#Dealer auto second hand

[anunturiauto]

Descoperă mașina perfectă pentru vacanță de la un parc auto cu mașini rulate

Vacanța de vis poate deveni realitate cu ajutorul unei mașini perfecte pentru a călători și a explora noi destina��ii. În căutarea unei opțiuni fiabile și accesibile, un parc auto cu mașini rulate poate fi o sursă excelentă pentru a găsi autovehiculul ideal pentru escapada ta.

Iată de ce ar trebui să iei în considerare achiziționarea unei mașini rulate pentru o vacanță de neuitat.

Când îți pregătești vacanța, economisirea banilor este un aspect important. Achiziționarea unei mașini de la un parc auto cu mașini rulate poate reprezenta o economie semnificativă comparativ cu achiziționarea uneia noi.

Chiar și modelele mai recente și bine întreținute pot fi disponibile la un preț mai accesibil, permițându-ți să investești suma economisită în alte aspecte ale aventurii tale.

Multe mașini rulate sunt bine întreținute și pot oferi o performanță excelentă pe tot parcursul vacanței tale. Dealerii auto specializați în mașini rulate, ca de exemplu AutoGeist.ro efectuează de obicei o inspecție tehnică riguroasă a fiecărui vehicul înainte de a-l pune în vânzare, asigurându-se că mașina are o stare generală excelentă și este pregătită pentru drum. Astfel, poți avea încredere că mașina ta va fi la înălțime în timpul aventurii tale.

Parcurile auto specializate în mașini rulate adesea oferă o gamă variată de modele și opțiuni, permițându-ți să îți alegi mașina perfectă pentru vacanța ta. Indiferent dacă ai nevoie de un SUV spațios pentru excursiile în natură sau de o mașină compactă pentru explorarea orașelor, vei găsi numeroase opțiuni din care să alegi.

Atunci când te pregătești pentru o vacanță într-o altă destinație, confortul și fiabilitatea mașinii tale sunt deosebit de importante. Parcurile auto specializate în mașini rulate oferă adesea modele echipate cu dotări și caracteristici care fac călătoria mai plăcută și confortabilă.

Un dealer auto rulate oferă garanții și suport post-vânzare pentru mașinile rulate achiziționate, oferindu-ți liniștea sufletească și asigurându-te că vei avea asistență în cazul unor eventuale probleme sau întrebări care ar putea apărea în timpul vacanței tale.

Dealer auto rulate | AutoGeist.ro

Achiziționarea unei mașini perfecte pentru vacanță de la un parc auto cu mașini rulate poate fi soluția ideală pentru a face din călătoria ta o experiență plăcută și fără griji.

Asigură-te că alegi un dealer auto de încredere, efectuează o inspecție detaliată a mașinii și beneficiază de opțiuni de asistență post-vânzare pentru o experiență de neuitat.

[autoromania]

Abilitățile unui dealer pentru mașini second-hand

Un dealer pentru mașini second-hand are o mulțime de responsabilități și are nevoie de diverse abilități pentru a-și desfășura cu succes activitatea.

De la gestionarea inventarului de mașini, negocierea cu clienții și până la asigurarea unei experiențe de cumpărare pozitive, dealerii de mașini second-hand trebuie să fie bine pregătiți și să posede o serie de abilități esențiale.

În acest articol, vom explora abilitățile cheie pe care un dealer pentru mașini second hand ar trebui să le aibă.

Cunoștințe despre mașini și piața auto

Primul pas pentru a fi un dealer de mașini second-hand de succes este să ai cunoștințe solide despre mașini și piața auto. Un dealer trebuie să știe să identifice și să evalueze corect mașinile pentru a putea oferi clienților informații precise. De asemenea, trebuie să fie la curent cu tendințele actuale din industrie și să înțeleagă cererea și oferta prezentă pe piață.

Abilități de negociere

Negocierea este o abilitate esențială pentru un dealer de mașini second-hand. Trebuie să poată obține prețuri competitive atunci când cumpără mașini de la proprietari sau de la licitații auto. De asemenea, un dealer trebuie să fie capabil să negocieze cu clienții pentru a obține cel mai bun preț de vânzare și pentru a încheia tranzacția cu succes.

Abilități de comunicare și relaționare

Un dealer pentru mașini second-hand trebuie să aibă abilități excelente de comunicare și relaționare cu clienții. Trebuie să fie capabil să asculte și să înțeleagă nevoile și preferințele clienților pentru a le oferi cele mai bune opțiuni disponibile. Abilitatea de a construi relații solide cu clienții poate duce la recomandări și clienti fideli.

Competențe în gestionarea inventarului

Dealerii pentru mașini second-hand trebuie să poată gestiona eficient inventarul de mașini. Aceasta include achiziționarea, evaluarea și pregătirea mașinilor pentru vânzare, precum și actualizarea constantă a bazei de date cu informații despre fiecare mașină. Capacitatea de a organiza și gestiona cu precizie inventarul este esențială pentru a satisface cererile clienților și pentru a asigura un flux de lucru eficient.

Cunoștințe despre finanțare și împrumuturi

Un dealer de mașini second-hand ar trebui să fie familiarizat cu opțiunile de finanțare și împrumuturi disponibile pentru clienți.

Trebuie să aibă cunoștințe despre diversele opțiuni de împrumut, cum ar fi creditele auto, leasing-ul și finanțările prin intermediul băncilor sau instituțiilor financiare. Aceasta îi permite să ofere clienților soluții personalizate și adaptate nevoilor și situației financiare a fiecăruia.

Abilități de rezolvare a problemelor

Un dealer de mașini second-hand, cum este AutoGeist.ro are abilități excelente de rezolvare a tuturor situatilor. Pe parcursul tranzacțiilor cu clienții, pot apărea diverse întrebări sau situații neașteptate care trebuie rezolvate.

Dealerul trebuie să fie capabil să găsească soluții rapide și eficiente pentru a menține clienții satisfăcuți și pentru a-și menține reputația bună în domeniu.

Dealerii pentru mașini second-hand au o multitudine de responsabilități și necesită o serie de abilități pentru a-și desfășura activitatea cu succes.

Mașini second hand | AutoGeist.ro

Abilități esențiale, cum ar fi cunoștințele despre mașini și piața auto, abilitățile de negociere, de comunicare și relaționare, competențele în gestionarea inventarului, cunoștințele despre finanțare și împrumuturi și abilitățile de rezolvare a problemelor sunt fundamentale pentru a oferi clienților o experiență de cumpărare excelentă și pentru a asigura succesul în afacerea de dealer de mașini second-hand.

În plus, dealerii trebuie să fie mereu actualizați cu ultimele tendințe și să continue să își dezvolte abilitățile pentru a rămâne competitivi pe piață.

[mslanna]

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[hooked-on-elvis]

Which one is your favorite of Elvis' cars? For me, I guess it would be the...

Stutz Blackhawk (1970-1977)

Those pictures below always amazed me, but I never researched much on the car and its full story with its first and most famous owner. Oddly and amazingly enough to me, I read that this was most likely Elvis' personal favorite car in the 70s.

Well, the Stutz is my favorite of his cars too. It suited him. It's classy AF and it sure looks fast and furious. I love it! Great taste, man. Bravo!

Chapter 37 · "Elvis Aaron Presley: Revelations from the Memphis Mafia" by Alanna Nash (1995)

Corrections needed, as we expect: The correct year Elvis purchased his first Stutz is 1970, and Frank Sinatra had a reason not to purchase this car... Elvis didn't talk the Stutz dealer out of selling it to Sinatra (we'll get to that). Now, can somebody tell me if THIS below is the song that Elvis had as a horn to his Stutz? Cause I'm picturing the scene. MAN, HE WAS SO DRAMATIC, WASN'T HE? Imagine the jump scares he pulled with that car horn! For more than one reason! LOL.

