Category Archives: Auto Industry News

Did Hurricane Sandy damage your car? Experts offer helpful tips.

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How to Assess Water Damaged Cars Hurricane Sandy has come and gone, but as we see reported in the news daily, it has left lasting damage and destruction throughout the greater New York, New Jersey, Long Island and Connecticut area … Continue reading

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Frankfurt Auto Show 2011: Concept Cars from Subaru, Audi & Volkswagen

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It’s hard to believe that it’s already been one year since I was talking about the Paris Auto Show. So much has changed, but one thing has remained the same: we buy used cars. This year’s auto show unveiled more … Continue reading

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What to do with Flood Damaged Vehicles

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How to Assess Water Damaged Cars Hurricane Irene has come and gone, leaving damage and destruction in its wake. Hopefully your loved ones are safe and sound. I’ve heard a lot of questions lately since Irene left town. I know … Continue reading

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Sell a Used Motorcycle for Cash – Get a Scooter, Instead!

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As gas prices continue to rise steadily, sales in motorcycles and scooters are also climbing. Recent data from the Motorcycle Industry Council shows that motorcycle sales increased by 7.2% in the first quarter of 2011 (compared to the same time … Continue reading

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Sell Your Car in NYC & Collect Top Dollars This Summer: Used Car Prices About to Skyrocket

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If you have a used car to sell, this is the year to do it. According to CNN Money, the supply of late model used cars (new vehicles in 2008 leased out on the typical 3-year contract) is about to … Continue reading

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The “Sell Cars for Cash” Trend: Expensive Gasoline Prices in New York City Have Residents Beyond Their Breaking Point

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When expensive gasoline prices reach a certain level, car appraisals start to get more business from those who just can’t afford the inflation. This seems to be the trend especially for those subjected to gasoline prices in New York City, … Continue reading

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Rising Gas Prices In the United States Make it Too Expensive to Own a Car in NYC

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The rising gas prices the United States has seen over the past decade is making it more and more expensive to own a car in NYC. Now hovering around $4.00 per gallon, rising gas prices in the United States are … Continue reading

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The Aftermath of the Earthquake: Sell Your Car in NYC to Avoid the Upcoming Auto Parts Problem

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If you sell your car in NYC sooner rather than later, you may be able to avoid the anticipated production standstill of auto parts that experts predict. This is a result of the devastating 8.9 magnitude earthquake that struck Japan … Continue reading

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Mayor Bloomberg makes it expensive to own a car in NYC

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Sell your Car for Cash: Have you been realizing that owning a vehicle in NYC it too expensive? You have more options than you thought. Mayor Bloomberg has been putting many bills into action that have been making it more … Continue reading

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Your Safety is at Risk When You Privately Sell Your Used Car

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In late January, 2011, a man tried to sell his used car, a BMW, without using an auto appraisal or car buying service like Big Bucks Auto. After the “buyer” of the BMW signed a fake name on the bill of sale, he forcefully captured the seller, brutalized him, tied up his hands and feet and threw him into the trunk. With the seller unconscious in the trunk of his own BMW, the buyer started driving away from Manhattan toward an unknown destination, but likely what would have been the final resting place of his captive. Continue reading

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