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Used Trucks

There are many items that can affect the evaluation of a used truck. Mileage is the most outstanding issue that is considered when evaluating a vehicle, in addition to the overall body, interior and mechanical condition. Used trucks with more than an average of 12,000 miles per year are considered 'high mileage' vehicles, although highway miles are less destructive on a vehicle than in-town miles. Also, diesel fueled vehicles have motors that last longer than gasoline powered engines, primarily because of the added lubricant. However, what this means is that while a gasoline powered engine may be at the end of its life cycle at 200k miles, a diesel motor that has regular maintenance can easily double that during its lifespan. http://www.samarins.com/buying/index.html

Other factors that affect the value of a used truck include the operation and function of all originally installed options such as the radio, cruise control, heater, air conditioning, electronic windows and seats. Regular maintenance can also extend the longevity of any used vehicle, so if regular maintenance records are available as proof, this can add value as well. http://www.newbuyer.com/autoused/howtobuy/tipsmistakes.html

updated 2010-08-09 02:01:37

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Papa John's Camaro

Papa John's founder John Schnatter went on a search for a 1972 Z28 Camaro that he sold 25 years earlier to start his first pizza restaurant. He offered $25,000 to anyone who could help him locate the exact car.http://content.usatoday.net/dist/custom/gci/InsidePage.aspx?cId=thejournalnews&sParam=36056958.story

Schnatter found the car in Kentucky in August of 2009, buying it from the most recent owner for $250,000. In honor of the car and the 25th anniversary of Papa John's, Schnatter offerred all Camaro owners a free large pizza on Wednesday, August 26, 2009.http://content.usatoday.net/dist/custom/gci/InsidePage.aspx?cId=thejournalnews&sParam=36056958.story

On November 16, 2009, Papa John's announced that they are offering a 1:64 scale diecast toy version of the z28 Camaro. It sells for $4.99, with $1 from each car sold benefiting the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation. The packaging also includes a coupon on the back for a free medium cheese pizza.http://www.autoblog.com/2009/11/27/papa-johns-selling-recovered-camaro-diecast-free-pizza-and-cha/

updated 2010-07-17 18:11:04

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Classic Car Insurance

Most classic car insurance policies carry specific limitations. Below is a short list of common limitations:

• Mileage- generally there are specific mile limitations both per month and possibly per year.
• Age- most classic car insurance policy require the owner to be at least 25 years of age, in some cases even 30 years of age.
• Garage- most classic car insurance policies require that the classic car be stored in a garage.
• Other Vehicles- many classic car insurance policies require proof from the owner that the classic car in question is not the everyday car for the owner.

It is also important for classic car owner to periodically review their coverage. If the owner has done more work, restoration for example that adds value to the car and the policy will need to be updated. http://www.timelessrides.com/classic-car-insurance

updated 2010-09-12 18:54:06

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Chrysler Rebates

updated 2011-06-27 23:57:25

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General Lee Drift Video

The General Lee is a Dodge Charger muscle car, which was introduced by manufacturer Chrysler Corporation in 1969. The General Lee was featured in the television series The Dukes of Hazzard. The car had the doors welded up (apparently for aerodynamics), having the dukes enter the car sliding though the open windows. The Lee is painted orange, with a big '01' on the side, and a Confederate flag on the roof.http://www.generalleefanclub.com/

updated 2010-07-17 06:08:55

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Classic Car Trader

Classic car trader services are provided by classic car dealers and communities for classic car enthusiasts. Those who enjoy classic cars often use the services of classic car traders to help track down antique cars or vintage auto parts. ClassicCars.com, home of the Collector Car Network, Inc. is an online classic car trader service. The company was founded as a classic car forum in 2002. Four years later they relaunched their website to make it easier for people to buy, sell and trade cars over the web or privately.http://classiccars.com/AboutUs.aspx

AutoTrader Classics is another online classic car trader service, where people can buy, sell or make deals on all sorts of classic or collector cars. Their website, at AutoTraderClassics.com, features a classic car part finder, articles about classic cars and an online community for classic car lovers. The site is divided into categories like American classics, antiques, classic trucks, exotic cars, hot rods, import classics, modern classics, muscle cars and race cars.http://www.autotraderclassics.com/help/aboutus.xhtml

OldCarOnline is another website that allows classic car enthusiasts to buy, sell and trade classic cars. The website allows users to search advertisements by make, model and year or post and ad for a trade or sale. The website also has special programs for car dealers. According to OldCarOnline, the website gets 15,000 ad views on a daily basis.http://www.oldcaronline.com/

updated 2010-07-28 00:23:11

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