Listen to this and just imagine Elvis' face in 1970 inside that car, behind the wheels:

Back to the post, EP had four Stutz Blackhawks during his lifetime:

1. Stutz Blackhawk (Prototype # 276579 P 330858)

On October 8, 1970 Elvis purchased his first Stutz. It was delivered to his Hillcrest home in Beverly Hills on the following day. Prior to the purchase, Jules Meyers, the first Stutz-dealer showed up at Elvis' home at Hillcrest with the Blackhawk and Elvis was interested. Frank Sinatra was also interested in the car but gave up the purchase for a reason Elvis wouldn't care for. EP bought this stunning car after agreeing with two conditions Meyers brought up... and here is another tale of Elvis being generous - or just too naive and excited to think straight - again...

Jules Meyers: Elvis wanted to have the car, I told Elvis that there was a car show, in a couple of days [LA Auto Show], and that I would need the car for that. It was O.K. with Elvis, so the car was sold. Elvis also agreed to take some press-pictures with him and the car - good for publicity. Frank Sinatra was also interested in the car, but Sinatra would not agree to any pictures of the Stutz being taken with him and he would not agree to the car being displayed at the car-show. So it was obviously the better decision to sell the car to Elvis Presley.

What I got from this is that Elvis paid big money for an exclusive car AND did some free publicity for the Stutz at the same time. "How the hell Colonel Parker allowed him to do that?" This is intriguing me.

The FULL STORY of this car, from where I took the info and pictures for this post, is HERE - Credits to elvispresleymusic.com.au/.

2. 1971 Stutz Blackhawk - Production Model

Unfortunately, Elvis' first Stutz was involved in an accident on July 1, 1971 and it was not restored afterwards (until after his death).

EP then purchased on September 8, 1971 was his second Blackhawk, the 1971 Stutz Blackhawk - Production Model. This car was delivered to Elvis on September 9, 1971 at his 144 Monavale Street, Beverly Hills home.

3.  Pearl White Stutz - April 1973

Elvis made a surprise visit to the Pontiac Dealership from whom he had purchased his first Black Stutz Blackhawk, back in 1970 .The Stutz dealer, Jules Meyers might have been too comfortable with the situation in 1970 when Elvis purchased his first Stutz from his hands - probably the free publicity worked quite well.

In April 1973 Elvis bought his third Blackhawk. The car was imported from Italy and delivered to Elvis' Holmby Hills home on Monovale Drive, LA, on September/October 1973. EP was asked to pose with the car and the Stutz dealer once more. Elvis had just woke up, but he agreed to.

4. The most famous Elvis Stutz: the 230 HP, 1973 Stutz Blackhawk III, purchased on September 6, 1974.

(1) Elvis' 1973 Stutz Blackhawk III parked at Graceland. (2) Below, Elvis in rare occasion inside his Stutz as a passenger.

"The 1973 Stutz Blackhawk III was without doubt Elvis' favorite car in the '70s. In fact the last known photograph of Elvis was taken as he was driving though the Graceland Gates in this car shortly after midnight on August 16, 1977, from a late-night visit to the dentist."

Excerpt article "Elvis Presley's Stutz Blackhawk's" on elvispresleymusic.com.au/.

Beautiful, aren't they? A sight for sore eyes... the car and the owner!

Well, that's it. I'm not a car enthusiast. I'm sure there's plenty of more interesting things to discuss on this car - and on the topic itself because, as we all know, Elvis loved speed and collected many automobiles and motorcycles (even boats) through his life. But unfortunately I'm not the best person to bring this kind of information to you. This is just to share my personal feelings about one of his cars that caught my eye, only my own little research that I decided to share, thus I'm sorry if the article is not as deep as I normally like to bring to you. However, since we're discussing this... Just one other car EP owned caught my attention until now.

Elvis on his 1969 six-door Mercedes-Benz 600 on April 6, 1970. The Mercedes-Benz 600 represented the absolute pinnacle of automobile engineering. It was the car choice for very powerful people.

I love how he had great taste in so many different aspects... The man got style! ✨

[fortune-fool02]

Medical Care

Jack Krauser x Gender-Neutral reader

Requested by: @hornyverymuch

Hewwo! ♡ Could I request a fluff fic with Krauser? I was thinking of something like: he and reader are on a mission, Krauser doesn't see an attack and the reader managed to protect him, but gets hurt bc of that. And so Krauser taking care of wounded reader?

If you'd be comfortable with that, could you write for gender neutral or male reader?

Have a great day! <3

Warning: Mentions of blood, mention of violence, gunshot wound, much fluff.

Word Count: 1,168

Thank you for requesting! I love this idea so much!

Please enjoy!

The sound of gunfire overheard bounced off of the walls around them, the sound echoing louder and piercing their ears, but [Name] gritted their teeth and focused, peering around their cover and firing back. Major Krauser pressed his back against the cover also before opening fire.

They had been exploring a section of an isolated village, where a suspected arms dealer may have been hiding out. They weren't wrong but the bastard seemed to have been expecting them somehow. [Name] and Major Krauser were separated from the rest of their unit, leaving them both with no back-up at the moment.

"Fucker's got us cornered." Krauser cursed, reloading his TMP before looking beside him at [Name], "You good there, kid?" His chest moved with controlled breathing, keeping his head on secure and holding his ground. Even under extreme circumstances, Krauser always kept his composure. Something that [Name] admired. Something they strived to be like.

"Yes, Major." They replied, quickly checking their ammo, they still had some bullets left. Their eyes quickly darted around, trying to form a plan. "Major, if we can try to get to those containers, we could flank him." They motioned to the containers that stood close towards where the enemy was currently taking cover. Krauser looked, assessing it then nodded,

"Good eye, kid. You go, I'll cover you." [Name] smiled a little at this before turning and getting ready. They counted in their mind, listening for the gunshots to stop for a second and then bolted, keeping low down to the ground. Krauser's gunfire continued, keeping the enemy distracted for a moment while [Name] got closer. Adrenaline pumped through their veins, their pulse in their ears, but they kept focused.

Skidding to cover, [Name] kept down low, reloading their gun before turning the corner and aiming, shooting at the enemy's legs. A pained shout was almost reassuring for them, knowing that they got a hit, followed by the heavy thud as the man collapsed down, clutching his bleeding legs. [Name] kept their gun trained on him, not faltering for a moment as they walked over, kicking the man's gun away from him.

Krauser emerged from his cover, an almost proud smile on his face as he looked at [Name], "Nice work there, [Name]." He walked over, wiping the sweat off his brow and looked down at the wounded man for a second then looked back at [Name]. "C'mon. We'll regroup with the others and get to the rendezvous point."

Krauser turned his back and began to walk off with [Name] by his side. The younger soldier looked up at him from the side, a light smile on their lips before they heard a gun cock. Their eyes shifted quickly to the man on the floor, a handgun in his hand, aiming at Krauser.

"Major!" [Name]'s body went onto auto-piolet, moving in front of the gun as it went off, the bullet hitting them in their abdomen. Hot-white pain flooded their vision for a moment, not registering hitting the ground, hot blood spilling through their fingers. Their blood. [Name]'s hands pushed down on the wound, gritting their teeth in a poor attempt to swallow down their moans of pain.

Another few gunshots were heard but they didn't know where from, from who's gun. Their eyes locked on the ceiling above them before trying to look down at their wound, trying to get a sense of the damage. It was hard to see with their tactical vest on, the shirt underneath becoming damp with blood. "Fuck, fuck...."

"[Name]!" Krauser's voice was somewhere off to the side for a second before the blonde major appeared in their vision. His hands immediately moving to unclasp and remove the vest, helping them get it off to assess the wound. "That was bloody reckless of you, you know?" He said, sounding that of a scolding parent with their child, but there was an underlying tone beneath it. A touch of worry.

"S-Sorry, Major." [Name] forced a smile, looking up at him. Krauser sighed at them before rolling their shirt up and pulling out a first-aid kit from his vest pouches.

"Keep your hands on the wound, [Name]." He ordered, pushing [Name]'s smaller hands down onto the wound for a moment, applying pressure to it. If it wasn't for the fact they were bleeding from a gunshot wound, [Name] might have blushed at feeling their Major's hands overs theirs. They could think about it late, right now, there was more pressing matters to deal with.

