Using Auto Loan For New Car

If you want to buy a new car but you don’t have enough money, you should consider the idea of getting an auto loan.

Auto loans are pretty helpful for people who cannot afford buying a new car, but still need either a new car or a car. This is common among students who usually work part-time and pay for an auto loan with the payment they receive from the job. Well, nothing better than buying our own car with our own money, right!?

Here are simple advantages of auto loans:

- Sometimes, getting all the money we need to buy a car is difficult. For these people who don’t have the luck of having this facility, auto loans make possible the dream of having a car or a new car.

- When you get an auto loan, sometimes the final price of the car is cheaper than it would be if you had bought the car with a dealership.

- If you are aware of the terms of the contract, there is no way for to be deceived and the facility of getting a car with an auto loan is much bigger than buying a car with a dealership.

Besides all this, an auto loan is the solution if you have to buy a car in an emergency situation. For example, if you start a business and you need a car for this new business. You may be invested all your money for the opening of your business and now that you need a car, you don’t have the enough sum of money. An auto loan turns this possible: you get an auto loan and then get your car.

Auto loans are also helpful if your family is getting bigger. If you are gonna have a new baby in the family you may want a safer car.

Another reason that may get your interest has to do with a trip. You may have planned a trip with your family or friends but you found out the car is not comfortable enough or not safe enough. You can get an auto loan in order to take the trip with a safer and more comfortable car.

In addition to this, there are some other things that you should know about an auto loan.

by: Loany Cary

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Reduce Costs But Maintain Protection using Auto Insurance

Auto insurance is a legal requirement in every US state and Canadian province. Costs are continuing to rise. How can you reduce some of these expenses and still get the best coverage?

First, get multiple quotes from the Internet and your neighborhood broker. You can shop for different types of quotes from a direct-sell insurance companies and offline and online brokers.

Auto insurance that is cheapest isn’t always the smartest move. Ask yourself, is the company financially secure? Are they reputable and will they pay out if you have to make a claim.

The first piece of the policy is almost always liability insurance. If you only have minimum liability coverage and you injure someone, their attorney can go after your personal assets. Many insurers feel that minimum liability is a gamble. In fact, that is why it is often only a little more money for more protection.

by: Drew Harris

Auto insurance varies on car types. Coverage for a sports car is very different from insuring the family sedan or mini-van.

If you are looking to buy a car, consider buying a car that "looks good" to insurance companies. For instance, insurance companies know what kinds of cars are prone to problems. They also know what kinds of cars are most often stolen. If you haven't purchased your car yet, find out what cars make this "good list" among auto insurers.

Consider how much coverage you really need to buy and the price each of these coverages will pay. Think about collision and comprehensive coverage, which is how much you will be reimbursed for the loss or destruction of your vehicle. Are you carrying $30,000 worth of collision coverage for a $12,000 vehicle?

If your car was totaled, would you be able to afford to replace it? If not, you will want comprehensive and collision coverage.

The decision to buy this coverage is usually based on the value of your car. Guidelines usually suggest that if your car is worth less than $2,000, it won't be worth it to buy comprehensive and collision.

If you own a $50,000 car though, it would most certainly be worth it to pay an extra $200 annually or so to insure that your car will be replaced if you get in a serious accident.

If you’re driving a used car from 10 years ago, dropping collision and/or comprehensive coverage can usually give big savings.

Run through various scenarios such as if I totaled someone else's car, will my insurance cover it? How much will I have to pay out of my own pocket?

Paying a higher deductible can also keep your policy costs down. Remember, the deductible is what you pay out of own pocket when making a claim.

Buying a low mileage car and insuring with a good driving record, will all help bring insurance rates down. Don’t speed, don’t drink and drive and you’ll save.

Single, young males under the age of 25 get the short end of the stick in this deal so if you fall into this category make up for this price increase by purchasing a more sensible vehicle. Consider delaying the purchase of that cherry red Mustang until after you’re 26 and married.

Keep yourself adequately covered. You can get away with having the bare minimums required by each state to keep you in compliance with state laws, but that may not be enough to protect your assets if you have a major incident.

Insurance experts recommend that you review your insurance policy often and thoroughly.

Many insurance companies offer discounts for anti-theft devices and advanced driver-training courses.

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The Auto Insurance Literature

What is auto insurance? Auto insurance (or car insurance, motor insurance) is insurance consumers can purchase for cars, trucks, and other vehicles. Its primary use is to provide protection against losses incurred. By buying auto insurance, depending on the type of coverage purchased, the consumer may be protected against:

* The cost of repairing the vehicle following an accident
* The cost of purchasing a new vehicle if it is stolen or damaged beyond economic repair
* Legal liability claims against the driver or owner of the vehicle following the vehicle causing damage or injury to a third party.

