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Friday, September 17, 2010

Repo cars bidding advice

As we al lknow, there's a lot to gain by buying repossessed cars for sale. Cheaper prices, buying used cars safely and easy access are just some of the advantages. But let's get a bit more into the world of repo cars and how to purchase one at repossessed car auctions in the United States, ok?

Bank rePOSsessed cars for saLE are the latest buzz in the used car marketplace. The reason behind this, is the simple fact that virtually anyone can acquire a repo car or truck for almost 60%-90% less than their usual value. But, what are repo cars that you can buy?

Once a car loan is defaulted, the loan provider sets out a relatively long legal process that ends up in the repossession of the used car. The at this point repossessed auto is without delay put on sale so as for the bank to recover some of their money. At this stage, repossessed cars for sale may go various ways: in essence, they can either be sold at public rePossessed cAr auCtions or private ones. Additionally, these sales can nowadays happen either online or offline. In any event, since finance institutions are in a hurry to try to make back their investment as soon as possible before they develop into a burden, repo autos normally finally end up being sold for only a tiny fraction of their selling price, as expressed previously. In addition, the current state of our economy in the USA contributes to a myriad of used repossessed motor vehicles getting into the marketplace, which further forces prices on used repossessed cars for sale down.

With this state of affairs at hand, the real question left for any potential purchaser would be where to discover these bank repossessed cars for sale, am I right? Well, repossessed car auctions have in the past occurred off-line at local lots. However, as outlined previously, this state of affairs has very much changed in recent times. These days, there are both online and offline repo vehicle auctions (and GOVERNment car AUCtions, too). Furthermore, as a result of the large amount of repossessed cars for sale, it's occasionally beneficial to drive a couple of miles away from home so as to locate a good deal at a near by town or State, something that most locals entirely depending on classified ads for their info might have overlooked. In any event, there are currently up to date directories of repossessed car auctions countrywide developed with the rookie in mind and reviewed frequently for their accuracy. These directories are in my opinion the best way for virtually anyone to stay connected with the most current information on the industry. This is why, being a repossessed car dealer, I often recommend my online clientele  to go this way when first getting into the market place.



As you can see, there's a lot to reposessed cars for sale and how to bid on them. I'll be back on future posts with more repossessed car auctions information.

Trademark Or Service Mark Or Brand Name For Business Promotion And Legal Protection

By Ramaswami Natarajan

A considerable amount of money should be spent for the promotion of your brands. A product without brand name cannot be sold to any clients or customers and hence a brand name is a must. Using a brand name will need a significant investment in labeling, logo design charges, logo preparation expenses and then putting the product with the wrapper containing your brand in to the distribution network of dealers. Mostly the process is carried out on credit and hence a lot of the product will be in the market with your brand name. Significant investment must be made her and the success of the business depends on the brand perception and how it is fared in the market.

The brand and trademark should be checked before beginning a business so that it does not risk your investment in time and the effort and money that is made

Before you do anything relating to commercialization of your Trademark or Brand Name you should know the basic Legal requirements for Trademarks Legal Requirements you should know before selecting a name for your Trademark or Service Mark for using it in Commerce in India

You must know that there are two types of marks recognized by the Trademark Law all over the world to refuse an application for Registration of a Trademark

1. Identical Trademarks

2. Deceptively similar or confusingly similar Trademarks. It is necessary to know at least three sections of the Indian Trademarks Act 1999 before venturing with a Brand in commerce in India.

Section 9 which deals with Absolute Grounds for Refusal of a Trademark for Registration - This section provides three situations which create a legal bar against the registration of a Trademark absolutely.

Section 11 which deals with Absolute Grounds for Refusal of a Trademark for Registration

Section 29 which deals with when a Registered Trademark is infringed

All these three sections require that your trademark should be a unique one and should not be similar to another trademark to create a confusion in the mind of the general public about the source of the goods or services represented by your Trademark. In other words your Trademark should stand up and shout that the products identified by the Trademark are manufactured or traded by you only and that public can assume the quality of the goods by your association with the brand. Over period of time the brand will stand on its own. This uniqueness of a Trademark is called the Distinctiveness Requirement of the Trademark in Trademark Law.

While performing trademark searches online, the businessmen in the same trade although coming from different places in India and speaking different languages try to acquire the same brand name. Some apply for online Registration of Trademarks without doing a proper trademark search and get in to Trademark Infringement proceedings and Trademark Oppositions. Hence a comprehensive Trademark Search is necessary. About 85 to 95 per cent of the mark that is registered is not available as it is a deceptively similar trademark. I have formulated 10 rules to avoid the problem of rejection of a trademark name which are available as a download-able pdf file to the members of the Facebook group TMPsearchers and by becoming a member you can download it free.

