What Does Texas Lemon Law Allow?

by Muna wa Wanjiru

The Texas lemon law has been helping the consumers get their rights when they buy defective cars and other products. The law was enacted in 1983 by the state legislature. Although the validity of this law had been questioned in 1985, it was proved to be valid and in Texas, the law is administered by the Department of transportation and motor vehicle board. Under the law, there are informal mediation arrangements and so many cases have been resolved. When the case is resolved, a complainant is given a replacement, refund or even repair. If you live in Texas, you need to know which vehicles your Texas lemon law covers and they include the following. New cars, trucks, vans, motorcycles, all terrain vehicles, towable and recreational vehicles.

Texas lemon law does not cover used cars, repossessed vehicles, non travel trailers, farm equipment or boats. But, if you are asking what the qualifications are for your car to be considered a lemon in Texas law, your vehicles must have the following conditions it must have a very serious defect or an unusual abnormal feature, it must be a written warranty, the defect must be within the warranty period, the car owner must have given the manufacturer a reasonable chance to repair the vehicle, the defects must cause serious compromise in value and safety of the vehicle. If this sounds like your experience, you need to know that you have a lemon and you can use the law to get the compensation you deserve.

The Texas lemon law allows you six months for you to file a case from when you realize that you have a lemon. There are so many formalities not only in the Texas lemon law but, in all states because car disputes are more complicated and expensive and therefore, they need to be handled carefully and fairly. When the car dealer becomes reluctant to help you, you should have kept all the vital records and you will take them to the Texas department of motor vehicles where you launch your formal complaint. You will fill a complaint form and if you want to see how it looks like, you can view it on the internet.

The department will then communicate to the manufacturer and everything will be done to resolve the case. So many cases find a solution during this stage because all parties want to do the right thing. However, other cases are not settled here and, the next thing you must do if your case was not resolved, is to prepare yourself for a hearing where you give the evidence to an administrative law judge showing that your vehicle is a lemon. You will find so much information on the internet about how to prepare yourself for a hearing and what options you have if you are still not satisfied with the outcome of the hearing. If you win during the hearing, you can look forward to a refund, replacement, repair and even reimbursement of all the expenses.

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Get the Blue Book Value - Boat's CAN Sell at the Best Price

by Mike Wilson

Most boaters enjoy spending time buying a new boat rather than selling their old one, let's face it, it's more fun, right?. But if you spend a bit of time on your preparation, pricing and paperwork you can ensure you get the Blue Book Value. Boats can be offered at some fantastic prices these days as the owners just simply slap a price on the windshield and damn the consequences.

By selling smartly you can easily increase the amount you can put down on your new purchase.

Like most things in life, you need to plan the process (yes I know boring huh?). But do this and you'll not only get the very best price, but you'll minimize the effort and time involved as well.

Make sure you cover these four important areas and you will be laughing all the way to the boat shop:

* setting a price
* deciding on how to sell it
* boat preparation
* doing the deal and paperwork

Price Setting

The main mistake made by boat sellers is pricing the boat either too low or too high. Too low and people will think there is something seriously wrong with it or an unscrupulous dealer will snap your hand off and make a hefty profit. Price it too high and you can't get rid of it.

What you need to do:

a) Check your local newspaper classifieds, to see what identical boats are going for in your area (don't forget that those are asking prices). If you cut these out you can show these to potential buyers what similar boats are selling for.

b) Talk to local dealers and see what similar models they have available, be careful if they make you an offer as it will usually sell for more privately.

c) Of course look at internet sites, you can do a lot of price research at the click of a mouse. Make sure you compare like for like as there are a lot of variations on spec's.

d) Check out the marine blue book value (NADA and ABOS) which you'll find at your bank, insurance agent, or boat dealership. Make sure you are honest about the exact details to get a realistic price.

How and when to sell it

You have three basic choices: sell it yourself, trade it in, or sell it through a broker:

You have choices of which Blue Book value boats make by the method of selling, it is usually influenced by the size and value of your boat. If your boat is small it is unlikely a broker would want to get involved as there is no profit for them, if it is large it will probably involve complex paperwork and negotiations so you may want to pass it to a broker.

