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	<title>The World of Cars &#38; Automotive</title>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2008 07:10:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Sony MEXR1 Car DVD Player Review</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2008 07:10:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are lots of car music players available in the market and it becomes difficult to select the best out of them for newbies like me. Sony, Pioneer, Blaupunkt, Alpine, Clarion, Panasonic, Kenwood, JVC, Eonon are some of the top music-player manufacturing companies - out of them Sony seems to be hot and favorite. And [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There are lots of <strong>car music players</strong> available in the market and it becomes difficult to select the best out of them for newbies like me. Sony, Pioneer, <a href="http://www.blaupunkt.com/" target="_blank">Blaupunkt</a>, Alpine, Clarion, Panasonic, Kenwood, JVC, Eonon are some of the top music-player manufacturing companies - out of them Sony seems to be hot and favorite. And last month I went with <strong>Sony MEXR1 Car DVD player</strong> for my new Toyota kluger. Let me give you a small <a href="http://www.productreview.com.au/" target="_blank">product review</a> about Sony MEXR1 :</p>
<p>This is a Multi-disc player from <a href="http://www.xplodsony.com/" target="_blank">sony xplod</a>. It supports formats like DVD±R/RW, MP3, JPEG, VCD etc. A single DVD±R/RW can store as many as 1000 mp3 tracks. It can also play a data disc. It also comes with the new <strong>Zone x Zone feature</strong> - the front seat passengers can playback DVDs while rear passengers can watch their favorite CDs with headphone. That lessen fights in our family. <img src='http://www.carplanetonline.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_mrgreen.gif' alt=':mrgreen:' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p>Its has a sleek , synchro flip black-colored panel design and comes with new <strong>drvie-s HX technology</strong>.  IT has 4 x 52 watt S-MOSFET and a 24 bit D/A converter. There is a small but easy-to-ready display for CD-Text display/scroll. You can also watch your favorite photos with mp3 mix mode, also supports multi session playback. ID3 tag v2.4 is supported for mp3 playback. Comes with a digital syntheses tuner with FM18/AM12 preset list.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-44" title="sony_mexr DVD" src="http://www.carplanetonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/36562_sony_mexr1_52w.jpg" alt="sony_mexr DVD" width="427" height="129" /></p>
<p>The <strong>music quality is excellent</strong> as always, amps are great and RCAs are state of the art. Various other features are :</p>
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<li>Zone x Zone audio out</li>
<li>Video out</li>
<li>Digital 5.1 out</li>
<li>1 sub out</li>
<li>Aux-in lite</li>
<li>2x video/audio output</li>
<li>CD/MD changer controller</li>
<li>7 band equaliser and dynamic soundstage organiser</li>
<li>Bass, treble, loudness, balance controls</li>
<li>Sound source memory SSM</li>
<li>Small card remove RM X702 and an optional rotary commander.</li>
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<p>I think I made a good choice. If you are not a fan of Sony, then read other car players and <a href="http://www.productreview.com.au/category.php?cat_id=1001" target="_blank">car reviews</a> to find the best match. <img src='http://www.carplanetonline.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /></p>
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		<title>Top Car Insurance Tips</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2008 12:32:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Insurance market is highly competitive, every insurance provider wants to make as many clients as possible. But sometimes you may fall into un-necessary high premium rates if you are ignorant about car insurance policies.
