Websites to Assist You in Buying a New Car
By overcoming any fear about buying a car online, consumers can get that dream car for a great price, safely and securely - possibly even for a better price than offline. Are you in the market for a new or used car? Would you like to get some advice on safety ratings for certain cars, fuel efficiency, or trade- in value? If so, the fueleconomy.gov/feg/ and Carsdirect.com could have the answers to all of your vehicle- related questions and more. These sites are smoe of the best automotive websites in the cyber world. They allow a buyer to find a vehicle, conduct research, make a purchase, obtain financing, and buy insurance, all from the comfort of your own home.
If you are engrossed in finding out which new vehicles are equipped with alternative fuel technology for sure fueleconomy.gov/feg/ is the site for you. There is tons of information here including a full list of new Alternative Fuel Vehicles(AFV’s), a glossary of Alternative Fuel Vehicle terms, Alternative Fuel Vehicle photos and videos , success stories and all case studies about AFV’s.
The site is very extensive and there are links to other excellent sites, such as the Office of Transportation Technologies. Navigation is easy and there is plenty of material here to help you understand that the premium you pay for an AFV can be recovered in cheaper operating costs, improved efficiency and reduced environmental impact.
It is such a great site . By far my beloved part is the Find and Compare Cars section of the website. There you can see how cars rate in terms of annual fuel costs, greenhouse gas emissions, MPG (and even switch to metric units) and the overall air pollution score. You can search out a car by miles per gallon (MPG) and see a list of the best and worst cars overall with a single click of your mouse.
Fueleconomy.gov/feg/ includes lots of extensive resources to help you learn more about upcoming developments in fuel economy, how to get the most mileage from your car, why fuel economy is so important and even a link to print the 2003 fuel economy guide. Fascinating, informative and - in my opinion - mandatory reading for anyone who is considering buying a car.
Carsdirect.com is predominantly involved in helping customers make direct purchase of a vehicle. If you already know what you want, you can sign in to the site and go straight to the “Get a Price” search option. There, you enter the make and model of your desired car, and zip code. The next page will be presented with a roll of vehicles that fit your selection, sorted by trim level. Within each trim level, the vehicles are sorted by manufacturer’s suggested retail price, from the least expensive one to the most expensive one. Each listing includes a link to look at a quick snapshot of the vehicle, consumer reviews along with a graphic illustration showing the overall average rating, specs and features, photos and colors, safety, and options. There’s also a side by side comparison function that you can use. If you can’t decide which vehicle you would like to buy, then you can scroll down through the selections to help you make up your mind. There are several options to search. If you already have a specific manufacturer in mind, then you can search by make. If you don’t have any specific make preference, then you can search by vehicle type (truck, coupe ,convertible, SUV, etc.), vehicle segment (full size van, compact car, luxury car, midsize SUV, etc.), monthly payment or by price range.
After deciding on a new vehicle, you will then get a summary page where you will see the options that currently available on your selected car, along with additional options that you can add, if you want. In some cases, the additional options that you want may not be compatible with existing options. In this case, a window will come up explaining that you will have to exclude some other option first, before you can add the new option you want. In the next screen you will be prompted to select a color for the exterior and interior of your car. Then you will have the option of buying an extended warranty. After this screen, you will be then taken to a summary page that shows all the options, color, and warranty information for reviewing. Incase if you want to proceed, you can then choose to apply for lease, financing or pay cash. If you have decided to purchase, the next prompt will ask you to enter your contact information. In a short time, you will get a call from a specialist who will confirm the availability of your car, with the desired options. You will then get information on the dealership in your location that has the new vehicle that possesses your specifications.
In addition to making a direct purchase, Carsdirect.com can be used for other automotive-related needs. You can get information on parts and accessories, trade- in values ,anti- theft devices and a few other services. Carsdirect.com can even do a free credit check for you, if you’re curious about your credit status. if you decide at any time that you need help, you can either access online “live” help, or you can call the Carsdirect.com 1-800 customer service number.
Carsdirect.com is a great site to use, if you are in the market for a new car or truck. Some people like shopping for a vehicle, but others find it an annoyance and a waste of time. By using this site, you save yourself the hassle of going around, from dealership to dealership, looking for the car that has exactly what you need. It allows you to build your car, according to the options and features that you desire, and then finds a match for you, in your area. If the car doesn’t exist in your area, it will check into its national network of dealers until it finds the one you want, then swap the car with another vehicle at a local dealer located near your place. The vehicle will be shipped directly to you, if necessary.
Carsdirect.com misses a couple of services and features that some other sites possess. For instance, there is no option to buy used cars or to get information on used cars in general . It lacks some features like information on local gas prices and traffic conditions, like some of the other car sites offer. But with Carsdirect.com you get a great service and a no- haggle price , just like the name implies. If you are in the market for a new car, you may want to look at this site. You have nothing to lose, so why not give it a shot? You may find your dream car.
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