My recent experience at my local car dealers just proved quite how gullible I am. To be fair I was always the kid in the classroom who would believe the weird and wildly unbelievable stories that the class clown would tell, of you would be flicked in the nose when someone pointed out that I had "got something on my shirt". I was Autel Maxisys MS908CV, and I suppose I still am, far too trusting for my own good. I see the world through rose tinted specs, and it means that whilst most of the time it just leads to amusing stories to tell, sometimes it is far more detrimental! I really need to start taking people with me whenever I am in a position of financial power, as I am bound to believe whatever I am told.

The example in the used car dealership was a classic. I know a little about cars, but I am the first to admit that perhaps I don't actually know much about the useful stuff. I could tell you at a glance if a car looks nice, and I could reel off a list of my favourite cars from a design perspective, but I haven't really been driving long enough to be able to tell the difference between the incredibly subtle engines differences, or to know whether a tire was pulling the car a little to the left. Because of this lack of knowledge, I probably wandered into the dealer atrociously unprepared, hence the set of events that ensued.

Upon entering the showroom, I was immediately approached by a motley drew. Clearly everyone had seen the happy looking lass wandering through the doors, and had seen a number of dollar signs hanging above my head! They converged on me Maxisys Elite, and the first to reach me took me by the elbow and escorted me to his desk. He sat me down, and proceeded to quiz me on what I wanted.

"Oh, just a car" I said, "One that will take me from A to B without breaking down".

His response, predictably, was somewhat ecstatic. He rushed to reassure me that he could definitely meet those requirements, and led me off to what he assured me was the perfect car. I stood looking at the behemoth he had bought me to, and not once did it cross my head that he had led me neatly past the cheapest cars in the room, right through to the expensive end. This car was about £5k above me non-existent budget, but when I raised concerns he let me know that I could get 0% finance for the 1st 12 months if I wanted, consequently meaning that I could afford a car that was a lot more expensive than I had though.

He then proceeded to tell me why I would prefer this car anyway. After all, I couldn't be expected to survive without dual climate control, especially when my boyfriend always likes the temperature hotter than me. I was sold straight away - and walked away £5k extra down and thoroughly confused about what had just happened!

Lauren Cooke is a writer and a car enthusiast. She currently writes for the automotive industry. Here she discusses Car Dealers.
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Clutch - Function
1. Ensure a smooth start car.
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2. Easy to shift.
Cars with the process, often for different transmission gear to adapt to changing driving conditions. If you do not clutch the engine and gearbox temporary separation, then the power transmission gear meshing gearbox load does not drop because of its engaging tooth surface pressure between the large and difficult to separate. Another gear due to unequal treatment of both peripheral speed and difficult to engage. Even if forced into engagement with the teeth side will have a huge impact, easily damaged parts. The use of the engine and gearbox clutch shift after temporary separation autel, then the original pair of gears meshing load dropped because the pressure between the mating surfaces is greatly reduced, it is easy to separate. And another pair of gears to be engaged, the rotation of the drive gear and a small moment of inertia of the engine separately using the appropriate action can shift the gear to be engaged with the peripheral speed equal to or nearly equal, to avoid or reduce the impact between the gears.
3. Prevent transmission system overload.
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O.K. you're patting yourself on the back for all of the homework you've done on your perspective car that you are going to buy… so you're fired up and ready to go… right?

It's great that you've done much homework on the car that you've got your eye on… good job. But, consider this - have you given any thought at all as to what your negotiating game plan is going to be? If you really want to maximize your car deal, it only makes sense to give this area some additional consideration.

Negotiating is skill that can be learned and gets better with practice. Throughout everyone's life - first as children then as parents - negotiation occurs rather regularly. Now that you're looking at stepping onto a car dealership, you shouldn't suddenly feel as though you've never been involved in negotiations… I'll bet that you have.

