Vintage cars - a guide to buying online

Buying a Classic Cars requires thought, research and some planning. Classic cars are usually bought by enthusiasts to use and enjoy. It is not easy to make a profit from buying and selling classic cars.

Make a project plan and do your best to stick to it

You may see a tempting classic car restoration project listed in a newspaper or classic car magazine or on the Internet that may only be one or two thousand to buy and could be worth ten times as much once it is restored.

Practically though, have you the skills to carry out the restoration of the chassis, engine, interior, and the exterior ? If you need to find a specialist company to undertake some or all the work your ten times buy price may just come down to zero or very little profit indeed. Indeed in many cases the cost of restoration when added together will exceed the market value of the car. If you plan to keep the car and enjoy using it then this is perhaps an acceptable price to pay but do not expect to be able to sell the car at a profit particularly in todays "credit crunch" economy.

Before you start looking - do you have enough storage space ? Do you have enough working area (remember once stripped down, the bits can take up an awful lot of space). No old car likes to be kept out in the open, not even with a plastic sheet to protect it from the rain, frost and snow and even the worst masochist won't like working out in the open when it is blowing a gale! Lying on a cold concrete garage floor is bad enough but working outside in all elements usually puts a restoration project on hold permanently !

The basic rules for Internet Auctions.

Identify what you want - and have some idea how much you want to pay. Set a budget

only you know what you can afford to spend, or borrow. Use classic car magazine price guides and real adverts to see what your classic will cost to buy. Ideally hold back 10 percent to cover any unexpected problems. Calculate running costs by looking at mpg figures. Get insurance quotes: classic cars can be covered on cost-effective limited-mileage policies and are often surprisingly cheap to insure. Remember also that pre 1972 vehicles also have no road fund licence to pay. Talk to owners about how costly your classic will be to run.

Join the owners club. A huge resource of expertise can be found in owners clubs. Not only will they have some of the best looked-after cars but they have huge amounts of knowledge on the subject of buying and running your chosen classic. They often have cheap insurance and parts schemes, too.

Get an anorak ! No really - buy some books on your chosen classic, read magazines and become a classic-car bore. Research on the Internet and visit Classic Car Shows to talk to owners. You can never know too much.

Select a range of examples available... and do not let the cash burn a hole in your pocket. There are thousands of cars for sale every day so be patient, if it is not there today, it will be soon.

Check the sellers location - are you prepared to travel to inspect and then collect the car if you win the auction. Do you need to consider the cost of having your new pride and joy collected by a car transport service or could you hire a trailer and collect it yourself ?

Check out the seller. Read all the feedback for the last three months, negative feedback should ring alarm bells Ring him/her and get to know about your seller. Why is it being sold etc. Things like "Why are you selling the car?", "Does it come with any spare parts?", "How long have you had it?", "Is there any rot?", "Does it have any history?" MOT's, receipts etc. can be helpful for the rebuild. If you know any specifics about the car you are enquiring about then ask any of the questions you feel you need answers for. It could save you a long drive and time away if you have the necessary information before you leave.

If a vehicle has less than 3 months MOT ask the seller if they would be willing to send the car for a fresh MOT - to correct an MOT failure could be expensive.

In the event of a car being sold as an MOT failure, ask the seller to specify the list of failures, then give your local garage a ring and ask them to give you a quote for the work that needs to be carried out. this will give you some idea of the costs involved in getting the vehicle through its MOT It will save you time and money in the long run, no point in bidding on a vehicle that is going to be to costly to put back on the road.

Keep copies of all emails sent and received between you and the seller. they will come in handy if a dispute or conflict arises over the description of the item or any promises the seller makes you.

Check if the seller is a private individual or a dealer - there are many people who buy junk from car auctions and then simply try to pass them off as their own vehicles for a quick profit.

If the seller is a trader passing themselves off as a private seller and they are willing to lie about their status what else are they willing to lie about!!

If the vehicle is being sold by a private seller, ask them how long they owned the vehicle for? is the logbook registered in their name and at their home address? if it is a genuine private sale, then the answers to the above questions should be yes!! if the answer is no to any of the above walk away.