Krauser pulled out a bottle of water, "I'm going to clean the wound, we'll get the bullet out once we're someplace safer." They had a better chance of getting the wound properly treated when they were back at base, right now, they best thing they could do was bandage the wound to stop the blood flow.

[Name] nodded and took a breath before looking up at the ceiling. "Sure, just... do what you can, Major." they said, taking another breath as they felt Krauser's hands on their skin, fighting back a shiver. Such thoughts were highly inappropriate, especially with the fact that this was their Major. But it was not something that could be helped. Once the bandage was tight and secured, Krauser held his hand out.

"Right, up we go, [Name]." He said, helping the younger soldier to their feet. His arm wrapped around their waist while he slid their other arm over his broad shoulders, keeping them upright. "You can walk, right? I'm not carrying you." He smiled lightly, taking small steps at first, watching them closely. Once their steps were steady, the two started walking towards the rendezvous point.

The second they got to the temporary medical-tent, [Name] let out a soft groan as they were laid down by Krauser, the larger man bringing the First-Aid kit over and began to get to work. [Name] laid there quietly, sweat forming on their brow a little from a mix of the jungle's humidity and the fight.

They watched Krauser work, a look of focused concentration on his face. His brow set, his eyes locked on the wound as his hands moved with an uncharacteristic care. His large hands moving with methodical movements, his touch gentle but firm if needed to be. [Name] couldn't help but be almost entranced by this.

"[Name], you still with me?" he spoke, breaking the silence that hung inside the tent. His eyes remaining on the wound as the tweezers moved in, carefully trying to grasp at the bullet.

"Y-Yeah, I'm still here, Major." Their lips twitched into a smile at this, looking at him still. "Didn't think you'd be so good at playing 'Nurse'." The look Krauser gave them was balancing the line of a sarcastic look and stern stare. But the light tug at the corner of his lips made them smile more.

"Don't push it, kid." [Name] smiled more at him before letting their eyes close, feeling his hands on them still before lulling into a somewhat sleep.

[cerastes]

I don’t know who to put in the shop for kernel locating. On one hand, if I get Saria, I’ll totally complete Rhine Lab (including Mumu), but I already have Blemishine as a 6* guardian. On the other hand, I could choose Aak and complete Lee’s detective agency, and get the only Geek in global. What would you do?

First priority is always who you want more personally.

Second priority is who you need more from a gameplay perspective.

Assuming there's no real winner in those two layers: I'd personally pick Saria. Yeah, you have Blem, but Saria and Blem are very different units. Blem is more of a sub-damage dealer with sustain than a true tank, able to heal allies and provide Sleep, Arts damage, healing and Defensive SP Charge utilities while also being 3 block and having decent bulk. Saria is a full on bona fide boulder. She has no damage to speak of, but has 3 very good skills, including a huge and hefty true AoE heal in S2, a personal-or-adjacent unit big heal on charges with S1, and a massive heal-and-Arts-damage amplifying field that also slows down units on S3. all of her heals that refill missing HP also grant SP to allies, furthering her utility. They are very different units and Saria is incredibly good at doing what she does. A versatile unit that can easily find a slot in any team for a myriad of purposes.

Aak is a fun unit but far more limited in scope: His S3, the main reason people use him for, allows for some goofy goober stuff with its ATK and ASPD upgrade given to his victim and to himself, letting him be a very effective sub-DPS with volatile, minor CC due to his talent. S1 is slept upon but it's very good for dedicated sub DPSing and inflicting a bunch of CC effects at random (Aak actually has very good auto attacks, making him prettty good for Mumu cloning). For the most part, though, Aak in your team more or less necessaily means unique positioning to better use his buff as well as other units to accomodate for it. A very fun playstyle, just not for everyone.

Saria is more flexible and can be used in just about any situation whereas Aak is more of a hit or miss that needs a bit of prep work --as befits a Specialist-- so he's not for everyone. If what Aak offers sounds fun to you, then go ahead, but Saria is guaranteed dividends, also Saria is cool as hell.

[demetriandelibinaryboyfriends]

@ckfemslashnetwork

COBRA KAI SAPPHIC SUMMER WEEK 1 GOLDEN

***

HEY YALL

So uh. Remember that 10-minute All Too Well YasMoon fic that I’ve been teasing for well over a year now ???

WELL

LO AND BEHOLD!!! A few months ago, I started writing more than just lil ficlets and started creating this bad boy in FULL!!! So for cksapphicsummer, I’m posting a proper preview because a) fall color is a big thing here and it kinda accidentally fits the “Golden” prompt perfectly and b) god. I’m so proud of this funky little snippet. I’ve had so much fun working on this angstfic and I HAD to share my progress with someone. Writing the out-of-order slow burn of Moon becoming a simp who’s in way over her head has been fantastic tbh.

Also she only gets a mention here, but I had WAY too much fun creating Rosalie, Yasmine’s older (and to most everyone’s mind much cooler) influencer sister. Actually might end up including her in unrelated YasMoon fics too, because god, am I a sucker for sibling character foils :O Also it’s not fair that only Sam gets to have a sibling!!! Like give the other kids siblings!!!

…ironically, despite how spoiled she seems to be, Yasmine is one of the few Cobra Kai kids who doesn’t give off huge Only Child vibes XD Like idk. Idk. So much of Her Whole Deal strikes me as Bratty Overcompensating Younger Sister behavior XD

@karatecaulfield BIG pspsps, here’s a preview from A Big Fic coming up!!!

Preview under the cut!!! Enjoy :3

CW for some pretty crude language, and a character shouting a slur basically for shock value. But it’s one that applies to said character, so…I guess it’s reclaiming?

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“You can travel the world But nothing comes close to the golden coast”

They were belting the lyrics as Yasmine swerved down mountain roads, rounding bends at what couldn’t possibly be a safe speed. It was times like these she thought she was invincible—away from the suffocating smog, under an endless blue sky, surrounded by fresh mountain air, free from the rest of the world’s expectations. Moon couldn’t tame her if she tried.

“Once you party with us, you’ll be falling in love…”

Moon glanced at Yasmine, and the words melted in her mouth. She burst out laughing.

Yasmine was never that unperturbed. She was all confidence and composure and power, holding onto her throne with tooth and manicured nail. Now she was just a silly, dancing teenager, shimmying back and forth and rocking her head from side to side like some kind of puzzled bird. One arm flailing about like the tube men outside of car dealerships while the other drifted on and off the steering wheel to lazily make turns.

She was grinning like she left all her inhibitions in LA.

“California girls, we’re unforgettable Daisy dukes, bikinis on top Sunkist skin so hot we’ll melt your popsicle”

Yasmine affectionately jabbed Moon’s tanned arm. Moon took a moment to be grateful the very ever-present spray-tan responsible was probably also hiding her blush.

“California girls, we’re undeniable Fine, fresh, fierce, we’ve got it on lock West Coast represent, now put your hands up!”

Yasmine did exactly that, whooping for several seconds. Moon worried they were going to hit the guardrail.

West Valley High’s queen bee self-corrected at the last possible moment, just like always. She grabbed the wheel and they made the turn.

There was something so exhilarating about her when she was like this. When she wasn’t projecting an image that didn’t match what was inside. Her voice was off-key and her movements were the opposite of graceful and every bit of control she usually gripped onto with iron strength flew out the window and into the alpine air.

And somehow, it felt like it used to when Moon finally came home after a long, shitty day of middle school, surrounded by stuck-up classmates and scornful, apathetic teachers. It felt like relief.

The song ended, and an ad came on from that annoying kick-the-competition auto dealer guy. As Yasmine complained for the seventh time about her parents not getting Spotify Premium, Moon looked out the window.

The road to Big Bear had more fall color than she’d ever seen. Only 20 miles outside of LA, and it was a whole different world—cherry reds and fiery oranges and sunset golds mixed into the deep green of impossibly tall pine trees.

It was all so foreign to her, always immersed in year-round flowers and greenery and subtropics. It seemed like something out of a Sunday morning dream, or a good shrooms trip. Strange—unnatural, perhaps—but tranquil all the same.

