Every so often you'll see a car on the highway that is emitting blue smoke from its exhaust pipe and while you may dismiss it when it's someone else's vehicle, if it happens on your car it can be indicative of a serious problem. Blue smoke often means that your engine is burning oil and you will have to get it fixed.

The fact that your car is burning oil essentially means that the engine is worn down, in particular its valves and piston rings. According to Yahoo! Auto, a car that is emitting blue smoke is burning about a quart of oil every 500 miles or so. A healthy car usually burns one quart around every 1,500 miles. If the problem goes untreated it will cause buildup near the spark plugs, causing them not to fire.

Depending on how old your car is, if you find it's burning oil, the cost to fix the engine may not be worth it. Instead, the best way to avoid such a fate is to get regular maintenance to ensure that your car lasts as long as possible.

Many people appear to have taken that into consideration. Rebecca Lindland,the director of strategic review at IHS Automotive, recently told Bloomberg Radio that the average age of a car on the road today is 10.7 years and that most motorists are easily driving their vehicles past the 100,000 mile mark.

New Jersey State Auto Auction not only offers lots of makes and models at affordable prices but also provides repairs to its customers.

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Although many consumers may think they know exactly what to look for in a used car, all too often there are certain things they can overlook when shopping. However, it doesn't take too long to familiarize yourself with the best ways to asses a used car, and Popular Mechanics recently offered a few tips on the best ways to go about buying a used car.

Perhaps the most important aspect of buying a used car is the inspection you perform before you get behind the wheel. To start, experts suggest turning to the internet to thoroughly research the model you're considering buying. Chances are if it has any problem areas there will be a message board or forum somewhere dedicated to letting everyone know.

Also important is how well you can give the car a physical inspection. There are a number of tell-tale signs that could be indicative of larger problems including rusty areas or the more subtle gouges along the outer-body, which could suggest that the car has been through a frame-straightening machine, the publication reports.

You will also want to be on the lookout for fluid leaks, which could signal a serious problem with the car. Even if it seems small, there is always the chance that it could grow larger very quickly, which could be a costly fix.

The test drive is crucial as well, and the publication says that there is not one specific thing to look for but instead the overall feel of the vehicle is important including how it steers, changes gears and how it brakes.

Of course, buying a used car from a reputable source is important as well. New Jersey State Auto Auction provides consumers with plenty of makes and models of used cars, from BMW to Ford, at affordable prices.

There may be no better time than the coming months to buy a used car. Not only is the end of the year often regarded as one of the best stretches for consumers, recent statistics show that used car prices are on the way down as well, so heading over the New Jersey State Auto Auction in the near future is a great idea.

According to USA Today, the most recent findings show that the monthly index of 122.9 in September was down a bit from the August index of 123.7. Though it is still a little bit ahead of the index in 2010, it signals a downward trend that could be good news for consumers. Economist say that prices of used SUVs have been especially promising, so if you're looking for a used Ford Explorer or Chevrolet Tahoe, now may be the time.

Those looking to take advantage of the lower used car prices will want to head to New Jersey State Auto Auction which offers many other advantages outside of providing numerous makes and models at affordable prices.

In particular, the New Jersey State Auto Auction is an authorized Autotrader.com trade-in marketplace so if you're hoping to get some money for your previous vehicle, it's especially simple and fast.

"As an authorized Autotrader Trade In Marketplace Dealership, we are equipped to provide an instant quote to Trade or Purchase a customer's used car, with payment right on the spot," said Lazlo Ember, the Internet Marketing Director for New Jersey Auto.

Furthermore, getting a loan is not a problem at New Jersey Auto, as everyone is granted automatic approval regardless of their credit history.

There are some aspects of car maintenance that drivers may put off without any serious repercussions but replacing your timing belt is not among them. The crucial part ensures that valves and pistons operate together in the right way, and while they have become quieter and more efficient lately they also must be replaced a bit more frequently.

According to Rich Diegle, the Automotive Editor at ALLDATAdiy.com, a broken timing belt can lead to a number of issues. For instance, if you drive a car with a free-running engine, a broken belt will quickly cause your engine to stop running and you'll have to be towed to the nearest repair shop. Additionally, the broken belt could cause significant mechanical damage to your engine.

