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The deal with the Chevy Volt is that they wanted to create a electric car that is helped by gasoline. The purpose is to compete with other car companies in fuel efficient vehicles. Toyota Prius is one of the vehicles that the Volt competes against. When you compare the two vehicles they are different in some aspects but basically offer the same quality car. I'm not sure where the immensely debatable question about technology came from? The two vehicles are similar in technology. When it comes to technology between countries, I would say America is great at creating it, and Japan is great at perfecting it.
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Well, the Volt is available now, and the plug in prius isn't available for sale until next year. So although they have many similarities, the Volt has beaten the prius to the market. I think american technology is definitely a contender to Japanese technology, but the Japanese seem to offer it on a much more affordable basis.
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Q: My lease is up at the end of the month and the dealership will not lease me another vehicle because of several late payments and overall bad credit. I can't be the only one in the same boat, what are my options, and please don't say take the bus... By Robert
Jack's Answer:
Depending on where you live there are some rental car companies that rent in 30 day increments and I'm sure you could find something in your price range. Also maybe check craigslist for lease takeovers (other people who currently can't afford their lease) but just keep in mind you have to be weary of scams on craigslist also. If you do decide to take over someones lease, confirm the car is registered in their name. You can do this by running a carfax on the VIN of the car. In the event everything checks out, make sure that you and the owner of the car have a contract that spells out the exact terms and I would make sure that your payments for the car are sent directly to the bank or leasing company so you can make sure the owner is paying the bank and not pocketing the money. Good luck
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There are several buy here pay here lots that will sell you a car, but you will be paying significantly more than normal. Pick up a local car magazine and I'm sure the ads are plentiful. Contact your bank and ask if you can extend your lease in small increments, possibly 3 months at a time, in some cases banks do allow lease extensions. Another option might be find someone else that has a current lease that is 6 months or less until the lease ends and they can't afford their lease and work out a takeover of their lease for the remaining 6 months or so. The reason for 6 months or less is most if not all banks and lending institutions will not let someone else take over a lease in the last 6 months of the lease, therefore, even if you have bad credit, you could potentially negotiate with the lessor the last 6 months of their lease.
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How do I know if I'm being ripped off by a mechanic? By Cathy
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When your car breaks down on the highway in a torrential downpour. I hear horror stories all the time of mechanics overcharging and not even doing the work they say they do. What I do is go on www.angieslist.com and look up your mechanic. If he doesn't get good reviews then I would switch to someone who does. Also, if you know someone that knows something about cars have them take a look after the work is done and see if they did a good job. You can get free estimates from other shops to see if their prices are comparable to what \y ou were charged. Good Luck
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Well if you're asking the question you probably won't know if you are being ripped off. If the car is in running condition, I would get a written estimate from a couple of places. However we all know how they do the add-ons once they are halfway through the work. I guess word of mouth, find out who friends and family trust, and when you find a good one, stick with them.
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Q: I have a sixteen year old daughter who just got her driver's license. I promised her a car but am not sure what kind I should get. I would like something safe, of course, but am on a really tight budget. What car would you recommend.
Jack's Answer:
The VW Jetta. It's only 15,000, It looks good and it's safe. Germans know how to make good cars
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Hmm, I'm not a fan of promising a teenager a car, for whatever reason. I think they can only appreciate it if they work toward obtaining it. That being said, since you are on a tight budget, maybe you could match your daughter on money she earns to put in for a car. Since you didn't ask for my advice on if you should get her a car, I would definitely go with a volkswagon jetta, or any German car you can afford. They definitely have greater safety standards in place.
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