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TO BE PUBLISHED IN THE OFFICIAL REPORTS
OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
State of California
EDMUND G. BROWN JR.
Attorney General
No. 08-804
December 31, 2009

THE HONORABLE NOREEN EVANS, MEMBER OF THE STATE ASSEMBLY, has requested an opinion on the following question:
Is the single document requirement for automobile sales contracts satisfied if the document consists of multiple pages that are attached to each other and integrated by means such as inclusive sequential page numbering (e.g., “1 of 4,” “2 of 4,” etc.)?

CONCLUSION
The single document requirement for automobile sales contracts is satisfied if the document consists of multiple pages that are attached to each other and integrated by means such as inclusive sequential page numbering (e.g., “1 of 4,” “2 of 4,” etc.).

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http://www.bar.ca.gov/80_BARResources/05_Legislative/RegulatoryActions/DieselWorkInf.html#

Assembly Bill 1488 (Mendoza, Chapter 739, Statutes of 2007) requires the Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) to include in the Smog Check Program, by January 2010, diesel-fueled (diesel) vehicles meeting certain model year and vehicle weight range criteria. This legislation requires the BAR to work in consultation with the California Air Resources Board (ARB) to create the diesel vehicle test procedures, and requires the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to work in consultation with the ARB to identify vehicles for inspection.

At a minimum, AB 1488 requires that 1998 and newer vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of less than 8501 pounds be included in the Smog Check Program. In addition, the legislation requires the inclusion of diesel-powered vehicles less than 14,000 pounds GVWR once DMV determines the best method for identifying these vehicles, and ARB/BAR implement applicable test procedures. After working with the DMV and the ARB, the three agencies agreed that it would be most cost effective to include diesel vehicles up to 14,000 pounds GVWR so that program changes could be made all at once. This will result in significant cost savings to the State because DMV will only have to make changes to the system once, and emission benefits will be realized to the State sooner.

The bill indicates that the test will, at a minimum, consist of visual checks of the emission control systems (ECS), and an On Board Diagnostics (OBD) test. In addition, AB 1870 (Lieber, Chapter 761, Statutes of 2006) requires a visible smoke test.

Like gasoline-fueled (gasoline) vehicles, the newest four model-years will not be required to obtain a Smog Check inspection in order to register a vehicle when ownership changes. However, unlike gasoline vehicles, the newest six model-years of diesel vehicles will be required to obtain a biennial Smog Check inspection. It is estimated that approximately 540,000 diesel vehicles will be registered in California and subject to this program in calendar year 2010. DMV will begin sending notifications in January 2010 to registered owners of diesel vehicles with Vehicle Identification Numbers (VIN) ending in even numbers, and the VINs ending in odd numbers will be sent the following year beginning in January 2011.

inor changes to the BAR-97 Emissions Inspection System (EIS) software will be required in order to perform diesel Smog Check inspections by January 2010. The BAR will be contracting with the EIS manufacturers to make the necessary changes to the analyzer software at no cost to stations.

Workshop Presentation

BAR’s presentation at the workshops provided details on AB 1488, DMV notification, inspection and test procedures and what will happen next. The information presented at the four workshops is outlined below:

Purpose of Workshops

• Provide an overview of diesel-powered vehicles inclusion into the Smog Check Program.
• Obtain input on new diesel inspection program and procedures.

Program Background

Why are diesel emissions a concern?

• Diesel Particulate Matter (PM) is a Toxic Air Contaminant (TAC)
• Increased health risks – respiratory problems, asthma, cancer, premature death
• Diesel reactive organic gases (ROG) and oxides of nitrogen (NOx) contribute to the formation of ozone.

Overview of AB 1488

Estimated diesel vehicle population subject to the Smog Check Program for calendar year 2010 is 540,000 vehicles.

AB 1488 requires:

• Model year 1998 and newer diesel-powered vehicles under 14,000 lbs GVWR to be included in the Smog Check Program
• Inspections for change of vehicle ownership
• Inspection of “Out of State” vehicles
• Testing to begin in January 2010
• Statewide implementation of diesel testing
• ARB/BAR to develop inspection procedures

Implementation of AB 1488 – Registration

• DMV registration renewal notices will indicate whether an inspection is required.
• DMV will begin notification January 2010.
• Diesel change-of-ownership will require inspections beginning January 2010.
• Approximately half of the diesel vehicles subject to inspection will obtain a Smog Check each year.
• Biennial inspections will be split the first two years.
• Vehicles changing ownership will add to the biennial inspection volume.

