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There Is a Way to Test Drive Cars, Here Are a Few Tips

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Well, if you need to make a decision to buy a car, there is a pressing requirement to go for a comprehensive test drive. It is essential to know that the car you are going to buy fits your requirement. Here are a few tips to do your test drive properly:

  1. Make sure that you do your homework: Just don’t wander around when you reach the dealership. You already must have made a decision as to which are the models you want to select your car from. Drive all the selected models back to back in order to be sure about the specifications and the comfort factors involved.
  2. Check the various control features: Once you are behind the steering wheel, make sure that you take a proper stock of all the control features. Ensure that you are in charge of all the controls before making the final decision to buy a concerned car.
  3. Reflect on your drive: Once you have come back from a drive, the salesman would do everything he can to convince you to buy the concerned car. But don’t get swayed. Just reflect on the drive that you have undertaken and make a critical analysis of how well it came through.

Only after you are relatively sure about a car’s relative quality, you should make the final decision.

Just in case you would want to buy a new car, do make it a point to visit the New Jersey State Auto Auction store today.

 

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Saving Money When Buying a Used Car

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If you have bought a used car, there is a possibility that you could save a significant amount of money by increasing the deductible in your car insurance. A lot of factors determine the amount of money that you need to dish out for the insurance premium. The factors include your age, driving history, the place you live and marital status. While the other factors are beyond your control, one thing that could do to increase your savings is to change the insurance deductible.

The deductible part in your insurance claim is the amount of money that you need to pay out of your pocket before filing the insurance claim. Just in case your total claim is $3,000 and your deductible component is $500, the company will pay you only $2,500 after taking out the deductible component. The insurance company considers that the higher the deductible amount, the lesser chance a car owner will file claim for a lower claim amount.

It has been seen that by increasing the deductible amount to $500 from $250, there is a 7 percent savings in car premium. On an average, you could decrease your premium by 16 percent if you increase the deductible amount to $2,000 from $500. The amount of savings would also depend on your insurer in addition to the state where you might be living.

If you would want to buy a used car, you could make it a point to visit the New Jersey State Auto Auction store today.

 

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How Many Miles is Too Many Miles for a Used Car

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Well, just in case you are finding it difficult to procure a vehicle loan or you want to spend less on the monthly installments, then buying a used car might be a good idea. However, you need to be more careful while buying a used car than buying a brand new car. While you do need to consider the cost of the vehicle, you do need to consider the extra bucks for unseen repairs as well. While, you might manage to get a used car spending a lesser amount of money, you need to keep some money in the reserve so as to tackle emergencies.

Consequently, one of the things that you need to see is the number of miles the prospective car might have traveled. This magic figure might be a good way to asses if the concerned car is purchasable or not. Usually, mile coverage of about 12,000 per year is considered to be normal. Although some cars travel less than that, there are other cars that might have traveled much more. Thus, a car that was bought in 2002 could be considered to be bought if it has traveled close to 60,000 miles in 2007. It is better to avoid a car that has covered more than 110,000 miles. Additionally, more miles on the highway are better than more miles along the city roads.

If you are interested in buying a used car, you could try visiting the New Jersey State Auto Auction store today.

 

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Engine Modifications That Improve Performance

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Everyone wants to get the maximum use out of their cars. When you buy a used car you may not see the same performance as opposed to a brand new one. But, there’s nothing stopping you from making a few modifications to improve your set of wheels. The following four engine modifications will help your used car perform well.

  1. Air filters: A good set of air filters in the engine will remove many impurities and contaminants. These filters also increase the airflow into the engine resulting in an efficient fuel/air mixture. Since they are made from fabric, they can be washed and reused. A cost-effective way to improve engine performance.
  2. Superchargers: A supercharger increases air intake by pressurizing it above the normal atmospheric level. More air there is to mix with the fuel, the more power is produced. Even small cars can make use of these superchargers to power up the engines.
  3. Performance chips: These are Superchips that can be installed to override the general settings that the car came with. They fine-tune parameters for different functions of the engine such as timing, locking, fuel/air ratio, gas usage, and so on. Installing them is also easy.
  4. Weight reduction: The engine has to lug the weight of the seats, people, and other parts of the car which sometimes slows it down. To make it more aerodynamic, try reducing the weight of the car by removing extra seats, replacing glass windows with lighter alternatives, and replacing or removing parts that are really not necessary.

Upgrade your used car with these features and get much more such modifications at New Jersey State Auto Auction in Jersey City.

 

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What to Look for in a Family Car

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Reliability, safety, economy and handling are some of the parameters that you have to take into consideration while looking for a family car. Sometimes you have to take into account your personal preferences as well, like the ease with which you can install the seat or the cargo space area. Depending on these parameters, you can go for an SUV or a minivan or a mid/large-sized sedan. SUVs are sturdy, attractive, spacious, responsive, and powerful. It is an ideal choice for hauling trailers. The driver seats are usually placed high, for the convenience of short drivers, as well as for an all-around visibility. It can handle a number of terrains as well. When it comes to safety, nothing beats an SUV. However, SUVs usually consume a lot of gas.