In interference engines, while the damage may not cause your car to immediately stop running, it will still result in some substantial harm in the form of pistons hitting open valves, which will cost a great deal to repair.

Of course, there is an easy way around the many pitfalls of a broken timing belt and that is to get them replaced on a regular interval. Most manufacturers will provide guidelines on just how often they should be replaced, and by following the recommendations you can prevent you belt from breaking and the host of problems that come with it.

Such regular upkeep is becoming increasingly important as drivers are getting more out of their cars than ever before. Rebecca Lindland, the director of strategic review at IHS Automotive recently told Bloomberg Radio that the average age of a car on the road is 10.7 years and if you'd like to reach that level, regular maintenance is must.

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A lot of people take pride in how long they can keep their car running, but none can hold a candle to the vehicle that just sold at a Hershey, Pennsylvania, auction. The world's oldest running car, which has been working for 127 years, recently went for $4.6 million, CNN Money reports.

The ride was built in France in 1884 and predates the first cars constructed by Henry Ford by about 12 years. The car, which sports the nickname La Marquise was originally intended for use by French Count De Dion, who was one of the founders of the company that manufactured it.

For its age, La Marquise is surprisingly powerful. Fueled by coal, wood and paper, the vehicle has a top speed of 38 miles per hour, though it may not be able to reach the mark more than a century after its creation.

Although La Marquise represents the extreme, there's nothing saying that your used car can't last for an especially long time if it's cared for properly by getting it regularly serviced. The point appears not to be lost on the American public as the average car on the road is becoming older and older.

In a recent interview with Bloomberg Radio, Rebecca Lindland the director of strategic review at IHS Automotive said that the average age of a car on the road today is about 10.7 years, with an average mileage of about 130,000 miles. To make sure your used car reaches the same milestone, visit New Jersey State Auto Auction.

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Few things are more crucial to drivers in the winter than the defroster. Not only does it make scraping ice off your windshield much easier, but it also decreases the chances of it fogging up from the inside. However, there are times when it just doesn't seem to work despite how high you have the air turned up. In this case, the cabin air filter is usually to blame and needs to be replaced so that your defroster can be get back work.

Though it can vary from car to car, most makes and models have air filters that need to be replaced about once a year or every 15,000 miles, Popular Mechanics reports. Though the part can be replaced by some skilled drivers, depending on the type of car there could be two or three involved, which can make the whole process especially complicated.

Luckily, there are many places you can take your used car to get serviced to ensure that it can run smoothly for years to come, including New Jersey State Auto Auction.

Many drivers on the road today are trying to get the most out of their used cars. In fact, Rebecca Lindland, the director of strategic review at IHS Automotive, said in a recent interview with Bloomberg Radio that the average age of cars on the road is 10.7 years and that most cars regularly clock more than 100,000 miles with ease.

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Most motorists bristle when the car next to them on the road has oppressively squeaky brakes. While you may find it annoying when it's right next to you, the noise can be even more bothersome when it's coming from your own vehicle. Squealing brakes can be indicative of a number of problems, and it would behoove you to get them serviced to ensure your car can stay on the road as long as possible.

The first thing that you should know how to identify is what causes the noise. Most times, the piercing squealing noise is due to worn brake pads. There are several do-it-yourself fixes that can be applied to the situation including thin adhesive strips designed to lessen the noise as well as noise suppression compounds that can reduce vibrations.

While it might be caused by a natural vibration, sometimes the noise can be the result of how you are driving your car or natural overuse. Specifically, worn rotors are often a culprit as well as missing pad insulators or rusty caliper mounts. Most of the time, these issues require a brake job and replacement of some of the parts, and your car will likely need to be taken in for maintenance.

Getting your vehicle serviced regularly is especially important if you have a used car, which are being driven longer and longer. In particular, Rebecca Lindland, the director of strategic review at IHS Automotive recently spoke with Bloomberg Radio and revealed that the average age of a car on the road is 10.7 years, with drivers clocking about 13,400 each year.

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