The telecommunication market has been an innovative one, in recent years. Most of the working professionals and business men, find it hard to take time out to get their mobile balance refilled with their present hectic work schedule. The result is, the moment they need to make an urgent call they are short of balance and they end searching for a place from where they can get it refilled. With the latest pay monthly phones, you can enjoy mobile telephony without falling short of credit balance.

It is quite a perplexing and troubling situation for most of the mobile phone users. Keeping such specific needs in mind, the mobile phone network service providers have come up with pay monthly phones deals. A large number of well known online mobile phone retailers put forward latest mobile phone gadgets along with pay monthly deals.

Latest pay monthly phones are offered by a large number of respected online mobile phone retailers. You can easily pick a handset of your choice among various available mobile phone handsets from the house of Nokia, Motorola, Samsung, LG, Sony Ericssson and many more. As far as, pay monthly mobile phone deals are concerned it is a post paid plan, where the user will be entitled to a monthly bill comprising of the calls made, services used and some service tax by the end of every month.

Pay monthly tariff plan is extended by plenty of reputed network service providers including T-mobile, Three, BT, Virgin, Vodafone and so on. You can enjoy a large number of benefits from pay monthly mobile deals. Proper search can prove to be helpful to find the most appropriate deals, as per your specific needs. Enjoy mobile telephony at its best with latest pay monthly mobile phone deals.

Dave Katragadda Life Line Rehab Facility mission here is to treat the whole patient – body, mind, and soul. We assist each patient in receiving a specialized treatment plan provided in a friendly, safe, and interactive environment. All of our programs here at Life Line Therapy are custom-designed to strengthen muscles, improve flexibility, and enhance patients’ overall quality of life. Our goal is to improve patient’s day-to-day activities and ultimately enhance their overall quality of life.

About Dave Katragadda Life Line Rehab Facility:

Dave Katragadda Life Line Therapy is a Comprehensive Outpatient Rehabilitation Facility. Life Line Therapy is one out of 12 C.O.R.F facilities in California. We offer four great services under one roof. They are Physical Therapy, Respiratory Rehabilitation, Speech Therapy and Social Services. We provide free transportation to and from our facility. We also provide cold refreshing water and snacks to all of our patients. We treat over 60 patients a day in our facility and have an excellent success rate with our patient outcome.

Mission at Dave Katragadda Life Line Rehab Facility:

At Dave Katragadda Life Line Therapy, it is our mission to treat the whole patient – body, mind, and soul. Through our caring Rehabilitation Counseling Program, we help patients cope with the unexpected and sometimes devastating changes that accompany illness and injuries. Our trained professionals enhance the healing process by providing confidential and interactive counseling sessions in conjunction with rehabilitation treatment.

Therapy types at Dave Katragadda Life Line Rehab Facility:

1. Physical Therapy

2. Pulmonary Rehabilitation

3. Speech and Language Pathology

4. Other Specialized Programs

Caledonia, MI, September 10, 2008—The Horizons Developmental Remediation Center in Caledonia, Michigan is proud to announce the addition of a 4^th Certified Relationship Development Intervention (RDI)Ò Consultant to their staff. Courtney Kowalczyk has completed twenty months of rigorous training, and was officially certified earlier this month.

The RDIÒ program, developed by Dr. Steven Gutstein and Dr. Rachelle Sheely at the Connections Center in Houston, is a family-based treatment model designed to address the deficits of children and adults who have Autism Spectrum Disorders or other types of neurodevelopmental disabilities. Certified professionals are trained to provide assessment and consultation to families in order to address the research-based core deficits of these disorders, such as flexible thinking, communication, self-awareness, problem solving, and relationships with others. This approach focuses on addressing the root causes of communication, behavioral, and social difficulties, as opposed to just compensating for them.

Kowalczyk’s certification brings the total number of RDIÒ Program Certified Consultants at Horizons to four, making the center the largest provider of RDIÒ treatment services outside of the Houston Connections Center. This number is also a significant given that there are only 166 professionals certified in this approach worldwide. A team of certified consultants provides the benefit of their collective expertise, and allows families to select a consultant that is best suited to their needs and personalities. “People often refer to us as the best kept treatment secret in Michigan,” said Nicole Beurkens, Horizons founder and director. “We serve so many families out of state and in other countries, but many people don’t know we exist right here in their own backyard!” Having an additional certified consultant will allow Horizons to meet the needs of more families here in Michigan, as well as in other states and around the world.

