Keeping Track Of Your Fuel Economy to save some $$$

 

The average household will spend at least $500 more on gasoline this year then they did last year. We all want to get the most miles per gallon out of our cars. Few people know how to do this though.

The first step is to keep track of your miles per gallon.  The key to keeping track of this data is being organized. People report that they see an improvement in their fuel economy just by keeping track of it and being aware of what it is.

FuelClinic.com allows you to be organized. It’s free to sign up and it will calculate your miles per gallon. You can read more about how it works here.

http://www.fuelclinic.com/how-it-works/

The real cost of Auto Repair...a little FYI

A lot of owners right now make an effort to effectively maintain their vehicles in order to steer clear of automotive repair shops. Some may possibly even go as far as arming themselves with as a lot understanding as probable so that they can manage performing diagnoses and repairs them selves to prevent the paying fees for automotive repairs. However, one can only go so far as their knowledge and expertise permits them to and unless you truly do this for a living, seeing automotive mechanics will eventually turn out to be unavoidable as your vehicle’s parts begin to wear down and its complicated systems begin to malfunction.
The thought of having to take their vehicles to an automotive repair shop is rarely a pleasant one among vehicle owners. The number one reason for this is that they pretty much have an idea of how high the overall price can get. This is surely a excellent reason for thinking this way and one that deserves some clarification.

Typical automotive repair shops post their hourly rates in a visible location that can be seen as you bring your vehicle in. It may well indeed be fairly expensive but it would also be greatest to think about the truth that fixing up technical issues with vehicles can get pretty complex that some may well even describe the job as nerve-wreaking. It’s not simple to do what they do which usually demands specialized training and intensive encounter. You should also keep in mind that these automotive technicians have to invest enormous amounts of cash to gain access to advanced tools and sophisticated equipment in order to do their jobs effectively. Furthermore, they typically have to invest a lot more to cope up with the numerous advances in the automotive business. Guess where a massive component of that upkeep price goes? That’s right, it is reflected on that hourly rate appropriate there. You only need to have automotive repair manuals.
It would also be very best to point out that automotive repair shops won’t give you a dollar quote right away once you ask them how significantly the overall price would be right after dropping your vehicle off for repairs. They’ll nearly often offer to offer you with an estimate instead. This is due to the obvious truth that each and every vehicle was built and manufactured differently. For instance, a repair job that requires replacing a catalytic converter on a Cadillac could demand a longer or shorter quantity of time to do in a Honda Civic.
Automotive repair shops generally supply a list of flat rates pertaining to a particular repair work. The estimates that they might offer you are made employing the flat rates as a baseline. Truth be told, automotive technicians will rely on their knowledge to assess if a specific repair could take longer than what was indicated on the list and thus charge you the price of the estimate. Nevertheless, if the repair work demands a shorter quantity of time than what was listed in the flat rate list, you will still be charged the flat rate price.
Automotive repair shops may well also charge additional fees for conducting specific tests and diagnosis in order to make up for the quantity of time spent setting up and working the essential equipment.
Lastly, the price for replacing necessary components is also one thing that contributes to the overall cost. They generally raise the retail price to a minimum of 25 percent. You can attempt steering clear from this cost by acquiring the parts yourself and making use of haynes repair manuals. Nevertheless, numerous automotive technicians may well just refuse installing them for you.
Having mentioned all of the points mentioned above, you may possibly be wondering how all of these info can be of any help? Well for one thing, knowing how automotive repair shops actually work, you can ask them about their flat rates for a distinct repair you require to have done and have them confirm the quantity of time required to complete the repairs. That way, you won’t be left blind with the cost and know how to set the appropriate expectations in terms of overall price.

Fleet Street Autos-June 15, 2011

Fleet Street Autos-June 15, 2011--- Check it out!!

Rust Breakouts on your car in the spring.

