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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 2010-04-08, Page 13THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, APRIL 8, 2010. PAGE 13. 389 Queen St., Blyth 519-523-9725 Now is the time to rid your car of winter grit and grime! Our tokens make great gifts! & Detailing Being prepared can negate car buying nervousnessFew purchases can be as nervewracking as buying a vehicle. Short of buying a house, buying a car is the biggest purchase many people ever make. Such a large financial commitment makes it no great surprise that many car buyers approach the process with a degree of trepidation. Such anxiety with respect to car buying has only increased as the country’s economic woes have led many people to exercise greater caution before spending their money. That said, the car buying process does not need to be stressful. Before purchasing your next car, consider the following tips that can help make the process go more smoothly. Time your purchase properly. Unless your current vehicle is completely unreliable, it can behoove you to wait until certain times of the year to buy your next car. For example, auto dealers oftensee the end of the calendar year as a chance to establish sales records. As a result, many auto dealers slash the prices on their vehicles throughout the month of December, providing prospective auto buyers an opportunity to save a significant amount of money. Another good time to buy is late- summer and early fall. That’s when dealers start receiving the coming year's models on their lots, motivating them to sell the current year's models, typically at discounted prices.Bring something to the table. Entering a dealership empty handed can be akin to painting a bullseye on your back. Without doing your homework, the dealer will be negotiating with you on the prices he has to offer. However, prospective buyers should comparison shop before driving onto the dealer’s lot. Many times, a dealer will match a competitor’s price if the dealer fears you will walk off the lot without buying a car. Bring your research with you to the dealer, and you will be able to negotiate on your termsinstead of the dealer's. Know your credit score. For buyers hoping to finance their next vehicle, one of the most influential factors will be your personal credit history. An individual’s credit history will determine interest rate when applying for a car loan. Examine your credit report before visiting a dealership to give yourself a better bargaining position. Also, a close examination of your credit report can determine if there are any errors that need to be fixed before applying for a loan.Be careful trading in a car you still owe money on. When trading in a car you still owe money on, you should get it in writing that the dealer will pay off the existing auto loan within 10 days. If you do not get such an agreement, the auto dealer likely will not pay off the loan on time, and you will be charged late fees that could negatively affect your credit history. If a dealer will not agree to pay off the existing auto loan within 10 days, do not purchase a vehicle from that dealership. &CUSTOMIZING 519-523-9726 email: countryside@tcc.on.ca 82589 London Rd. South of Blyth • Insurance claims • Collision repairs • Refinishing • Restoration • Spray in truck box liners • Oil spray undercoating Don’t want to make an insurance claim for that fender bender? See Raymond for an economical repair and a free estimate! Lifetime Protection and a Great Look • Semi-skid resistant surface keeps cargo secure and allows for easy loading and unloading. • Great insulator and soundproofing qualities • Resistant to common chemicals including chlorine, automotive fuels, diesel fuels, paints, salt water and much more! • Permanent bonding seal against water, rust and corrosion. 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Smaller engines tend to operate closer to their optimal efficiency levels under typical driving conditions, meaning more of the energy from the fuel is converted into work at the crankshaft, whereas in larger engines more of the available energy in the fuel consumed (under similar driving conditions) is lost to heat and friction. So what does this all mean to you the driver and you the vehicle buyer? You don’t have to buy the biggest, most powerful vehicle on the lot to get the performance you desire. Natural Resources Canada has everything you need to know about fuel efficiency and vehicles at www.vehicles.nrcan.gc.ca. www.mccutcheonmotors.ca J.L. McCUTCHEON MOTORS LTD. Brussels 519-887-6856 or 1-888-351-9193 * Daily Rental Plus PST, GST and Licensing Admin. Included USED VANS 2004 Chev Venture - V6, AT, loaded, 7 pass., brown, 223,000 km. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,950 2006 Chev Uplander LT - V6, loaded, 7 pass., blue granite, 59,000 km . . . . . . . . . . . $12,950 2006 Mazda M5 GS - 4 cyl., 5 spd., 5 dr., loaded, silver 109,000 km. . . . . . . . . . . . $10,950 USED TRUCKS *2009 Dodge Dakota SXT Quad Cab - 4 wheel drive, V8, silver, 43,000 km . . . . . . . . $21,950 *2008 Chev Silverado LT - Extn. 4WD, 4.8, loaded, silver, 50,000 km . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25,950 2008 Dodge Ram SLT Quad Cab - 4WD, 5.7 hemi, 20" wheels, grey, 44,000 km . . . . . . $24,950 *2007 Chev Silverado - Extn., 4 WD, 5.3, loaded, 8' box, silver, 92,000 km . . . . . . . . . . . $18,450 2007 Chev Classic Silverado LS - Extn., 4WD, 5.3, loaded, red/silver, 50,000 km . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reduced $22,450 2000 Chev Silverado LS Z71 - Extn., 4WD, 5.3 loaded, black, 191,000 km. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,950 SOLD SOLD USED SUVS *2009 Jeep Compass - 4WD, 2.4 North Edition, loaded, sand, 48,000 km. . . $19,950 2004 GMC Envoy XUV - 4WD, loaded, leather, 4dr., 5 pass., silver, 201,000 km . . . . . $10,950 2003 Kia Sorento - loaded, AWD, leather, black, 123,000 km . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,950 USED CARS *2009 Chev Impala LS - V6, 4 dr., loaded, red jewel, 55,000 km . . . . . . . . . . . . Reduced $16,950 *2008 Ford Fusion SEL - 6 cyl., 4 dr., leather, sunroof, red, 52,000 km . . . . . . . . . . . $16,950 2007 Chev Impala LTZ - 3.9, 4 dr., AT/AC, loaded, grey, 61,000 km. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14,950 2006 Pontiac G6 - V6, 4 dr., remote start, green, 57,000 km . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10,950 2006 Chev Impala LTZ - 3.9, 4 dr., loaded, sunroof, red, 99,000 km . . . . . . . . . . . $11,950 2005 Chev Impala - V6, sport pkg., loaded, 4 dr. silver, 78,000 km . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,950 2005 Chev Malibu - 4 cyl., sport pkg., grey, 89,000 km. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,950 2004 Pontiac Grand AM SE1 - 4 cyl, 4 dr., sunroof, sandrift, 85,000 km . . . . . . . . . . . $7,450 2001 Pontiac Sunfire SL - 4 cyl, 4 dr., AT, silver, 160,000 km . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,950 1997 Buick LeSabre LTD - V6, loaded, 4 dr., dark red, 213,000 km . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,950 SOLD Member of Used Car Dealer Association Bigger engines not always better Bondi buys it Chris Bondi, who recently bought the building that his company, Bondi Restorations and Collision, is in, takes a look at one of many classic cars he services. (Aislinn Bremner photo)