Liability insurance covers only the last point, while comprehensive insurance covers all three. Even comprehensive insurance, however, doesn't fully cover the risk associated with buying a new car. Due to the sharp decline in value immediately following purchase, there is generally a period in which the remaining car payments exceed the compensation the insurer will pay for a "totaled" (destroyed, or written-off) vehicle. So-called GAP insurance was established in the early 1980's to provide protection to consumers based upon buying and market trends. The escalating price of cars, extended term auto loans, and the increasing popularity of leasing gave birth to GAP protection. GAP waivers provide protection for consumers when a "gap" exists between the actual value of their vehicle and the amount of money owed to the bank or leasing company. In some countries including New Zealand and Australia market structures mean that people are more likely to buy a nearly new car than a new car so this is less of a problem.

In the United States, liability insurance covers claims against the policy holder and generally, any other operator of the insured's vehicle, provided they do not live at the same address as the policy holder and are not specifically excluded on the policy. In the case of those living at the same address, they must specifically be covered on the policy. Thus it is necessary for example, when a family member comes of driving age they must be added on to the policy. Liability insurance generally does not protect the policy holder if they operate any vehicles other than their own. When you drive a vehicle owned by another party, you are covered under that party's policy. Non-owners policies may be offered that would cover an insured on any vehicle they drive. This coverage is available only to those who do not own their own vehicle.

Generally, liability coverage does extend when you rent a car. However, in most cases only liability applies. Any additional coverage, such as comprehensive policies, i.e. "full coverage" may not apply. Full coverage premiums are based on, among other factors, the value of the insured's vehicle. This coverage may not apply to rental cars because the insurance company does not want to assume responsibility for a claim greater than the value of the insured's vehicle, assuming that a rental car may be worth more than the insured's vehicle. Some states, such as Minnesota, may require that it extend to rental cars. Most rental car companies offer insurance to cover damage to the rental vehicle. In some regions, the costs associated with not having access to the vehicle ("Loss of Use") is also covered.

by:Belinda Waters

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New Honda Fit Specification and Technical Data

Let’s make choices that will benefit all of us. Like a vehicle big enough to comfortably carry five and their gear, yet gets up to 35 mpg. A super-spunky engine. Trigger-happy paddle shifters on Fit Sport. An interior with the flexibility of a contortionist. And a host of standard safety features, including Honda’s exclusive Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure. Honda Fit. A city’s greatest champion.

Fit

• 117-hp, 1.5-liter i-VTEC® 4-cylinder engine
• 5-speed manual or 5-speed automatic transmission
• 15-inch wheels
• Front, front side and side curtain airbags
• Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure
• Anti-lock braking system (ABS) with EBD
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System3 (TPMS)
• 60/40 split second-row Magic Seat ®
• Power door locks and mirrors
• Tilt and telescopic steering column
• Beverage holders (10)
• 160-watt, AM/FM/CD audio system
• MP3/Windows Media® Audio4 (WMA) playback capability
• MP3/auxiliary input jack

Fit Sport additions or replacements

• Steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters (with automatic transmission)
• Security system with remote entry
• Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with traction control (with navigation)
• Cruise control
• 16-inch alloy wheels
• Perforated leather-wrapped steering wheel
• Steering wheel-mounted audio controls (with navigation)
• Body-colored underbody kit and rear roofline spoiler
• Fog lights
• Sport shift knob
• 160-watt AM/FM/CD audio system with 6 speakers and USB Audio Interface5
• Available Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System™6 with voice recognition and digital audio-card reader (automatic transmission only)

* With available automatic transmission.

Source: www.honda.com

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Honda Civic Si Specification and Technical Data

Whether you choose the Si Coupe or Sedan, one thing’s for sure – fun will always follow. The 2.0-liter K20 i-VTEC® engine revs up to 8000 rpm, while the performance-enhancing helical limited-slip differential and meticulously tuned suspension hold the road and your attention. With style to spare, remarkable handling and a driver-focused cockpit, the Si unleashes total performance.

Civic Si

• 197-hp, 2.0-liter, DOHC i-VTEC® 4-cylinder engine
• Close-ratio 6-speed manual transmission
• Helical limited-slip differential
• 17-inch alloy wheels
• Electric, power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering
• Fog lights
• Body-colored rear wing spoiler
• Chrome exhaust finisher
• Front, front side and side curtain airbags
• Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure
• Vehicle Stability Assist ™ (VSA®) with traction control
• Red backlit gauges
• Tachometer with rev-limit indicator
• 350-watt AM/FM/CD premium audio system with 7 speakers, including subwoofer and USB Audio Interface5
• Perforated leather-wrapped steering wheel
• Aluminum shift knob with leather
• Textured aluminum pedals
• Available Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System™6 with voice recognition, digital audio-card reader, XM® Radio8 and Bluetooth®7 HandsFreeLink®

Source: www.honda.com

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