A few examples of the excuses usually given by traders posing as private sellers for not having the vehicle registered in their name "I bought the car for wife/husband or family member and they don't like it" "insurance to high" (people will usually always get an insurance quote before buying a car)"wife/husband did not like the car" "too big or too fast" or "they failed their driving test" "I bought the car as a stop gap"

ring any bells? I am sure you have heard at least one of the above and I have heard them all.

Remember it is a Legal Requirement to register a vehicle in your name regardless of how long you intend on keeping the car.

A reputable trader should and will disclose the fact that they are a trader, remember if you buy through the trade they may have certain obligations to rectify any problems with the car.

In the event that you have bought the car without prior inspection, before you go to collect the car, print out the item page and take it with you. If the seller has mis- described the item in anyway, you will have proof in your hands to argue your case.

If buying from a private seller, always meet the seller at their home address which should match the address the car is registered at. If there is a problem at least you will have an address to go back to. Do not agree to "meet on the Tesco car park as it will be easier than finding my house "

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Mercedes SLK 350 with LED Parking Lights

The Merc that can be called a sportscar without inviting peals of laughter.

Mercs are nothing if not inoffensive. In all their cars, everything has been styled more or less to please all and offend none. Fed up of being labelled as cars for old people, Mercedes is now on a sporty offensive.

The Formula 1 team. Michael Schumacher. The rip-snorting SLS AMG. Even more AMG-ing of the range. The angry face to the new C-Class. And the growing up of the SLK.

What really sets the tone is the startlingly angry exhaust note that greets you when you fire it up. All that noise is courtesy the new engine. Gone is the (cool-sounding) Kompressor 1.8-litre four-cylinder supercharged engine that, along with the lazy 5-speed auto, made the SLK200 more show than go. Enter a new V6 engine -- the first Mercedes V6 in India to get petrol direct injection -- and that makes for a very healthy 306PS of power and 370 Nm of torque.

Launching with the SLK 350 (the four-cylinder SLK 200 will come in eventually) has of course been necessitated by BMW and Audi bringing in beefy six-cylinder engines in the Z4 and TT, even though this has resulted in Rs. 13 lakh hike in price.

Performance numbers: The earlier SLK200 managed 0-100 kmph in 7.9 seconds. With power going up by 121PS, acceleration times drop to 6.71 seconds for the 100 kmph sprint, which makes it slightly quicker than the Z4 (though the TT is quicker to 100 kmph). What everyday driving will highlight is the impressive flexibility and bottom end grunt of the engine that demands a gentle prod on the accelerator to serve up strong overtaking oomph.

Performance is now abundant and effortless and you can call the SLK a proper sports car without having to endure peals of laughter.

But this is a Merc and they haven't forgotten how to make Mercs.

So, while it is aurally delightful when you knock back two gears, things settle down impressively when you knock it up two gears. The engine goes silent, the exhaust note becomes muted.

It is a sports car, no doubt, but has little of the compromises -- visibility, for instance, is excellent, you sit almost as high as a C-Class, so tootling in traffic doesn't get intimidating, the steering is with LED Parking Lights, refinement is excellent and the ground clearance is so good that you can take all kinds of speedbreakers without ever worrying about the belly scrapping.

This, again, is very unlike the other cars in this segment.

And of course there's that roof, the SLK's main attraction. The original SLK pioneered the retractable hardtop in this segment and though this wizardry has been around for over a decade, taking the top down never fails to draw the oohs and aahs. In under 20 seconds, the SLK transforms from a very attractive coupe to an even more attractive convertible and the way the whole mechanism works is still utterly fascinating to watch.

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If you have purchased you just your first vintage must not only where, but also how is it to assure.

As the owner of a classic car makes it not, if you good working Ford Capri 3 litre from 1970 a beat up old Morris minor from the 1960s or an elegant Jaguar E type in green drive, it is essential that you best find British race Oldtimer insurance cover for your beloved engine, which includes your individual risks to prices, break not the Bank!

If you a classic car before it is important to know there fundamental differences between what as a standard car insurance policy is known and the coverage under one as classic, a specialist car insurer defined have no owners.

The first thing to establish is whether your car for cover under a classic policy. A way to do this you could the previous owner is wondering whether it was covered with a vintage car insurance and the insurance.

Different car insurance companies have different definitions for the age and type of vehicles that can be covered by this type of coverage.