Implementation of AB 1488 – Test Procedures

BAR has been working with the ARB to develop inspection procedures that will include a:

• Visual test
• OBD test
• Visible Smoke test

Implementation of AB 1488 – Equipment Update

• No new inspection equipment will be required.
• BAR will be contracting with EIS manufacturers to update and install the needed software.
• The BAR-97 analyzers will be able to perform the OBD test on all non-CAN vehicles.

Implementation of AB 1488 – Technician Training

Diesel-specific inspection training material will include:

• EIS Operation
• Visual Testing
• OBD Testing
• Visible Smoke Testing

The training will be made available to all technicians.

Additional Program Information – Consumer Assistance Program

• Owners of diesel-powered vehicles may be eligible to participate in the Consumer Assistance Program.
• Consumer incentive remains the same:
  • For repair assistance up to $500
  • For vehicle retirement $1,000

Next Steps

• Publish workshop summary and schedule on BAR Web site
• Comments will be accepted through October 31, 2008
• Develop regulations
• Forty-five day public comment period on proposed regulations
• Regulatory hearing
• January 2010 implementation

Contact Information

Larry Sherwood – Chief of BAR Engineering, 916.255.1321; larry_sherwood@dca.ca.gov

Greg Coburn – BAR Diesel Project Lead, 916.255.2979; greg _coburn@dca.ca.gov

Virginia Vu – Regulations Coordinator, 916.255.2135; virginia _Vu@dca.ca.gov

John Urkov – ARB Chief In-Use Vehicle Programs, 626.575.6719; jurkov@arb.ca.gov

Tom Valencia – Manager Field Inspection & Testing, 626.575.6741 ; tvalenci@arb.ca.gov

Summary of Questions and Comments at the Workshop

The workshops were attended by members of the inspection and repair industry, vehicle/engine manufacturers, car dealerships and owners of diesel repair specialty shops. Questions and comments discussed at the workshops are summarized below. Additional information (including FAQs) will be updated on the BAR’s Web site as it becomes available.

Diesel Inspection Procedures

Participants at the workshops asked a number of questions about the diesel inspection procedures that legislation requires the BAR and ARB to develop. The test will consist of three parts; a visual inspection of required emission control equipment, a check of the OBD system and a test for visible smoke.

All of these tests are currently performed on gasoline engines. However, there are some differences as indicated below:

• The visual inspection for emission control equipment will be performed in the same way the gasoline test is performed except that some diesel vehicles are equipped with slightly different emission control equipment.
• The OBD-II check on diesels will be conducted exactly the same way it is performed on gasoline vehicles. The BAR-97 cannot perform the OBDII check for any vehicles with the newer Controller Area Network (CAN) OBD communication protocol. Some diesel vehicles started using the CAN protocol as early as the 2003 model-year. BAR plans to have BAR-certified equipment that will be able to inspect CAN systems within a few years.
• The BAR and the CARB are working on a new visible smoke test procedure for diesels. Once the studies regarding the smoke procedure are complete, and the draft procedures are written, they will be posted on BAR’s Web site.

Several station operators suggested that the BAR should require an opacity meter to measure smoke to avoid having a motorist challenge a station for failing a vehicle for excessive smoke. Currently, the State does not have any plans to require stations to purchase opacity meters.

No tailpipe emissions measurement test or dynamometer testing are planned for the implementation of the diesel inspection in January 2010.

One of the workshop participants asked if the BAR is considering having Smog Check technicians collect fuel samples since diesel vehicle owners occasionally use alternative fuels, like biodiesel. Although the BAR recognizes that alternative fuels can affect diesel emissions, no fuel samples will be required as part of the inspection.

Workshop participants asked how long the diesel inspection would take. The BAR indicated that although many factors affect the length of time it takes to do any type of inspection, the BAR expects most technicians to complete the diesel inspection in approximately 10 minutes.