The aspen trees quaked in a sudden breeze. Several golden leaves peeled off their branches, glinting blindingly in the sunlight as they drifted to the ground.

Moon couldn’t quite explain it, but something felt just right. The energy…it was somehow perfectly aligned, all the stars and moons and planets in position for her to be driving off on a wilderness adventure with Yasmine Pyne.

The universe itself was humming in concord, like everything else that came before and after revolved around that moment.

Like it was the beginning of something too immense to see.

“What’re you gawking at?” Yasmine’s voice had a teasing snicker in it. “Have you never been to the mountains before?”

Moon shrugged. “Not since I was little. We only ever drove up here in the summer, though.”

“God, you should see your face.” There was a note of derision in Yasmine’s voice, but Moon barely noticed. “You look like you popped an E tablet or something.”

“Sorry, it’s just…” Moon smiled, shaking her head. “The trees are so beautiful. They’re reminding me of the healing crystals I still need to buy.”

“Um, what? Where is the connection there?”

Moon turned. The bridge of Yasmine’s nose was scrunched against her eyebrows, the way it always did when she was completely perplexed.

 “The colors, Yas.” Moon couldn’t help but laugh. “The leaves look like citrine. Or…” Her gaze strayed back out the window. “Empowering jasper. Or harmonizing tiger’s eye. Or vitality ruby. There’s so many hues!”

“You are so weird, girl.”

Yasmine laughed, but there was no disdain in it this time. It was an affectionate kind of amused—amusement at Moon’s expense, perhaps, but with an underlying fondness that caught her off-guard.

Moon looked at the autumn trees zipping by, fiery shades gleaming almost as brightly as gemstones in the alpine sun. She started to shift them in her mind, imagining clusters of leaves as giant, glimmering jewels instead. A whole forest of ruby and citrine and jasper and tiger’s eye and topaz and carnelian, polished stones budding from the ends of delicate white branches. A beautiful, serene place, quiet and peaceful. A place of healing. No sound save birdsong and babbling creeks.

She wondered how much more vivid the image would be with caps.

“I’d actually love to trip out here,” she admitted. “It’d be like…the most spiritual thing ever. I feel like there’s a certain kind of ‘oneness with the universe’ around these trees, you know?”

“What, and then wander off the side of a cliff because you’ve convinced yourself you can fly? No thanks.”

Moon sniggered. Yasmine couldn’t sugarcoat something if she tried.

She didn’t pull punches when it came to teasing out the worst-case scenario and she never hesitated when deciding that’s what would inevitably happen.

A wooden sign post flitted past. Moon pressed her palm into the window glass, eyes widening.

A trailhead.

“Let’s go for a hike!”

The words spouted from Moon before she could stop them. She blinked, wholly unsure where the sudden determination came from.

Yasmine spluttered, uncharacteristically lost for words.

“Please,” Moon added plaintively. “Just a short one?”

“Why?” Yasmine demanded, finally finding her voice.

Moon bit her lip, staring at the dashboard.

“I’ve never been.”

“You’ve never been hiking in Big Bear.”

Yasmine scoffed, punctuating the statement with a smack to the steering wheel.

“Nope.” Moon chuckled nervously, hoping this wasn’t something Yasmine decided was worthy of giving her shit about.

Her friend only snorted in disbelief. “You haven’t been hiking up here,” she said again. “Aren’t your parents like…tree-hugging mega-hippies or something? Seems like they’d be all about that meditative outdoorsy shit.”

Moon laughed, shaking her head. “Well, they’re more like…smoke-a-bunch-of-stuff-in-a-sweat-lodge-and-see-the-entire-pagan-pantheon kind of hippies. Not really the one-with-nature kind of hippies.”

“But you are, huh?”

Yasmine raised her eyebrows, and Moon’s cheeks grew hot.

“I don’t know. I guess so. Nature calms me down when I’m stressed. Helps unblock my root chakra when it gets a little clogged.”

They passed a particularly beautiful grove of red maple trees, and Moon sucked in her breath.

“If we could just…stop and take a little walk somewhere…”

“Mooooon.” Yasmine dragged her name into a whine. “I’m wearing designer boots. If I get too much dirt on them, my mom will skin me alive and use my eviscerated corpse to make another pair.”

“Oh my god.” Moon snickered. “Don’t be so dramatic. Your mom is nice! She’s not going to flip out over a little dust.”

“You don’t know her,” Yasmine grumbled.

“I’ll take the blame if she gets mad. Promise.” Moon gave her friend her most pleading look. “I’ll say…I don’t know. I got you really high and we ran around in the dirt or something. But mountain trails aren’t usually that dirty! At least I don’t think.”

Yasmine whimpered, glancing from the car clock out the window and back again.

At the next trailhead, Yasmine slammed the brakes. Moon yelped, lurching forward as the range rover screeched to a stop in a pullover surrounded by soaring pines and gold-tinged scrub bushes.

“Oh, fuck it. Rosalie’s not expecting us until 4 anyways.”

Moon smiled at her lap. She got the feeling Yasmine could have fought her harder.

***

“Tell me a secret.”

“What?” Moon’s sandals dug into the trail, grinding her to a halt.

“Tell me a secret.” Yasmine turned, hair backlit by mountain sunshine. “Come on. If you’re going to insist we trek out into the middle of buttfuck nowhere, you’d better have some juicy gossip for where absolutely no one can hear us.”

She leaped onto a nearby boulder with surprising grace, boots deftly clinging to the gaps in a way that suggested she hadn’t always been as averse to physical exertion as she was now.

“DICK AND BALLS!” Moon was completely unprepared for her friend to cup her mouth and shout at the top of her lungs. “MOTHERFUCKING COCKSUCKING SHITHEADS! GODDAMN PUSSY-EATING DYKES! I’LL PISS IN YOUR MOUTH!”

The forest only answered Yasmine’s abundance of profanity with wind, songbird calls, and one or two annoyed crows. Not another human soul to be heard.

“See?” Yasmine turned, her grin conniving. “No one’s going to hear any of this shit besides us. You can literally say anything you want out here. It’d be a waste not to spill some tea.”

She spread her arms, and for a moment, she looked like a bird. An elegant, dainty little yellow warbler, about to take flight or break into song.

“No one can fuck with us out here!” she crowed. For a moment, Moon felt almost as free as her.

Moon laughed, shaking her head. She hadn’t known what to expect from the blonde girl in the yellow designer sundress, making snide comments in her math class, but these unrestrained dramatics were definitely not it.

“So come on, then.” Yasmine scaled down the rock as easily as she’d climbed it. “Tell me something scandalous, Moon.”

Moon frowned, quickening her pace to catch up. “Why?”

“Because. Maybe I want to get to know the girl I’m hauling up into the mountains to see my sister, huh?”

“We don’t need deep, dark secrets for that, do we?”

“Not technically, but I’m bored of all the other shit.” Yasmine groaned. “‘Where’d you go to middle school, did you grow up here, do you have any brothers or sisters,’ blah blah blah. We covered all the small talk crap when we ditched for brunch. I want something more interesting.”

Moon’s cheeks grow hot. “I don’t know if I’m hiding anything that interesting.”

“Oh, bullshit.” Yasmine turned, gray-green eyes boring into Moon. The blonde started walking backwards just in front of her friend, maintaining very intense and very judgmental eye contact the entire time. “Everyone’s got a little dirt on them, Moon. You just have to scrape it up.”

Feeling a sudden rush of bravery (perhaps the empowering jasper-colored leaves were to blame), Moon crossed her arms and returned Yasmine’s smirk. “And why should I give you my dirt?”

“Because.” Those stormy irises had a cunning gleam in them. “What’s a few secrets between best friends?”

“Best friends!” Moon laughed in surprise. “We barely know each other. And I’m your—well, I mean.” She found herself stumbling over her words. “What about everyone else at the table? Your middle school crew?”

“Oh, well.” Yasmine rolled her eyes dismissively. “Jenna, Harper, Aubrey—they’re all fake as fuck. Dumb sluts are using me to get a taste of what it’s like at the top. I know the knives come out whenever my back’s turned.” Her lips curled into a sneer. “It’s whatever, honestly. I’d just as soon get rid of them as soon as they stop making us look good. But you…”

For the first time in a while, the scornful look dropped completely.

