Experience Excellent Quality and Durability in the Aftermarket Parts and Accessories - May 31, 2006

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Terry Brown is a 32 year old from Houston Texas, and an enthusiast for anything auto related. He is currently employed as a market analyst by one of the top car parts company in the area. His automotive articles provide valuable source of information for auto enthusiasts like him as well as to those in need of automotive research.

Automotive Auctions: Cheaper, Better Alternatives - May 30, 2006

There are practically thousands of cars that the government and the police confiscate each year. And most if not all of these cars end up in public auctions or in a confiscated automotive auction. Auctions are actually a great thing.

Because of these auctions, individuals who normally cannot afford a car have a fighting chance of owning one. The auctions have provided these people the small window of opportunity since most of the cars sold in confiscated automotive auction are sold with as much as 80% to 90% slashed off their appraised retail value.

But one must always remember that in a confiscated automotive auction, it is basically every man for himself. It is therefore important to arm yourself with the knowledge and skills to identify the flaws of cars being sold in auction to get the best value for a car.

When you won a bid in a confiscated automotive auction, or in any kind of auction, you should remember that you usually add a buyer’s premium on the winning bidding price. So beware on how much you bid. You might end spending more than you intend to.

Buyer’s premium varies depending on the auction and depending on the cars. It is normal that buyer’s premium in confiscated automotive auction be 5% of the winning bid but at times it reaches 10% of the winning bid. So you need to find out before the bidding war commence how much the buyer’s premium.

When you go in a confiscated automotive auction it would be wise to bring with you your little black book. No, this is not the one with the phone numbers of women but rather the notebook which contains car pricing updated at least monthly.

This book will come in handy especially in wholesale auto auctions. The book normally contains vehicle makes, models, and the price of the vehicle if it is in bad, fair or good condition. This will definitely give you an idea how much to bid for a car.

Now, when you go in a confiscated automotive auction be sure that you have enough money in your bank account since it is common practice nowadays at auctions that you show a bank draft instead of just checks. Also, always come in auctions early. Not only will you be able to get to examine the cars first but you will also have time to think and consider your options before the bidding starts.

To find automotive auctions in your area, visit auto-car-auctions.info/ auto-car-auctions.info

Nissan Pathfinder, 2006: The Weekly Driver -

A long-distance haul means different things to different drivers. For me on one recent journey, it was a 400-plus mile trek from Redondo Beach, Calif. (South of Los Angeles) to Sacramento.

It was a seven-hour day in the car. The trip included the long climb over the infamous Grapevine in Southern California and plenty of flat and high-speed miles along Interstate 5.

The 2006 Nissan Pathfinder was my transportation and the mid-sized SUV, now on the market for two decades, performed well. My test vehicle was the four-wheel drive LE model (with navigation system), the most expensive of the four available models.

Several top manufacturers’ current SUV models are seemingly interchangeable, and that includes Pathfinder and its top competitors, the Ford Explorer, Toyota Highlander and Honda Pilot.

I drove my test vehicle nearly 700 miles, including the climb on the steady grade that connects Southern California to the mid-state agricultural valley. And although I never engaged the four-wheel drive feature or carried a heavy load, those are two attributes that distinguish the Pathfinder from rivals.

In addition to mega-interstate miles, I nimbly maneuvered the vehicle through city streets. Parking lots, narrow driveways and U-turns in tight quarters were all handled easily. The vehicle never felt cumbersome. The LE is the only member of the fleet with full-time all-wheel drive, and it can be left engaged on dry pavement. The Pathfinder also has a 6,000-pound towing capacity.

Each of the four Pathfinder models includes a 4.0-liter, 270-horsepower V6. During my trek, the vehicle advanced adequately even while ascending the most difficult climbs. But it did take a heavy throttle to get the job done, and that didn’t do much for the one major downfall of most SUVs — lousy gas mileage.

The Pathfinder is rated at 16 mpg (city) and 23 mpg (highway), but I averaged just under 20 mpg on my trip. Nissan recommends premium fuel, further adding to the not-so-thrifty costs.

The Pathfinder was redesigned in 2005, and both the interior and exterior changes were nicely accomplished, including added width, height and length. The interior has well-placed, cleanly designed gauges and the console and instrument panel are handsome and smartly positioned.

Unlike other SUVs, the Pathfinder has a standard third-row seat. Without removing headrests, the rear row folds level, and the folding front-passenger seatback further builds the cargo room to 79.2 cubic feet. That’s among the best in the class.

The Pathfinder LE model has standard 17-inch wheels; other models have 16-inch wheels. The LE also features standard front-side and side curtain airbags (they’re optional on other models).

Regardless of model, the Pathfinder’s standard equipment list is impressive. It ranges from illuminated visor mirrors to the AM/FM radio with in-dash, six-disc CD/MP3 changer and heated power mirrors and sunroof to a memory system for the driver seat, mirror and pedals.

My test vehicle also included five option packages ranging from the navigation and rear-seat entertainment system to leather and heated front seats. The various options added nearly $8,000 to the vehicle’s base price.

The result is a finely equipped SUV that can certainly ease the ordeal of a 400-mile drive and also provide an equally enjoyable ride around town.

The Weekly Driver: 2006 Nissan Pathfinder

Safety features –- Dual front airbags (standard); front and side curtain airbags.

Fuel Mileage (estimates) -– 16 mpg (city), 23 mpg (highway).

Warranty — Bumper to bumper, 3 years/36,000 miles; Powertrain, 5 years/60,000 miles, Corrosion, 5 years/unlimited mileage; (24-hour) roadside assistance program, 3 years/36,000 miles.

Base price — $35,550.