer-beware'. But it's not just flood cars that cause problems. Other liquids like spilled milk, snow melt, pressure washed carpeting or a leaking windshield can cause serious problems too. Let us show you just how serious a wet floor can be!

Our expertise is in airbag systems, airbag replacement and airbag service, so we are often called upon to do investigations for insurance companies, attorneys and individuals involving accidental or inadvertent airbag deployment. After inspecting many such vehicles and knowing the serious personal injuries they can cause, the reason for these airbag deployments are shocking. What we have found has a common theme...liquids and electronics do not mix!!

This article will show you exactly what happens; not necessarily immediately, but 6 months, 1 year or even up to 4 or 5 years down the road. Once you know the facts, just being aware of these potentially serious situations and hazards can help you deal with the causes and may just save you from serious personal harm.

Although an estimated 500,000-600,000 cars were damaged by the hurricane and subsequent flood waters, many non-flood vehicles are susceptible to the same type of damages. What damage? Water or moisture collecting under the seats and console damaging highly sensitive electronic components.

The airbag control units for most of the vehicles on the road today are located on the floor, or near the center of the vehicle under the seats and consoles. They are positioned there specifically by the manufacturers in order to replicate, as closely as possible, the effects of an accident on the passengers in the vehicle. But by being positioned at such a low point in the vehicle, they are at risk of contamination from water or many other situations. Some simple, normal, everyday things that happen when you drive a car can have severe consequences. Here are a few.

With winter coming and snow flying in many states, melted snow and ice will now be introduced to the floors of vehicles across the country. Turn on the heater and this snow and ice becomes water, saturating the carpet and ultimately draining to the lowest pint in the vehicle...the floor under the seats.

As vehicles in the 'sun states' get older and sit in the sun day after day, the soft rubber seals around the windshield begin to harden and crack. Once the brittle seal cracks or breaks, any rain or water from the car wash that hits the roof and windshield is now channeled into the car, hidden by the interior trim panels and travels down to the lowest points in the car...the floor and beneath the seats.

Or how about the used car dealer wanting to get the most for his cars? With the best intentions, he power cleans the interior of a every vehicle he gets from the auction. These are not flood cars, just used cars with soiled carpets. With a pressure wand in hand, or a power steamer, the carpets are purposely washed and then dried as well as possible. But it's too late... the water that soaked the carpet during the process has already seeped through, drained under the seats and now collects on the metal floor, saturating the padding on the way and going exactly where we don't want it wet; around the airbag control unit.

And with so many people eating and drinking in their vehicles, cup holders all over the dash and console, the potential for a spilled soft drink or cup of coffee is greater now than ever. And guess where that spilled liquid goes...Right, through the console to the floor, or between the seats where you can't dry it up.

Whatever the reason, liquids make their way to the carpet and interior of the vehicles exactly where we don't want it...mixing with the electronic control module.

Here's what happens when water and electronics mix. These pictures capture the inevitable results of ignoring the problem of a wet floor. Over time, water can turn the part on the left into the part on the right. Which one is in your car?

The owner of the vehicle this part came from suffered serious injuries as the airbag deployed immediately upon starting her car one morning. She wasn't belted in place, nor was she prepared for the impact of the airbag. She was just starting her car to go to work when she was hit in the face and jaw by an airbag at 200 mph. (General Motors Safety webpage)

Airbags are designed to protect us from injury, but just like so many other conveniences in our lives, they need care and maintenance to insure their reliability. Most car manufacturers recommend servicing the airbag systems every 10 years. Checking the floors for moisture buildup should be included in that procedure and done more often. As a vehicle owner though, it's ultimately your responsibility to care for and maintain your car. After all, it's you who is at risk.

Here are some simple things you can do to identify if your car is at risk. Be aware of any of the following indicators. They may indicate a serious problem brewing:

Dampness in the floor and carpeting; moisture on the inside of the instrument panel
Rust on interior screws and other metal parts
Mildew, debris and mold in places where it shouldn't normally be found

under the seats or carpeting,
in the trunk, or
in the rear floor wells

Water stains or discoloration of seat belts and door panels

A moldy odor or an intense smell of Lysol or deodorizer being used to cover up an odor problem

Whatever Happened to Muscle Cars, Classics, and Hotrods

Whatever Happened to Muscle Cars, Classics, and Hotrods

Whatever happened to the good old muscle car? You know what happened to them, the imports took over!

Back years ago you could find what is now considered a classic on every street corner. These days when you stop at a red light you see a Honda, Toyota, or some sort of American made car that should say Honda or Toyota! People have sure changed, and for the most part it's not good for us hotrodders. Young teenagers used to get excited about taking out dads Camaro, Mustang, or Cuda, nowadays they're excited to take out the 4-door Civic. In case you youngsters didn't know, a 4-door Honda Civic is not a fast muscle car, nor will it beat one in the mile. So what do they do to make their car "faster"? They put a 6" exhaust tip, and fiberglass hood on it and fly around making as much buzzing noise as they can!!!