“You’re different, Moon. You’re…real. Not basic and boring like every other bitch that follows me around.”

If Moon’s cheeks weren’t on fire before, they certainly were now.

“You really mean that?”

“Yeah, duh. I wouldn’t take you out here if you weren’t worlds better than all the other losers at our trash-ass school. Now…”

The genuine look that briefly shone through morphed into a smirk. Mood wondered if she’d imagined it.

Yasmine leaned forward, smirk widening. Without warning she grabbed both of Moon’s hands, tangling their fingers together as she continued to effortlessly saunter backwards. “Tell me a secret, Moon.”

“I…”

Moon could feel what was hovering just behind her lips. The words threatening to tangle with the mountain air and wash over Yasmine like a cold breeze, causing her hands to jerk away and her face to twist in that oh-so-familiar disgust.

I’m not normal.

It was something in the way that all through elementary school—and all through the turbulent tides of middle school, too—her eyes weren’t only drawn by soccer players showing off at recess, or the track stars who could run more gym class laps than anyone. Boys who dripped confidence like sweat and gleamed like fresh-minted coins, the names inside the hearts every girl doodled.

Just as often she found herself drawn to the ballet dancers and the child beauty pageant winners and the sirenlike voices of the girls in choir. Often as not, her mind was on billowing hair and purple nails and the scent of fruit shampoo as much as the testosterone and cologne of the ever-boisterous boys.

And it was a fascination that went beyond friendship. Moon knew that much.

She was able to join in with the other girls, gushing about the guys they liked and making bets on who would ask who to the next dance. But there was always half of it left unsaid.

She’d never told a soul. Not her easygoing parents. Not her middle school gang. No one. It was an anomaly that belonged to her and her alone.

And Moon wasn’t about to drive away her newest friend, in all her power and mystique and sheer magnetic energy.

Yasmine must’ve seen the gears turning behind her eyes. She groaned, yanking especially hard on Moon’s hands with an exaggerated eyeroll.

“Oh, fine. I’ll go first if you’re not gonna spill.”

Moon raised her eyebrows. “That was an option?”

Yasmine scoffed. “I mean, if you’re just going to stand there looking constipated…”

Moon couldn’t find a response.

Which probably made her look even more constipated.

“I don’t actually wake up like this.” Yasmine grinned mischievously, giving those flawless yellow locks of hers a graceful flip. “And it’s not Maybelline, either. I have to wake up at 5 fucking o’clock every morning to straighten this bitch. But better that than go to school looking like a fucking hobo.”

Moon laughed.

“So you don’t wake up with perfect hair? That’s not very scandalous.” Yasmine gasped, sounding half offended. “It is if you’re someone with my rep!”

“Well, if it’s that important to you…” Moon sniggered. “I won’t tell anyone. But for what it’s worth, I think the other kids would be impressed you put so much time into looking perfect.”

“Oh, no way. They need to think it’s like…an inherent part of my personality that I’m flawless and untouchable. Otherwise they might start getting ideas about replacing me if they style their hair for long enough.”

She had to laugh again.

“I don’t think you need to worry. The entire school knows they could never hold a torch to you.”

For a moment, uncertainty flickered through those stormcloud eyes.

Like the fear of being dethroned was greater than Yasmine let on.

“Damn right,” she said, smug expression returning. She tugged Moon’s hands again, bringing the girls close enough that Moon could smell traces of the strawberry-and-nutella crepes she had for breakfast.

“Your turn,” she purred.

“Um…”

Moon paused, pushing thoughts of her unspoken strangeness away. Yasmine didn’t need to know that.

“I’m worried that people think I’m kind of stupid,” she said instead.

Yasmine looked genuinely thrown off for a moment.

“What do you mean?”

Her expression turned…not serious exactly, but more thoughtful and curious than Moon was used to. None of its usual smugness.

“My friends from middle school, they—they all went to these private Ivy League prep schools. I, uh…I think some of their parents bribed their way in, but some of them were genuinely just that smart. Either way, my parents weren’t willing to pull strings to get me in. They’re really, um…‘go with the flow’ in a way that they, like, don’t like to exert a lot of effort on anything they don’t need to. Which includes keeping me with my friends, I guess.”

Moon took a breath, almost hoping Yasmine would interrupt.

Yasmine didn’t. Only waited with uncharacteristic patience for her to finish.

“I told them at 8th grade continuation I didn’t make it into Harvard-Westlake. They, um…they looked at me like I was some kind of reject. And they started talking about all the things they were gonna do in high school.” Moon winced at the memory. “Kelsey was gonna learn Latin. Rachel was gonna get into Hollywood. Tess was gonna figure out how to become like…some political diplomat or something. And I guess it was just like…we’d been together through the thick and thin of everything, and suddenly I was some dumb bimbo who wasn’t even worthy of licking the dirt they stepped on. And after that night, I never heard from any of them again.”

Yasmine’s only response was a curled lip. “Ew.”

Moon’s stomach sank. “You think I’m also…?”

Yasmine’s scowl deepened. “No, your stupid friends. They sound like a load of self-righteous bitches.” She scoffed. “Girl, you’re well-rid of them. You stuck around and they’d try to make you into a fucking lame loser nerd just like them. Who the fuck uses Latin in their day-to-day existence, anyways?!”

Moon found herself laughing.

“Yeah, I guess Kelsey was always kind of prissy that way.”

“Half the shit they teach in high school doesn’t matter in the real world, anyways.” Yasmine rolled her eyes. “And yeah, even at prep schools, too. Take all the acting classes and political science you want, but if you don’t know someone important in the industry, you’re not getting shit. The world runs on nepotism, so…your old bitches are going to get fucked over so bad.”

Something about Yasmine’s overconfident scorn soothed her. No one who spoke that surely could be wrong…right?

Moon chuckled. “Is it bad that I kind of hope they do?”

“Nah. Would serve the dumb fucks right.” Yasmine’s smirk returned—bigger than any she’d worn all afternoon. “I should be thanking them, really. They ditched by far the coolest person in their group, and now I get you all to myself.”

Moon only hoped Yasmine didn’t see how red her own cheeks were turning.

“For the record, though…”

Yasmine seemed to search her face, expression suddenly unreadable.

“I don’t think you’re stupid. I mean…not that it matters anyways, because pretty people get jobs more than smart people do, but being good at the crap they teach in school doesn’t mean anything. Being able to read people, knowing who you can open up to and who’s a damn snake, figuring out how to talk people into giving you what you want…that’s what matters. And you’ve got more intuition than anyone I’ve met in a long time.”

Well, if having intuition was what mattered…

Moon only hoped she was reading Yasmine right.

***

Some random author’s notes, in no particular order:

Love that Yasmine is canonically a terrible driver. Like she accidentally kick-started the entire plot because her dumb ass was texting and driving and rammed right tf into Johnny Lawrence’s car. I have every reason to believe she’s this bad of a driver in every situation 💛 Absolute trash queen 👑

Writing S1 Yasmine is so much fun because she’s SO unapologetically shitty, like. You can have her say the most deranged shit and it’s completely in character??? Delightfully challenging to figure out how fucking anyone could fall inconsolably head-over-heels for her, especially someone as naturally good-natured as Moon!!! Like she was simping—I know it in my soul—but how the FUCK did that happen???

Also no I absolutely do not count Demetri’s “feelings” as falling inconsolably head-over-heels for her—mans was faking being straight to get Miguel not to abandon him and then felt he had to Commit To The Bit. I WILL die on this hill btw.

