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Various Issues Related to Saturn Outlook

May 3rd, 2012

Jack

Saturn Outlook made its debut in 2007 and was built on Lambda platform. Towards the end of 2009 when GM almost went into bankruptcy, we also saw the end of this Saturn SUV.

Even though it had its perks and its decline was mainly attributed to the fall of GM at that time, there were many Saturn Outlook problems faced by the owners and may be because of that even today GM does not look in a mood to revive the vehicle. Let us take a quick look at what those problems were.

Common Problems

The 2007 models mainly faced issues related to safety air bags and some electrical systems. The safety airbags normally came with faulty sensors that could deflate the bags at the wrong time, increasing the chances of a crash.

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Major Auto Launches for 2013

April 23rd, 2012

Jack

Just like any industry, the competition in automotive industry is growing at a breathtaking pace. All the major automakers around the globe are in the continuous process of churning out their latest offerings and they all claim that they have the best to offer.

Now it only gets interesting to take a quick look at all the important 2013 car models and see what they actually have to offer.

1. Acura ILX: ILX sedan is going to be one of the most affordable and competitive one in the segment with a starting base price of $26,795, which will be inclusive of destination charge of $895.

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2012 Best Vehicle Lease Deals

March 22nd, 2012

Jack

Leasing a new vehicle has been considered as the best way to own the newest model without a lasting commitment. New auto lease deals have been growing more expensive over the past few months, and the present car lease deals also don’t seem to transform that tendency.

In the following sections, we are presenting details of some of the best auto lease deals that are offered to the customers by some of the leading carmakers in the world.
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Buying Insurance for a New Car

March 14th, 2012

Jack

If you are up for buying a new car for yourself to replace that age old shabby one you have in your garage, you can be in for an unpleasant surprise. The fact is that the insurance rates and their premiums for a new car have shot up drastically in last few years. So it is only smart to have an idea before you decide to buy insurance on a new car.

Now let us see what parameters you should keep in mind before finalizing your insurance deals. There are some very important factors that will very much affect the kind of insurance and its premiums. Let us check few of them here.

• Brands you are looking at: This can be an important factor. Sometimes a pair of similarly equipped vehicles of same body style, power-train, and similar specifications comes with different insurance rates. The decisive factor here is the brand of the vehicle.

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4 Fantastic Tips for Selling a Used Car at Great Prices

February 27th, 2012

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Selling a used car isn’t as simple as it may sound – there are tons of factors to keep in mind, so as to get the highest returns by selling your used car.

So, here are some of the handy tips, which are going to guarantee at least 10% higher value upon sale -

Beware of Pre-closure Penalty of Auto Loan: First off, if you had got your car financed, you must be wary that there is usually a penalty on pre-closure of your current auto loan, which may vary from 2 to 8% of the principal outstanding amount. In case you’re planning sell an expensive car, with an outstanding loan amount of $20,000+ (or over Rs 10lakhs for Indian customers), then you may end up incurring heavy charges! So, you can try to negotiate with your bank, in case you’re planning to buy another new car after selling your used car, and getting it financed through the same bank. (more…)