Some participants raised concerns about exposure to diesel PM. The BAR always looks for ways to minimize the length of time a vehicle has to run during an inspection. The only time the engine will have to run during the diesel inspection is during the visible smoke test.

Subletting

Participating members of industry specializing in diesel repairs indicated that repairs on diesels will be more costly than they are on gasoline vehicles. A number of participants asked how the BAR expected failed vehicles to be repaired and if subletting would be allowed? Currently subletting of repairs is not allowed when a vehicle fails a Smog Check, except under certain conditions (i.e., parts removed from vehicle, or exhaust system repairs). The BAR is reviewing options for diesel repair and will provide further information during the regulatory process.

Test-Only Direction

The BAR will not be directing diesel vehicles to Test-Only stations when the program begins in January, 2010. If vehicles are directed later, it will have minimal impact on the industry because of the relatively small volume of diesel vehicles compared to gasoline vehicles.

Tampering, Engine Changes

The ARB advised workshop participants that diesel vehicles subject to this program have been certified to meet strict emission control requirements by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) and the ARB.

Industry participants estimated that 50% of the diesel vehicles they currently service have been modified with aftermarket devices, oversized tires, etc. The ARB indicated that they cannot control tires, but Smog Check technicians will be required to fail vehicles with modified emission control equipment that have not been approved by the ARB. Approved devices will have a label with an ARB Executive Order number on it.

Workshop participants asked if the ARB gasoline replacement catalytic converter requirements would apply to diesels. The ARB agreed to check if it applies as is or if it needs to be modified to avoid the installation of cheap, inferior catalytic converters on diesel vehicles.

ome participants asked if the BAR could make a Web site available to help technicians identify which equipment is illegal. Information about which aftermarket equipment devices are approved by the ARB is already available from their Web site at http://www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/aftermkt/devices/amquery.php. Technicians can search either by the manufacturer’s name or by the Executive Order number assigned to the device by the ARB if it is labeled on a vehicle.

The Consumer Assistance Program (CAP)

Questions were raised at the workshop about assistance for motorists who fail an inspection. The BAR indicated that the CAP offers two options for consumers whose vehicles fail their biennial Smog Check. Motorists may be eligible for either repair assistance or the vehicle retirement program. Repair Assistance allows qualified consumers to receive financial assistance toward emissions-related repairs up to $500 to help their vehicles pass a Smog Check inspection. Eligible consumers can also receive $1,000 to retire their high-polluting vehicle. The vehicle must pass a visual and operational inspection before it is retired.

Manufacturer Warranty Coverage

Participants asked if the emission warranties provided for diesel and gasoline powered vehicles are different. Stations should inform Motorists that they can check their owner’s manual to determine what coverage they were provided by the manufacturer. The BAR indicated that they will consider providing some general warranty information to the industry.

Station Licensing, Technician Licensing, Gold Shield Requirements

Members of the test and repair industry at the workshop asked if the BAR intends to establish new license requirements for diesel inspections or repairs. The BAR is reviewing options for technician licensing and will provide further information during the regulatory process.

Workshop participants asked if diesel repairs would help a station qualify to meet the criteria to become a Gold Shield station. The BAR has held several informational workshops regarding the criteria for Gold Shield stations over the past several months. Information about the workshops can be viewed on the BAR’s Web site at: www.smogcheck.ca.gov/80_BARResources/05_Legislative/RegulatoryActions/GSWorkshopInf.html

Training

Participants attending each of the workshop sessions raised questions about the need for training materials aimed at diesel inspections and repairs. The BAR is reviewing options for diesel training and will provide further information during the regulatory process.

Implementation Schedule and Other Miscellaneous Questions

Some participants at the workshops were curious why 1998 was established as the minimum model-year vehicle subject to the program. The law, as written, authorizing the inclusion of diesel vehicles into the Smog Check Program, required it.

Participants asked if any diesel vehicles will be exempt from the program, like motor homes. The BAR and ARB stated that all diesel vehicles meeting the model-year and GVWR criteria will be subject to the program. This may include some small motor homes, but most are over the maximum 14,000 GVWR limit.

question was raised about what other states are inspecting light-duty diesel vehicles. The BAR indicated that Nevada, New York and Colorado are among the other states that have implemented diesel inspection programs.