First and foremost, plan to succeed. Simple thought I know, but it is part of the preparation. If you go into the process thinking that you would really like to get the selling price down to a certain figure, but at the same time you're telling yourself that this probably won't happen… then guess what… it won't. You won't have the confidence, and the sales person or sales manager will get work on your shaky expectations and get you off your target price.

Be mindful of the other hand though. If you go into the car selling price negotiating process like the proverbial ‘bull in a china shop' you'll probably trip the sales person's and the sales manager's hot button and they will push back just as vigorously creating a negotiating chasm.

The key as a polished negotiator is to stay calm and pleasant and present win-win scenarios.

Secondly - Be prepared Maxisys Elite. Don't go into any type of transaction such as buying a car unprepared. Don't just know about the car and what you want your car to come with - know what each of these options cost… don't guess or assume… There is profit to be negotiated upon across the board at any given dealership. Knowledge is confidence, and sales people will pick up on the fact that you know of which you talk and this will significantly cut down on the sales b.s.

Next - Leave yourself wiggle room inside your cocoon of happiness target. In other words never start with the price you want to pay. Remember, by definition here we are negotiating with another person… if you start with the price you want to pay; you'll have no choice but to negotiate your way up and out of it. So, if you're will to spend say $15,000 then start at $14,000 and work to create a win-win somewhere in between. And, oh by the way… no one in the dealership other than you has or will have NO IDEA of what you're willing to pay.

Here's a bonus tip - if the sales person kicks off the negotiations with the first offer, don't counter with a number… that's right no counter number… instead counter back with a pleasant … "I'm afraid that's somewhat beyond my budget" … make them come back with another offer to get you in the game. Now you just gotten a newer offer and you haven't even jumped in yet. The first offer from the dealer is usually their ‘home run' swing… they don't really expect you to serve yourself up at this point (although some do… and hence the home run in profit).

Keep in that this is not a one way street. You'll have to participate and make some concessions in order for your deal to be a winner. For instance, if you can't get to the selling price you want then get more for your trade, get an extended warranty at dealer cost, get some no cost service or oil changes, floor mats, … anything that keeps the deal moving forward and the negotiations open… don't get hung up on ‘beating you opponent' over just one aspect of the deal.

This is where many people get frustrated and either walk away after getting so close or just give in as a result of the frustration. Negotiating a car deal is a package not just a selling price. Sure the selling price is the focal point, but you have to give the appearance that you are offering some concession as well. In fact, as your target price get within range, don't just agree on the price and then begin the delivery process. If you do… you will be in a much weaker position to negotiate any extras you may want such as that extended warranty… you see… make sure all potential aspects of the deal are in place before you shake hands on the price Autel Maxilink ML629.

Jeff Neilan's car dealer experience offers insightful car buying tips that save you time and money. 
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There are some who consider buying a car is more important than buying a house. After all, a car provides mobility, and could help one to earn while a house is considered by some as a dead investment (I could imagine hearing howls of protest from our friends from the real estate business AP200 Autel.) After all, buying a car as a business tool is capital, while buying a house to live in, is expense. —but this is an entirely another story.)

If you are one of the former, then you would agree that besides keeping your car in optimum performance, it would not hurt to put some comfort in it, right? OK, you may call this part already as an expense, if you wish. I'd call this as "tool upgrade" (with a straight face here.)

"OWNING" YOUR CAR

Let us say, you bought a pre-owned car. Mostly, the first things owners of a newly acquired car would do, besides putting it to a joyful ride, is to put in some stuff, accessories, or "blings." This process is called "claiming ownership." You know, it's yours, and to prove it, you do put in your "markings." It's almost like a brief but sweet turn-over ceremony of sorts (often private no one around would notice.) This is usually done immediately after payments are done and just before you happily and triumphantly drive "your" car out of the car dealer's. This personalization of the car could be as simple as removing that pine-shaped car freshener to something major as repainting the entire body work.

CAR AUDIO SYSTEM

Installing a decent audio system could be one (if not the most) of the best "personalization" you could do to your car.