Selling the boat yourself should make you the most money, but you have to do all the work. Decide your budget and plan your advertising campaign. Classified ads in a local newspaper are an obvious choice, but you could look at magazines, especially for bigger boats. Internet sites attract buyers across the country and worldwide. Don't forget to post ads on yacht club bulletin boards and add a "For Sale" sign on the boat if your marina allows it. Make sure you tell as many people as possible, try to get a bidding war going!

Trading in your boat is easy when you're buying a new boat, but most dealers won't take trades on used boats. Unless you are a master haggler you are unlikely to get anywhere near the blue book value.

Incidentally, the best time to sell your boat is the beginning of the boating season when buyers are most interested. If you try to sell off-season you will have difficulty getting the best price. The same is true for trade-ins, because the dealer can't turn the boat over as quickly off-season.

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Brokers

A yacht broker is like a real estate agent, they advertise and showcase your boat to potential clients. They also handle the legal paperwork, and take a percentage of the selling price as a commission, usually between 5 to 10 percent. Use brokers who specialize in boats similar to yours, since they are likely to have more serious buyers.

Usually a buyer of your boat will pay for a marine survey, (an inspection to determine the condition of the boat) this can be used to negotiate the price downwards to compensate for any problems that are discovered. Try to second guess the survey by getting problems fixed before advertising, it will be much cheaper.

Boat Preparation

The golden rule is 'a clean and tidy boat always earns a higher selling price'. You will have to invest some time and elbow grease but it will be worth it.

Scrub the entire boat and deck with mild detergent and a soft brush. To make the fiberglass shine have it buffed with rubbing compound and polished with wax, on small boats, you can do this yourself using an automotive buffing wheel. Make sure your varnish is in good condition or give it one coat, if the teak is gray, bleach it or oil it, too. Clean the bilge to make sure there are no smells to make the boat seem old.

Give the head and shower a good clean and add a double dose of chemicals to the holding tank. Repair any broken equipment, get the engine steam cleaned if necessary, touch up any spots of corrosion and change the oil. Make sure the engine starts immediately by charging the batteries, these are all things buyers check to see how well the boat has been maintained.

Give the galley a good clean and if you can remove the carpet, shampoo it and let it dry in the sun. Get the curtains and upholstery cleaned. Scrub the covers and Bimini top and clean or replace the side curtains if necessary. De-clutter anything that is non-standard, poorly installed or not for sale with the boat.

Sell the lifestyle! Put drinks glasses and plates on the table, see how they do it in the magazines - resist temptation to model yourself though! Put together a mini brochure to show buyers with photos of the boat in the water (not too many so they think the boat is older than you say), any old instruction manuals and brochures with a list of the specification and included items.

The Final Paperwork

Great you have done the deal, all you need to do now is the boring paperwork. If you ensure this is done correctly it will save any problems in the future. Type up a bill of sale including:

* price
* model and spec of boat
* registration numbers
* equipment included
* buyer and seller names and addresses
* driver's license numbers

This will also serve as a payment receipt.

Provide a receipt if you are taking a down-payment and you could make the deposit non-refundable so you reduce time-wasters. Ask for a cashier's or certified check for both the deposit and the balance. Agree the date for final payment and delivery/collection.

If a buyer wants a sea trial, make sure that you have an agreement that buyer will pay any costs for launching or refueling and you have non-refundable deposit in hand, also ensure you have any relevant insurance cover.

Complete the pink slip and send it to the relavent registration authority, the sooner the better as you may still be liable until you do. Don't cancel your insurance until the boat has left your hands.

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Sailing Ship Models

by komal sinha

It's a fascinating world out there and those who love the deep blue seas and the vast oceans also preserve a very special corner of their hearts for the lovely Sailing Ships that rule the waters, more often than not comparing them with a beloved whom they would love to woo and have by their side. Sailing ships are a part of history and the romance of the wind filling the fluttering sails and steering the ship ahead is somehow now relegated to times gone by. However, some satisfy their yearning by owning small yachts and spending their spare time indulging in their hobby. Most, however, live their dreams in miniature by owning a model of a sailboat or sailing ship of their choice. It matters not that one cannot afford a sailboat or a yacht; what matters is that you can be the proud owner of look alike Sailing Ship Models and gaze at them to your hearts content and fantasize as far as your imagination will take you.