BAR Actions Since Workshops

The following actions have occurred or are in progress since the workshops were held:

• Testing at ARB and roadsides has resumed;
• Drafting regulations; and
• The BAR-97 software update for diesel testing is progressing.

Next Steps

Regulatory hearings are projected for spring 2009. Notification to interested parties will occur in early 2009.

Occupational Licensing Industry News OLIN 2009–19 California Car Buyers’ Protection Act of 2009

New Law
Effective January 1, 2010, the California Car Buyers’ Protection Act of 2009 becomes law.

This law increases dealer, lessor-retailer, and auto broker license fees and requires a vehicle dealer to pay off the outstanding loan or lease balance on any vehicle accepted in trade within 21 calendar days.

The law further prohibits a dealer from selling, consigning for sale, or transferring a vehicle accepted in trade before the outstanding loan or lease balance has been paid.
Increases
All original and renewal dealer and lessor-retailer license fees will increase by $25. The fee to add or renew an auto broker endorsement to an existing license will increase by $50. The new fees are:
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Dealer license, original $175
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Dealer license, renewal $125
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Auto Broker, original $100
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Auto Broker, renewal $ 75
New Information

Dealers are required to pay the outstanding loan or lease balance, or other specified amount agreed upon when the vehicle acquired through purchase or in trade has a prior loan or lease balance. The dealer must pay the legal owner or lessor shown on the ownership certificate the balance or specified amount within 21 calendar days of purchasing or obtaining the vehicle in trade.
The dealer is not in violation of this section if notice of rescission of the contract is given reasonably and in good faith promptly, but no later than 21 days after the date the vehicle was purchased or obtained in trade, and the contract is thereafter rescinded on any of the grounds in Civil Code §1689.

Background

The California Car Buyers’ Protection Act of 2009 is a new law effective:

January 1, 2010.

The act increases licensing fees and imposes certain requirements when a dealer obtains a vehicle in trade with a prior loan or lease balance.

References

California Vehicle Code (CVC) §4453.5
California Civil Code §1689

Distribution

Notification that this memo is available online, at dmv.ca.gov/pubs/olin/olin.htm was made via E-Mail Alert Service in December 2009 to the following:
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Dealers
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Lessor-Retailers
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Registration Services

Contact
Questions regarding this memo may be directed to the Occupational Licensing Operations Unit, at (916) 229-3126.
MARY GARCIA, DMV Chief Occupational Licensing

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Should You Use a Car-Buying Concierge?

Save Time and Money by Hiring a Pro
By Philip Reed, Senior Consumer Advice Editor
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Before we were willing to endorse car-buying expert Oren Weintraub, president of Authority Car Buying Specialists, we wanted to put him to the test.

We challenged Weintraub to buy a 2009 Ford Flex Limited for less than we could. We shopped around and got a price of $500 over invoice, which sounded pretty good for a just-released new model. Weintraub found a deal at $1,500 below invoice. This more than paid for the $695 fee he charged for his car-buying concierge services.

After seeing how much money he was able to save us, we decided that Weintraub might know a thing or two that car buyers should hear. So we sat down in a local restaurant and recorded this conversation with the 40-year-old former car dealer.

Edmunds: How did you get into the car business?
Weintraub: One of my best friends was working at a Dodge dealership so I applied for a job there, and I got hired. And I really just fell in love with the business. Later, I spent 12 years working at one of the top dealerships in the U.S.: Vista Ford in Woodland Hills, California.

How did you learn to sell cars?
There was no training. They just gave me a couple of videos to watch about the car and they said, “Go out and sell cars.”

Was the negotiation process difficult to learn?
Very difficult and very uncomfortable in the beginning. I’ve seen hundreds, thousands of people in a negotiation just be completely uncomfortable, because most people are negotiating blind. It’s just a very uncomfortable feeling, and it leaves you wondering, “Did I get a good deal?”

But you must know if it’s a good deal.
We know every single aspect of how dealerships make money.

