Advance Auto Zone

Of the millions of folks who purchase automobiles each year, women report they have difficulty making the correct choice. This is based on the fact that the average female is not familiar with the ins and outs of car purchasing. Now all that is about to change. The following tips have proven effective in helping women make the preferred choices when it comes to buying an automobile.

1. There’s more to purchasing a car than price. Where you buy counts too. Take the time to evaluate the different dealerships. Visit a few and walk around. When a salesperson approaches you say, “I’m just looking around, and I’ll come to you when I’m ready.”

2.. Don’t let these automobile geniuses intimidate you. Walk around the service area and sit down. Stay for 30 minutes. Observe A) Is it orderly and run efficiently? B) Is the manager on the premises and working? C) Are the customers treated with respect?

3. Proceed into the service lot and look at the license plate frames. In a reputable dealership you will see frames from competing dealerships too. Don’t choose a dealership that’s out of the way. The salespeople know that they have just one chance to make a sale, and they lean hard on you. Avoid multi-franchise dealerships. Too many people run different parts of the operation, causing confusion in service.

4. Choose your salespeople; don’t let them choose you. Speak with several. Ask: A) How long have you worked at this dealership? (The longer the better) B) Where else have you worked? And for how long? C) May I get the name and number of a recent customer? (Follow up with a phone call). If there are a lot of turnovers, leave, there is a strong probability the dealership is unstable. Trap: Looking for a salesperson who’s a member of your ethnic group, because you think you will get special treatment. You won’t, and you will be letting your guard down.

5. Educate yourself. Get as much information as possible about a car before you sit down with the salesperson. Collect brochures (dealers don’t usually keep them on display, because they want you to approach the salespeople) and read consumer magazines that rate autos.

6. Don’t let salespeople woo you into trusting them with their “impressive” knowledge of cars. That’s how they try to establish authority and take control of the sale.

Know the competition. If you say that you are considering a competing brand, the salesperson will knock it, and be very convincing if you’re uninformed.

7. Be firm. If you are not firm about what you want, you could easily end up with what the salesperson wants to sell you, the most expensive model with the most extravagant option at the highest price.

Once you show serious intention of buying, the salesperson will offer you a test drive, during which he or she will talk glowingly about the car to get you to take mental ownership of it. He is seducing you. Resist. Trap: Negotiating to buy when you’re tired of shopping. Salespeople are attracted to this kind of customer like bees to honey. They know that if they promise you what you’ve been looking for, whether they have it or not, you will probably buy on the spot. Buy only when you’re in an energetic mood.

8. Avoid answering personal questions. Few salespeople ask idle questions. Seemingly relevant questions are actual attempts to find out about your lifestyle, income, driving habits, etc. Avoid answering these questions.

9. Read the sticker carefully. D.A.P. stands for Dealer Added Profit. Locator Cost means the dealer procured the car. All these charges are negotiable.

10. Take particular note of a common padding tactic: A prep fee of $100 or more. For those unfamiliar with auto buying, the cost of preparing your car for delivery is included in the manufacturer’s sticker price.

11. Don’t let yourself get “turned over.” If a salesperson feels that he’s not in control of the sale, he’ll say that he’s going on a coffee break and will “turn you over” to another salesperson. In a high-pressure operation, this could happen three or four times, until they wear you down. How to resist: Go for a walk, have a cup of coffee at a nearby diner, say that you need to think about it. Get away from the salesperson so you can think clearly.

12. When the deed is done, inspect your new car thoroughly before you leave the dealership. Make sure everything is working correctly. If you follow these suggestions, buying a car can be a joyful adventure, instead of a crazy mishap.

About The Author

A freelance writer since 1989, Peggy Butler has written for various magazines and Internet publications including Impact Press, Africana.com” target=”_new Africana.com, TimBook Tu, and The Black World Today. Moreover, Butler who lists collecting 60s memorabilia among her hobbies, writes news, features, sports and entertainment articles, as well as commentaries and humor pieces.

Currently, she is a contributor for theblackmarket.com” target=”_new theblackmarket.com and author of the book “My Head is Bloody, But Unbowed” a candidly raw collection of 40 commentaries symbolizing African-American culture, with topics ranging from color consciousness to Black-on-Black violence. Visit her website at: Psbwrite.com” target=”_new www.Psbwrite.com

Copyright 2004 by Peggy Butler

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Comfort and utility have been two of the most looked into features of the modern automobile, other than the usual fuel economy and improved horsepower. Companies like VW have spent a substantial amount of time and resources to do research to integrate new technologies in providing consumers a comfortable and convenient driving experience. These upgrades range from seating, power steering, power locks, security systems, mp3 players and other nifty features. With further advancements in electronics and computer technology the VW automobiles of today have come a long way from their humble beginnings in 1937 and have become more than just modes of transportation, but rather as lifestyle tools that have combined necessity and luxury.

In the pursuit of improving the way cars are built, somewhere along the way, the automotive industry introduced several applications, most of which are out of plain sight but have proven to be quite effective given their respective purpose. One such of example of oft ignored parts is the transmission mount or trans mount, which is now a standard component in all of VW’s product lines. The device’s purpose is threefold, one of which is simply to house the transmission assembly and serve as the connection between the assembly and the vehicle’s chassis or framework.

The second function of the VW trans mount is to control the torque and vibration of the vehicle, more specifically the driveline. While it may seem inconsequential at first, vibrations can be quite annoying to the driver, both as a possible source of distraction or an obstacle in controlling the vehicle and preserve the mechanical parts which may find the vibration detrimental to their structural integrity. VW transmission mounts work hand in hand with the engine mount to minimize vibrations. The third function of the VW trans mount is to ensure that the linkages are properly aligned and the driveshaft angled correctly, as well as forming the rear support for the transmission assembly. Discrepancies in the alignment could cause a loss in power, especially if the angle of the driveshaft is out of place.

Rubber and steel are the most commonly used materials for trans mounts. Due to rubbers vulnerability to outside elements such as heat, chemicals and vapors, all of which are common in an internal combustion engine, as well as to time itself, the trans mount will eventually require immediate replacement. Otherwise, a broken trans mount can prove to be a more expensive should one fail to notice the symptoms, such as increased vibration and noise of the vehicle. Other than the audio annoyance, accelerated deterioration of the cross pieces and universal joint yokes are to be expected. In some rare cases, a broken trans mount could lead to leaks in the exhaust pipes or holes on the radiator.

While overlooked even by some mechanics, checking the trans mount is highly recommended. A VW car, after all, will be useless if if suffers from the damages brought about by a worn out trans mount, despite all its bells and whistles. Local shops that specialize in VW’s should carry some in stock, otherwise the Internet has a plethora of websites that provide parts at a comparable price and arguably in a more convenient service.

Amanda Nealy is a 26-year-old proprietor of a local car rental service in Montgomery, Alabama. Amanda is the daughter of an automobile designer, and inherited her father’s passion for cars of all kinds.

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