A lot of ship modelers now allow one to own a near real model of the Sailing Ship model of one's choice. If it's something one has always dreamt about, then the model ship is as close to reality because the only variant will be the size which will be in miniature. Size apart, the ship model is the twin of the original in every other aspect. Usually, ship modelers are in possession of the blue print of the original and care is taken to pay attention to the minutest detail so that the hobbyist does not feel cheated. These sailing ship models can also be custom made to size and design of your own choice. Also available are build-it-yourself kits that allow you to reconstruct a sailing ship model of your choice with all the care and fondness that you think it deserves. The build-it-yourself kits are accompanied by detailed instructions that are explicit and ever so easy to follow.

So, there you are. Go ahead and feel passionate about a sailing ship model of your choice. You can even flaunt it proudly and proclaim your love and fondness for your prized possession by giving it a pride of place either at your workplace or even your home.

There are hundreds of models to choose from and an equal number of websites vying with each other to offer a competitive prize along with added facilities to make your experience with them an unforgettable one. So all you have to do is to turn the pages of history and zero in on the Sailing Ship Model of your choice and then let the ship modeler take over.

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Airhead Parts brings “Max” to Life

by Scott Dempster

Parts and Technical expertise makes Max a commercial star in record time.

Seems VW's is now aware of what air-cooled VW enthusiasts have known for years….That the vintage air-cooled VW Beetle is an icon.

In Volkswagen's newest series of TV commercials, Max, a black 1964 VW Beetle (AKA Bug), is given a German accent and hosts a little talk show complete with celebrity interviews, a band, and once in a while, a new VW model.

In a June 2008 Hot VWs article by Lynn Anderson; Scott Linnen, Vice President of VW's Ad company CP+B Stated, "Something we thought a lot about as we worked on this was how to expand the brand to lead toward volume success…. To once and for all balance our past with our future and create a new true VW brand in America,… a brand that has a great history and heritage".

From an enthusiast's point of view, that's like discovery the sky is blue and puppy's are cute.

So VW's ad company is going for what enthusiasts see as the obvious, but CP+B followed up in a smart way. From the Detroit News story by Maureen McDonald on April 18th, 2008, Brian Shultz, another member of the ad company team explained, "There were a large field of vendors to select from, but we wanted a team with passion for the brand to bring Max to life".

First to be contacted was soon to be Project Manager Bob Ellis of Airhead Parts. Bob writes tech articles and helps Airhead Parts customers with parts and restoration tips. Airhead Parts was the company that supplied the majority of the beetle restoration parts, including the "hard to find" Steering Wheels. Bob, a VW enthusiast to the bone gives us the inside scoop:

Bob begins, "My part in the Max project started in the middle of December 2007, when I received a call from Brian Schultz of CP&B. We had worked together on a previous project, and he knew that I was his man for an upcoming project to restore a number of Beetles for the new "08" ad campaign.

Brian put me in touch with Dave Sherman from AMCI Inc. Dave in turn hired me to locate and purchase the Beetles as well as all the parts that would be needed." Bob adds, " I was also in charge of authenticity, and the mechanical restoration portion of this HUGE project

Next, we had to find a shop to do the paint and body portion. Many shops were screened for quality work, but also had to be Vintage VW fluent, not to mention the tight timeline. A local VW enthusiast, and shop owner, John Bickell of State of Mind Customs stepped forward, and turned out to be the perfect man for the job. John, his apprentice Drew, and I, all took absences from our day jobs for 3 months and took on a restoration project that we'll never forget.

We all moved in for the duration, including my 3000 LB toolbox. The first 2 cars were done in 14 days, the third in 7 more days, and the other 2 were at a more relaxed pace. 80% of the parts were from Airhead Parts".

The restoration was videotaped using time-lapse photography and can be seen on YouTube. The commercials are also there and feature celebrities Heidi Klum, David Hasselhoff, Leonard Nimoy, NCAA Coach Bob Knight, Napster's Sean Fanning, and NASA Shuttle commander Rick Seafross, and Max of course.

Airhead Parts is a supplier of Restoration Parts for all Air-Cooled VWs (pre 1979) and VW Vanagons. Founded by Scott Dempster in 1989 as Karmann Ghia Parts and Restoration, the company expanded to all models of vintage VWs in 2004. They ship world wide through their mail order catalog and have been on the web since 1995.