Why did you leave the dealership?
As the years went by it was hard for me to sit in front of these people who I had such a great rapport with and see them spend more money than they had to.

So it was a crisis of conscience?
It was a major conflict of interest for me.

What can you offer people who use your services?
It’s very time-consuming for people to buy a car. So much is at stake. If you spent $4,000 more on a car that you didn’t have to, where could that money go? I knew that there was a tremendous need for people to have someone like me look out for their best interests.

How much do you charge for your service?
Our fee depends on the price of the car you are buying. And then we have a different service for people who have already shopped and have numbers that want us to improve the deal. In that case we charge a percentage of the amount of money we are able to save you.

Can you give me an example of a deal you worked on recently?
A client was negotiating a deal for a BMW and she didn’t like who she was dealing with at the dealership. She presented us the deal she negotiated, and we saved her over $6,000.

How did you do that?
They had inflated the purchase price and the price of the back-end products she wanted.

What is the difference between what you do and a car broker?
We’re really more like a concierge service since we get the fee from the client. Buying a car is as easy as ordering takeout. You call us, you tell us what you want and it’s done. Most of the time, the car will be delivered to you at your home or office.

Do you recommend having cars delivered to your clients?
Most of the time we can have cars delivered along with the contract for you to sign. We do have clients that either want the experience at the dealership, or some dealerships just won’t deliver. So as part of our process to eliminate any mistakes, we review all contracts so when the client goes there for the golden moment, there are no surprises.

When you were a dealer, did you have much to do with car brokers?
I had dealt with many car brokers at Vista Ford, and I’ve seen many car brokers take advantage of their clients because their commission was not disclosed.

Where do most people go wrong in car deals?
The first place people really go wrong is making an impulse decision. You know, they go to the dealership and fall under the ether of the excitement.

If you’re getting a Camry or an Accord, you’re going to be able to get it pretty much at invoice or sometimes less.
We’re always trying to beat the invoice.

If a person has a trade-in, how do you handle that?
We negotiate the trade-in value with the dealership, but we also have our own buyers for trades and we negotiate with them as well. Some people are hot for the car, some are not. So we really find who wants the car — we shop it for them. We find who’s going to pay top dollar for the car.

How many employees do you have?
I have two in-house and I have three wholesalers [people who buy from private parties and sell to auctions or dealerships] that work with me. And every dealership in the United States is really…not my employee, but they work for me, because I can control where the deal goes most of the time.

Are you working deals yourself?
Yes. My client services manager and I are working deals every day. I’m really on call 24/7, because work is always on my mind. I’m talking to clients on the weekends and in the evening, but it’s from my house or wherever I am. And I have to tell you, I’m the happiest I’ve ever been in my life, with being able to create this business where I could genuinely help people.

Anyone wanting help with car buying can easily find car brokers with a quick search of the Internet yellow pages. Car-buying concierge services, such as the one discussed here, are less common but a growing trend. Using the Internet to search will tell you if such a service exists in your area. Anyone wishing to contact Weintraub can easily e-mail him through his Web site.

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Using a Car Broker to Buy Your Next Vehicle

By Mike Hudson, News Editor
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For a growing number of consumers, a lack of time and patience for buying cars has piqued an interest in hiring a professional to do it for them. And to help serve this market, a cottage industry has emerged to search the nation for the perfect car for you…for a fee, of course.

But like any deal, it’s important to do a little research on the broker before you jump headlong into their arms, drawn by promises of lower prices and advocacy for your needs. And don’t forget, just because your broker is saying it’s a great deal doesn’t mean that it is.

On Your Side

The concept behind hiring an auto broker is relatively simple: you’re not a professional car buyer, so why go up against a professional car seller alone? With the confusion of financing, fees, add-ons, taxes and the hurried, jargon-filled nature of the dealership, it only makes sense to leave the bargaining to someone who won’t be fazed by the wheeling and dealing.

And thousands of satisfied consumers have been glad they did. Countless success stories have been told and retold about the thousands of dollars people saved over a “best-price” offer made one day from a dealership, only to have a broker secure a better price just days or even hours later.

