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Welcome To My Automotive Blog

Wednesday, August 16th, 2006

If you have come to this page through a search engine, it’s quite possible that the blog has changed since the spiders have come by and what you are searching for may be buried since I post quite often. Use the search box above to find what you need !

If this is your first time visiting AutoEducation.com make sure you check out the other sections in the site, we are much more than a blog.

AutoShop101 - Explains how all the major parts of your vehicle works, with sections on common problems and theory.

Car Care - If you ever wondered what was the best way to clean and care for your car, it’s in here. Washing, waxing and cleaning every part of your car is covered.

Road Machines - An excellent educational learning CD which is offered exclusively from AutoEducation.com This CD has interactive graphics and text which is easy to understand. We offer a free demo and we believe this is the best learning tool out there.

Online Repair Manuals - We offer online repair manuals from Alldata. You can subscribe and get your manual instantly. Besides excellent repair information, the Alldata manuals offer Recall information, Technical Service Bulletins and Labor Guides for most vehicles. Even if you don’t turn a wrench on your own car, AllData manuals are the best tool to make sure you are getting good service from your mechanic.

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Smart Wheels, Hot Deals: Buying, Leasing and Insuring the Best Car for the Least Money

Friday, September 8th, 2006

Smart Wheels, Hot Deals: Buying, Leasing and Insuring the Best Car for the Least Money Readers learn the details they need to immerse themselves in the decision-making process:

* Should you buy or lease a new car?
* Is there any logical way to choose between buying a new car and a used one?
* How do these choices affect the kind and amount of insurance you need? The auto industry has moved significantly online, and smart consumers have to do more research and analysis by themselves whether or not they end up buying their cars online or through a traditional dealer. The upside? The average consumer can make a better deal than ever before; the downside is that the buyer has to learn more detail and jargon. For example, two-year leases are called “crackhead deals” and lawsuit-proof black holes of premium dollars’ are the off-shore minimum-coverage insurance companies.
Customer Review: A must-read before you buy a car
This practical guide to buying, financing and insuring a car (new or used) comes in compact format, so you can bring it along as you go car-shopping. It gives comprehensive coverage on negotiating on a deal, choosing the right financing alternatives, shopping for insurance, and even has a chapter on selling your car. While price negotiation coverage is not as deep as that in the excellent “What Car Dealers Don’t Want You to Know,” this book explains clearly the myriad terms used by the car industry, terms that are designed to confuse you into paying more than necessary.

Armed with this book, you’ll be able to better understand how to get the best deal for the car you want as well as gain the confidence to do it. Highly recommended.
Customer Review: Provides readers with all of the background information
From the consumer’s perspective, the new and used automobile marketplace has changed dramatically in recent months. Smart Wheels/Hot Deals: A Guide To The Best Car For The Right Money provides readers with all of the background information and bargaining tools they need to make smart, dollar-wise decisions about acquiring any car or truck for their personal or professional use. The topics covered including making a deal for a new car; buying versus leasing; finding the right used car; negotiating over a used car; how auto insurance works; shopping for auto insurance; making an auto insurance claim; warranties and service contracts; managing repairs; dealing with a lemon; sell a car; and getting out of a lease. If you are considering the purchase of a new or used vehicle, begin with a careful reading of Smart Wheels/Hot Deals to save money, time, and aggravation.

Don’t Get Taken Every Time: The Insider’s Guide to Buying or Leasing Your Next Car or Truck

Saturday, August 19th, 2006

Don’t Get Taken Every Time: The Insider’s Guide to Buying or Leasing Your Next Car or Truck Customer Review: A must read
Everyone in the US buys a car at some point. Whether it’s a new or used car this book tells you how to buy a car the right way. Think of it as an investment. Spend a little for this book, save a huge amount when buying a car.

It’s hard to say enough about this book. Highly, highly recommended.
Customer Review: Don’t Buy A Car Without Reading This Book!
An incisive look at a dog-eat-dog business. Helps the car buyer through the major pitfalls of purchasing a new or used car which, unfortunately, exist at just about every stop in the car dealership.

For car buyers willing to do their homework, there is no reason to get ripped off. Sutton shows you how to arm yourself with some common-sense tactics that almost anyone can use.