As if that were not bad enough, car manufacturers like GM discontinue cars like the Camaro and Firebird and come out with cars like the Cobalt. Did you know they sell the Cobalt with factory "hop-ups" so you don't have to do the work of making it look and sound ridiculous? Just look at the Chevy Impala, does that even resemble an Impala? The only cars GM has that are even remotely quick are the over priced Corvette and the GTO, which is not too bad. I applaud Ford for continuing to make Mustangs, and Dodge for bringing back the Charger, but is that all you got? I'll never understand Americans who continue to buy these "imports", and spend time working on them, just to make them uglier than they already are and probably slower. I don't intend to criticize anyone, but if I did too bad.

What You Need to Know When You Donate Used Cars

What You Need to Know When You Donate Used Cars

Donating a car to a charity has been becoming increasingly more popular in North America. This is largely in part to the many benefits that donors are entitled to.

When you donate used cars to charity, as a donor you are able to take advantage of many benefits. Let us compare the notion of making a donation out of your used car as opposed to going through the trouble of selling your vehicle:

No loss of time spent going through the trouble of finding a potential buyer

Save money on not having to list your vehicle on various markets
Save money on not having to pay maintenance on a used vehicle
Avoid the possibility of unknown buyer complications
Lend a helping hand to a charity which is important to you
Claim a car donation tax deduction in the amount of the value of your vehicle*

Once you have decided that you want to donate your car, there are some essential pointers to be aware of to familiarize yourself when learning how to donate used cars:

Become familiar with how the IRS (Internal Revenue Service) treats car donation, and the claimed deduction amount based on your vehicle and related laws.

There are many types of charities which accept a used car as form of donation. Start by selecting a charity which contributes towards a cause important to you, or check local and on-line listings for nearby car donation charities. Remember that some educational institutions and non-automotive related charities can still accept car donations. In the case of the latter, the donated automobile will be sold at a car auction, with the sales value going towards the charity of your choice, provided they arrange such forms of donation. Check with proper listings to ensure the charity selected is reputable.
Ensure that whatever type of charity to which you choose to donate, that a proper, written record is kept of the donation. Also be sure to obtain a copy of this record within a month of the date of donation. It will be helpful for claiming the tax deduction.
Often times charities to which people donate used cars will arrange the towing. Before your used car is towed away for donation, be sure to inspect your automobile and confirm it is in good operating condition. Check the tire pressure as flat or low tires can often cause donation process problems.

When it comes to donating used cars, it can be an extremely smooth, rewarding process for all parties involved. Taking the time to learn more about the donation process as well as researching the right type of charity can mean all the difference.

* When you donate used cars for a value of more than $500.00 a proper IRS form must be filed and attached with your annual return. As for cars with a value of above $5,000.00 an appraisal will need to be conducted and written confirmation will be required to process your tax claim.

What Do You Know About RC Cars

What Do You Know About RC Cars

As you probably already know, RC stands for Radio Controlled. An RC car is a battery-operated car, controlled from a certain distance by a remote control.

The first models were running on nitro or gas. The functioning principle is quite easy to understand: the inputs from the remote control's triggers are sent via a transmitter to the car's receiver. From the receiver, the radio signal is interpreted and transformed in electrical impulse. The electrical impulse gets to the speed and servo controllers; this way the car starts functioning.

When thinking of RC cars, people are generally thinking of toys; what you probably do not know is that there are all sorts of radio-control aircraft, boats, vehicles and even submarines. This radio-controlled madness began in 1966 with an RC Ferrari. Until today, the fever caught many people; there are organized racing events and competitions for RC enthusiasts.

There are two major classes in every RC domain: amateur or toy class and hobby class.
The difference between these classes is considerable. Toy class cars are world wide available and battery-operated. Once in the hobby area you must know that you have more freedom, more power and more speed. What you also need to know is that if you want to make a hobby out of RC cars you must take care of them as if you take care of a real car. Taking care of the engine, the chassis, the suspensions, wheels etc is just part of the daily routine.

My RC experience started when I was a child with a miniature police car. I played with it a long time, and when I grew a little more, I was disappointed that it got stuck very easy on damaged terrain. What I did next is easy to imagine. I modified the chassis and replaced the wheels with bigger ones from some other toy. When the replacing wheels job was over, I faced another problem: the car was slower now due to the modifications.

Working more than usual the engine was also consuming more power and the autonomy of the car was decreased. I started studying and examining the matter and I found myself caught in a fascinating hobby that I am very proud of. This way I lived to be aware of all the improvements that appeared in the world of RC's. For the off-road enthusiasts, manufacturers created aluminum alloy chassis, with stainless-steel ball bearings, nylon wheels and reinforced suspension system. These cars have it all either if you are looking for speed, adrenaline or just fun on a sunny day in the park. What is great about this hobby is that you can be two things at the same time: safe and driving.