On a related note, though!!! I’ve probably watched the S1 Yasmine scenes DOZENS of times for this fic (not a single fucking one without her girlfriend btw), and after a while you start to pick up on some like…unexpected softness you didn’t notice before? Like she seems genuinely pleased Sam is enjoying throwing her party! She plays wingwoman and sets Sam up with Kyler! (Granted, there could have been ulterior motives here—namely distracting Sam so she doesn’t notice That Gay Shit going on between her two new best friends—but the act in of itself didn’t seem malicious.) She’s a tad overprotective of Moon when she believes Sam has been talking crap, and tells Sam to get the hell out of Moon’s car!!! She genuinely looks hurt when Moon chooses Hawk and Co. over her!!! Like it’s few and far between, but she definitely seems to care about her friends on some level, even at her worst. With that in mind, it’s a lot easier to write Moon getting smitten with her!

Adding onto this—rewatching the S1 Yasmine clips, it’s kind of striking how often she refers to herself and Moon as a unit, especially during the 1x05 car scene with Sam. “Kyler told us what you said.” “You think you’re better than us.” “We know what went down.” She says “Moon, let’s go” when about to ditch the beach party instead of just storming off because of course she’s not leaving without Moon (who she chose to stay with over going with Kyler btw!). She doesn’t even consider it a possibility until Moon outright says it. Not only is this a cool parallel to a thing S1 Demetri also does (I.e. frequently uses “we” to speak for both him and Eli from a place of misguided-ish overprotectiveness and the confidence that “I know what’s best for both of us as a unit”), but this is something a lot of long-term couples I know irl tend to do!!! When I talk about movies with my roommate, he tends to say “we (I.e. him and his fiancé) did/didn’t like it.” When my married friend thanked me for catsitting, he said “we really appreciate it.” Point being that even at her absolute worst, Yasmine is never actually just thinking about herself—she’s thinking about herself and Moon, right up until Moon chooses to ditch her! Anyways yeah these girls were a Thing sorry. If they have a tendency that immediately calls to mind my married and engaged friends, that’s. A little gay???

Also worth noting that Yasmine only really breaks from Moon in 1x09, and then as SOON as she appears again in S3, she’s once again glued to Moon’s hip. Girl literally cannot stay away from Moon akfssrfuhbi

But all that aside!!! S1 Yasmine genuinely sucks so bad. Like GIRL. You fat-shamed a girl for no fucking reason. You verbally eviscerated an ugly sweater kid just minding his business and probably jump-started his Evil Journey tbh. You slut-shamed your ex-friend all over the internet after she almost got sexually assaulted. You cut off your closest friend and fuck buddy because she dared to ask you to stop being horrid. What in the actual hell is wrong with you. I am horrified and fascinated. I want to study Yasmine like a bug.

And I am, via this fic!!! God, am I having a blast with it. Fully intend to continue delving into why she’s the actual fucking worst and giving her the nuance the showrunners never bothered with 💛

I spent like 3 hours researching “prep schools” in the San Fernando Valley, and watched a whole-ass tour video for Harvard-Westlake to determine what Moon’s shitty (or shittier) ex-friends went off to study that made her feel inadequate. Please be proud of me for doing a deep dive into this weird niche topic to make my weird niche pairing fic feel authentic XD

Deadass role-playing as an Uber-wealthy Encino parent looking for a good, respectable high school for their spoiled 8th grader was. An incredibly bizarre experience. I do not want kids, I could not afford them even if I did, and I do not have anything anywhere close to a rich suburban husband to discuss a kid’s school options with. I guess this is the essence of trying to explore lived experiences that will never belong to you???

I legitimately do think Moon is smarter than she comes off as (Demetri wouldn’t fuck with her otherwise!) and is somewhat insecure about being seen as “dumb” because she’s bubbly, hyperfemme, conflict-averse, and in touch with her spirituality. I don’t think she likes admitting this, though—she doesn’t like “burdening” others with her own demons!

Considering Yasmine’s “natural” hairstyle in S3 appears to be more wavy, girl probably spent an ungodly amount of time and effort straightening her hair in season 1. Like yeah, she was mean at, but can you blame her??? Bitch was probably running on like 4 hours of sleep a night!

Jenna, Harper, and Aubrey are some of the extras at the Rich Girls Table! I’ve mentioned in other posts, but I’ve always kind of wondered about them, and What Their Deal Was that they’re only sometimes worthy of hanging out with Yasmine XD Git hyped to see more of them in this and other planned YasMoon fics!!!

Continuing to love looking into crystals/spirituality/incense/other kinds of Wiccan-adjacent things I think Moon would be into! As a woman of science, I’m not sure if I buy into that, but I do think it’s genuinely fascinating and fun to explore and research! There’s a lot of pretty cool and interesting belief systems out there to explore when you go in without obsessing over whether something’s 100% true or false and whatnot.

Yes, Californians really do get that hyped about seasons. I would know—I moved there after growing up in the Midwest, and seeing Californians get hyped about seeing snow or massive amounts of fall foliage for the first time is just about the most pure thing ever ;_____; But it’s definitely not out of the question for Moon to get that pumped about fall color aksssdtchh

I kind of love the idea of Moon always knowing she was bisexual, but not building the confidence to proudly tell it to the world until Piper helped her to 💗💜💙

Bitches be holding other bitches’ hands on an isolated hiking trail and think that’s a Straight and Normal thing to do. Like come on. We all know what you are, Yasmine.

Can’t give y’all an exact posting estimate for the whole fic, but I’m not giving up on it anytime soon (having WAY too much fun with this angst to do that!!!) and will try to get the rest of it done as soon as I can!!! Hoping ideally by sometime this coming winter :3

[the-gayest-show]

I personally was diagnosed at a young age but I've always been seen as High Functioning. Bu definition I sure am.

Despite this, I'm always winging it. I mean, I never truly knew social rules (despite people trying to teach me them) and all my life I've been in these Social Skills Classes teaching me to Socialize Properly. And despite that, I struggle with certain rules (eg. How long does one make eye contact for? 3 seconds, 5 mins each and then break, the whole conversation???) and people have commented on my lack of voice tone, calling me a robot (it's usually just a joke by ppl I'm close to, but it kinda seems painful bc I always thought I was talking normally).

I'm able to pick up on sarcasm (80-90% of the time) and I can laugh to jokes, so it's not like I'm serious 1000% of the time and you must Never Joke With Me, because that doesn't make life interesting, does it?

But there's always something, is there? Like, most of the population know the social rules. Like they've been handed this imaginary brain file and come auto-installed with it. In an allegory, it's like a windows PC coming with Microsoft Edge installed. But for me, I have the windows PC, able to install normal files as per usual, but I didn't come with the Edge that everyone else has. I have to somehow get the little files in to form the whole, and even then you have a broken Edge application.

What I'm saying is, I'm adapting to the rules, dealing with society and trying to play a never ending card game that doesn't tell you all the rules, with a dealer who smiles all the time, but if you get a rule wrong you're seen as silly. That's my biggest deal, despite looking like Average Person and being very high functioning.

I don't think I'm very good at making my voice tones either, or sitting the way people want me to, or not fidgeting (how do people NOT do that?), or liking loud sounds (eardrums don't exist for the neurotypical population apparently??) but I just wanna be treated like any other person you find around me, with the occasional accommodation if I ask for it, which is usually as simple as "quiet space" or extra time on tests.

fuck it. shout out to "high functioning" neurodivergents

the ones who can mask easily, the ones who can get social cues, the ones who have managed to go most of their life not even knowing they were ND because they didn't present as the stereotypical ND person.

the ones who can pay attention in class, understand social etiquette, who understand societial expectations

the ones who don't feel neurodivergent enough bc they don't struggle in the same ways/areas a lot of NDs do, or they can't relate to other NDs' experiences because they always understood these things easily

the ones with high empathy, the ones who DO get the joke, the ones who are constantly told that they can't possibly be neurodivergent because they don't act like what you'd expect a neurodivergent person to act like.

you are neurodivergent enough. you are valid, and so are your experiences. not struggling as much as others do in some places doesn't mean you dont struggle at all. your condition and diagnosis is valid. your symptoms are valid. YOU ARE VALID. not checking all the supposed boxes doesn't mean you aren't neurodivergent. you are enough. you are valid. you are loved. you are valued. you matter. you belong in neurodivergent spaces, you deserve to use whatever resources are available to you, you are allowed to take up space in these communities. and i am so, so proud of you.

feel free to, and actually, i encourage you to reblog this with your experiences. we belong in this community as much as anyone else. please also tag this w/ any neurodivergent conditions i may have forgotten 💙

since this is getting lots of notes I'd like to add, even if you're undiagnosed or maybe self diagnosed, for whatever reason, (i.e. can't get access to a diagnosis, not being taken seriously, or just not wanting an official diagnosis, etc.) this still applies to you. actually especially to you folks. don't think for a second you're not valid just bc you don't have the paperwork or whatever to say it

[used-auto-parts-selling]

A Comprehensive Guide to Buying Used Car Parts: Engine, Alternators, ABS Modules, and Transmissions

When it comes to repairing or keeping your car running, one of the largest expenses is usually the replacement of automobile parts. Though new parts cost a lot of money, numerous car owners settle for secondhand parts as the cheaper option. Purchasing used car engines, used alternators, used ABS modules, and used transmissions can be a huge money-saver while still offering reliable performance if you know what to look for. In this guide, we will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of purchasing used car parts and provide advice on how to make a smart purchase.