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BOSTON – August 26, 2008 – Schneider Associates (SA), a Boston-based public relations and marketing communications agency, has again been honored by Inc. magazine as one of the country’s fastest growing private companies in the publication’s second annual Inc. 5000 awards. SA ranked 3,427 on this year’s list, up 708 spots from last year, achieving 96.8 percent growth since 2004.

“It’s been a really exciting year of growth for the agency. We’ve added Social Media to our lineup of Consumer, Corporate Communications, Public Affairs and Launch PR specialties which has led to our growth,” said Joan Schneider, president and creative director for Schneider Associates. “We’re thrilled to be recognized again alongside some of the country’s top private companies and we wouldn’t be here today without our wonderful clients, who we are privileged to serve.”

Schneider Associates, along with the rest of the honorees, will be recognized in the September 2008 issue of Inc. magazine. Additionally, all companies honored are invited to the Inc. 500 conference, which takes place on September 18-20, 2008 in Washington, D.C.

The 2008 Inc. 5000 is ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2004 through 2007. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by the first week of 2004, and therefore able to show four full calendar years of sales. Additionally, they have to be U.S.-based, privately held, for profit, and independent. Revenue in the initial year must have been at least $200,000 and revenue in the most recent year must have been at least $2 million.

About Schneider Associates

A full-service public relations and marketing agency, Schneider Associates (www.schneiderpr.com) represents a wide range of consumer, corporate, real estate, and public affairs clients. The agency specializes in Launch Public Relations^SM, a proprietary method of launching new products and revitalizing icon products to build and sustain awareness, excitement, and sales. President and Creative Director Joan Schneider has written a book titled, New Product Launch: 10 Proven Strategies, available on Amazon.com. The book provides a roadmap for brand teams to reexamine their launch practices.

SACRAMENTO – Women On The Move features success education created for women by women. Designed to raise the bar of success, learn real-life applicable tools & strategies from 6 (six) experienced, successful women who share their secrets for life, business & self-mastery.

This unique Conference provides women with the opportunity to open their hearts and minds to a new level of living ~ learn tools and tactics for creating more joy, prosperity and self-reliance. In addition, participants give back to the community as a portion of the proceeds from the conference go to the Wellspring Women’s Center which is a drop-in center for low income women and their children established to foster innate goodness and self-esteem to all who enter their doors.

The Women On The Move Conference provides an open & trusting environment where learning and sharing essential information freely, empowers women to achieve greater success in every area of their lives. Six carefully selected, powerful, successful, experienced women presenters include:

•    Karen Russo, Bestselling Author of The Money Keys: Unlocking Peace, Freedom & Real Financial Power, and International Speaker, Ordained Minister & Columbia University MBA Keynotes this Conference. Learn how to exponentially increase your ease, satisfaction and success in financial matters, Rev. Karen helps you take your money life from mundane to masterful

•    Kathleen Ronald, The Queen of Business Connecting, teaches you how to reframe your limiting thoughts and patterns and gives you the tools for success, based on the fundamental fact that Beliefs Drive Behaviors

•    Elinor Stutz, CEO, Smooth Sale and Author of Nice Girls DO Get the Sale, shares techniques to build a dynamic business through targeted relationship building, referrals & testimonials

•    Cherese Warrick, The Profit Partner and Author of Know the Numbers, teaches the art of successful goal setting strategies for achieving unimaginable success

•    Jann Tabor, President of Rebel Public Relations and Author of Moving Providence: A Formula for Creating an Extraordinary Life, entertains and teaches how to harness the power of the media for inspired, accelerated success

•    Naomi Tickle, Author of You Can Read a Face Like a Book, teaches Personology, igniting passion and purpose through understanding “Who am I?” and “What is my life’s purpose?”

Journey to new levels of personal growth, share the camaraderie of like-minded people, make new friends and take your life to the next level while giving back to the community at Women On The Move, Saturday, September 27, 2008, @ Courtyard Marriott, 8:00am – 5:00pm. Seating is Limited, so call 530.888.1136 or visit http://www.WomenOnTheMoveNow.com to register today!

About Women On The Move Conferences: Founders Judy Marston & daughter Lisa Marston are committed to supporting women who desire to reach their full potential by offering practical & vital education, teaching self-reliance and success practices and principles. The Marston’s and conference speakers are available for interviews and to offer their gifts to you! Please call 530.888.1136 or visit http://www.WomenOnTheMove.com for further information, interviews and registration.

