AAA Online Auto Shopping Service Designed With the Buyer in Mind.Business Editors/Automotive Writers ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 18, 2003 As automobile manufacturers continue to offer incentives to new car buyers, it's tempting to get caught up in a car-buying frenzy Frenzy Beatlemania term referring to the Beatles’ (rock musicians) immense popularity; manifested by screaming fans in the 1960s. [Pop. Culture: Miller, 172–181] Big Bull Market , says AAA AAA: see American Automobile Association. (Triple A) A common single-cell battery used in a myriad of electronic devices of all variety. Like its double A (AA) cousin, it provides 1.5 volts of DC power. When used in series, the voltage is multiplied. . "Car buyers should be aware that one of the best ways to get a great deal and end up with exactly the car you want or need is to do your homework prior to visiting the dealership," said John Nielsen
To help consumers make their new car decisions, AAA has launched AAA AutoMaker(R) on http://www.aaa.com. Designed to help buyers find the right car for their needs and lifestyle, AAA AutoMaker allows users to search for vehicles by choosing the features that are most attractive to them, and to view a side-by-side comparison of the vehicles that interest them. The service is free and available to the public. "When shopping for a car, some people may feel pressured to make a quick decision or to grab the first deal that sounds good," said Nielsen. "But if you know exactly what you want before you go shopping you are more likely to look at only those vehicles that best meet your needs and desires. That is where AutoMaker comes in - to help you make important decisions before you leave home rather than trying to do that when you're in the dealer's showroom." AAA AutoMaker takes users through a logical, step-by-step process to first determine the features they want and need in a vehicle, and then to narrow the list of appropriate vehicles to a manageable few that they can then test drive at a dealership. Whether you have no idea what type of car you want, or know exactly what suits your needs, AutoMaker helps you create a profile of the perfect vehicle. With a few clicks of a mouse, users choose the vehicle type such as sedan Sedan (sədäN`), town (1990 pop. 22,407), Ardennes dept., NE France, on the Meuse River. A noted textile center since the 16th cent., Sedan also has metal and brewing industries. The town became part of French crown lands in 1642. or SUV, then the price range, gas mileage Noun 1. gas mileage - the ratio of the number of miles traveled to the number of gallons of gasoline burned fuel consumption rate, gasoline mileage, mileage ratio - the relative magnitudes of two quantities (usually expressed as a quotient) , number of passengers and doors, crash test ratings, engine type, transmission and other features. AAA AutoMaker then lists the vehicles that match the user's criteria in order with those having the most specified features first. These vehicles can then be compared side-by-side, with additional features available in a separate list. "The final step is to build your vehicle and this is where the Web site allows consumers to get more creative, choosing various color combinations and options," said Nielsen. As users build their vehicle a calculator calculator or calculating machine, device for performing numerical computations; it may be mechanical, electromechanical, or electronic. The electronic computer is also a calculator but performs other functions as well. with both the invoice An itemized statement or written account of goods sent to a purchaser or consignee by a vendor that indicates the quantity and price of each piece of merchandise shipped. A consular invoice is one used in foreign trade. and the retail prices adds up the total on the screen allowing users to see how their choices affect the price and to better understand what a fair purchase price would be. Consumers can find AAA AutoMaker on www.aaa.com in the automotive area of the Web site. Complete reviews on more than 200 new vehicles can be found in "AAA Auto Guide: 2003 New Cars and Trucks," (AAA Publishing, $13.95 US/$21.95 CDN (Content Delivery Network) A system of distributed content on a large intranet or the public Internet in which copies of content are replicated and cached throughout the network. ). More information on making good decisions when buying a car can be found in "Buying or Leasing a Car," by Jim MacPherson
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