Archive for the ‘Autos & Trucks :: Maintenance’ Category

Mileage and Tax Concerns

Thursday, July 24th, 2008

When you are using your own car or truck for work, you do have the ability to claim your mileage for reimbursement to your employer, or you can claim it on your taxes as a deduction. Either requires good mileage tracking. When you drive to work and from work, those miles are all your responsibility. However, if you leave work to go somewhere else work related, pick up supplies, drive to a meeting, or go to a different job site, those are all miles that you can claim. It’s not as simple as trying to estimate at the end of the year. You really have to have an exact number, which can be hard for the busy man or woman.

And especially when your employer wants you to familiarize yourself with hypermiling terms you'd best be diligent in keeping track and then gauging your mileage for the best fuel consumption possible.

Lemon Laws

Monday, February 11th, 2008

So I think I’ve been ripped off, and I’m going to have to look into the local lemon laws. Seriously, I’m sick and tired of businesses trying to break it off in their customers, and I’m not putting up with it any more.
The Alabama Lemon Laws on this particular issue are expecially tough on sleazy dealers. I’m going to nail them good. I’ve tried to play nice, but they have stonewalled me, so they’re asking for it.
One thing is for sure - I’ll never be doing business this this guy again, or anyone else at that place, for that matter.

Advantages of RV Covers

Thursday, January 31st, 2008

Keeping an RV under cover has the advantage of protecting it from damage caused by sun, rain, snow, wind and tree sap, and if the RV is out of sight, thieves may be deterred from breaking in.RV covers have another benefit if your neighborhood has restrictions about parking an RV where it's visible; with a suitable cover, you may be able to keep the RV on your property. A variety of rv covers are available. 

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