September 10, 2007

SemiTrends is pleased to announce that Spansion’s Hans Wildenberg will be the next participant in “A Conversation With SemiTrends”

Hans will discuss the current and future state of the Digital Media markets, global business trends within memory, Spansion’s growth opportunities, and much more with SemiTrends Managing Partner Bruce LeBoss.

Hans Wildenberg, Spansion’s EVP Media Storage Division, is responsible for expanding the presence of Spansion’s leading edge MirrorBit® and MirrorBit Quad technologies in digital media markets. He brings more than 25 years of experience in the wireless and semiconductor industries to his current role. Formerly, Hans was the COO of Fairchild Semiconductor, overseeing the daily activities of Fairchild’s 9,500 employees and its global operations.

Conducted via a teleconference format, LeBoss noted, “these interviews are ideal elements for executive visibility outreach programs.”

SemiTrends’ mission is to educate the investment community in regard to the Semiconductor industry. Executive Interviews, Round Tables, Conferences, etc. are the main focus of their business. They also offer Newsletters, Market Research, Trend Indicators, and Expert Interviews. SemiTrends site is a place to promote & share ideas, and provides news on technology & achievements in the semiconductor industry.

SemiTrends facilitates “A Conversation with SemiTrends,” which is a hosted phone conversation outside of the usual earnings & guidance-related calls. “A Conversation with SemiTrends” gives an opportunity to look far beyond quarterly results and is an exclusive opportunity to share thoughts on future trends. It’s an opportunity to build relationships as well.

Recently, Gil Amelio, Chairman & CEO of Jazz Semiconductor, was interviewed. “‘A Conversation with SemiTrends’ provides an ideal forum for top executives of companies in the semiconductor supply chain to educate the market about the uniqueness of their companies, technologies, products and services.  When done in easily understood language, investors, customers and others can make informed judgments about the choices they need to deal with,” stated Dr. Gil Amelio, Chairman & CEO of both Jazz Semiconductor and its parent, Jazz Technologies, Inc. “The interview was professionally conducted, and there were no grenades, no inappropriate questions about company financials and guidance. More CEOs should take advantage of this opportunity,” Amelio added.

With its strong relationships and a loyal following of institutional investors SemiTrends is now THE portal for companies in the semiconductor value chain to connect with Wall Street.

Visit www.semitrends.com for more information, or contact Bruce LeBoss directly at (408) 482-7345 or [email protected]

Money bills and cards clipped together in a stylish titanium money clip is a fast emerging trend, not only among men but also among women, observers have noted. Fashion experts say that not only are money clips practical, they look much slimmer and can easily go well with just about any outfit. Superior Titanium is a business that helps satisfy this trend by manufacturing high quality money clips fabricated from aerospace titanium. Their website, www.superiortitanium.com, offers a variety of sleek titanium money clips that are more flexible and springy than money clips made of other materials allowing people to hold not only their cash, but also their credit cards. Unlike other money clips that require springs or second compartments for credit cards, money clips made by Superior Titanium can hold up to 30 bills or just a single bill with a simple design that will never break. Superiortitanium.com has the right kind of money clips to suit today’s mobile needs and fast-paced lifestyle.

(Toronto, Canada, September 4, 2008) – Compact and mobile have increasingly become the bywords of the 21^st century. In almost every aspect of our lives, we invariably require smallness, lightweight-ness, and manageability to enable us to proceed with our fast-paced lifestyle without worrying about cumbersome gadgets or whatnots hampering our movement. We want our technologically advanced life yet we want to do away with as much personal knickknacks as possible.

To suit this need, numerous ideas have been floated and various inventions have been tried in the market to provide consumers the compactness and mobility they want without sacrificing their practical needs. This is how money clips came to be.

Simple and practical yet very fashionable, money clips are devices used to store cash and credit cards. It comes very handy for those who want to keep their cash or credit cards all the time without carrying around their cumbersome wallets.

Money clips come in various forms. There are metal money clips, magnetic money clips, rubber money clips, and good, old paper clips ordinarily used by banks, stores, and individuals in organizing banknotes.

But although cheaper and easily replaceable, the paper and rubber variants are not as fashionable as the metal or magnetic ones. However, some metal money clips may be quite inflexible and difficult to use while the magnetic ones can cause damage to magnetic strips of credit cards.

Good thing users now have the option to use titanium money clips.

