The Different Types of Car Bodies

Rookie car buyers likely have the same dilemma: the confusing array of car classifications. Cars are classified according to varying criteria, and this blog post classifies them according to body types. Here are a few of the most common:

Coupe– All coupes feature two long doors with either 2 or 4 seats. Coupes are typically sports cars, and they’re easily identified by the longer front part which houses a large and powerful engine while sporting a compact rear.

Sedan– Sedans are probably the most common. They’re the stereotypical “family car” and often feature four doors with two rows of seats, along with a nice and spacious trunk in the rear. The Britons also call them saloons.

New Car Blues: Finding the Right One for You

Buying a new car may seem pretty straightforward—just pop by a car dealership and then pick a car model that catches your eye. If that’s how you shop, you’ll soon enough discover that your purchase can quickly become a nightmare of ill-matched needs. Choosing your new ride is a major decision, given the cost of a car and the extra expenses to get the car out of the dealership. Here are some things you’ll need to consider before buying.

Safety Features Teens Should Have in Their Cars

If your teenager has recently gotten a license, he or she may be constantly asking you to buy a car. Of course, the final decision rests with you, and you certainly shouldn’t feel pressured into buying a car for your teenager. If you do relent and buy a car, make sure that you buy the safest car in the dealership. In particular, narrow down your choices to vehicles that have the following safety features:

Side Impact Airbags

Airbags have significantly reduced the occurrence of death and serious injuries sustained in vehicular accidents. While most cars will carry standard front airbags, look for a car that also offers side impact airbags. These will protect your teen from any “T-bone” collisions. After all, the absence of side impact airbags means only a door and window separate your teen from the other car.

Spot the Pre-owned Car that Matches Your Lifestyle

No two car buyers have exactly the same driving needs. If you’re looking to buy a car, it will surely be based on a unique set of preferences, especially if you’re aiming for a pre-owned car. Here are some helpful tips for spotting a pre-owned car that matches your lifestyle.

For practical-minded buyers

Conscientious spenders are most likely those who think long-term. This means that they don’t just buy a used car to fit a certain budget range for the time being; they also want to buy one that can render them long years of service. Fortunately, a wide range of cars is available for these individuals.

Stick Shifting Your Way to Fuel Economy

New-generation buyers may not know much about the classic “stick shifts” due to the popularity of automatic gearboxes. In driving a stick shift, the driver must know when to shift up and down. This inconvenience, at least to some, was eliminated with the arrival of automatic trannies. However, this came at the expense of fuel economy.

Confirming a Used Car Dealer’s Trustworthiness

Buying a used car instead of a brand new one is a great way to save your hard-earned cash. However, it’s a fact that cars tend to have more problems the older they get, so buying used cars will come with a certain degree of risk. Fortunately, you can minimize this risk somehow by choosing to deal only with reputable used car dealers.

Portland has a lot of used car dealers; many are large franchises with state-of-the-art service departments, and some are just meager car lots. Large dealers will usually say that they have inspected their cars before putting them on sale, offering different levels of warranties in the process. True, such inspections and warranties can make you feel secure, but in truth, they are not enough to prevent you from buying a lemon.

The best way to ensure the trustworthiness of a used car is to research the dealer’s trustworthiness. Word-of-mouth from trusted sources is your best reference. Ask anyone close to you if they have had dealings with a particular used car dealer, and ask about their level of satisfaction over their purchase and dealer’s customer service. Once you’ve confirmed that the used car dealer you plan on dealing with is held in high regard, then it could be time to talk to them.

A Sports Car for the Everyday Driver

If you love cars for more than just their function, then the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro just might be the ride for you. With its superb speed, power and performance, you can rarely get a better deal than this model from your trusted car dealership. Read on to find out why this vehicle is a favorite among the more practical driving enthusiast.

Sleek Style

The 2013 Camaro comes in both four-seat coupe and convertible style, making it a viable option for the family and the racing buff alike. It comes in a design so sleek and sexy, there’s little surprise why people do a double-take when this car whizzes by. It has six body trim options available, including the 1LS/2LS (coupe only) and 1LT/2LT (all these come with a V6 engine).