By decent, we don't mean giving your arm and leg for it. You can easily put together one with less than $1000. You can easily find bargains over the internet for a good head unit with a CD player, amplifiers, equalizer, replacement for the factory speakers, and sub-woofers, etc. You may want to invest on a professional technician to ensure you get the best resulting sound quality. But if you are the more adventurous type, you may DIY.

CAR VIDEO

If you opt for those kick-ass video kits, you are assured of quality and satisfaction but you must be prepared to shell out about $500. If you wish, you can also buy cheaper by buying the different components separately. You can buy an in-dash monitor for a little more than $50, and an equally cheaper DVD player. Just make sure you have a qualified (if you are not comfortable doing it yourself) technician to install the components for you.

YOUR CAR AUDIO, VIDEO AND YOU

Besides emphasizing the usability, convenience, and efficiency of your car, we should not disregard the main reason for its existence: you. A car could also provide some measure of comfort for both you and your passenger. A good audio system could help ease up a long and tiring trip. Driving the wife for groceries? You could park in the shade and wait in the car watching your favorite DVD. Tired of endless "Are we there yet?" questions from impatient and irritable kids on a long drive? Pop in a Hannah Montana DVD or High School Musical movie and these will keep your kids occupied backseat Autel MaxiCOM MK908Pro, you'd even forget they're there.

Mark Robinson writes for Auto-Loans.
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Make your car alarm system work best by adding useful accessories. Pick the right accessories suitable to your car.

A car alarm system is now considered integral when owning a car. The system is a collection of sensors connected to a siren. It is basically wired with a switch somewhere on the driver's side such that an unauthorized forced opening will ring the sirens.

Today, modern car alarm systems are digitally-enhanced for maximum efficiency and protection Autel MK908. There are specialized sensors for pressure or motion detection. Sirens can be customized to make a certain sound distinct to your car. Auxiliary batteries supplement the main battery and act as "fool-proofing." A computerized control unit monitors the sensors and sounds the alarm.

Besides customized siren sounds and digital systems, the technology behind car alarm systems expanded to include a wide variety of other accessories and enhancers to give your security system, a classy and personal touch. Some of these items are described briefly below.

The Digital Time Temperature Remote Start Controller automatically starts at programmed time activations or preset temperatures Autel Diaglink. It displays time, date and temperature readings.

The Remote Replacement Batteries come in various sizes and voltages. It replaces weakened remote power. It helps maintain a good range. The good thing about this accessory is that there will never be a lapse in operation in cases when the current batteries suddenly run out of charge.

The Pulse Timer Relay is an adjustable timer with a 30A relay.  A positive (+) or negative (-) pulse, or a change of state (from + to - or vice-versa) on the stripe wire can trigger the pulse timer. These accessories run on batteries and are available from various suppliers and manufacturers.

The Door Lock Relay Interface usually works with most factory door locks or contains features for adding door lock activators. It can automatically lock all doors in one button. This is a very essential feature especially when there are passengers who accidentally forget to lock doors upon alighting.

The Nite-light Headlights System has a photocell technology that turns headlights on and off automatically. It conserves batteries and can be integrated into any car alarm system.

The Electronic immobilizing devices are made to disconnect all power from the starter to prevent ignition bypass. Just make sure yours is not installed with too obvious valet switches for thieves to disarm your device easily. Some cc will only start when the alarm is deactivated using this remote control. This is better because most car thieves are also adept in car mechanics.

The Tracking systems transmits radio signals to help locate your vehicle. It works through the GPS technology. Even if a thief is able to run away with the car, he will not be able to run far as the tracking system will be able to locate him. This tracking system is quite expensive, and it is only effective in countries with GPS-enabled technology already.

There are many other car alarm accessories to choose from. Think like a thief and try to guess how they can steal a car. It is one of the better ways in deciding what accessories to install together with your basic alarm system.

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