Manufactured by Toronto-based Superior Titanium, titanium money clips are more flexible and springy than money clips made of other materials.

Titanium is a light, strong, lustrous, corrosion-resistant metal that is as strong as steel but 45 percent lighter. It has a low magnetic signature and is not picked up by metal detectors. Titanium also does not become magnetized and has an extremely high melting point of 1800 degrees Celsius. It can be mixed with iron, aluminum and other elements to produce strong, lightweight alloys for use in jet engines, missiles, spacecraft, industrial process, medical prostheses, orthopedic implants, dental endodontic instruments and files, dental implants, sporting goods, jewelry, and mobile phones among others. It was discovered in 1791 by William Gregor in England and named by Martin Heinrich Klaproth after the Titans of Greek mythology.

“Titanium has proven to be technically superior in a wide variety of applications and is immune to corrosive attacks by salt water and chlorine,” explains Superior Titanium President Dan Hirschorn.

Unlike other money clips that require springs or second compartments for credit cards, money clips made by Superior Titanium can hold up to 30 bills or just a single bill with a simple design that will never break.

“The titanium we use is completely hypoallergenic and will not irritate or discolor its user’s skin,” adds Hirschorn.

The strength and elasticity (springiness) of titanium make it the perfect material for a money clip. Moreover, Superior Titanium money clips can also be used to carry business cards, helping create a great impression when pulled out of a suit pocket.

“Another reason why our clients like traveling with our money clips is that they can put it in their front pocket so it is much more concealed than a bulky wallet.  It makes them feel a lot more comfortable knowing that people cannot see where they are carrying their money and credit cards,” Hirschorn explains.

Superior Titanium offers a host of titanium money clips. They have anodized ones that come in different colors, slim money clips, hippie titanium money clips, titanium and gold money clips, and black diamond titanium money clips.

The finish on black diamond titanium money clip is what excites Superior Titanium’s President.

“We used a special process that applies carbon through a plasma field to form a black diamond structure on the surface of the titanium that is as tough as nails, even tougher. In fact, this black diamond coating is extremely hard to scratch and does not require a clear top coat. After testing in a salt spray for 1,000 hours, no surface effect whatsoever could be seen on its coating, so no worries about taking this baby surfing, sailing or maybe accidentally swimming with it in your pocket. Of course, the titanium underneath the black diamond coating is also immune to salt water, but it is important to know that the finish is tough,” relates Hirschorn.

The black diamond finish represents cutting edge technology. Its integration in the titanium money clip design serves well in functionality and makes for the ultimate way to carry one’s cash and credit cards.

The black diamond titanium money clip only costs US$39.99 plus an additional US$5 for shipping and handling to any location worldwide.

Offering a host of other products made of titanium as well, Superior Titanium encourages its visitors and clients to fill out the feedback form on the website with their best idea for a titanium product or an improvement to one of its existing products.

“Our goal is to provide high quality products at a fair price. We listen to suggestions and feedbacks and use these in our effort to continuously improve the quality of our products and services,” says Hirschorn.

For more information about Superior Titanium money clips and its other products, visit their site at http://www.superiortitanium.com/.

About Superior Titanium

Superiortitanium.com offers a variety of sleek titanium money clips that are more flexible and springy than money clips made of other materials.

Visit http://www.superiortitanium.com for more information or contact the company president, Dan Hirschorn, by sending an email to [email protected] You may also call him at (+1) 647-896-5193

The company has the right kind of money clips to suit your needs and lifestyle.

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Media Mayhem’s slogan of “Fusing Experience, Strategy, Technology and Drive” describes a full-service advertising representation firm. Services include online and offline marketing, and event sponsorships.

Los Angeles, CA, September 05, 2008 — Media Mayhem Corporation (MMC) in conjunction with Nassiri Music announces their partnership for a campaign that is set to cross cultural thresholds and help spread the message of peace and love around the world starting August 11th and running through October 1st.

The project Love Sees No Color, is the brainchild of renowned music artist, philanthropist, and peace activist Nassiri, who is releasing the album “Love Sees No Color – World Peace Collection” on September 16th.

The record was recorded during Nassiri’s world tour that saw the artist performing in over 18 countries, sung by thousands of children in fifteen different languages, and features Eleven other tracks on the CD that were recorded in the artist’s home town of Las Vegas, Nevada.