As a 30 year (+) mid-western resident an car owner, I was always under the impression that the harsh effects of the northern winters with all the salt and snow was the major contributor to rust damage on my vehicle. I'm sure that is true because I faithfully spent good money to wash my car every week to remove all that ugly residue. I have since moved to the sunny, beautiful, tropical (and by that I mean very humid) paradise in Florida. It was pointed out by one of my co-workers this morning as I pulled into the parking lot, that I would soon see the damaging results of the humidity in the form of rust on the front of my car. He pointed out all the little bubbles on my hood and told me I would soon see a major rust breakout. I thought I left all that behind in Ohio but alas....not so much! Found some info on this to share, and thanks for the good news John....more car maintenence for me:)

http://news.carjunky.com/car_maintenance/Auto_Care_Tips_Beware_Of_Rust_Breakouts_This_Spring_gas073.shtml

Great Car Website for Women!

I came across this website a while back and just wanted to share it for all the women out there who want OR need to know a little more about their vehicles.

Hope you enjoy the content!

http://www.women-drivers.com/engine/terms.aspx

Fleet Remarketing Solutions...

Use a Fleet Remarketing company to sell out-of-service or off lease fleet vehicles to your own employees or outside buyers at a better-than-wholesale price.

Fleet managers can turn to companies that provide customized remarketing services. They offer services run the gamut from employee sales to dealership consignment. Technology now provides easy access to maintenance history, condition reports and vehicle photos, as well as online purchasing processes.

Once the domain for only large fleets, fleet remarketing services are accessible to small fleets as well. Fleet Street Remarketing LLC, tailors its services to each fleet manager regardless of size. We offer our highly regarded Employee Purchase Program (EPP) as a very sucessful solution that benefits both your company and your employees. Owner Kevin McGrath says, “For all fleets, including small fleets, we can facilitate employee/friends and family sales. And if the driver declines, we will resell vehicles by putting off lease fleets in the right market for your highest return. Based on YMM, miles condition and location, maximized returns are achieved by selling through multiple channels starting with the retail public. An expert analysis of each unit will intelligently profile the best market for resale and we automatically contact existing customers and dealers that have purchased similar units.

"There are several advantages to partnering with our company instead of putting your inventory on Craigslist or eBay," says Steve Bender, National Corporate Fleet Remarketer for Largo, Fla. based Fleet Street Remarketing. Selling end-of-lease vehicles to drivers and other company employees minimizes days-to-sell, thereby reducing depreciation and eliminating downstream expenses such as auction costs. It also offers your workers a valued benefit. Another benefit is limited liability to protect against potential negligent entrustment claims brought by a new buyer. This value is not offered on public auction sites. We protect the company selling the vehicle and the buyer, which is usually their employee. Liability to your company is taken out of the equation wherever possible.

Other resale options include: Wholesale – we have numerous online and physical locations selling to our network of dealers. Exporters – we sell directly to numerous exporters reaching buyers in places like Europe, the Middle East, South America, Russia, and China. And finally purchasing directly from our newly renovated online Retail site http://www.fleetstreetautos.com.

Like the major online auctions, an established remarketing firm like Fleet Street Remarketing has experience in working with all manner of businesses, vehicles and the technology for their resale. That includes fleets comprised of cars, vans, upfitted work trucks and vehicles in public-sector work. Visit us at http://www.fleetstreetusa.com/.

The Internet has changed the way we do business.

As consumers use the Internet to search for cars online, read reviews and even place orders, dealers are responding and changing the way they do business too. A recent statistic shows that 80 % of Certified Pre Owned buyers set out to purchase a CPO vehicle and 42% of the people found the exact car they purchased online. The percentage of online purchasing will continue to rise. As dealers we are continuously challenged to keep up with the advances in technology and internet resources for conducting business in a 24/7 world. I enjoyed this article I recently ran across while researching the ways we at Fleet Street Remarketing will keep offering new and innovative solutions for operating in the global market.

http://www.articlesbase.com/internet-articles/internet-changes-buyer-and-car-dealership-behavior-2253017.html