Want to start learning about cars?

Guroo

Im buying my first car tomorrow.(A 2000 mustang v6) And I've been wanting to start learning about cars. Problem is i have no clue where to start. Any advice?

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No1 Buy yourself a book called the Lemonade Book on cars bec it really is a great vehicle owners and car buyers eye opener and has vital info on many vehicles out there, plus always do a check on the Vin number so you know what the vehicles history is and in fact the seller at times will offer it to you or if you ask will supply or purchase one for you even.In fact in my area of Canada it's the sellers duty to buyer to buy the package for the seller and it's the law.

No2 Be sure to keep in mind that it takes at least 5 yrs for any vehicle manufactures to get the bugs out of any vehicles they make therefore don't buy models that haven't been on the market for at least 5 yrs.

No3 Be aware of vehicles that just seem to look too good on the outside or inside or the deal sounds too good bec sometimes sellers will shine a car right up or clean the inside so nice and when you go to open the hood the car looks terribly not kept up and 10 yrs older.
In fact the sellers is trying to make the rest of the vehicle look so nice that you don't pay attention to the things that they don't want you to notice.
But do keep in mind that some ppl only take care of thier vehicle's interior and outside bec all they care about is the appearance.Plus it goes the other way too some take great care in how the over all vehixcle runs and don't care much about the inside or outside of the car much therefore you've got crappy or mid class looking vehicles that maybe running 10 times better then the all dulled up vehicles on the roads too.

No4 Once you've found a vehicle you're interested in then research the yr , model and make , find out what are it's common faults via that book and even place a inquiry online here directed at the people who own and repair them , plus look online at the dealerships sites and look up factory recalls or customer news bulletins etc.Keep in mind that usaully if you see all shiny metals or bolts etc that means work has been done on that part of the vehicle so it be a good idea to have a under the hood pictorial or diagram outlining parts etc so you can compare your notes etc.

No5 When approaching the vehicle glance walk around the vehicle and try to see if you smell any gas etc and look under the car for any possible leaks , once you've test drived it try to park on a dry clean surface and do the check again.Once engine is running again go around the vehhicle to check for leaks or any gas scents , also check the color of the exhaust and it's smell lol.

If the exhaust fumes smell like gas or seem quite thick or dark or black or white get the vehicle fully checked by a mechanic and ask the sellers why the exhaust is like that too.Basically if the fumes smell like gas or smells funny or is all white or black exhaust fumes you could be looking at a basic full tune up or anything from basic to major exhaust work like catalytic converter or o2 sensor or even something as major as a blown gasket or a combination of them etc.

Dress accordinly if possible even bring a blanket with you so you can actually kneel or lay down to look under the vehicle or ask to see it up on a hoist but do this so you can look for rust and leaks etc.

No6 Check the list you made up while looking at the vehicle and don't be shy to ask questions of the seller , like why thier selling it or what did they repair on it , what should be repaired and do they keep any type of service records or history.

No7 Be sure that the major problems you've reasearched have already been repaired and keep a mental and written note on the things that haven't been done too.

No8 Look at the vehicle head to toe and check under the hood for any dark wet or moist marks, almost sometimes looking like muck bec they can be clean signs that oil etc has indeed been leaking or still is leaking.
Once the vehicle is cold started place you hand on the engine and feel for any heavy vibrations , if it has a bit mileage on the engine or needs a basic tune up then it vibtrating is very normal but if you hear any ticking sounds when knowing the oil level is right up especially then that could be the camshaft is worn and engine needs major work.Also keep in mind that dirty or low oil can cause these tapping noises but if knocking sounds then engine is more then likely no good.
Check the oil to see if it's too dark or mucky looking and rub it onto your fingers to see if any particles are in it, do the same with the transmission fluid once the engine is running and you've already shifted the gears once through too.If the oil is thick or mucky or really dark that could mean the vehicle wasn't well maintained , plus if the oil has any roughness in it as you rubbed it , walk away from the vehicle and don't buy a car from that seller ever.If the transmission fluid isn't redish pink or pink or is smelling like cigars be careful bec the transmission might be fried, but keep in mind that it might just need a new filter and transmission fluid .
Check the hoses over to see if any are really soft or look puffy and look for leaks while car is off, plus check the antifreeze for any discolourizations such as having oil in it bec it should be either greenishish or if it uses the new antifreeze it can even be pinkish.
Check the belts with the engine off visaully and also look at the pulleys when the vehicle is off and suddenly started to see if the belts are frayed or jump or wobble, also check the pulleys to see if they wobble or have any leaks along their shafts etc.Later start it up and look again visually , plus once you've given a good test drive look again too.

