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By Dan Bodrero

 The current state of the economy has left the car industry in tatters. Car sales have declined over the last year and more consumers are keeping their current vehicles instead of replacing them with newer ones. So, what has happened to the automobile accessory industry? Has it too been left in tatters?

As it stands, the automobile accessory industry is doing better than ever. This is because as a result of most consumers holding on to older vehicles, the need for accessories to spruce up those existing cars and trucks has risen exponentially. Now, in an effort to jazz up their cars to look newer, consumers invest in a variety of accessories from specialty headlights, to seat covers, to custom steering wheel covers, and more. Business is booming for auto accessory retailers and with good reason. Many of the top accessories not only make your car or truck look better, they also serve to protect the interior — and sometimes exterior — of the vehicle to make it last that much longer.

Seat covers are a great example of the dual purpose an auto accessory can serve in a vehicle. Seat covers come in a huge range of styles, from funky, bold, printed designs to simple hues, and can be found at just about any auto accessory retailer. In addition to being a cool design element that can be added to a vehicle, they also serve to extend the life of the upholstery in a car or truck, ensuring that tears and cracks are kept to a minimum. Seat covers can be easily installed and are usually machine washable, which translates into easy care. Car detailers can clean a cars upholstery with the seat covers on, which is another easy way to ensure they are properly cleansed.

Seat covers are a great example of a product that is keeping the auto industry thriving. Purchasing custom seat covers allows consumers to add a new look to their vehicle without spending a great deal of extra money — which in this economy is something most customers appreciate. Saving money is a priority for most vehicle owners these days and purchasing an auto accessory that promotes saving money while extending the life of their vehicle is a win-win situation for consumers.

Dan Bodrero owns and operates Seat Covers Unlimited, a seat covers and truck accessories manufacturer for nearly every make and model of car truck or SUV. Each car seat cover is hand crafted from quality materials and is guaranteed to protect your automobile and fit securely and snugly.

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Scrappage Scheme offers
2,000 for your Clunker

By Freshoutsourcing

 Have a clunker in the garage and your eyes on a jazzy new supermini? Now’s as good a time as any to make the trade. Thanks to the UK government’s Scrappage Scheme you can get cash for your clunker towards the new car of your choice at most any dealer in the country.

Here’s the deal: if you own a car or small van registered on or before August 31, 1999 you can trade it in for a new unregistered car or small van and get a 2,000 discount. Neither vehicle may weigh over 3,500 kg and your clunker must have been registered to you for a whole year prior to this purchase. If maximum savings are what you’re after then a smaller car might be your best option. Percentagewise, they provide the best savings under the Scrappage Scheme and their fuel-efficient engines, 35 yearly road tax and low insurance costs make them cheaper to drive. Plus, Advantage Finance Limited is offering those with poor credit histories up to 6,000 in financing towards the purchase of certain models.

Some dealers are offering even deeper discounts to up the traffic in their showrooms, so be sure to shop around to find the best deals. Mitsubishi, for instance, has decided to extend the 2,000 trade-in offer to people who own cars at least five years old, whereas the government threshold is ten years. Fiat is offering 1,955 of additional savings on its Grande Punto 1.4 Active and Ford is tempting consumers with a total of 4,000 off the Focus in conjunction with the Scrappage Scheme.

The government’s aim in launching this 300m scheme was to provide a needed boost to the auto industry, and it has in fact been a tremendous success all across Britain ever since it began in mid-May 2009. In all, 38 car manufacturers have embraced the program-including all the major brands-and less than two weeks after it was announced over 35,000 new car orders had been placed. Come August the scheme had already exhausted half of its funds with orders topping 150,000 and it had helped manufacturers achieve a 13.5% increase in manufacturing.

The scheme has also had a more positive environmental impact than was expected. Data show that the new cars purchased through the program have 25% lower carbon dioxide emissions than those scrapped, which translates into a reduction of 45g/km. Ever since the 2008 rise in fuel prices and subsequent “credit crunch”, UK consumers have been seeking smaller, more fuel-efficient cars and this scheme has served to help perpetuate the trend.

Given the success of the program, car retailers are loath to see it end. It’s scheduled to terminate upon the sale of a total of 300,000 vehicles or by the February 28, 2010 deadline, whichever happens first. Major dealers like Lookers and Pendragon have been putting pressure on the government to extend the scheme, pointing out that instability in the financial markets and climbing unemployment rates continue to put a damper on demand. After all, they say, the VAT channels about 1,000 back to the government per car sold, so the scheme can very nearly finance itself.

Rick Meyer is a keen fan of Japanese cars and the Mitsubishi scrappage scheme in particular.

Mercedes Body Parts are Just as Available as Any Other Automotive Body Parts

By vikram kumar

 Mercedes is one of the premiere names in the automotive industry. The company makes extraordinary vehicles that are the standards in luxury. One would expect Mercedes body parts to be hard to find or overly expensive. Sometimes they can be both, but not when bought from the right supplier.

Automotive body parts are a booming industry. The declined pace of car sales has contributed heavily to the growth of automotive body parts sales. Vehicle owners are having to stay in their current models longer than before. In most cases, longer than they anticipated. If you happen to be driving a well-maintained Mercedes, then youre probably not to upset. If you want to stay happy and keep that Mercedes looking good, then youre going to need Mercedes body parts.

Cars gather normal wear and tear during the course of their existence. If not for the extra damage done by careless inconsiderate individuals, our cars would stay beautiful much longer. Instead people ram buggies into parked cars at the super market. They key mark the cars of people they dont like and open doors without checking to see if the next car is parked too close. Also, men and women get into their vehicles and drive while impaired.

These reasons and others like them are why automotive body parts are in such high demand. A new Mercedes Benz with a dented quarter panel just isnt the same. Owners are going to want immediate repairs finished without delay. This means the mechanic, dealership, or owner of the vehicle is going to need parts fast.

Many people think finding Mercedes body parts is a hard task. In the past, they would have been right. Now in the age of internet shopping, you can find the right parts easy enough, but are they affordable? Mercedes owners probably care more about the quality of the parts they receive than anything else. They need something that fits perfectly and looks equally well. Automotive body parts arent toys. They need to be precise. Thats the reason oem body parts are so attractive to car buffs. A Mercedes body parts manufacture is going to put in the time and effort to make sure that the parts meet company standards.

This is not to say that other automotive body parts will not be given the same treatment, but Mercedes has a certain reputation for being a leader in quality within the automotive industry. Most brand names dont evoke the same kind of feeling in people that Mercedes does. The Mercedes body parts are made with the same dedication and precision that go into their cars.

This is also the reason why availability of Mercedes body parts is always in question. Most places dont have Mercedes body parts in stock. It they do then the parts are usually high priced. Automotix online body parts catalog has just about every part that youll ever need at incredible prices.

Not only will you save money, you can relax knowing that Automotixs only carries high quality automotive body parts. Each order will ship accurately and fast. Parts come with a one year guarantee and a low price guarantee that will satisfy shoppers and keep them coming back. Automotixs is a world wide leader in automotive body parts sales.

You have to order from Automotix to get the best prices and availability on Mercedes body parts . Order all your automotive body parts from Automotix.

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