An amusing sidebar for me was, after reading Sutton’s book, was having several salespeople AND managers ask me if I was a former car lot manager. I just smiled inscrutibly and answered that I had ‘contacts’ in the business.

NAPA Filters celebrates 40 Years: 1966-2006

Wednesday, August 2nd, 2006

Press Release

NAPA Filters celebrates 40 Years: 1966-2006

NAPA Filters is celebrating its 40 th Anniversary by paying tribute to the reason they’ve succeeded in business for so long—loyal NAPA Filters fans. The NAPA Filters FANNIVERSARY celebration gives consumers a chance to win a slew of collectibles and prizes awarded every day for 40 days, plus a race weekend trip to Homestead, Florida .

Consumers who register online or in person can win:

  • 40 tickets in pairs of two for a race weekend at Homestead , FL
  • 40 prizes per day for 40 days with winners drawn from ALL entries (mail in and online registrations)
  • 40 weekly FANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION Backyard BBQ prize packages awarded every week for six weeks of the promotion
  • 1 instant winner per day selected from online registrations for the 40 days of the promotion

Daily and instant winners can win NAPA Filters 40 th Anniversary tumblers, caps, T-shirts and coolers. The Backyard Celebration BBQ prize package awarded to weekly winners includes NAPA Filters 40th Anniversary chef hat and apron, portable gas grill, 40th Anniversary branded BBQ utensils and $50 gift certificate from Omaha Steaks. ks.

There are two ways to get into the drawings. Pick up entry blanks at participating NAPA Auto Parts stores and NAPA Car Care Centers , OR register online (limited to 30 daily online entries). When you stop by in person, you can also take advantage of special NAPA Filters rebates.

For online registration and additional information about NAPA Filters’ 40 th FANNIVERSARY, go to www.napafilters.com.

Also, we should mention during this 40 day promotion there are special rebates offered at store level and at the NAPA Car Care Centers for NAPA Filters.

Nissan 350Z Performance Coupe Pricing and Research

Monday, July 31st, 2006

Get a Price Quote on a New Nissan 350Z
Get a Repair Manual for a Nissan 350Z
Get an Insurance Quote For Your Nissan 350Z
Vehicle Specifications

When shopping for an Nissan online, it’s best to do your research first and find out the true invoice price for the car. You can find invoice pricing at websites like Edmunds.com After you know the invoice price of your Nissan, the next step is to get a price quote. I use Invoice Dealers to get a price quote from a local dealer. This service puts you in touch with a dealer in your area and most of the time results in the lowest price without having to haggle on price. Once you get a price quote you can compare it to invoice price and negotiate through email. This keeps you out of the showroom and gives you the edge when negotiating.

Every owner should have a repair manual for their car, even if they never lift a wrench on their car. AllData has a cool Online Repair Manual for your Nissan which has excellent indepth repair procedures, as well as Recall and TSB information. The Recall and TSB information is very valuable for all car owners and could save you tons of money when taking your Nissan in for Repair.

Available Trim Levels for the Nissan 350Z:
Performance Coupe

Specifications:

Trim Level: Performance Coupe

Pricing:

Invoice Price: $28,235 *
MSRP: $30,530 *
Destination Charge: $560 *

Dimensions:


Number of Doors: 2
Standard Seating: 2
Wheelbase:
104.30
Curb Weight (Manual Trans): 3217
Curb Weight (Auto Trans): No data
Front Leg Room: 42.60
Rear Leg Room: No data
Front Shoulder Room: 53.60
Rear Shoulder Room: No data

Warranty Information:

Basic Warranty: 36/36,000
Powertrain Warranty: 60/60,000
Rust Warranty: 60/Unlimited

Drivetrain Information:

Engine: Std. - 3.5L 287 hp V6(3498,287 @ 6200 RPM,274 @ 4800 RPM,24/DOHC,3.76 X 3.20,10.3:1,Gas/SEFI,No,No)
Displacement (Liters): 3.5
Horsepower: 287 @ 6200 RPM
Torque: 274 @ 4800 RPM
Valve Configuration: DOHC
Fuel Type: Gas
Turbocharger: No
Supercharger: No
Transmission: Std. - 6-Speed Manual Overdrive | Opt. - 5-Speed Automatic Overdrive

*All information is accurate for the 2004 Model Year. For current pricing please check with Manufacturer or other Research Sites online.