No9 Look for rusty areas under the hood and corruded wires or battery connectors etc bec those can be signs that the vehicle wasn't well maintained but also they can give you price bargaining chips too.

No10 When you start the vehicle up place your foot hard on the brake and shift from park through the gears see if anything is acting funny or strange , especially funny noises and see if the vehicle jumps or jerks once it's being shifted.Oviouslly if strange metalic grinding noises or noises like that that could be a sign the transmission is faulty , and if the vehicle jerks or jumps sort of that means the transmission mount is faulty.

No11 Have someone start it up and shift through the gears watch to see if the engine rocks or sways back and forth too much bec that is a sign engine mounts need replacing.

No12 Take any vehicle you've decided that you're very interested in to a reliable mechanic and pay the 60.00 or so bucks to give yourself a good solid piece of mind and again another bargaining chip.Plus if the seller won't let you do this especially a car sales agent , or they seem to be pushy or try to rush you as you rightfully check the vehicle over , then my advice be weary , cautious of the seller and walk away.




Hope that helps and best of luck.Oh by the way you know how they always say buyer be aware but if you do your homework it becomes seller be very aware of this smart , wise buyer lol
You know that it's sadly true that certain shops or sellers etc will try to take advantage over women or people that they think don't know anything about whatever their trying to sell them.My sister use to really get upset over that issue bec dealerships even tried to take advantage of her by selling her lemons and she protested against them until they finally came out and agreed to settle the complaints.Then over the yrs she got so frustrated that she learned about vehicles and now she really knows how to spot con artists or rip off shops or the incompitentso called professionals.

In fact it's kind of funny how some shops or vehicle sales people don't like her now lol all bec she's a women and knows what she is talking about when it comes to her vehicles etc.I too have noticed that even though I'm a man some shops etc don't like me bec of me knowing so much about vehicles.But then of course people that are knowledgeable about what their buying etc do piss some people off bec they can't scam them or try to pull wool over their eyes, hence the phrase" buyers be aware" .
Anyways best of luck in finding your vehicle and please keep in mind don't ever be in any rush to buy any vehicle always take your time , be patient and do your homework too lol

What would you pay to get one of your first cars back?

Miss Teena

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090826/ap_on_fe_st/us_odd_papa_john_s_car
aaaaaah, a 76 c'vette..... sweet

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my first car was a 1976 corvett i would pay double the offer

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How was it that United Way offered Sandy Hook families their condolences 3 days before the shooting occured?

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ceaseless

More twists to the Sandy Hook narrative. On December 11 Google indexed the United Way website that offered condolences to the familyâs of Sandy Hook.

This is a full three days before the actual shooting that took place on December 14 2012.

Below is a excerpt from the December 11 united Way page. Donât we all love a good conspiracy?

United Way extends our most sincere condolences and prayers to all those families affected by the devastating events in Newtown/Sandy Hook, Connecticut. While the eyes of the world may be on Newtown/Sandy Hook, to several staff, volunteers and contributors, Newtown is home. We will stand with the community and everyone affected directly and indirectly by this tragic event as we face the days and weeks ahead.

