{"product_id":"2940014741491","title":"Buying and Maintaining A Car Made Easy","description":"Car Repair 101\u003cbr\u003eThe more you notice about your vehicle, the more likely you'll be able to head off repair\u003cbr\u003eproblems. Yep- even if you're mechanically challenged. You can detect many common vehicle\u003cbr\u003eproblems by using your eyes and nose.\u003cbr\u003e“See No Evil”\u003cbr\u003eIs there a little stain or a drop of fluid under your vehicle? It may mean absolutely nothing. But\u003cbr\u003eyou do want to check the wet spots immediately - just to make sure.\u003cbr\u003eWhat color is the fluid under your car? Yellowish green, pretty blue or neon orange colors\u003cbr\u003eindicate an overheated engine or an antifreeze leak caused by a bad hose, water pump or\u003cbr\u003eleaking radiator. Not good. I remember the yellowish green ooze from my Chevette as the tow\u003cbr\u003etruck took it away to its final resting place. Get to a repair shop while you still can!\u003cbr\u003eA dark brown or black oily fluid means the engine is leaking oil. A bad seal or gasket could\u003cbr\u003ecause the leak. This is how my first car met its demise.\u003cbr\u003eA red oily looking spot indicates a transmission or power-steering fluid leak. Also, not good.\u003cbr\u003eA puddle of clear water usually isn't a cause for concern. It may be normal condensation from\u003cbr\u003eyour vehicle's air conditioner. Whew!\u003cbr\u003e“Smell no Evil”\u003cbr\u003eTake a whiff, and you may detect your vehicle's problem.\u003cbr\u003eDo you smell burned toast? This odor often signals an electrical short and burning insulation.\u003cbr\u003eHave someone come look at your car. Don't drive it anywhere until the problem is diagnosed.\u003cbr\u003eHow about the smell of rotten eggs? This usually indicates a problem in the catalytic converter.\u003cbr\u003eGet to a repair shop! Pheee-yew!\u003cbr\u003eBuying and Maintaining A Car Made Easy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA thick sharp odor usually means burning oil. Look for the sign of a leak. This problem needs to\u003cbr\u003ebe addressed immediately if having transportation is important to you. You may also notice a\u003cbr\u003ebluish smoke coming from your vehicle. Ask me how I know. Ahh… memories.\u003cbr\u003eThe smell of gas after a failed start may mean the engine is flooded. Wait a few minutes and try\u003cbr\u003eagain. If the odor continues, there may be a leak in the fuel system - a potentially dangerous\u003cbr\u003eproblem that needs immediate attention.\u003cbr\u003eA chemical odor may mean overheated brakes or clutch. Check the parking brake. Stop and let\u003cbr\u003ethe brakes cool after repeated hard braking. Light smoke coming from a wheel indicates a stuck\u003cbr\u003ebrake. Call a tow truck.\u003cbr\u003eDo you notice a sweet odor? This may indicate a coolant leak. 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Spit shining it ever chance you get.\u003cbr\u003eThe only bad part about the deal is, well… the deal.\u003cbr\u003eFortunately, there's a way get a great price on a new car and this insider info will save you both\u003cbr\u003etime and money.\u003cbr\u003eHow many hours have you wasted talking about a new car deal, only to find out that the dealer\u003cbr\u003ehad other contract clauses in mind that exploded the cost? I have wasted entire days in the car\u003cbr\u003ebuying process.\u003cbr\u003eWhat does \"factory invoice price\" really mean? The price that you see on the car is the\u003cbr\u003e“manufacturer’s suggested retail price”. You don’t want to pay this over-inflated price.\u003cbr\u003eSupposedly, the \"factory invoice price\" is what the dealer paid the manufacturer for the car. The\u003cbr\u003edealer will have an invoice with this price on it.\u003cbr\u003eWhen you hear a dealer say that he’ll sell to you “below invoice”, you wonder how on earth he\u003cbr\u003ecould make any money. You may think that you’re getting the bargain of the century.\u003cbr\u003eWell, not so fast. See, the factory invoice price probably isn’t what the dealer had to pay for the\u003cbr\u003ecar.\u003cbr\u003eDealers get all sorts of incentives on top of this base price. Carryover allowances and other\u003cbr\u003especial discounts added in make the actual cost of the vehicle less than the price on the invoice.\u003cbr\u003eThis can add up to the tune of $500-$2000 dollars.\u003cbr\u003eSo you could buy a car at $100 below the factory invoice and still be fattening the salesman’s\u003cbr\u003ewallet more than enough.\u003cbr\u003eAsk if the car manufacturer offers a factory-to-customer rebate. 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