What could easily be covered with a single source can be excluded from another. Fortunately the most online vintage make cover this information on the first page of their Web sites, so it is to easily surf around and assess your suitability with various insurance companies.

You should check both the eligibility of age of the car in question, and also whether policy restrictions are driving circumstances for your, such as your age, which would you prevent coverage.

The large differences between the a standard directive and that of the vintage specialists is offered in such a way that you your classic car, and above all, how much you drive it. The large established insurers and price comparison websites provide coverage for older cars, but calculated an additional premium because of his age. It loads the premium if expensive as spare parts for the vehicle type are known.

In particular, they are offered only the current market value to replacement if the car of a default policy is covered and a depreciation of his is, if you claim.

With a standard car insurance for compensation such as basis for the value of the car is taken from often guide by the market value at the time of a claim, usually one of the price/magazines such as Britain's glasses set. The amount will probably get you a write-down on the current market value of your car become is an annual incident. Inevitably, if you a classic car and contractually, to make sure a standard policy, the true value of the car this leads to evaluation and insurance. Also probably not the salvage will give you and a classic car be repaired often can because the cost of the repair to the insurer is not economically viable as a write-down.

Classic car insurance - a beginners guide for new classic owners

When you buy a specialist vintage car is policy you a choice of either an agreed assessment of classic cars value or a directive on the basis of market value offered.

An agreed assessment the amount the insurance company will pay is of a claim results in a letter. This is a major benefit of insurance classic specialist policies, because this ensures that you not only properly fall, but receive also the specialized repair services that require your classic take advantage should. It should be noted that even agreed evaluation guidelines may change and you should ensure that the value for a given period to fluctuations in the fair market value is ensured.

Vintage cars, the insurance policies are therefore tailored to the needs of cars as collectibles and effectively the assessment rate for the State of the car is a factor.

The other main difference between the standard and classic policy is in such a way that you can use your car under the terms of the agreement. Originally developed this type of car insurance for drivers, much use not your classic cars.

All classic car have includes a limited mileage clause directives only the vehicle for an agreed amount of miles per year. Depending on which specialist car insurance companies use, there is a limit how far you can drive your classic. Some providers will cover but many specialists who offer provider now only a few thousand miles a year under the directive cover, up to ten thousand miles a year. These guidelines reflect the fact that many riders use modern classics as their main mode of transport.

As with all car insurance, it is important to compare covers and prices when shopping around. There classic insurance many specialist online today and many specialized systems, which are aimed at certain traditional owners. Compare you premiums offered by these that the price comparison websites, but if you want to avoid disappointment, you must have a claim, make sure you, the difference in the policy are included.

The Internet has very easy to compare classic car insurance made it previously only by specialist car insurance broker in the high street. You will find it provides special offers and tailor-made systems for your specific type classic with the search after your model classic car insurance.

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Carnauba Wax: The queen of all waxes

Carnauba wax is obtained from the leaves of the plant, Copernicia prunifera which is grown only in some north-eastern states of Brazil. It is also known as 'queen of wax' and usually comes in the form of hard yellow-brown flakes. In hot and dry season the plant secrets the wax to protect the leaves from damage. Its leaves then are dried and beaten to obtain the yellow-brown wax which is further refined and bleached before it is used. Temperature of 172 degree Fahrenheit (or 78 degree Celsius) is needed to melt the Carnauba wax which makes it durable. It is dissoluble in water and can only be made soluble with appropriate heat and chemical agents in some solvents.

Carnauba wax is used to produce glossy finish and is used in several industries which range from automobile waxes, shoe polishes, dental floss, floor and furniture waxes, instrument waxes and other polishes to food products such as sweets. It is also being used in paper coatings and for coating of pills. Because of its shine and hypoallergenic properties, it is also used as an ingredient in cosmetic products such as lipsticks, mascara, eye liner, eye shadow and various skin care preparations. It is used as a vegetarian alternative to Gelatin. It is highly water resistant and when used plain can make surfaces water resistant and durable. It is mixed with dyes and tints to make durable polishes.