“I consider myself a good negotiator and this was my first time using an auto broker and we had a very positive experience,” said Junmo Lee, who recently bought a Toyota 4Runner near Denver. At first, he went the traditional route, heading over to a dealership and working with a salesman. But after reaching an impasse with the sales staff, Lee decided to walk out and hire a broker.

Sure enough, a local broker was able to secure a price about $500 cheaper than he was originally quoted on the exact same vehicle from the same dealership. This is possible because brokers usually have experience with dealerships and know exactly how much they can afford to charge based on how long the car has been on the lot, how many more they have coming in and how much dozens of other dealerships are charging.

But much of what a broker provides is convenience and peace of mind. After paying a flat fee for the service, Lee found that he likely would have only paid a slightly higher price on his own, but thought the experience was easy enough to win his business the next time he buys.

“I don’t care for the antagonistic negotiations with salespeople anymore,” Lee said. “We’re telling everyone we can about the broker.”

Types of Brokers

One of the tricks to using a broker, however, is figuring out what kind of auto broker you’re dealing with. A simple look through the phonebook or Internet search can scrounge up dozens of names, but not everyone is really working for the consumer.

A pure, consumer-driven auto broker usually works out of a small office or home office with a skeleton staff, charging flat-fee buying services to any customer who asks them to. But don’t feel limited to hiring a broker in your immediate region. As the market for broker-represented buying has spread, many brokers have started working from Web-based traffic and taking on clients around the world.

“I can do new and used car deals for anyone, no matter where they live,” said Dave Sutch, CEO of MyCarGuy-SF.com, a brokerage in San Francisco. “I am meeting with someone today who is from New Zealand and wants a 2000 Ford F-150 Harley-Davidson truck. [And] I recently was able to negotiate the purchase of a new Honda Accord for over $1,500 lower here than any dealer in the customer’s home state of Washington.”

While many brokers are former car dealers, they should not be receiving any compensation from dealerships for passing your name along as a lead. Many operations call themselves brokerages, but make substantial amounts of their profits from dealerships, or even directly work for a dealership. This isn’t illegal or even unethical, but can lead you to question whether they really have your best interests at heart.

“There are many people and services posing as brokers or leasing and buying agencies,” said Jay Green, owner and founder of AutoSeek.com in Los Angeles. “The best way to check would be to call some random dealerships near them and ask if they have heard of the person or service and what they have to say about them.”

Feel free to ask questions about the broker, his or her background, the fee structure and the history of the company. Most reputable brokers are proud of their independence from dealerships and will openly boast about how well they know the tricks dealerships can pull.

“For most people, the initial salesman is about as high on the food chain as they’re likely to have access to,” AutoSeek.com’s Green said. “These people are not qualified to answer my phones, much less look after our clients’ best interests.”

Fees for these services can start at $200 and can go as high as $1,000 normally, based on the car you’re buying and whether it is a new or used model. Used cars and rare cars tend to carry a higher fee since it takes more legwork to locate a good deal; although, you’ll likely see an even deeper discount from what you could have bought on your own thanks to regional differences in used car prices.

Your broker should charge you on a flat-fee basis, agreed to before purchase. This way, the broker only makes money when he or she gets a great deal for you and can’t drive up the fee by putting you in a more expensive car.

If you don’t want to spend hundreds of dollars, wholesale clubs like Costco and auto clubs like AAA offer car-buying services similar to what brokers offer. Even a site like Carsdirect.com basically operates as a broker. Normally, these services operate by working out special pricing with one dealership in a market that can be offered to members in return for referrals. While this isn’t a true brokerage arrangement, the service is often free or very inexpensive and can often take much of the haggling out of the car-buying process.

A consumer can often get similar deals by simply calling or e-mailing a dealership’s fleet or Internet manager and negotiating prices through them.

In the end, most consumers can save hundreds if not thousands of dollars by hiring a professional to broker the purchase of their next car. But beyond the dollars, you’re also saving hours of hassle in avoiding the traditional walk-up or even an Internet-based dealership experience. And that can be the most valuable benefit of all.