Why Choose Used Car Parts?

Before we jump into individual car components, it is essential to understand why many are opting for used car components. Here are some major reasons:

1. Cost-Effective

Used parts are usually much less expensive than new ones, which can save you a lot of money on repairs or upgrades to your vehicle. For example, a used car engine or used alternator can save you hundreds or even thousands of dollars compared to purchasing a brand-new one.

2. Availability

In older car models, it may be hard or impossible to find a new part. Used parts may be obtained from junkyards, online sellers, or specialty dealers who deal in used automobile parts. This comes in handy when working with discontinued or obsolete car models.

3. Environmentally Friendly

With used car parts, you are playing a role in waste reduction as well as decreasing new manufacturing demands. Recycling auto parts is an eco-friendly option as it helps reduce the vehicle production industry's carbon footprint.

4. Quality

Not everything second-hand is cheap or low in quality. Many second-hand parts, particularly those stripped from vehicles with low mileage, still have years of life left and can provide solid performance.

Used Car Engines

A used car engine is an existing engine sold as a replacement for a faulty or wrecked engine in a car. The engine is the core of a vehicle, and when it breaks down, repairs can be very expensive. Getting a replacement engine can be too pricey, so most car owners opt for a used car engine instead.

Benefits of Second-Hand Car Engines:

Financial Savings: Purchasing a second-hand engine will save you a significant amount of money compared to buying a new one. Since engines are among the most costly components of a vehicle, this can greatly reduce the overall repair cost.

Widespread Availability: Used engines for cars are easily found, particularly for popular car models. You may obtain them from local salvage yards or online sites that deal with used auto parts.

Reliable Suppliers: Reputable used engine suppliers tend to offer guarantees or warranties that ensure the used engine is in good working order. This gives you added assurance of a problem-free purchase.

How to Purchase a Used Car Engine:

When buying a second-hand engine, it's essential to know its history and status. Ensure the engine has been thoroughly tested and inspected. Ask for information regarding the mileage and if it has been involved in an accident. If possible, get a compression test result to confirm the engine's performance.

Understanding Used Alternators

An alternator is a critical component in your car’s electrical system. It generates power to charge the battery and run various electrical components while the engine is running. If your alternator fails, your car may not start, or the battery may lose charge quickly. Replacing a faulty alternator with a used one can be a good solution, especially for older cars where the cost of a new alternator isn’t justified.

Pros of Used Alternators:

Cost-Effectiveness: Like used engines, used alternators are much less expensive than new ones. This is ideal for older models where investing in a brand-new part may not be cost-effective.

Durability: If you buy a used alternator that has been thoroughly inspected and sourced from a trusted supplier, it can serve you for many more years.

Eco-Friendly: Choosing a used alternator keeps older components in use, reducing the demand for new production.

How to Buy a Used Alternator:

When purchasing a used alternator, verify that it is compatible with your car’s make and model. Ensure that the part has been thoroughly tested and is in good working condition. Ask the seller if the alternator comes with a warranty or return policy.

The Importance of ABS Modules

The Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) is one of the most important safety features in modern vehicles. The ABS module is the computer that controls the ABS system, preventing your wheels from locking up during hard braking. A faulty ABS module can create hazardous driving conditions, making it critical to replace it promptly.

Benefits of Used ABS Modules:

Cost Savings: A used ABS module can be much cheaper compared to purchasing a new one, especially for luxury or high-end vehicles where ABS modules can be very expensive.

Compatibility: Used ABS modules are typically sourced from the same model and make, ensuring proper fitment.

Tested Units: Many used ABS modules are tested before being sold, offering buyers peace of mind.

How to Purchase a Used ABS Module:

When buying a used ABS module, ensure it is from a reliable source. Request complete information regarding the part’s history, condition, and whether it has been tested. If possible, obtain a warranty or return policy.

Replacing Your Transmission with a Used One

The transmission is another vital component of your vehicle, responsible for transferring power from the engine to the wheels. If the transmission of your car breaks down, replacing it is costly, which is why many people opt for a used transmission instead of a new one.

Benefits of Used Transmissions:

Affordability: Transmissions are expensive, particularly for automatic vehicles. A second-hand transmission is a more affordable alternative.

Functionality: A well-maintained used transmission can last for years. Most used transmissions are sourced from cars that had minor accidents but low mileage.

Eco-Friendly: As with other used car components, purchasing a used transmission helps reduce waste and decreases the need for new production.

How to Purchase a Used Transmission:

When purchasing a used transmission, review its history and condition. Ensure it is meant for your vehicle’s make, model, and year. Ask the seller whether the transmission has been tested and if it comes with a warranty.

Tips for Purchasing Used Car Parts

Though used car parts can be a great way to save money, it is essential to do thorough research before making a purchase. Here are some tips:

Do Your Homework: Look up the part you need and confirm its compatibility with your vehicle.

Buy from Reputable Sellers: Purchase used parts from licensed salvage yards, certified dealers, or trusted online sources.

Ask for Warranties: Always ask if the seller offers a warranty or return policy.

Inspect the Part: If possible, inspect the part in person or ask for detailed photos to check for wear or damage.

Check Mileage: For components like used car engines and transmissions, lower mileage is preferable.

Conclusion

Purchasing used car engines, used alternators, used ABS modules, and used transmissions can be a smart and economical decision for vehicle owners looking to cut repair costs. However, careful research and purchasing from reputable sellers are crucial to ensuring high-quality parts that work effectively. By following the advice in this guide, you can make well-informed decisions and extend the life of your car without breaking the bank.

[sunshinecar]

Luxury on Budget: The Benefits of Buying Used Audi Cars in Melbourne

Buyers should make sure the shop they choose to purchase from gives a warranty on the vehicle if they're looking for used Audi cars in Melbourne. Used automobiles are still affordable when compared to new models; they are significantly less costly and hence easier on the buyer’s pocketbook. Buying a used automobile is also environmentally friendly since it saves resources that would otherwise be used to create a new product. Additionally, because used automobiles are far less expensive than new ones, people may now afford to purchase luxury vehicles that were previously beyond their price range.

Many individuals choose Ford used cars or second-hand bikes because they provide total peace of mind and are supported by warranties from reputable dealers. The dealer can even deliver the automobile or bike to the required place if the buyer resides in a different state in Australia. Used luxury automobiles from reputable companies provide exceptional comfort and usefulness without the high cost of a new vehicle.

Three Reasons Purchasing a Used Car Is a Smart Move Over a New Car

Enhancing The Purchase: Even if a new car is bought straight out of the showroom, its market value drops significantly, allowing better cars to be bought for the same amount of money. Because second-hand automobiles are significantly less expensive, one may get a higher-model car for the same amount of money.

Slower Depreciation: Compared to new automobiles, used autos depreciate far more slowly. However, as soon as a new automobile is put on the market, its value quickly declines. There is no huge monetary loss when a second-hand car is sold because it has far less depreciation.

The process of purchasing a car is made easier by the fact that used car dealerships also offer transportation services. Excellent used autos that seem brand new are available these days. Speak with the top used car dealers to choose the ideal car for stress-free driving.

