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I am a salesperson first and foremost, although currently unemployed due to a recent redundancy. Another victim of todays current credit crunch and recession. However, I know I am successful at what I do, and my sales team, of which I was the Manager, achieved

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Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Advantages of a recession: 4 of 104
Thank God for the recession. At last all those money saving ideas that have been waiting for a reason to be implemented can be put into action. Some may be daft, some may seem impractical but they will save you money and of course that is important, right? The first thing you do is invest in larger wheels for your car, this ... More..
Autos > Gas & Oil Servicing DIY automotive maintenance: How to change the oil: 1 of 23
A regular engine oil change is the cheapest and most important act of maintainance a car owner can carry out. However, paying a garage or dealer to do this for you increases the cost. Why not do this yourself, you will save money, and gain the satisfaction that you have worked on the car yourself.Changing the oil is not a dif... More..
Autos > Buying Cars (Other) How to ensure you're being treated honestly at a dealership: 1 of 18
Does your car dealership look after you? Are you receiving good service and being treated honestly? A car dealership is a business, and, should be using good business ethics.This means that as a customer, you should be receiving best advice, and value for money. However, you should never forget that as a business, your car de... More..
Autos > Brakes & Tire Repair The effect tires have on gas mileage: 1 of 18
Looking after your tires can save you money. Fact. Your Tires can have a direct effect upon the gas mileage your vehicle achieves. As a motorist and vehicle owner/driver, you need to realise that with simple choices and regular inspection of your tires, you can have a personal effect upon the economy of your vehicle.Correct i... More..
Autos > Car Reviews Best off-road vehicles: 1 of 15
One of the best off road vehicles available to the public is the Mitsubishi Pajero, also known as the Shogun and Monterro. Within the range available the pick of the bunch is the 3.5 V6 short wheelbase MK II.Without any modification the owner is presented with a vehicle that is as capable off road as a Landrover or Rangerover... More..
Autos > Auto Repair (Other) Can you get quality auto parts at a junkyard?: 2 of 21
The answer to this question must be a resounding YES!Why do I sound so confident, simply because its something I do all the time.My hobby is off road driving. This means the vehicle I use meets the edge of its capabilities all the time. This means things break more often, things wear out earlier than the manufacturers guideli... More..
Autos > Autos (Other) The importance of naming your car.: 2 of 21
Those you love and those you hate generally have a name so why should your car be any different. Your car will be more to you than just a machine. It will be something you cherish or something that feels like a heavy weight around your neck, either way, there is a good chance you will have named it, even if the name is not re... More..
Autos > SUVs Is it time for SUV restrictions?: 1 of 10
Why should there be any restrictions on 4x4's or SUV's? Lets not pander to the knee jerk brigade that listen to the hype of the green issue anoraks! To be honest, although that may sound a little strong, there is a truism in the fact that most groups that protest against the private owners of 4x4's and SUV's are really a mino... More..
Autos > Auto Repair (Other) How to tell if you need a front end alignment: 1 of 10
Does your car pull to one side if you let go of the steering wheel when driving? Are your tires worn on one side of the tread? if so it is likely that you will need a front end alignment or tracking check. These however are the extreme indicators of your tracking being out and needing realigning.If you regularly drive up kerb... More..
Autos > Gas & Oil Servicing How often to check your car's oil: 2 of 16
Checking the level of your car engine oil is something you should do regularly. It is very easy to do, and regular checks can save you huge amounts of money. How often you check your oil level is dependant on the use of your vehicle, but a weekly check would be a good average for most people. Even if you do check your oil on ... More..