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U.S.-based company releases guide on how to avoid car transport scams

Canadian Auto Dealer

based company that deals with vehicle shipping and transport services released a guide to help consumers steer clear of car transport scams this year — including safeguarding data, verifying insurance coverage, and properly reading and understanding the terms of a contract. The post U.S.-based

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How you can protect yourself when selling your car

CarExpert

Common scams include making an offer for more than you’re asking and wanting to ship the car overseas. If they don’t, you can ask them to get a customer service number or similar from your state or territory’s transport department. Also, avoid dealing with “middle men”. Deal directly with potential buyers only.

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How to protect yourself when selling a car

CarExpert

Common scams include making an offer for more than you’re asking and wanting to ship the car overseas. If they don’t, you can ask them to get a customer service number or similar from your state or territory’s transport department. Also, avoid dealing with “middle men”. Deal directly with potential buyers only.

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2024 Suzuki Jimny XL review

CarExpert

In news that’ll surprise no-one, fitting an engine with 130Nm and tall gear ratios doesn’t make for a rocket ship. It’s better at dealing with pimply city streets, and feels more planted at highway speeds. Then again, that’s not really the point.

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What’s included in the drive-away price of a new car?

CarExpert

Dealer delivery preparation Your new car may be spotless inside and out when you pick it up from the dealer, but it didn’t roll off the container ship that way. In between, the vehicle is transported between locations and subject to mechanical checks, detailing, and a wash. 100km or less.

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What does net zero mean for cars? We ask Volvo’s sustainability guru

Drive.com

The push for automotive electrification is predominantly driven by a goal to achieve a cleaner world of low and zero-emission transportation. You’re dealing with 400 volts (not 12 volts) and that an electric car has fewer parts.” Volvo’s Head of Global Sustainability talks us through the automotive industry’s next chapter.

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Learn How You Can Prepare For And Survive The End Of Vehicle Inventory (VDP) Marketing

Turbo Marketing Solutions

You paid to attract the prospect, but another dealer gets the deal. These prospects can wait for a vehicle to be built to their exact specifications and won’t “need” to jump ship and buy from your competitors because of their urgent transportation replacement needs. The problem? You read this correctly: 500 times!