Making Sure You Get the Best Deal on a Used Vehicle

Buying a new vehicle can be quite the commitment. Choosing a vehicle is a major choice, as it is a product which you buy in the hopes that it will last for a number of years. While buying a vehicle today is easier than ever before, the usual pitfalls still exist. Buyers who enter into this market without the benefit of experience or research are more likely to become ensnared in any of the more common traps awaiting the unprepared.
Salespeople are hoping to make as much money as possible from you, that is their job after all, which is much easier to do if you don’t really know what you’re looking for. The best defense against this is some simple research and preparation beforehand. The following steps will ensure that you enter into this with both eyes open.Read More: AutosHype.com

 

Have You Fallen Out Of Love With Your Car?

Some people consider their cars to be just a way of getting them from A to B. For others, cars mean so much more than that. They are like part of the family, and their owners are happy to spend lots of time and money on them!
Sometimes, though, even die-hard car enthusiasts can end up falling out of love with their cars. If that sounds like you, check out the following top tips to help you rekindle your love for your car. Read More: AutosHype.com

What to Look For Before Buying a Used Car

So, you’re buying a used car. There’s nothing to be ashamed of; the majority of people choose to buy used cars in this day and age, as new cars are just too expensive. Plus, they depreciate in value the second that you buy them, making them a bit of a silly investment. You could always get a car on finance, but I find it much more effective to save for the car and pay it off in one. This way, you don’t have any more unnecessary payments to worry about. Anyway, you’re definitely buying a used car; so here’s what to look for before handing over your hard earned cash: Read More: AutosHype.com

Kia: Were Ready To Start Building Self-Driving Cars

Kia is a South Korean car maker that has been in business since 1957. They are the country’s second-largest car producer. They have been busy bees, with global sales totalling 2.75 million cars in 2013.
You will often find their car models for sale in various parts of the world. They enjoy relative success in the global markets they target.
The South Korean firm likes to come up with amazing technology in their newest models. One market they are keen to take advantage of is the driverless car market. Read More: AutosHype.com

The Lexus CT 200h: Why Are People Flocking To Buy This Car?

Lexus has introduced several exciting new car models over recent years. But one model that has captivated motorists and the press alike is the Lexus CT 200h. It was first unveiled at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show and available to buy from 2011 onwards.

The Lexus CT 200h got designed by Takeshi Tanabe. It is a luxury small family car that is also ideal for business users. The “CT” stands for “Creative Touring,” according to various online sources. Read More: AutosHype.com

Hackers can Control your Cars Steering and Brakes - Report

Hackers only need a gateway to get connected to any device and that’s also true for cars which have systems that connect them to a cellular network. A research report from Charlie Miller and Chris Valasek, shared with CNNMoney, explain similar findings. According to the report, if a car’s functions like the steering, brakes and tire pressure monitor are on the similar network as features that link the car to the Internet, the hackers can control any function remotely.

They could engage brakes and control features like adaptive cruise control and active lane assist. Read More: AutosHype.com

UK crash for cash car insurance scams double in 2013

News that ‘crash for cash’ insurance scams rose by 51 per cent in the UK last year shows a worrying trend in car insurance fraud.
According to the UK’s biggest motor insurers, Aviva, who insures one in ten vehicles in the country, at least 820 accidents were induced (or intentionally) caused.

Witnessing first-hand such a scam just weeks before I was about to sell my car, I can tell you it is not a pleasant experience. However, knowing how you can combat the fraudsters is half the battle.
Faked accidents led to around 2,200 fraudulent claims for personal injury last year Aviva confirmed, but little more than a community order is the usual punishment for such crimes. Read More: AutosHype.com