Welcome to the Clear Sky “Car Finder” Program
Clear Sky Auto, The Way Tampa Buys Used Cars
The Clear Sky “Car Finder” program offers our clients a limitless inventory of used cars at discount prices. Through our vast network of dealer auctions, lease turn-ins, and trade-ins we are able to offer most all makes, models, and colors at a value to ALL of our clients that will exceed any used car lot.
Traditional used car dealerships keep a few dozen cars on a large lot. This business design leads to many expenses such as a large advertising campaign and inventory carrying costs. Clear Sky does not have these expenditures, allowing us to pass the savings onto our clients.
Here’s how it works…
1. Contact Clear Sky via email (Sales@ClearSkyUsedCars.com), phone (813) 996-3943, or simply use the “Car Finder” form to the right to order the exact make, model, year, and color(s) of used car you are looking for in a price range that fits your budget.
2. Clear Sky will then research recent auction pricing trends relating to the car or cars you are looking for to determine the expected final price.
3. Once a price limit is agreed upon a 10% good-faith deposit which is deducted from the final purchase price* is then required. (Good-Faith Deposit is refundable until the car is purchased). Once a transaction agreement is signed and received Clear Sky will then initiate the car buying process.
4. Clear Sky will then scour the inventory of all upcoming dealer auctions until a match is found for what you are looking for. Many times pictures and other details of the vehicle can be obtained and presented to you before the auction. Clear Sky will then represent you as the bidder until a successful winning bid is made.
5. Clear Sky will then conduct a thorough inspection to assure your car it meets expectations mechanically as well as cosmetically.
6. When you come to pick up your car the remaining balance* is then paid to Clear Sky via cash or certified funds.
*-Price does not include tax, tag and title fees (no dealer fee is charged)
Let the Clear Sky “Car Finder” Program find the exact car, SUV, truck, or van you are looking for at a discount price. Clear Sky Used Cars “Car Finder” Program has innovated the way Greater Tampa buys Used Cars.
“Car Finder” Programs Simplifying the Process of Buying a Used Car
A recent trend takes customer service within the used car industry to a whole new level. Used Car dealerships are implementing programs where used car salesmen are being converted into mere order takers.
In the past when considering the purchase of a used car there has always been just a few options for you to choose from. The most popular method in looking for used cars would be to scour all of the local used car lots in hopes to find what you were looking for. The downside here is one; the dreaded looming battle that
If that is not your cup of tea then researching classified ads posted by local private sellers was another way to go on your used car search. Although negotiations would more than likely be conducted on a more amiable level, you will often be led on a citywide wild goose chase looking at one used car at a time.
The new technique of selling used cars would ease the process. Here’s how it works. An initial consultation is scheduled with a used car specialist. The customer then conveys the exact used cars or car on their wish list and what price they would be willing to pay. The dealer then works through the nationwide network of auto auctions available to used car dealers until a matching car at the appropriate price is found. Under this system any and all makes, models, and colors would be made available to those in the market for used cars.
A local Tampa Used Car dealer has adopted this new age way of selling used cars. The Clear Sky Car Finder Program once was a mechanism to help friends and family find used cars in the Greater Tampa Area. It has now been expanded and is now available to the general public. “By limiting our standing inventory we are able to bring additional value to our customers” Says John Farnell, one of three owners of Clear Sky Used Cars. He also added that many of his customers were able to get the exact car on their wish list at a price that fit their budget.
If you are considering buying a used car, current economic conditions would suggest if you want to find the used car you desire at a price you can afford it would be wise for you to look into a “Car Finder” program.
A Guide For Those Buying a Used Car
By Carl Liver
Many people simply cannot afford a brand new car. To add to that, a lot of people don’t want to buy a brand new car because of the fact that it dramatically loses its value once it’s purchased and driven off of the lot. That being said, a great option for those who want a different car is to buy only used cars for sale in order to afford a good one and to not lose money on it once it decreases in value after being driven off of the lot.
When looking for a used car it’s very important for people to make sure that they buy one that is made by a reputable company that is well-known around the world for making great cars that last a long time. That is because it’s impossible to tell how well the car was treated by the previous owner and so only the toughest cars should be considered, which is why most people will take a look at a used toyota at some point in time. The fact of the matter is that Toyota makes some of the toughest cars on the road today that virtually last forever as long as they’re treated right.