Due to its multiple use and characteristics such as durability, hardness and shining properties Carnauba wax is named queen of all waxes. It is used in numerous industries as a finishing agent. Its aerosol suspended mold is used in making semiconductor molds. When used as mold release it, unlike Silicon or PTFE, is suitable to use with liquid epoxy, epoxy molding compounds(EMCs) and some other plastic compounds. Carnauba Wax enhances the properties of epoxies and other engineering plastics.

It is also used as an ingredient in making other waxes because of its hardness and durability. Glossy shine on our candies are because of Carnauba Wax.

Before you begin waxing your car, you need to keep in mind that you would have to your car in small portions, as dried wax would leave mark onto your ride. Only use genuine car wax, a soft cotton rag or a buffing machine, if you can afford one to your car. You can find numerous brands of car wax online, plus other useful tips to take care of your car on the internet.

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New Mini Cars In Perth

When looking for a new mini there is no better way than looking on the internet. The reason for this blessing of speed information is that apart from it being instant you can look at the car without actually being there, which is even better when they supply you with a video clip of it too.

The older way used to be to get the exchange and mart and read through it looking for your desired car, which is where I found my first car, a Ford Fiesta. Then local newspapers got involved too by having a section of cars for people to sell and buy from. If it was in the local newspaper then you knew it was local and not going to be 60 miles away. On my travels back to now where the Internet exists I have decided through all of my research that the car for me is going to be the Mini.

Now living in Birmingham I have a huge range of dealers available to me that sell Minis so the deal should be really good. I decide to try the old fashioned method getting some dedicated to vehicles. The advantage of this is that there are quite a few private sales, which are not that much cheaper than what the dealers are offering. Surprised by this I go and see one to see what it is like. The car is a Mini one in orange, just like the one my brothers girlfriend bought me when I seven. The condition was not great and he had not even bothered to clean it and make it smell nice! What a disappointment.

Due to this I decide to go and look for a dealer who might have one, however all they have is the colour I don't want. So it would seem that I am back to the drawing board with yet another search. I decide to increase my range, and in a crazy daze I decide to just go national. What do I find...I'll tell you, the only car that fits exactly what I want is in Perth, so I now have to drive all the way to Scotland to get my new mini in Perth. As soon as I see the destination Perth I cannot help but think that I need to go to Australia, ha-ha those were the days.

At the weekend, I pop up to where I hope to find my new Mini in Perth. I get a cab to the dealership, John Clark where I am greeted, offered a cup of tea and escorted over to the car in question. It is everything I wanted, did I mention that it was cheaper even that what the private seller was asking for his and it comes with a warranty, tax and 12 months MOT. Life does not get any better than this.

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4 Of The Fastest Cars In The World

Are you aware of the blockbuster film, Fast and the Furious? It has garnered several positive remarks from viewers globally especially the cars enthusiasts. The latest Fast and the Furious film entitled Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift was released in 2006. It does not have to stop there. Vin Diesel, Jonathan Harp and American Film producer Neal H. Moritz are developing the sixth Fast and the Furious film. It is due to be released in theatres in 2013. The plot is relatively the same as the story includes car racing, infiltrating Los Angeles street racers, busting hijacking ring and testing of loyalties between friends.

If you happen to be so included in cars and you like fast speed velocity, you might be interested to know the fastest cars on the planet.

Bugatti Veyron Super Sport 0-60 Time: 2.5 seconds

As suggested by car experts, the Bugatti Veyron Super Sport car is second to none concerning speed and power. This super sport car is made in France. It was created by the Germans. Currently, it costs around 2.5 million dollars. If you can splurge on 2.5 million dollars, then the $25,000 tires won't be the trouble for you. The sports edition was originally shown publicly in 2010 while in the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance which is an automotive charitable event. James Daniel May, a notable English television presenter, verified the car's exemplary speed. He said that at top speed the engine of Bugatti Veyron Super Sport consumes 45,000 litres (9,900 imp gal) of air per minute. This is resembling the amount of air one human breathes in four days. That only shows how powerful the engine of the Bugatti Veryon Super Sport actually is.

