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JP may only be 13 years old, but he sure does have an excellent grasp of what you should be looking at and thinking about when shopping for a new car. Here are the tips he sent in to me recently.

• Write down a list of what you are going to need out of a car. For example: are you going to be going on long trips frequently, or is it just a car to get around the city? This is very important because you need this information to make the right decision.
• SURF THE WEB, and then go to two dealers. If you can, pick up a copy of Consumer Reports magazine (or check their website). Check out the safety, performance, and even the comfort level and customer ratings of the car.
• When you go to the dealer, make sure you get the most out of it. Walk in with a folder with other dealer quotes and online prices so the ball is in your court. Ask for a test drive. Ask to take the car out by yourself, rather than having them drive you. This way you can put the car to it’s maximum performance level, and be sure you are comfortable driving it.
• If you can, buy the car during Christmas time when everyone is shopping for presents, and the car dealer is left with no one to sell to. This motivates the seller and they will ultimately lower the prices.
• Don’t let one dealer try to sell you a car from another dealer. There are many problems in this, and it is simply the oldest trick in the book. The dealer will tell you the car is identical. The car will come… and there will be an extra feaature or transportation charge. Heck, you could end up missing important features to you, or getting the wrong style or color. Trust me… don’t let them give you a car from another dealer. If there is no other way out, then ask for the location of the second dealer. Go to that dealer ad posibly buy it from them!

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Keaton was getting his oil changed the other day, and realized he doesn’t remember me ever putting something up about vehicle maintenance. He jotted down his top five tips for maintaining your car or truck…. or van… or SUV…

• Have your oil changed every three to four thousand miles or 4 months… which ever comes first… and depending on your driving habits. Most drivers do not know that bad oil can lead to poor gas mileage. This is due to junk building up in your crankshaft. That junk, soon enough, makes it harder for the vehicle to run. The harder your motor has to work the more gas you end up using.
• Make sure your tires are properly filled to the recommended pressure. It is best to check by looking at the tire when you enter and exit the vehicle. Also, be aware that it is recommended to check your tire pressure at the beginning of the summer and winter. This will ensure that temperature is not effecting your tire pressure. Low tire pressure can lead to poor gas mileage and maneuverability issues so stay on top of it or you might end up paying for it.
• Your fuel and ignition system are important parts that need to be maintained regularly. This includes spark plugs, spark plug wires, and fuel filters. Once again they too can effect your gas mileage. Ensuring that all these items are working properly and are replaced at least once a year will keep your vehicle running healthy.
• Make sure your vehicle can breathe. Just like all living things, your vehicle needs air to work properly. Most air filters need to be changed when your oil is changed. If your car can not breathe it can end up getting….. I bet you can guess it, poor gas mileage. The cleaner the filter the happier your car will be.
• Clean your car. You might think I am kidding, but it is proven that a clean car can get more gas mileage. If you are wanting to save some green, washing and waxing you vehicle will make it more aerodynamic. Doing this will make your vehicle glide through the air.

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