There are a lot of models to choose from when a person has decided to purchase a used Toyota. Toyota makes two great trucks, the Tacoma and the Tundra, which are known for being two of the toughest and most efficient trucks on the road. To add to that, the Toyota Corolla and Camry are two of the best options for those who are looking for a four door sedan that gets good fuel mileage and has a lot of great features that make the vehicle both fun and safe to drive.
In order for people to get the best deal on their used vehicle they’re going to have to shop around and look at a lot of cars for sale offered by numerous dealers. Finding a dealership with the right car and the right price may take awhile, however, doing so online can make it take a lot less time. Also, look for a used car with a warranty in order to stay protected unless it’s a lemon. Toyota’s certified vehicles are great because they come with some of the best warranties out there! Hopefully this article has helped those looking for a great used car!
Carl Liver
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11 Tips For Buying a Used Car
By Teri B Clark
If you plan to buy a car at a used car lot, a car auction, or through an individual, it is unlikely that you will get completely honest answers to all your questions. So, what can you do? Well, certainly, don’t despair!! Let me give you several weapons that you can use against the automobile industry.
Get A Paint Meter
With one of these paint meters, you can detect paintwork or factory original tape. It will also show bondo-body puddy or replaced metal. And very few car salesmen will even know what you have!! At the very least, the salesman’s eyes will bug out when you ask him why the car you are interested in was painted. Was it because of an accident or just repainted to make it look good.
Remember that 99% of all salesmen do not know what goes on behind closed doors – otherwise known as the business end of the auto business. They are there simply to sell a car for every penny that they can squeeze out of the public buyer.
Why do I suggest that you get a paint meter? Because repainting a car is a very prolific practice in the auto business. I can not prove it, but if I had to make a guess how many cars sold to the open market via dealership have paint work done to them, I would guess at LEAST 40%. Every week, I personally see thousands of cars lined up at the “paint shop” to be repainted. This “paint shop” is located on the auction grounds and is otherwise known as the recon-facility.
Not every car is being fully repainted. Most are having their bumpers repainted. It makes sense to have the bumpers repainted because, though the rest of the car is flawless, the bumpers are often scratched up pretty badly. Next time you visit a dealership, notice how many of the bumpers are flawless – not a scratch on them even though the car is three years old.
The problem comes in with the dealers. Many retail dealers have the audacity to lie and claim that their cars are original. And people believe them because the work is just too nice to have been repainted. Do you know what the average price is to have these bumpers repainted? A mere $200. Perceived value by the public and exploited by the retail dealers? Thousands of dollars.
Well, if you have a paint meter, then you will know the truth. So, what is my policy on repainted vehicles? If the car was properly repainted and done so professionally – a factory repainted process – then I have no problems buying the car. A professional paint job would make the car look the way it did the day it rolled off the assembly line.
The point of the paint meters is to give you more inside information than what Carfax discloses. Just because it does not show up on Carfax does not mean that the car is free of any negative history.
Determine The Warranty Time
You have to determine the correct warranty time and can do this by checking the drive side door and seeing when the car was manufactured. It will give a date like 5/11/99.
Let’s say you are interested in buying a 2000 Nissan Maxima with just 22,000 miles on it and it is currently September 29,2002. You ask the salesman or the neighbor that you are buying the car from what the factory warranty is and he tell you 3 years or 36,000 miles. What many people fail to realize is this: a 2000 model is actually 3 years old!!!!
Don’t believe me? Let’s count the years: 2000, 2001, 2002.
I see people making this mistake over and over. And to make matters worse, when you open the driver side door and it says manufactured in 5/11/99, the warranty starts within 3 months of THAT date!! So really, what you have is a warranty that started in the middle of 1999!!!
And then you need to check to see whether the warranty even transfers to you at all. Some manufacturers allow up to triple transfers of owners with the warranty intact and some do not. The best way to check is to call the dealership and find out. You can also have them run a VIN check to let you know the status of the warranty on that car.
Open the Oil Cap
This is good for everyone, but especially for those of you buying an older car. Open the oil cap and look at the cap carefully. If there is sludge (thick black goop) on the back of the oil cap, it means the oil never got changed—or not often enough!! Do NOT buy the car!!
If there appears to be a caramel color syrup goop on the cap, it means that the anti-freeze is leaking into the engine. This is terminal cancer to an engine, so do NOT buy the car.
