http://sandiego.bbb.org/WWWRoot//SitePage.aspx?site=26&id=a824b759-3137-43b5-aedf-a38056bcce73&debug=False 10 Wed, 19 Sep 2012 05:00:00 GMT Some people who have been driving cars for years attempt to diagnose their vehicle problems without first consulting an experienced mechanic. When it comes to car problems, everything is not always what it seems. An issue that appears to be cut and dry could wind up being something completely different. That is why it is always a good idea to have a professional mechanic check your car when you feel there may be a problem. http://sandiego.bbb.org/article/guest-blog-commonly-misdiagnosed-car-problems-37045 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 06:00:00 GMT Purchasing a used car can be a daunting experience. Since it's not a new car, you may not know the complete history of the car. While purchasing a used car from a dealer can be a little more reassuring, you are taking an even bigger chance when purchasing your used car from a private party. There are certain measures, however, that you can take to make sure your used car will be a great purchase. http://sandiego.bbb.org/article/guest-blog-used-car-buying-tips--30696 Fri, 26 Aug 2011 05:00:00 GMT Buying a car is a daunting task. I know, because I am currently in the market for a new vehicle. There are so many choices and so much research to be done – do I want new or used? Should I buy from a dealer or a private party? Car or truck? You get the idea. http://sandiego.bbb.org/article/friday-feature-presentation-make-shifty-car-dealers-eat-your-dust-29168 Mon, 28 Feb 2011 06:00:00 GMT Investing in a car is a big responsibility. Whether you are a first-time buyer, a veteran at the dealership, or even a 16 year-old, buying a safe, reliable car that is also the right choice for your lifestyle is no easy feat. There is so much to consider these days (size, gas mileage, color, level of coolness), that often easy but important tasks are forgotten. http://sandiego.bbb.org/article/6-tips-for-car-buyers-25674 Thu, 01 Mar 2007 06:00:00 GMT With prices averaging more than $28,000 for a new vehicle and $15,000 for a used vehicle, most consumers need financing or leasing to acquire a vehicle. In some cases, buyers use “direct lending:” they obtain a loan directly from a finance company, bank or credit union. In direct lending, a buyer agrees to pay the amount financed, plus an agreed-upon finance charge, over a period of time. Once a buyer and a vehicle dealership enter into a contract to purchase a vehicle, the buyer uses the loan proceeds from the direct lender to pay the dealership for the vehicle. Consumers also may arrange for a vehicle loan over the Internet. http://sandiego.bbb.org/article/ftc-understanding-vehicle-financing-4690 Sat, 01 Apr 2006 05:00:00 GMT A new car is second only to a home as the most expensive purchase many consumers make. According to the National Automobile Dealers Association, the average price of a new car sold in the United States is $28,400. That’s why it’s important to know how to make a smart deal. http://sandiego.bbb.org/article/ftc-buying-a-new-car-4382 Sat, 01 Apr 2006 05:00:00 GMT Driving a car fueled by something other than gasoline or diesel fuel is no longer the stuff of science fiction. In addition to conventional gasoline and diesel fuel, reformulated — cleaner — gasoline and alternative fuels now are sold in many parts of the country. Alternative fuels such as methanol, ethanol, compressed natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas, and electricity produce fewer tail pipe pollutants than conventional gasoline and diesel fuel. Using them could improve air quality. http://sandiego.bbb.org/article/ftc-consider-the-alternatives-alternative-fueled-vehicles-and-alternative-vehicle--4387