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The Most Reliable Used Cars: A Smart Investment for Every Driver

When shopping for a used car, reliability is often the top concern. A vehicle that holds up well over time saves money on repairs and ensures a smooth driving experience. If you’re searching for the most reliable used cars, you want to make sure your choice is both dependable and cost-effective. Content Why Reliability Matters in a Used Car Top Picks for the Most Reliable Used Cars Factors That Determine a Reliable Used Car Best Ways to Buy a Reliable Used Car A Smart Decision for the Long Run Why Reliability Matters in a Used Car Choosing a dependable used car means fewer unexpected breakdowns and costly repairs. Brands known for their durability and longevity often offer peace of mind to buyers. Some manufacturers consistently produce long-lasting vehicles, making them ideal for second-hand purchases. Top Picks for the Most Reliable Used Cars Toyota Corolla – The Toyota Corolla is renowned for its longevity and fuel efficiency. Many models exceed 200,000 miles with routine maintenance, making it a smart choice for buyers. Honda Civic – This compact sedan is a favorite among those seeking a fuel-efficient used car with a solid reputation for durability. Toyota Camry – As a midsize sedan, the Toyota Camry delivers excellent comfort, reliability, and a long lifespan. Honda Accord – Another top pick, the Honda Accord is known for its well-built engine and low-maintenance costs. Subaru Outback – With all-wheel drive and a sturdy build, the Subaru Outback is a great option for those needing a durable used SUV. Mazda3 – This compact car offers a great balance of style, performance, and reliability, making it a strong contender among certified pre-owned cars. Factors That Determine a Reliable Used Car Several factors influence the reliability of a pre-owned vehicle: Regular Maintenance History – A well-documented service record indicates that the previous owner took good care of the car. Brand Reputation – Automakers like Toyota, Honda, and Subaru consistently produce long-lasting cars. Vehicle Inspection – Checking for past accidents and mechanical issues helps ensure you get a trustworthy used car. Mileage and Age – Lower mileage often means less wear and tear, increasing the chances of long-term reliability. Best Ways to Buy a Reliable Used Car To ensure you’re investing in the most reliable used car, consider these tips: Buy from a reputable dealer offering certified pre-owned cars. Get a vehicle history report to check for any red flags. Have a trusted mechanic inspect the car before purchase. Look for models with a track record of low-maintenance costs and fuel efficiency. A Smart Decision for the Long Run Choosing one of the most reliable used cars ensures a great balance of performance, longevity, and affordability. With careful research and a focus on proven models, you can drive confidently knowing your investment is built to last. Whether you need a durable used SUV or a fuel-efficient used car, selecting a dependable model will save you money and provide peace of mind for years to come. The post The Most Reliable Used Cars: A Smart Investment for Every Driver appeared first on Auto Moto Blog. from Auto Moto Blog https://ift.tt/o6LbRyD originally published at Auto Moto Blog

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Find High-Quality Used Auto Parts in Brisbane at the Best Prices

Car repairs and maintenance can be expensive, especially when buying brand-new auto parts from dealerships. However, if you’re looking for affordable and high-quality used auto parts in Brisbane, you don’t have to spend a fortune. Brisbane has a thriving market for second-hand auto parts, providing car owners with cost-effective, reliable, and sustainable solutions for their vehicles. Many people turn to Car Wreckers Brisbane to source genuine used auto parts at discounted prices. Whether you need engines, transmissions, wheels, bumpers, or electrical components, car wreckers and auto recyclers in Brisbane offer a vast selection of parts for different makes and models.

Why Choose Used Auto Parts?

There are several reasons why buying used auto parts is a great alternative to purchasing new ones:

✔ Cost-Effective – Used auto parts are up to 70% cheaper than new parts from dealerships. ✔ OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) Parts – Most second-hand parts are genuine and high-quality, ensuring the perfect fit for your vehicle. ✔ Availability – Many older and discontinued models have parts that are difficult to find in new condition, making used parts the best solution. ✔ Eco-Friendly – Choosing recycled car parts reduces automotive waste and supports sustainable vehicle recycling.

If you’re looking to repair your car without breaking the bank, sourcing used parts from wreckers and auto recyclers in Brisbane is the smartest choice.

What Auto Parts Can You Buy Used?

Used auto parts can be just as reliable as new ones, as long as they are sourced from a reputable supplier. Some of the most commonly available second-hand car parts in Brisbane include:

✔ Engines & Transmissions – Fully functional and tested for performance. ✔ Batteries & Electrical Components – Alternators, starters, wiring harnesses, and more. ✔ Wheels & Tyres – High-quality used rims and tyres at budget-friendly prices. ✔ Body Parts & Panels – Doors, bumpers, fenders, and hoods. ✔ Brakes & Suspension Parts – Rotors, pads, struts, and shocks. ✔ Lights & Mirrors – Headlights, taillights, side mirrors, and indicators.

Regardless of your vehicle’s make and model, there’s a good chance you’ll find affordable replacement parts at wreckers and used parts suppliers in Brisbane.

Where to Find the Best Used Auto Parts in Brisbane?

When shopping for used car parts, it’s important to buy from reliable sources to ensure you’re getting genuine and quality-tested components. Here are some of the best places to find high-quality used auto parts in Brisbane:

✔ Car Wreckers & Auto Recyclers - We specialize in dismantling and salvaging usable parts from unwanted, damaged, and wrecked cars. They test and refurbish parts before selling them at affordable prices.

✔ Auto Parts Stores & Online Marketplaces - Several auto parts dealers in Brisbane sell refurbished and second-hand parts, both in-store and online. Websites like Gumtree, eBay, and Facebook Marketplace also have listings for used auto parts.

✔ Mechanics & Auto Repair Shops - Some mechanics and workshops stock quality used parts or can source them from trusted suppliers. If you’re getting your car repaired, ask if they offer affordable second-hand part options.

Get the Best Prices on Used Auto Parts in Brisbane?

If you’re looking for affordable second-hand auto parts, here are some tips to get the best deal:

✔ Compare Prices – Get quotes from multiple wreckers and suppliers to find the best offer. ✔ Ask About Warranties – Many wreckers offer limited warranties on engines, transmissions, and other major parts. ✔ Inspect Before You Buy – If possible, check the condition of the part or ask for photos/videos. ✔ Know Your Vehicle’s Make & Model – Ensure the part you’re buying matches your vehicle specifications for a perfect fit. ✔ Buy from Reputable Sellers – Look for suppliers with good customer reviews and a track record of quality service.

By following these steps, you can save money on car repairs while ensuring you get high-quality replacement parts.

Benefits of Buying Used Auto Parts from Brisbane Wreckers

Used auto parts dealers offer several advantages over traditional dealerships:

✔ Instant Availability - Unlike dealerships that may take weeks to order parts, wreckers have a large inventory readily available, making it easy to find what you need quickly.

✔ Free or Affordable Pickup & Delivery - Many wreckers offer free car removal services, and some also provide affordable delivery options for used parts.

✔ OEM Parts for Older Models - If you own a discontinued or rare vehicle, finding parts at a dealership can be difficult or expensive. Brisbane wreckers stock original parts from dismantled cars, making them an excellent alternative.

✔ Eco-Friendly Choice - By purchasing recycled car parts, you help reduce landfill waste and conserve natural resources, making it a sustainable and responsible choice.

✔ Huge Cost Savings - The biggest advantage is the significant savings—you can buy used auto parts at 50-70% lower prices than new ones while still ensuring reliability and performance.

Final Thoughts

Finding high-quality used auto parts doesn’t have to be difficult or expensive. Whether you’re looking for engines, transmissions, wheels, brakes, or electrical components, buying from reputable wreckers and suppliers ensures you get genuine parts at the best prices. If you want to save money on car repairs, need hard-to-find parts for an older vehicle, or simply want an eco-friendly solution, consider purchasing from trusted second-hand auto parts dealers. With affordable prices, a wide selection, and quality-assured components, you can keep your vehicle running smoothly without breaking the bank.