The problem with this tool is that most dealers know about this, too, and know to clean up the cap and change the oil so that everything “looks” fine.
Ask For a Cold Start
When coming to look at any car, request to be able to start the car cold. This means that the engine has been at rest for a minimum of 12 hours, but preferably 24 hours.
Why? When starting cold, a lot of problems with the motor can be seen and heard. If you hear any sounds that are not “normal, like loud clanking or scraping noises, that go away when the car gets warmed up, do NOT buy it without a thorough check by YOUR mechanic.
If you see a lot of blue smoke on a cold start, this means that the car is burning oil. If it blows out white smoke, then there is anti-freeze in the engine. These are NOT good signs!!
Check The Compression of the Engine
You can check the compression of the engine simply by revving the engine while in neutral and looking at the RPM’s. A RPM’s of a car with good compression will go up quickly and back down quickly. If the car has trouble getting the RPM’s up or when they do get up come down very slowly, then the engine is losing compression. Do NOT buy it!!
Know The Loan Value On The Car
Finding out what the loan value for the car you want from the current year models to 5 year old models is essential to knowing what a good wholesale price is. Call the bank to get the loan values. This helps you to determine what price you want to pay.
You also need to get the appropriate mileage deductions built in. The mile deduction is 12,000 per year. So, if a car is 5 years old, then the mileage deduction is 60K. If the car is 3 years old, then the mileage deduction is 36K.
Always try to buy cars with the appropriate mileage deduction on them. Knowing what the loan value is lets you know pretty closely what the dealer paid for the car.
Be Sure That The Vehicle’s Body Is Straight
Stand behind the vehicle and check to see if the rear wheels line up squarely behind the front wheels and that the body is angled properly. If the car seems slightly off-center or even crooked, it’s a sure sign that the car was in an accident and its frame is bent.
Check For Water and Flood Damage
According to the American Automobile Association, there are thousands of used cars on the market that have been victims of floods and other types of water damage. So:
*Check for dried mud in cracks and crevices under the hood or behind trim panels inside the car
*Notice any damp or musty odors in the vehicle
*Look for any newly replaced carpeting or upholstery.
These are all clues of water damage.
Look Under the Vehicle
Check for any fluids that might have leaked out onto the pavement. If you see a small puddle or damp spot of oil, water, or some other fluid, the car may have expensive-to-repair mechanical problems.
Check The Odometer
The “normal allocation” is 12,000 to 15,000 miles per year. If the car has unusually high mileage for its age, you may want to consider another vehicle.
If the car has unusually low mileage, you may have reason to be suspicious. Odometer tampering is a widespread and difficult-to-prove crime.
Have Your Mechanic Inspect The Vehicle BEFORE You Buy It
Your mechanic will be able to tell you what repair work the car needs now and what repair work it may need in the future. Having your mechanic inspect the car before you buy it is one of the best things you can do to insure that you’re not getting a “lemon.” If the seller won’t allow your mechanic to look at the car, you should be highly suspicious.
By purchasing a used car you can save a lot of money. You may be able to buy a loaded model with all the bells and whistles that you couldn’t afford had you bought a new car. However, buying a used car can be a gamble. You can breathe easier when you follow these tips.
Teri Clark is a published author in the field of real estate, finance, and investing. Her interest in the new and different has also led to a successful online writing career. Of her five published books through Atlantic Publishing, 301 Simple Things You Can Do To Sell Your Home Now and For More Money Than You Thought was a 2007 Eric Hoffer Award winner as well as a Finalist in the 2007 USA Best Books Awards, How to Open & Operate a Financially Successful Redesign, Redecorating & Home Staging Business was a Finalisit in the 2008 USA Best Books Awards, and Private Mortgage Investing won an Honorable Mention in Foreword Magazine’s 2006 Book of the Year Award. Learn more about Teri at http://TeriBClark.com
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The Truth About Buying Cheap Used Cars
The Truth About Buying Cheap Used Cars
Does buying a cheap used car appeal to you? If you’re a first time used car buyer, you need help. There are plenty of used cars. Do you know
Rudy Silva
If you are considering cheap used cars, it implies pre-owned cars, which are tagged with reasonable prices. Buying used cars can have great advantages. It saves you from expenses attached to new cars.