Here are few tips you should consider before buying a car insurance :
Compare Quotes :
Prices vary among different insurance providers, so [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.carplanetonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/car-insurance.jpg"><img class="alignright alignnone size-full wp-image-41" style="float: right;" title="car-insurance" src="http://www.carplanetonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/car-insurance.jpg" alt="car insurance tips" width="250" height="250" /></a>The Insurance market is highly competitive, every insurance provider wants to make as many clients as possible. But sometimes you may fall into un-necessary high premium rates if you are ignorant about car insurance policies.</p>
<p>Here are few tips you should consider before buying a <a href="http://www.columbusinsurance.com/motor" target="_blank">car insurance</a> :</p>
<p><strong>Compare Quotes :</strong><br />
Prices vary among different insurance providers, so research the market a bit. Gather atleast 3 different price quotes from top reliable companies. Internet is a good source of asking for quotes or you can call them up. Your state insurance dept. might have price comparison chart of major providers.</p>
<p><strong>Prices Vary :</strong><br />
There can be various re-sellers. Some are sole agents of 1 insurance company while some promote multiple companies. And some have no agents - they sell directly to their clients without a middle man. So pries can vary among these 3 different providers. You can guess whose price will be lowest.</p>
<p><strong>Lower Coverage for Older cars :</strong><br />
If you are purchasing an insurance of older cars, then go for lower coverage. Your premium might become 10 times than the car is worth of - in such cases coverage is not effective.</p>
<p><strong>Higher Deductibles :</strong><br />
The first installment or money which you pay before your policy begins is knows as deductibles. Go for higher deductibles, which can reduce your premium by 20-40 percent. A $500-$1k would be a good choice.</p>
<p><strong>Selecting Same Insurer :</strong><br />
Go with the same company which insured your home, life, car, etc. A company gives discount for multiple deals. For long time customers, your company may charge less premium rates.</p>
<p><strong>Low miles per year :</strong><br />
Some policies have feature of less premium for less drove cars - so called low mileage discounts. So walk around or consider pulling your car <img src='http://www.carplanetonline.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_mrgreen.gif' alt=':mrgreen:' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p><strong>Good Credit Record :</strong><br />
Have a good <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Credit_history" target="_blank">credit record</a> with your insurance/loan companies as companies gather your credit information before giving you a quote. A Good history means lower insurance costs. <img src='http://www.carplanetonline.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p><strong>Ask for Discounts :</strong><br />
You can ask for discounts on high deductibles, more cars, no accident in 3 years, no traffic violations in 3 yerrs, driver education courses, defensive courses, security devices, lower mileage, air bags and anti-lock safety features, students, senior citizens, qualified professionals,  etc.</p>
<p><strong>Smaller Car :</strong><br />
A small, less power engined car will cost you less. Remember, an imported car raises your premium significantly.</p>
<p><strong>Be a Woman :</strong><br />
Women being careful drivers (occasionally:lol: ), cost less premium rates. OR you can take premium policy in the name of your lady.</p>
<p><strong>Requirements :</strong><br />
Decide how much is your requirement according to the pocket. Also know what are the legal requirements of car insurance in your state.</p>
<p>Hope this article will help you to save a little if not much. If so, you can ask for my paypal for donations. <img src='http://www.carplanetonline.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif' alt=':D' class='wp-smiley' /></p>
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		<title>Car Buying Guide</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2008 09:53:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Purchasing a new or old car is not an easy process. It requires expertise in the auto sector to evaluate a car value if buying a second hand car or else anybody will scam/fool you.
So before purchasing a car, you should consider following points :
Determine your budget - whats your minimum budget and how much [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignright" style="float: right; border: 0;" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1413/1370665001_8c3329d0af.jpg" alt="" width="388" height="309" />Purchasing a new or old car is not an easy process. It requires <strong>expertise in the auto sector</strong> to evaluate a car value if buying a second hand car or else anybody will scam/fool you.</p>
<p><em>So before purchasing a car, you should consider following points :</em></p>
<p><strong>Determine your budget</strong> - whats your minimum budget and how much you can stretch yourself to get a deal. Remember, your EMI should not exceed 40% of your monthly income.</p>
<p><strong>Determine your needs</strong> - This is very important - choosing your car model can be frustrating and might take ages. Also there are thousands of models available in market ranging from 4k to 40k USD. So decide on which segment car to buy, your needs, which fuel etc.</p>
<p><strong>Research on your car</strong> - so once you have decide on which car to buy, research about it. Read reviews, advantages and disadvantages of your car, ask friends and experts. Check detailed specification, fuel average, maintenance needs, warranty etc. of the car.</p>
<p><strong>Financing options</strong> - As there are variety of car models, so are finance options. Ask an expert to help you in best and affordable finance solution and auto loan.</p>
<p><strong>Choosing the Dealer</strong> - Don&#8217;t make mistake while selecting the dealer or <a href="http://www.privatefleet.com.au/" target="_blank">car broker</a> - a wrong choice could mean years of aggravation and frustration. Choose a popular and reputable dealer.</p>
<p><strong>Test Drive</strong> - Its true that lot of people buy a car without a test drive. If the company is giving a free test drive, then why don&#8217;t drive it yourself to see if it is comfortable for you or not.</p>
<p><strong>What&#8217;s The Total Cost</strong> - The price of a car on brochure is just a beginning. You will also have to pay insurance, taxes, warranties, maintenance, loan interest etc. So work out a total cost before <a href="http://www.privatefleet.com.au/buying-new-car/" target="_blank">buying a new car</a>.</p>
<p>If you have any doubts, feel free to ask via comments and I will try my best to answer them.:)</p>
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