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Restored Vespa,Lambretta and Gp200

by Ronald abs

Vespabretta, India's premier Vespa and Lambretta restoration and spare parts specialist , To many, new scooters have never been able to recreate the look and elegance of a classic Vespa or Lambretta. The lines and grace of these early models are timeless. The trouble is that so few classic scooters are available – reputable dealers are hard to find and the few classic bikes that do reach the market are hardly affordable. Here is where we excel

when we were only exporting parts when my good friend came from abroad came to visit me and asked to build a Lambretta for him. Since then we have never looked back.

Renowned for perfect Lambretta and Vespa restorations through out the world, world-wide Lambretta and Vespa parts service, Lambretta scooters, Lambretta sales, Lambretta servicing, Lambretta repairs, Lambretta accessories, Lambretta books, Lambretta badges, full Lambretta body-work facilities, chroming, powder coating, polishing, plating, tyres, all posted fast any where in the world, free advice & friendly service, are just some of the things we can offer you and your scooter We have Vespa"s Gp"s and Lambretta"s to the specifications you want from C.C. TO 200 C.C. With and without Disc brakes from Lambrettas 225 to 250 performance kits from Ts1 to Rapido 250. For a real Lambretta and Gp lover who wants a little bit extra and much more from his bikes, To many, new scooters have never been able to recreate the look and elegance of a classic Vespa or Lambretta. It is only now that European, Australian, New Zealand and American collectors and dealers are finding their way to us to. In fact, we at VESPABRETTA have are now already exporting the classic scooters on the market in Italy (imagine!).

We offer a complete array of restored scooters from the 60's and 70's. we are already exporting to Europe and USA literally every developed country has our satisfied customer



We have a wide range customer base as our clients for scooter's from school going scoot enthuiasts to grand pa's, agreed every customer wants some thing different for their scooters from simple gp's to vespa's to top of line ts1 performance based bikes. We take care of their every need from custom built to regular line bikes. You name it we do it for you.

Lambrettas : - Fully restored ground up restoration (nut and bolt restoration) we strip the bikes to their naked sheat treat them with rust resistant primer then standard epoxy, surfacer to base coat to clear coat(to give it that wet-look). All the paint and paint work and products are 100% ppg…ppg…ppg and nothing give us ppg code we do the colour of your choice as well.
Fully chromed trims of your choice. Only the best chrome job so it retains the shine and are antiflaking unlike the poor chroming.

None of our products is local or bad after market as i my self take care of all that and use only best and genuine parts. We only use brand new s.i.l gp 200 engine i will not say that my bike's are almost 100% new parts and will not say like other makers that new outer kits(cables), wiring, locks, carburettors, bearing seals etc…etc because it looks stupid and only people who mension that are people who re-cycly parts in their bikes my bikes have 100% brand new parts period. Last but not the least our bikes are not build by one handed chicken farmers who don't know any thing about restoring these beauties.
These bikes are built by us in our own shop by professional mechanics who spent their whole lives doing scooters and know their job very well.

Vespas : - The real classical beauties, some people call it vbb,some call them sportiques but it in real sense is the face of vespa. A fully restored ground up restoration as we don't settle for any thing else (nut and bolt restoration )we strip the bikes to their naked sheat treat them with rust resistant primer then standard epoxy, surfacer to base coat to clear coat (to give it that wet-look). All the paint and paint work and products are 100% ppg…ppg…ppg and nothing give us ppg code we do the colour of your choice as well. Fully chromed trims of your choice only the best chrome job so it retains the shine and are antiflaking unlike the poor chroming. None of our products is local or bad after market as i my self take care of all that and use only best and genuine parts vespas are available in multiple power options,all the vespas are 12 v electronic,10" wheels.

My bike's are 100% new parts and will not say that new outer kits(cables), wiring, locks carburettors, bearing seals etc…etc because it looks stupid and only people who mension that are people who re-cycle parts in their bikes my bikes have 100% brand new parts period.

