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Hey there,

I live in Newfoundland and was just looking at a 2007 police interceptor for sale and I need some guidance since this will be the first car I have ever owned. Note that I have not done a test drive yet. Here are the details I have so far.

- 170,000 KM
- Starts without any problems
- Did not smell burning oil or anything else.
- Cracked front windshield (not too bad, but a 0 repair)
- Trunk opens using the button inside, but can’t use key on outside lock.
- AM/FM radio out of socket on the floor, with wires running under the cigarette lighter for some reason.
- Rust on bottom of driver’s front fender between wheel well and door.
- Rust along rocker panel on both sides of car from driver’s door to the back.
- The rest of undercarriage and frame looks in good shape.
- Taxi company owner just acquired it from an auction and had the car at a body shop to be painted (this is where I was looking at it).
- CLEAN Car-fax report with no issues reported.

The owner wants 00 for the car. Should I walk away from this one completely, or bring the price down?

James

I want to buy less then 5 cars a month. I own an auto body repair shop. I was told i need a dealers license but when I looked into it, the secretary of states office told me that i had to actually have a dealer in order to buy cars at an auction. I dont want to open a dealer, i just want to buy a couple of cars a month to keep my employees busy during slow times. Is there a different type of license to do this or any auctions where i dont need to have a dealer license that are open to the public. I live in Illinois.

I had a car accident in 8/2009. My auto insurance was willing to pay for repairs. I had the car taken to a body shop. My insurance wrote a two party check. Before repairs could get done to my car the lien holder repossessed the car. I was out of work injured, lost my car and DEPRESSED. I filed for bankruptcy 09/2009. 04/2010 my insurance company called me and asked why i never cashed the check issued. I said it(check) was still with the body shop. They put a stop payment on the check and rewrote the check to a different body shop. ( NO I DON’T HAVE THE CAR) . I knew this body shop that did the works ( SOLD cars, body work and auto repair etc) . I found a car I liked and the owner and I went to cash it and the check had a stop payment!?! I called my insurance company and they said NO there is NO stop payment on the check. I returned the check and filed to take them to court.06/2010 I got a call from the lien holder and they stated they were contacted by my insurance company and they stated they were entitled to the money.I said I don’t think so because I filed bankruptcy 09/2009 and It would be complete 09/2010. My insurance’s lawyer is trying to get me to do a two party check with the lien holder….. I DON’T BELIEVE I OWE THEM ANYTHING.

A car has become such an essential part of our lives that we may not know what to do when breakdowns occur. The cost of having auto repair work done is something which many of us worry about. The idea of needing to pay to have a vehicle fixed may not be so bad if we know how to keep auto repair costs under control. Here are a few ways that you can do so at the same time that you ensure you are getting quality service.

The first thing you need to do is make sure you perform maintenance tasks regularly. This can include changing oil, checking the levels of engine and transmission fluid, and monitoring tire pressure. By doing so, you make sure that either you notice small problems before they become larger, and that delicate parts in the engine and transmission are protected against the wear and tear that can cause them to break down.

Knowledge about cars is important in order to keep repair costs down. There are a few reasons for this. The first is that you may be able to perform small repairs or routine maintenance yourself. You may be surprised by how easy it can be to change your own oil, replace spark plugs or replace small parts like headlight bulbs and windshield wipers. Knowing what you are talking about can also help protect you from being conned by dishonest auto mechanics.

Do you know how bills are calculated when you do have repair work done? Learning this can be one of the ways that you can keep car repair costs reasonable. When a mechanic works on your vehicle, there is always a cost for labor and a cost for parts. There may be other fees and charges such as waste disposal, but on average, most of the cost comes from parts and labor.

There can be a fairly wide range in the price that different garages may charge you for repairs. Take, for example, having brakes replaced. One garage may use name brand parts and may have higher labor costs. Other garages may have more reasonable costs. Both may be just as skilled, so shopping around can really help save you money in the end.

Always remember to get a written estimate before the work begins and make sure you understand what all of the charges are for. Be warned that some garages may try to tack on the cost of testing that was not performed in order to increase the price. Be prepared to stand your ground and demand an explanation for any charges that don’t seem to make sense. It can be the difference between paying what you expect and paying a lot more than you want to.

Remember that older cars will naturally tend to need more in the way of repairs than newer cars will. This can be offset somewhat by performing regular maintenance throughout the life of the car. You may find that once a car has been driven for a long time the amount you will need to pay for auto repair work may make it unaffordable. At this point, it can be a good idea to sell your car or trade it in and get a newer model.

You need to remember that you cannot totally avoid having repair work done to a vehicle. At some point, parts will wear out and break down. However, if you are prepared for this and have taken steps to get to know good mechanics and are willing to spend the time learning about your vehicle, you may be amazed at how reasonable repairs can actually be.

If you are having trouble with your vehicle you should take it to your nearest auto repair shop, as soon as you can. If you aren’t able to do this the likelihood that the repair will become more sever increases.

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