A new car depreciates as soon as you drive of the dealer’s lot. After three years, its value is between 50 to 70% of the original price, and even less depending on the brand. The idea that a car depreciates between 15 to 20% every year makes second hand cars attractive.
The car auctions are a great place to find used vehicle. The prices are particularly cheap while the conditions of the used automobiles are still good. There are online car auctions that you can browse, when you have an access to the internet.
There are also government auctions in your local area that you can visit. Depending on the local government, some of them have created an official website for government car auctions for people who find it more convenient to shop online.
You can also visit the local dealers of cheap used cars. The car display is wide and varied. You can find cars that meet your requirements from their selection. If you are not sure of the location and name of car dealers in your community, you can skim through your telephone directory.
Car dealers offer good deals for used vehicles. Before they display the cars for sale, they have already initiated a thorough check up and necessary repairs. However, you may still find it wise to check on the reputation of the car dealer, and have the used car of your choice checked up again by another mechanic.
You can also look at the classified section of your local newspaper. Several car owners have used the advertising opportunities of the print media to promote their cars for sale. Buying used cars can be liberating because you need to have good knowledge of the cars to get the one with the best performance.
There are people who prefer to buy cheap used cars from private individuals who are willing to negotiate with the car price. Moreover, you can be assured that many of the used automobiles are handled very well by their owners. You just need eliminate the bad one, so that you can find the good one.
In buying used cars, make certain that you know the service history of the car. There are instances in which fresh paint is used to conceal a serious dent or rusting panel. Examine the underside of the car and look for new parts, repaired areas, or damaged surfaces.
Before you decide to close the deal, test drive the vehicle so you know how it handles on streets and highway roads. If you have a mechanic or car hobbyist with you during the test drive, then drive the car. His opinion and comments may help you decide, which used car is the best buy.
Get the vehicle Identification number of the car you are interested in. On the internet or DMV you can run a report that will tell you if this car has been in accident, who the owner is, or how many people have own it. Secure a copy of the car registration and the car insurance details.
Cheap used cars must be in sound condition. The engine should be well-maintained and the mileage should be average. Inspect the condition of each area of the vehicle including tires and rims, carburetor, radiator, lights and the brake systems. Inside the car check every knob possible to see if everything electrical works.
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How A Used Car Can Improve Your Credit Score
For many people suffering from bad credit, major purchases like a house or vehicle can be almost impossible to make. Whether it is a result of bad purchasing habits, unexpected job loss or a divorce, credit card debt can cause a burden in your life in more ways than one. So if you have been turned down for a loan because of bad credit but still need a loan to make a major purchase, it helps if you are able to prove to lenders you are reliable when it comes to making your payments on time. One way to do this is by purchasing a used vehicle from an on the spot financing dealer who reports your on-time payments to credit bureaus to help you build your credit.
When it comes to major purchases like a home or new vehicle, lenders want to see that you are a strong candidate to fully pay back the loan they are lending. If you have had credit issues in the past, these lenders may be concerned you will not follow through on your end of the deal and they will be less likely to give you the loan you need. As a result, you will want to do everything you can to improve your credit before you apply for the loan.
One method of improving your credit is by showing the bank or other lending service that you can, in fact, make regular payments consistently and on-time. A great way to do this is by purchasing a vehicle through an on the spot (or buy here, pay here) financing dealer.
For starters, some on the spot financing dealers will report your consistent, on-time payments to credit bureaus, which helps show that you are a trustworthy candidate for a loan, even if you have had credit issues in the past. Unfortunately, not all buy here, pay here dealers follow through on reporting your payments, so be sure to do your research before choosing a dealer and be sure that company does, in fact, report your on-time payments.
Another way a used car can improve your credit score is by helping you get into the habit of paying your bills on time every pay period. For many, consistently making payments on old loans can be a challenge. However, with on the spot financing, car buyers are motivated to keep their vehicles and make their payments regularly. Getting into this habit can be helpful for getting your other loans paid on time and getting your debt paid off.
Overall, purchasing a used vehicle through an on the spot financing dealer can be one way to help improve your credit, especially if you’ve been turned down for a loan in the past because of bad credit. If you choose a dealer who reports your payments to credit bureaus and you get into a habit of paying your bills consistently and on-time, you can improve your credit and eventually use your improved credit to make a bigger purchase such as a home or new vehicle.
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