http://womensautomotivesolutions.com/blog Automotive ramblings from the Car Chicks... Wed, 26 Aug 2009 22:59:38 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Several blogs have posted that the recent "clunker" rebates are taxable.  Right Wing News writes, "Yep, you read that right. In many states car buyers that turned in their "clunkers" for up to $4,500 off the cost of a new car are finding out that they have to pay state ... http://womensautomotivesolutions.com/blog/2009/08/26/the-truth-about-clunker-money-and-taxes/ Should I buy a new car or a used one?  This is an age-old car buying dilemma for most consumers.  Most financial experts say that it’s always smarter to buy used.  Let someone else pay that initial depreciation!  Seems like a pretty easy decision, huh?  Unfortunately, like most things in life ... http://womensautomotivesolutions.com/blog/2009/08/26/new-or-used-which-is-the-best-car-for-you/ The Senate approved the extension of the Cash 4 Clunkers program today in a 60 - 37 vote.  President Obama gave it his official signature shortly afterwards, funneling an additional $2 billion into the program.  Over 220,000 new vehicles have been sold under the Cash 4 Clunkers program since it officially began ... http://womensautomotivesolutions.com/blog/2009/08/07/senate-tops-off-clunker-program/ It looks like the wildly popular Cash 4 Clunkers program may continue - at least for a little while.  The House voted late Friday to funnel an additional $2 billion into the program.  (This may be the fastest bill ever passed by Congress!)  However, it still has to pass in the ... http://womensautomotivesolutions.com/blog/2009/08/01/clunker-program-given-new-life/ The Cash 4 Clunkers program was suspended last night after just 6 days because they had already run through the $1 billion that was allocated for it.   At first, I was astounded that the program lasted less than a week, but then I did the math.  At $4,500 per deal, ... http://womensautomotivesolutions.com/blog/2009/07/31/cash-4-clunkers-program-suspended/ The government released the final and official rules for the Cash for Clunkers (CARS) program today, and they included some much-need clarifications!  The good news is that the $45,000 price tag limit for the new vehicle to be purchased (or leased) applies to the base MSRP, not including optional equipment, ... http://womensautomotivesolutions.com/blog/2009/07/24/cash-4-clunkers-cars-program-rules-announced/ My business partner, Michelle Lundy, spent over 20 years running car dealerships before she started Women’s Automotive Solutions.  She watched hundreds of smart, successful women walk into her dealerships to buy cars.  These women were doctors, lawyers, bankers, and business owners.  They owned homes, managed their family finances, and negotiated ... http://womensautomotivesolutions.com/blog/2009/07/13/why-women-pay-more-for-cars-than-men/ If you think the new "Cash for Clunkers" program is going to help you buy a new car, think again.  Our government’s latest, misguided attempt at saving the environment and boosting the economy isn't all it's cracked up to be. What is the “Cash for Clunkers” Program?   Cash for Clunkers, officially known ... http://womensautomotivesolutions.com/blog/2009/06/30/the-truth-about-%e2%80%9ccash-for-clunkers%e2%80%9d-it-won%e2%80%99t-help-most-car-buyers/ This email was sent to us from a future client, Adam Pack.  It really hits the nail on the head, so I wanted to share it (with Adam's blessing, of course).  Thanks, Adam! LeeAnn, I like your style and your message.  You’ve got a kicken business model.  I checked out your site.  ... http://womensautomotivesolutions.com/blog/2009/06/25/womens-automotive-solutions-the-great-equalizer/ Kia is known for producing inexpensive cars with long warranties. That has been the basis of their success in the United States for 15 years. Producing exciting cars has not. Until now. Enter the 2010 Kia Soul, a fun, four-door boxy hatchback that is clearly designed to compete with the ... http://womensautomotivesolutions.com/blog/2009/06/15/2009-kia-soul/