How to Replace a Car Window – Replacing Car Windows
Posted by in Car Windows on January 17, 2012
Replacing your own car door window is not that difficult. You will need a few tools and the new parts but the work is not complicated if you have patience.
The first step is to remove the upholstery on the inside of the door. Most handles and armrests are screwed into place and need to be removed.
After the door handles and armrest are removed the next step is to remove the bottom of the door panel. There are special tools for this but most people use a screwdriver. Pry gently along the edge of the panel until the fasteners pop out. The door panel fasteners are shaped a bit like a Christmas tree with the base attached to the door. These fasteners are placed about every three or four inches.
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Car Selling Via an Agent – Be Careful
Posted by in Car Selling on January 17, 2012
If you are selling your car and you intend to do so through a third party agent, you should evaluate the agent first. Car selling agents sell the car on your behalf, for a commission. This arrangement will work well if the agent is reputable and honest. However, some of these agents are anything but honest. They tend to feed lies to the car seller and potential customers.
My car stayed in the agent’s selling bay for nearly 3 months. Every time I inquired about any potential buyers, I was told that a deal was in the works. One day, I decided to phone the agent posing as a potential buyer. I was shocked to find out that the price being quoted was nearly twice my asking price. The agent was trying to get much more than his commission. For good measure, I recorded the conversation and made my way to the agent’s office.
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Cheap Cars For Sale by Owner
Posted by in Car For Sale, Cheap Cars on January 17, 2012
The first thing you must do when you buy a car is to determine a price that is suitable. Preset a spending limit based on your ability to spend money. Secondly… have the kind of vehicle in mind that you want to buy. Is it a 2 door, 4 door, 2 seater, convertible, pick up truck, full size or short box, etc..
Now you can start looking. Swap sheets are good but sometimes you can find a good deal sitting in front of someone’s house. For instance I found a 1987 Olds Cutlass Supreme; it was just in someone’s driveway with no plates. There was no for sale sign on it, I just knocked on the door and started my conversation with the owner. The next thing I know, I am the proud owner of that Cutlass (no dents, rust, scratches or large amounts of wear) for around 700 dollars.
Another less unethical way of acquiring a cheap vehicle is to offer a trade. Up north, most take ATV’s and snowmobiles as viable trades. Sometimes even another vehicle if the condition is what they are looking for. It’s all about topography and learning where you are and what people like wherever that is.
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