Friday, January 11, 2008

Don't Let The Fuel You Want Dictate The Vehicle You Want Any Longer

A surprising amount of vehicles are able to run on Biodiesel and other alternative fuels in today’s world. There was a time not too long ago that if you wanted to drive a vehicle that either had the ability to run on alternative fuel or achieved an exceptional gas mileage; you had to buy a tiny car that did not go very far in enhancing your life. People want to buy and drive the car they want… but still get either good gas mileage or be eco-friendly.

Say for instance you want to buy a van, paying the van insurance isn’t a problem, but finding an environmentally friendly van is. Not anymore, any diesel powered van can run on biodiesel either few or no alterations. So, get your van… buy your UK van insurance… and hit the road powered by biodiesel. It’s good for the environment and you can drive the vehicle you wish as well. Just play it smart and get the cheap van insurance.

In summary, whether you’re wanting to power your car on hydrogen fuel cells, biodiesel, ethanol, or any other kind of fuel… no longer are you limited in the size, style, or kind of vehicle you can drive. With the advances being made every day (Yes… Every Day!), your driving options are only going to improve too.

Wednesday, January 09, 2008

Quality Car Insurance Tips

Many people looking for cheap car insurance will spend a lot of time checking online comparison sites. While there is a lot of value and promise in checking comparison sites, there is so much more you can do.

Before actually going out and getting car insurance quotes, be prepared to accomplish some of the things that can pay off in the end.

If you are going to be purchasing car insurance for a new car, check out the insurance group for that car first. This will give you a good idea of the rates you should be expecting to pay.

If you are over 50, there are special discounts, rates, and even specific companies that cater to your group.

Women drivers are another group that has many specific programs designed especially for them. You can find out more about car insurance for women by doing research online.

Another area that can help when getting car insurance is the installation of safety features on the vehicle you’ll be insuring. The installation of safety equipment can lead you to receive some of the many discounts insurance companies offer for cars and trucks with extra safety equipment installed. In some cases, if you add up the discount you receive for installing a specific safety feature, and multiply it over time, it will more than pay for the cost of the installation of that safety feature.

With the proper research, finding quality affordable car insurance is not unrealistic. Remember, the more knowledge you have – the better off you will be.

Thursday, December 27, 2007

A Great Idea - Donate A Boat For Charity Purposes

A Great Idea – Donate A Boat For Charity Purposes

If you or someone you know has a boat sitting around that no longer gets any use or is in a state of disrepair and doesn’t appear to be a priority right now, here is a solution. Donate the boat to BoatAngel and help a good cause while also nabbing yourself a good sized tax write-off. Donating big ticket unused items is a growing trend in the world of charitable offerings.

BoatAngel accepts charity boat donations and arranges to sell them on ebay with the proceeds going towards the distribution of Christian children’s DVDs. BoatAngel distributes these DVDs at no cost (including offering free shipping) to the recipients. In this way, BoatAngel can turn unused items into cash and then funnel that cash into ways to distribute these free DVDs to local charity groups.

One of the great things about BoatAngel is the fact that overhead for the charity is no more that 5% of their funds. That means that for everything donated and sold by BoatAngel, 95% of the funds make their way to the actual charitable program. So, BoatAngel makes great use of each and everyone of the boat donations that come their way. Check out BoatAngel today as a great way to make the world a better place simply by donating an unused item.

Friday, December 14, 2007

Online Car Shopping... Or At Least Browsing

Whether you are looking to browse available new cars or used cars online, here is a great place to check out. It’s called Motors Today and it boasts an online inventory of over 200,000 vehicles to look at. Browsing at cars online is beneficial for two reasons; obviously, you can find the exact car you’re looking for without leaving your home, and also, even if you don’t find what you’re looking for you can get ideas for other cars you may like.

Don’t rule out “buy used car” as a reason to browse online either, a lot of money can be saved by spending your hard earned income on a used vehicle instead of a new one. Plus, nowadays with so many people trading in vehicles right and left, you can pick up a used vehicle that is in like new condition fairly easily because it is only a year or two old.

Getting your car finance arranged is not a problem either, there are many options for getting a loan for a car… and there are many more options online. Many banks and lenders are getting very creative on who they loan the money to, customers that would not have qualified before are qualifying now.

Save time, money, and also find the exact car you’re looking for by shopping (or at least browsing) online.

Monday, December 10, 2007

New US Farm Bill Raises Biofuel Use Requirements

Currently, under US law, the United States is mandated to use a little over 7 billion gallons of biodiesel a year. The new US Farm law would raise that to 36 billion gallons of biodiesel a year by the year 2022.

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Friday, November 30, 2007

Second Large Scale Biodiesel Refining Project Announced For Montana

On the heels of an announcement by an out-of-state partnership of a proposed plant that will produce upwards of 100 million gallons of Biodiesel by 2010 comes another announcement regarding Biodiesel production in the State of Montana. Great Plains - The Camelina Company announced plans to produce as much as 130 million gallons of Biodiesel by 2011. Big things in store for the Big Sky state!