Minivans used to be the ultimate family vehicle before SUVs were introduced. As of now, minivans have lost their family appeal, however, a few car companies are trying to bring it back with improved features. The best thing about a minivan when compared to an SUV, is that their center of gravity is lower than that of an SUV. This means, in a crash, minivans are less likely to roll over. A sedan is affordable and has a large trunk space. It is very easy to handle as well. If you have children, then it will be much easier to handle them in a sedan rather than in a minivan or an SUV. You can also opt for a station wagon as well, in terms of affordability.

Visit New Jersey State Auto Auction, to choose the right car for your family.

 

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Should you Get a Used Petrol or Diesel Car

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If you do not plan to use your car for a lot of traveling, then it is recommended that you buy a used petrol car. If you plan to use your car frequently, if you think that you will drive over 10,000 miles a year, then go for a used diesel car. Do not go by the mpg statistics when buying a used car. The mpg statistics usually apply for new cars, as it is. When it comes to used cars, the fuel efficiency will be lower than the company specified ones for new ones. Used cars do not come cheap, however, the best thing about them is that they do not come with the biggest motoring cost, depreciation. Used diesel cars usually have a higher repair cost than that of a used petrol car. If the filters or the turbos or the dual-mass flywheel clutches or the injectors have to be repaired or replaced, it will cost you more if you have a diesel car.

If you are cost-conscious, and you do not plan to drive around a lot, then go for a used petrol car. Used petrol cars are comparatively cheaper to buy than used diesel cars. Diesel engines have come a long way in terms of refinement, and maintenance costs, however, there is still no comparison with that of a petrol engine. A diesel engine will have an increased torque level at a lower speed. This means active gearing. The clutch will be hard, and will wear faster. Another benefit of choosing a petrol car is that you can equip the car with an LPG or a CNG kit.

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The Greatest Chevrolet Vehicles Ever Made

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If you are in the market for a used car, a Chevrolet has got to be on your list. Why? Simply because it is part of automotive history and has consistently put out vehicles that are reliable, robust and are a great value buy- especially used. Here is a quick history of their best cars so that you have an idea of what you are looking at in the lot.

Through its century-old history, Chevrolet has released over hundreds of kinds of trucks and cars. Car enthusiasts swear by Chevrolet’s models, their styles and dependability.

The Suburban

Released in 1935, it is the brand’s oldest running model. Starting out as a large station wagon, the Chevy Suburban has evolved into a full-sized SUV. This model quickly became a favorite among families who wanted to stray from boring minivans. The Suburban is known nationwide as one of the best SUVs to buy used.

The Corvette

The Chevrolet Corvette is a car in a league of its own. Released in 1953, the model has seven generations under its title, making it one of the most recognizable American cars.

The Camaro

The Camaro was released in 1967 to take on the Ford Mustang. It has since been known as the brand’s most versatile muscle car.

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The Difference Between a Supercharger and a Turbocharger

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A lot of you may want to look through used car places to find a fun car that can be tuned up and driven as weekend cars. A bit of sharp cornering, blazing straight lines and amped up torque and horsepower is best matched with a classic used car. As part of the performance upgrades, you may have come across turbos. There are two options- a turbocharger and a supercharger. Both systems do one thing, increase the power output of the engine without modifying the engine block itself. When done right, it can output up to 50% more power.

A turbocharger derives its energy from the exhaust. This exhaust flows through a turbine that in turn spins the compressor. The turbine can spin as fast as 150,000 RPM.

In case of the supercharger, it gets its power from the crankshaft, and forces air into the engine by compressing it. This boosts the horsepower as the increased air allows more fuel to be injected during combustion. These spin at around 50,000 RPM. Turbocharges get extremely hot and need to be well insulated, unlike superchargers which deliver high results at lower RPMs. Superchargers are also much easier to maintain than turbochargers which are more complex. Turbochargers though, are much quieter compared to superchargers, and are known to be more reliable.

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How to Buy a Used Tahoe: Buying Tips

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When you are buying a used car, you have a lot of factors that you need to take into consideration before you make a choice. Criteria like the make and model, the price, miles run, and the condition of the vehicle should be your top concern.

The Tahoe is a popular car among families with kids. The spacious SUV makes for a good family car. If you are looking to buy a used Tahoe, you will need to check out all your options before you make a purchase. First, focus on your budget. If your budget is on the lower end, you will probably be able to afford only the older Tahoe models, 2007 and before. The more recent models have better upgrades, so try aiming for one of these. The second thing you need to focus on is the number of miles the car has run. The more the miles, the more careful you have to be with the vehicle. If you are lucky, you will find a Tahoe with a lot of miles driven but in excellent condition. Also focus on the gas mileage. A Tahoe released after 2010 with about 80,000 miles or slightly more is believed to be a good deal.

No matter how good the car is, you will still have focus on some basic maintenance. Drive down to New Jersey State Auto Auction to check out used Chevrolet Tahoes available for sale.

 

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Phone: 201.355.4138

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