To coincide with the release, MMC’s Vice President of Business Development Jamie Ashe developed a vision along with MMC Vice President Eric Willis to create a cutting edge campaign that finds unprecedented moves being put into motion including over 200 million advertising impressions over 300 exclusive Media Mayhem properties while spreading over 10 million over the air (OTA) transfers via mobile phones across multiple telecom networks.

“This was a concept I was discussing with Eric Willis a few weeks ago when the opportunity rose for Media Mayhem to work with Nassiri,” says Jamie Ashe.

“We got to thinking about the timing of the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing; as well as a number of other pressing events around the world and we wanted to be part of something positive out there and this is Media Mayhem’s way of doing our part to raise awareness that love is blind and sees no color,” says Willis.

Beginning September 16th, the MMC network in every genre, city, and specific vertical will turn to the Love Sees No Color Release Day campaign.

“We are throwing the whole ball of wax into this campaign,” says Eric Willis. “We will have text messaging, blogging, viral elements with a pass the message forward component that will give visitors the opportunity to say one thing to the world, what would their message be? The messages will trigger audio and video ads and pass their message to another one of the MMC sites. Visitors will then color the network from black and white then back to color as the messages get passed around the world.”

“It’s a really brilliant concept and something that will be moving and powerful,” says Ashe.

The campaign will include the usage of downloads, ringtones, quizzes, surveys, and music feeds which will be initiated as more users light up the network throughout the day.

Peace Records who represents the Nassiri Music Label, has gone a step further and announced that 100% of all proceeds from the sale of his world peace collection will go to charity.

“I believe that it is important to reach out to the people in need and that is why I have decided to donate not just a portion, but ALL of THE PROCEEDS to charity,” says Nassiri.

The CD/bonus DVD of Love Sees No Color will be available for purchase at retailers nationwide and digitally on September 16th.

About Media Mayhem – www.mediamayhem.com

Media Mayhem’s slogan of “Fusing Experience, Strategy, Technology and Drive” describes a full-service advertising representation firm. Services include online and offline marketing, and event sponsorships. The company specializes in building lifestyle-based advertising solutions for clients and engaging consumer audiences through branded film, music, art, fashion, sports, technology, entertainment and lifestyle experiences, across niche vertical markets.

Media Mayhem is a firm that goes far beyond a typical online advertising network. All publishers are represented on an exclusive, site-specific basis allowing advertising clients to customize their advertising and media buys. Clients pick and choose individual web sites to meet their campaign’s target demographic. MMC engages trade and consumer media by leveraging access and relationships to position clients directly with the key elements that drive popular culture and create new markets of opportunity.

Media Mayhem
1749 14th Street
Santa Monica, California 90404
310.478.7358

About Nassiri – www.nassiri.com

Fred Nassiri, is an international songwriter, recording artist and philanthropist, and is dedicated to spreading a message of peace, love and healing through music. His songs are an eclectic mix of melodies, which transcend all ages, genders and religions to bring love, peace, hope and unity to the world.
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Santa Monica, California 90404
310.478.7358
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http://www.mediamayhem.com

Jorbb.com is Singapore’s newest job classifieds site specifically created for those seeking freelance/casual/part time/contract work. It is a hip, innovative and highly interactive jobs site that uniquely lets its users post slideshows and photo and video profiles other than their resume. It also boasts of much lower posting fees, a highly informative and helpful rating system, and cool referral credits that can be exchanged for attractive gifts like movie tickets, food vouchers, and mp3 players.

(Singapore, September 1, 2008) — Getting a part-time job that will let you earn extra income is no longer too much of a chore with the presence of Jorbb, Singapore’s newest job classifieds site that specifically caters to those interested to land a contractual, freelance, part-time or casual job.

Jorbb.com, seen to have the highest potential in establishing a solid, reliable platform for jobseekers to find the right part-time jobs, also caters to job hunters all across the region. This Singapore-based job classifieds website is a hip, innovative and highly interactive jobs site that uniquely lets its users post slideshows and photo and video profiles other than their resumes to help potential employers know more about them.

Jorbb also boasts of a very informative and helpful rating system, much lower posting fees, and cool referral credits that can be exchanged for attractive gifts like mouse pads, handphone straps with microfibre surface, movie tickets, food vouchers, and mp3 players.

Credit earners can also choose to be featured in Jorbb’s front page or on top of a search listing. Simply refer the site to a friend, post testimonials, or rate an employer/employee. For bloggers, just blog about the site and send Jorbb the link and you are on your way to reaping credits.