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Toyota Celicas - Are They Viable Sports Cars?

by Kevin Bailey

Toyota Celicas have been around for quite some time now. Not quite as old as the Ford Pinto, but you know what I mean. Celicas have always been known for being the affordable sports car made by Toyota.

But, whats so special about this car? When in comparison to other similar priced cars, their quickness is no where near the performance that other cars can produce.

Not only that, Honda's and Scion's have much more aftermarket parts availiable for tricking out your ride. So, once in a while you'll see a Black Toyota Celica in a street race, but if your a true racer, you're not afraid of the Celica.

Modified Honda's or Scion's, even Chevy's will blow away the Toyota. But that doesn't stop Toyota lovers from their Celicas. Of course, they have their parts for modding, and they look pretty sweet, but when it comes down to racing, they just don't cut it.

It's not very common to see a Toyota Celica For Sale nowadays, it seems like they have all disappeared off the market. Unforunately for the United States, we get the shaft as the imported Celica's can be quite beastly.

But, for Americans, it seems that all of the import cars get dumbed down when they come to America to comply with our sorry standards for safety, when in reality it is just stupid drivers that cause all the havoc.

Eighty-five year olds that can't see 15 feet in front of them should not be driving anymore, and this society allows for practically every elder to own a license, and then there are those that are too stubborn to quit, even when they know they shouldn't be driving.

The United States is full of ignorance, if you were to take that all away, along with a harsher drivers license requirements, all of the really cool import cars that can pick up speed like no other might actually be legal.

But, of course, it just doesn't work that way. But, lets get back to Toyota Celicas. If your really interested in a Celica, it's not like they are bad cars in anyways, but when compared to other sports and racing cars these days, they just can't compete.

Toyota makes great cars, you can almost always rely on them that you are going to get a quality car that will last you a long time, and they've proven that over the years.

If you like the car, by all means go for it. You can find a Toyota Celica For Sale quite easy, although they don't come in the numbers that say a Honda Civic might.

They have decent performance for the gas milage they get, and they have a unique style to them. You definitely won't find any other car that looks like the Celica, they are quite easy to point out, even in the older years.

Although, there are way too many Red Celicas in the world right now, it would be a lot nicer if they were black, because if you've seen a nice black one, then you've seen a nice Celica. The red ones are too flashy for their own good, they are nice cars, but not that nice.

All in all, I think Toyota Celicas are quality cars, driveable, and reliable, but if you plan on racing one of these babies, you should prepare yourself to lose quite a bit, or be willing to put a lot of time and effort into modifications to compete with the big boys.

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Handcrafted Ship Models

by komal sinha

There's something indescribably romantic about the ocean and the ships that sail on it. One has heard so much about ancient war ships, pirate ships, yachts and the early ship models that somewhere one yearns for the opportunity to set foot on them and experience at least some of the adventure and romance they once offered.

The nearest one can get to fulfilling this wish is by owning the ship model of one's choice or by buying a build-it-yourself kit which offers the pleasure of reconstructing a ship model part by part, whilst following instructions. These handcrafted ship models can skillfully recreate your favorite model military ship, private yacht model, submarine wood model or sailing ship mahogany model to exact specifications. Needless to say, a mountain of effort and hundreds of hours go into completing the process of carving, painting, rigging and hand-making the fittings that transforms the handcrafted model into a work of art.

Ship modelers usually possess the original blueprints of the actual ships and that is why the ship models' parts including the weaponries, armament, guns and hulls are extremely accurate and precise. Very high quality materials are used to recreate the replicas using the latest innovations and techniques that are applied in the over-all manufacturing and operation process procedures. Moreover the models are delivered with an extremely durable base decorated with insignias.

A lot of companies now offer handcrafted ship models at reasonable rates and at times even offer special discounts on certain models. Moreover corporate clients are given the facility of availing of specific models within a defined budget and also in accordance with timelines. Price lists usually vary as per quality, type, length and make and model of ship. As of now the choice varies right from ancient vessels, classic model boats, and radio-control boats and traditional to modern yachts.

Only a boat lover knows how it feels to see one's prized ship model suffer damages due to ravages of time or accident. A lot of Ship Modelers even carry out restoration work on ship models and restore them to their original appearance and condition. Display cases are also of great import when one plans to own a ship miniature since these too are expected to match the model and are expected to hold it securely in place.

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