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Why A Car Guarantee Is Essential

By Vivian Summers

Deciding to buy a new car is a very big decision especially since, next to a home, it is probably one of your major investments. Purchasing a vehicle is no doubt a very large investment. There are many new cars in the market today, that are competing for your money with appealing new and better models. However, one important thing that you have to take a close look at is the warranty.

When you're making the choice of which car to get, it's important to make sure that you check out the warranties included with the car and it's also important to compare them from car to car. You might be under the impression that all car warranties are the same, but this isn't true. There would be some who will be willing to cover the non-wear features of the car either up to three years or 36,000 miles, or whichever comes first. Then there are others that'll cover repairs up to ten years or 100,000 miles. It is important to find the details of the warranty, since it will help you make a choice whether or not to seek extended warranty or not. The first step is being able to understand the parts of a warranty, as well as the difference between a new car and extended warranties.

The new car warranty, generally, has two parts The "Bumper to bumper" covers everything that are not "wear" features of the car, like the brakes and tires and the power train covers all parts that allow the car to move like the engine and transmission. Therefore, it's important to compare warranties of any new car that your purchase.

Make sure you read the warranty very carefully to find out what is covered and what is not, because there are not many extended warranties which cover everything that could go wrong with the car. Remember your past cars and the repair and maintenance that you expect during the years if the contract outlines that it covers everything except a few select items.

There are some extended warranties, however, which covers parts that are most likely to break as well as parts that will wear out. However, as stated above, you should read thoroughly the contract and have an understanding of how they can affect the final purchase cost of the car. It's important to make comparisons and contrast before finally deciding when it comes to warranties. Take a close look at the contract to see what and what is not covered under the warranty. By doing this, you can make the best possible decision regarding which car to purchase. It is essential that you take the time to do the needed research.

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Caravan For Sale

By Tony Tang

Last year's vacation was amazing and there is only one way to make this year's vacation even better. How? By finding a good Used Caravan For Sale and purchasing it.

As the year rolls by and vacation time is around the corner, you may replay memories of your last caravanning experience over and over again in your mind. Besides the overall cost, it was probably a wonderful time for you. Did you head out on the open road alone or with loved ones?

What did you like best about the last vacation you took in a caravan? What features stood out the most? Did you travel alone or with friends and family? It is possible to purchase a used caravan, but with upgraded features.

Many people think buying used means giving up something like visual appeal. This is not the case. Many times people are forced to give up an item they have recently bought. Perhaps they could not afford it or it did not suit all of their needs. Some people can simply afford to upgrade every time a newer model is released.

These are the types of deals you can cash in on and save big without giving up the features you like the best. Conduct a search for a used caravan locally. You may very well find an owner close by who has what you need.

When you find a caravan that you like enough to desire more information about it, talk to a professional. It's a good idea to have someone you can trust offer you their professional opinion. Basically you want to know if this caravan is feasible or will you soon regret the purchase.

You are looking for a good deal, but not a deal that will eat you alive in repairs and maintenance. Have the caravan checked for safety issues, as well as estimated life expectancy.

This year's vacation can surpass last year's with a little effort on your part. It's as easy as finding a decent, dependable Used Caravan For Sale.

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Trademark Journals List

By Ramaswami Natarajan

A record that contains details of trademark application is called trademark journal which contains details whether the trademarks are granted, awaiting for examination or are opposed. The trademark journals are published in every trademark office in several parts of the country. The user gets an overview from the trademark journal if his mark is distinctive. The proprietor or the trademark attorney will also get an overview as to whether his/her mark is opposed by any third party by viewing the trademark journal.

Trademark journals of India can be viewed by logging in intellectual property office of India website. The trademark journal helps to hunt for the preferred journal. A list of journal numbers will be published two times every month. Publication date and the date of availability will be mentioned Along with the journal number. Mostly both these dates would be the same.

From the list of journal number, one can select the preferred list. The list contains sections and classes in the specified journal number. After clicking on the class in which you want to investigate, click control + F and type the keyword for application number or class or address or abstract etc. By doing this it will be possible to see your trademark application.

It is also possible to file a notice of opposition to oppose an application that is published in the trademark journal by filling the Tm Form-5 with a prescribed fee of Rs 2,500/- (Rupees Two Thousand Five hundred).

The trademark journals are also available in other trademark offices such as the United Kingdom trademark office, united States trademark office etc. The website of United Kingdom trademark office is www.ipo.gov.uk. Here the trademark journal can be viewed electronically and can also be obtained in the pdf format. The trademark journal thus helps us to get details about the trademark applications.