In an already overcrowded market dominated by big executive job classifieds sites, Jorbb is like a refreshing breather. For starters, employers are known as Jorbbers and Job Seekers are known as Jorbbees. It has a mascot named Jorbb that is especially created by its owner to help match employers and job seekers, send e-mail alerts or RSS feeds to its users based on their job search need, and provide job location and directions for job seekers through the help of Google Maps.

With Jorbb, advertisements posted by Jorbbers are directly broadcast to Jorbbees who have expressed interest in the job type. And since Jorbbees are rated based on the character analysis survey that they filled up, future employers can see which Jorbbees fit their requirements. Jorbbers can also post and view ratings of fellow Jorbbers so Jorbbees can see which of them are good employers.

A truly hip, innovative, and interactive job classifieds site, Jorbb.com also contains a blog site (http://jorbb.com/blog) where articles related to local employment issues, entrepreneurship, and various business matters are posted.

For more information about Jorbb, visit its site at http://www.jorbb.com.

Jorbb gets Jobs for You.

Be hip. Start earning credits. Get a chance to receive cool gifts. Most of all, find the job you want. Join Jorbb now!

About Jorbb.com

For a unique, hip and highly interactive job classifieds site specifically made for those seeking freelance/casual/part time/contract work, Singapore’s Jorbb.com is the ideal site to visit. For more information on how Jorbb can help you find a reliable way to augment your income, visit http://www.jorbb.com or send an email to ______ Jorbb gets Jobs for You.

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Growing number of consumers opting to trade-in gas-guzzlers for used vehicles

Wallingford, CT – September 4, 2008 – As Americans watch gasoline prices rise, consumers are moving away from their luxury cars and large SUVs for more fuel efficient vehicles. While some consumers are waiting for more hybrid cars to hit the showrooms and marketplace, others are buying what they believe are fuel efficient used cars.

According to Connecticut Better Business Bureau President, Paulette Hotton Scarpetti, it is time to remind people about an important checklist when shopping for a used vehicle.

“Information is power in the hands of a consumer. Used car buyers should learn all they can to save time and money, and prevent problems that can turn a good idea into a nightmare. If a consumer walks into a used-car lot uninformed, what was a good, money-saving idea could end up eating away the savings if the car is a lemon.”

There are several rules of thumb for used vehicle buyers relating to selection of a seller, selecting the car and financing. One of the most important is, if you have your eye on a particular vehicle, pay a trusted mechanic to inspect the car. The extra out-of-pocket expense may save you money down the road if major problems are discovered.

Connecticut BBB offers the following tips for used car buyers:

Do your homework: The Internet can be an invaluable tool for researching and comparing a particular vehicle’s reviews as a used car. Shop for a car that can deliver many miles on a gallon.

Give the car a once-over: A used car inspection can tell many stories about its history and reliability and always should be made in daylight, to ensure you can see any dents, paint defects cracks and other imperfections. Check the accelerator and brake pedal for signs of wear. If they are excessively worn on a car with “low mileage,” the odometer may have been tampered with to turn back the mileage. Also examine the ease with which windows, doors and the trunk open and close. Problems with these may indicate collision or body damage.

Test drive: If the car meets your standards, it is time to go for a test drive. Make a series of stops, starts and turns at different speeds. Drive over rough road and listen carefully for any noises such as clunking and rattling. Never purchase a vehicle without first driving it.

Know the law: If you are buying from a used car dealership, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Used Car Rule requires the dealer to post a window sticker disclosing terms of warranty, information on the availability of service contracts, a suggestion the buyer have the vehicle inspected and that the dealer put all promises in writing;

Many complaints to BBBs from used car buyers concern problems found during inspection, and they received only verbal promises from salespeople that the problems would be fixed. Because the commitments were not put in the written sales contract, however, the repairs were often not carried out and the customer was left with no recourse.

If the car is sold with a statement specifying the car is being sold “as is,” this means the consumer must pay for any repairs needed after purchase.

Shop around for financing: Go to several financial institutions with the seller’s proposed purchase and finance contract. This is when a high credit score can result in lower financing interest rates. Compare the annual percentage rate, required down payment and length of the repayment period.

Finally, don’t shop alone when selecting a used vehicle. A second set of eyes and ears can help you uncover any red flags about a particular vehicle, and improve your chances of making a purchase which will pay for itself in gasoline savings.

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