What to Look for in a Car Broker

• Make sure the broker is licensed to legally sell cars in your state.
• Ask questions to the company or individual about how they find deals on cars, what background they have in the car business and if they receive any money from dealerships or carmakers for making deals.
• Look for feedback about other customers’ experiences with the broker on auto chat boards, like Edmunds.com’s Town Hall forums.
• Confirm that broker fees are charged on a flat-rate basis to ensure that you get the best deal on your car.
• Check with any wholesale clubs or auto clubs to see if they offer car-buying services free of charge.

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Shelby Super Cars

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Company:	Shelby Super Cars
Brands:	Ultimate Aero EV
Pricing:	Unknown (Q4 2009)
Range:	150-200 miles on one charge
Speed:	208 mph
Batteries:	Unknown Battery Type

Shelby Super Car’s Aero was already the worlds fastest gas powered production car.  As the company behind the Ultimate Aero EV, they also hold the title of the worlds fastest electric powered production car.  Featuring twin motors producing a 1,000 HP and 800 lb-ft of torque enabling, it travels 0 to 60 mph in a snappy 2.5 seconds and reaches a top speed of 208 mph.  Tesla who?

If you need to ask how much this car will cost, you probably can’t afford it.  So what is the point?  The point is that this 100% Green supercar becomes a billboard to showcase Shelby’s Green powertrain.  This scalable electric power technology has uses ranging from economy and luxury cars, all the way up to trucks and buses.   Their SSC’s “Charge on the Run^TM” onboard charging system allows for 10 minute full battery recharges on a 220V service.

As great as this charging system sounds, it’s still a far cry from what was mentioned in their July 2008 press release:

The drive train under development will feature a revolutionary power source allowing for extended time between charging intervals with the possibility of several years between charging.

Other than not driving it during that time period, or having some passive charging system like solar, I can’t imagine what their original plans were.  Mini nuclear reactors?  Still, a another system proposed for electric cars travelling any distance above 40 miles.

The more companies providing competition in the electric vehicle market, the better.  Innovation across the board will propel electric vehicles into the mainstream, particulary in the area of battery and charging technology.  Call me a skeptic, but I don’t put much trust in the car/oil industries producing real alternative products any time soon without being forced into it.  They’ll all have something to display at the autoshows, but good luck actually being able to purchase one at a reasonable price.

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Chargers For Electric Cars

Coulomb Technologies knows mainstream auto manufacturers have plans to begin selling electric cars by 2010.  Consumers will need a place to park their vehicles.  Currently there is little if any infrastructure design with electric vehicles in mind, but Coulomb plans to solve that problem with their smart charging infrastructure for plug-in vehicles.  Electric car owners who park next to one of Coulomb’s ChargePoint Network meters will be able to charge their cars while they sleep, shop, work or eat.

This is a great idea for those who rent an apartment and don’t have their own garage or driveway.  Forget the idea of long extension cords.  Coulomb envisions a system where vehicle owners subscribe to a monthly service.  They would receive a key fob allowing them to park at any available meter.  Below is how Coulomb describes a typical user experience:

The subscriber will use a navigation system to find the nearest available charging station. He will park the vehicle next to the Smartlet Charging Station. For 110V charging, the subscriber will swipe a key fob to be authenticated at the station, unlocking the Smartlet access door. After plugging in the cord, the door will lock in a partially open position to secure the cord and begin charging. After charging is complete, the subscriber will scan the key fob again to deactivate the charging station and unlock the access door. The cost of the transaction will be displayed on the charging station. The driver will replace the cord into its original position and can then drive away.

Not everyone who charges their car will need to subscribe.  For example, if you rent an electric vehicle, you could make a one time charge payment using a cell phone or credit card to charge a car.  Some businesses may offer free charging/parking to entice customers.  Employers mighty offer charger parking to their employees as a benefit.  Condominium communities could include ChargePoint Network fees with their monthly dues.  Since the system uses bi-directional communication, you would only be charged for the electricity used.

The question becomes one of standardization.  All electric vehicles will need to use the same 110v/220v recepticle .   Just as there is a choice of unleaded or diesel gasoline, there needs to be electrical standards as well.  What will happen to those who want to park a non-electric car or have their own portable solar charging kit?  Will they be left to fight for the free spots at the mall?

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