United Way of Western Connecticut is committed to providing support and resources where and when they become identified and needed. As people from our area and beyond respond to this heartbreaking tragedy, they are turning to United Way looking for ways to help. In response, United Way of Western Connecticut in partnership with Newtown Savings Bank has created the âSandy Hook School Support Fundâ that will be able to provide support services to the families and community that has been affected.
See the United Way article here: http://govtslaves.info/three-days-before-shooting-united-way-extends-our-most-sincere-condolences-to-sandy-hook-families/

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I was quite blind until I started searching things myself. There is too much questionable info for it all to be just photoshop. 1) What happened to the other shooters that they had on video the first day? 2) How many guns were actually found on site? and where were they found, in the trunk of his car? 3)They can't even decide if the shooters mother was involved with the school! 4)There's a news video of a father "preparing" to be sad for the interview even though he is laughing off camera. 5) Why did not one of the funerals have an open casket? All of these questions (and more) have come from a couple days of watching different news reels from different dates and different stations. If the media cannot, after nearly a month, have factual information about a horrible event, I fear what kind of accuracy they have about all issues.

We are looking to move to wyoming and my husband has been offered a job in Wyoming?

bannabeaut

We are not familiar with Riverside, Wyoming, but my husband has been offered a job there. Can anyone tell us about Riverside? We live now in a suburban area of Atlanta, biracial neighborhood and we love where we live, are there areas in Riverside like this or nearby?

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The snow in Wyn doesn't melt, it wears out. The entire state is at an average alt of 6000 ft, a lot closer to the jet stream, year round, so understand this, the wind always blows, It has been known to topple 18 wheelers on I-80. People watch snow getting blown through the keyholes on the front door. They call it a ground blizzard. It snows every month of the year, cept maybe July. Thats the good news. Get an indoor job, make sure it pays year round, and that it doesn't sorta run out between Dec and March. Be sure to go there first, look around and obtain proper housing. There's is no A/C, but get a real good look at your heaters. Make sure your new place has room for a car, sheltered, as in a heated, or at least electrified garage. It can be very tough on pets, you can't let them out in minus 30 degrees, with a windchill of -60. Have your cloths ready. Talk to the locals, tell the new boss you'll need a guide to successful living in an otherwise beautiful state. Live real close to work. good luck.

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Where on the web can i find car digital rendering tutorials for photoshop ?

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LamboMan

I mean where can i find a detailed tutorial which will teach me how to digitally render a car in photoshop?
DETAILS : how to use :Burn ,dodge ,pen ,other tools ,layers etc.effectively ?

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I may not know much about the car industry, but there is a site called Car Design News that offers almost everything about cars and car design. I usually go there myself to check out the new and future car models. They have a special tutorial section for those interested in learning various techniques in rendering cars in photoshop. For now they have no new tutorials, but they have an archive of past tutorials. you can follow the link there:


http://archive.cardesignnews.com/studio/tutorials/index.php

How does a car trade in work for a more expensive car?

MyName

I owe about $7800 on my car. I want to trade it in for a car that is $24000. How does this work?

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The same way it works for a less expensive car. First, you take it to the dealer where a salesman will try to sell you more car than you can afford. You'll tell him you can't afford it, and he'll tell you he'll make it work. When you become adamant, he'll make a killer trade-in deal that is about two thirds what your car is really worth in the KBB. Once you insist that you're not able to afford the car and that you'll just have to forget about it, he'll come back and say something akin to: "Great news! It took some convincing, but I got my boss to okay a higher trade-in on your car." This means that he is now offering you about 90% of what your car's current trade-in is worth, minus what you owe on it, of course. They're hoping you'll buy the car you can't afford, thinking you're getting a good deal, when in reality they only knocked off about 25% of their jacked-up sticker price to make it look like you got a huge discount for your current car. Then they'll turn around and sell your car to someone else for two to three times more than any alleged discount you received.

All that having been said, the best thing you can do to protect yourself from dealership BS, is by going to KBB.com and looking up what you can sell your car for privately, what the average suggested retail price is, and what the current trade in value is. That way you'll know what your vehicle is worth before you try trading it in. To be forewarned is to be forearmed. Know your car's value before you go, and you'll know if they're trying to pull one over on you.

Furthermore, by going to KBB.com, you'll find out if what you're expecting from your car is realistic. Because a dealer will only give you what your car is "worth" MINUS what you owe. If they have to pay it, they aren't going to give it to you. If they do, it's only cause the car you're buying is marked way up to begin with. Oh, and KBB.com can help you figure that one out, too.

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