Hennessey Venom GT

If you like chic and fast cars, you might certainly be a fan of the Hennessey Venom GT. This superb car is manufactured by Hennessey Performance Engineering. Its remarkable chassis is said to be assembled in Silverstone, England. Since Hennessey manufactures their power plants at Sealy, Texas, the engine of the Hennessey Venom GT is assembled in Texas. This super sports car costs approximately $725,000 for the 725 HP variant. It can still rise to $950,000 for the 1200 HP model. According to research, the Hennessey Venom GT specs features lightweight carbon fibre bodywork. It runs in a supercharged 6.2 litre LS9 V8, which has similarities to the Corvette ZR1. It could run up to 275 mph at top speed.

Koenigsegg Agera R

Last year, this super car is noted by Top Speed as the supercar of the year. The Agera R can run smoothly at 0-62 mph (100 km/h) in 2.9 seconds. It can reach up to 275 mph (442.569 km/h), being possibly one of the fastest cars nowadays. To decrease resistance to the wind and to force the wing downward, the manufacturers of the Koenigsegg Agera R created a dynamic rear wing. Because of that sort of performance, this car is no doubt one of the world's best.

2012 Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Super Trofeo Stradale

Regardless of its long name, this impeccable sports car is among the world's finest. The weight of this car is 1,340 kilos. The weight LP 570-4 Super Trofeo Stradale is greatly reduced because its bodywork comes from aluminum and carbon fibre. It can hit the road in 0-62 miles per hour in 3.4 seconds.

With the modern technology, cars turned out to be more innovative. Above are some of the best and fastest cars in the world. Sooner or later, don t be surprised to see exceptional cars even faster than the ones mentioned in this article. Imagine how far the car industry has gone beginning from Flintstone's prehistoric cars.

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How to Import Used Car into Philippines

Philippines is the 46th largest economy in the world, with an estimated 2010 gross domestic product (nominal) of $189 billion. Primary exports include semiconductors and electronic products, transport equipment, garments, copper products, petroleum products, coconut oil, and fruits. Major trading partners include the United States, Japan, China, Singapore, South Korea, the Netherlands, Hong Kong, Germany, Taiwan, and Thailand.

Automobiles Industry began in Philippines with the introduction of American-made cars during the 1950s and 60s. But during the 1973 oil crisis, declaration of Martial Law by Marcos, some vehicle manufacturers withdrew from the Philippine market; some of them, however, returned after Marcos was ousted in 1986. During the early 1990s, many car makes returned to Philippines, but during the Asian crisis, some makers withdrew due to the economic slump. But love for cars has increased since with new models coming in.

Philippines is one of the major importers of used cars mostly from Japan and Korea, hundreds of vehicles enter Port Irene every month. Some of the most popular cars in Philippines are Honda City, Honda Civic, Mitsubishi Adventure, Mitsubishi Freeca, Mitsubishi L300, Toyota Corolla, Toyota Corolla Altis, Toyota Innova, Toyota Vios.

Who are eligible to Import Used cars in Philippines?

1. Only returning Filipino residents and foreign embassy diplomats are allowed to import motor vehicles "Duty Free"

2. Holders of 13A Visa: Foreigners married to Filipino citizens can import with payable taxes.

3. Holders of 13B Visa: former Filipino citizens can import with payable taxes.

4. Those who have worked or are working and residing abroad for at least one year are allowed to import their personal used cars into the country.

Which vehicles are eligible to be imported in to Philippines?

1. Only left-hand drive vehicles.

2. Vehicles that match Philippine safety and emission standards.

3. All motor vehicles must have an Import Authority Permit issued by the Philippine Bureau of Import Service before the vehicle is shipped.

4.Owner must have lived abroad for at least one year and car must have been registered in his name at least six months if the car is more than three years old, vehicles more than three years old should be registered under shippers name at least one year prior to application of the Import Permit

5. All vehicles subject to taxes and duties.

6. Gasoline-fueled cars limited to 2,800 cc not over 1,500 kgs.

7. Automobile must arrive within 60 days of customer's arrival.

8. Destination Agent must be contacted prior to shipping any vehicles.

9. Only one vehicle allowed per family.

Documents required for custom clearance:

1. Original Registration and proof of ownership

2. Import Permit from Department of Trade or Bureau of Import

3. Surety Bond

4. Original Bill of Sale

5. Original Passport

6. Certificate of arrival

7. Stencils of chassis/engine number

8. Deed of Sale or Commercial Invoice

9. Other documents, depending on customer's immigration status

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