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Thursday, September 16, 2010

Hybrid Vs Electric Cars

By Alex Tesla

There is much in the news nowadays on the necessity for alternative energy sources for vehicles. While there have always been a number of advantages to alternate fuel sources, the current outrageous spikes in gasoline prices have brought about increased public desire for an alternative to buying fuel. At an average of $3 a gallon, a person who burns 2 gallons of gas on the way to work and an additional two gallons on the way back is spending $12 a day. That equates to $60 a week which converts into $3,000 per year. That is quite a bit of money and when one considers the fact that gasoline was simply $1.40 a gallon a decade ago, the spike in costs is considerably outrageous. This is why there has been renewed and elevated interest in electric cars and hybrid cars. From this, there has derived apparent questions that have morphed into a debate over the merits of hybrid vs electric cars.

Hybrid cars are cars that can burn standard gasoline as well as ethanol fuel. (Ethanol is a non-oil based fuel that arises from corn). Electric cars are cars that run on a rechargeable battery. Several years ago, prototype electric cars were offered on the market, but the vehicles failed for a number of reasons.

There are a quantity of issues that currently exist that can preclude the advancement of the electric car in the marketplace. These problems, however, may be corrected over time, but at present, these issues are restricting the growth of the electric car in the market. The problems include the following: the amount of miles that a person can drive a car on the capacity of the current design of electric batteries are pretty limited and there are extremely few charging stations in the United States that can re-charge a car when the battery is used up.

Obviously, it might be pretty challenging to drive a car long distances as well as up and back to work if the electric car was prone to drained of power and the ability to recharge the automobile was limited. Furthermore, any repairs that might be necessary could be considerably challenging to have performed simply because it might be challenging to find a repairman who knows about the complexity of an electric car. Upon evaluating these potential problems, hybrids have an edge in the hybrid vs electric car debate. Although the hybrid vs electric car debate between which is the best has not yet been determined, it might seem the edge leans towards hybrids.

For information on buying and selling new and second hand cars and bikes go to http://www.bharathautomobiles.com/index.php

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Electric Vehicle Kits: Build Your Own Electric Car

By Mia Copperhead

With rising fuel costs, more and more individuals and are searching for alternatives. One such alternative that is getting popularity, particularly using the do-it yourself kinds, are the electric vehicle kits. Anyone knowledgeable about automobiles can currently use these kits to convert traditional gas powered vehicles to one powered by electric current.

However, converting a traditional Gas powered vehicle into an electric vehicle can be an extremely daunting task. Only those who are the extremely mechanically minded should try this. To convert the vehicle will need extensive modifications to nearly all-mechanical parts of the car.

Can any automobile be converted into an electric vehicle?

Unfortunately, the answer is no. Only a few cars can be converted into an electric vehicle. However, and the most typical electric vehicle kit seems to be the Chevy S-10 pick up kit. For illustrations to follow, just conduct a search online for Chevy S-10 pickup Electric conversions. Other cars which are great candidates for conversion are the Chevy Geo, especially from 1989 to 1999.

Are there disadvantages to using an electric vehicle kit?

Going back a few years, several people associated electric powered vehicles with slowness along with a lack of power. But as usual, on account of technology, substantial advances in the electric vehicle have modified all of that. With these electric vehicle kits, some cars can reach top speeds of between 70 and 75 mph nonetheless, converting to electric power still has its drawbacks.

The biggest drawback it is needless to say the need for recharging the batteries. As an instance, the Chevy Geo Metro kit should be recharged every 20 to 40 miles, according to driving habits and battery quality. For city driving, this would be perfect. Nevertheless, for long commutes on the highway, this wouldn't be ideal.

The Chevy S-10 with an electric vehicle kit installed will run a little longer on a single charge. On a single charge, the S-10 should survive around 40 and 60 miles. Again, this relies on the driving habits and also the size and quality of batteries. Several S-10 models can be geared up with solar powered panels which would minimize the need for charging, at the very least when driving during daylight hours.

Converting vehicles with electric vehicle kits is not a low cost matter. Most conversion kits appear to cost in between $8000 to $10,000. And this does not even comprise professional installation as well as the price of the batteries, not forgetting, access to or the purchase of a charging station.

Quite frankly, with the cost involved of utilizing an electric vehicle kit, it most likely would not be very practical for the average consumer, especially if they do a lot of highway driving. Nevertheless, that being said, it most likely would be ideal for a back yard mechanic who likes to tinker with vehicles and has a few bucks to throw around and wants to impress his beer-drinking buddies.

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