Having fun on the road doesn’t have to be expensive. While many high-end sports cars can cost in the millions, there are also many used sport coupes that are a lot more reasonably priced like those on offer at BE FORWARD. Here, we take a closer look at 3 of our favorite used sports cars.
Car Information
Buying a used car can be difficult if you don’t know where to start. In this category you will find articles related to everything from how to buy a used car online, how to import from Japan, all about local fees and taxes, and more—all created to make your used car buying experience easier. You’ll also find information on specific cars, in addition to how to stay safe on the road once your car arrives.
Motorcycle Safety Tips – Ride Safe, Drive Safe
How Important Are Your Tires? Have You Looked At Them Lately?
When asked about the last time you thought about your tires, your answer probably falls into one of three categories, regarding how much it cost to replace them the last time, the last time you had a flat tire, or if you happened to notice that one of your tires was low. Considering that your tires are your only contact with the road, it only makes sense that we really should be paying more attention to them!
These Five Fuel Saving Tips Won’t Cost You Anything Extra!
When it comes to the running costs of your car, it all relates to car maintenance and fuel economy, aside from car and insurance payments and any unforeseen repairs, of course. Regular car maintenance is important, because it keeps your car running reliably, so you should plan to change your engine oil and oil filter regularly, typically every 5,000 miles or six months, as well as watch for other necessary maintenance items, such as intake air filter condition, automatic transmission fluid level and condition, and engine coolant level and condition, to name a few. To save money, there are a few of these things that you can do yourself, with a few tools and a little bit of patience.
On the other hand, while car maintenance has a small part to play in your fuel economy, it really can’t fundamentally change the car itself. For example, you’d be hard-pressed to squeeze the same number of miles per gallon out of a six-cylinder sport utility vehicle as you could from a four-cylinder compact car. If you really want to improve fuel economy, you’d most-likely have to buy an economy car or a hybrid car. The problem is that, maybe you can’t afford a hybrid car right now, or they don’t even sell hybrid cars in your market. Is there anything you can do to improve your fuel economy in your current car without spending a lot of money?
Really, it all boils down to driver habits and proper car maintenance, and these five tips can save you a lot on refueling costs.
The Dangers of Road Rage: Keep Calm and Drive On
While the term “road rage” may have been a popular buzz-word back in the 90s, it is still a major problem. Road rage refers to the feelings that are experienced by drivers who fail to maintain self-control when dealing with some perceived offense by another driver. Sometimes, this lack of self-control results in *cough* creative hand signals and colorful language, light flashing and horn blasting, aggressive driving maneuvers, even coming to blows, that is, physical violence. Sadly, such lack of self-control has even led to murder! How could something like possibly happen?
Japanese Car Culture: Still pushing boundaries
Japan, the “Land of the Rising Sun” is a technological powerhouse that has influenced just about every other market in the world, from automobiles to smartphones to video games! Unsurprisingly then, the Japanese automobile history started in the early 1900s, not too far removed from the rest of the world, and yet has become a worldwide trend-setting machine. Indeed, even the world’s best-selling car is Japanese, the Toyota Corolla, which supplanted the German Volkswagen Beetle in 1997, having sold more than 40 million units since 1966.
Additionally, it should come as no surprise that Japanese automobiles have been the source of many automotive firsts, which left the rest of the world struggling to catch up. Here are some examples…
The Suzuki Alto: Kei Cars Explained
The Suzuki Alto is designed to fit a very specific set of standards, otherwise known as Japanese “kei” car standards. While many countries see these cars as undersized, sometimes even cartoonish (we prefer “cute”), they fit in perfectly with the way that the Japanese see transportation, a means to an end, that is, inexpensive and reliable transportation. It seems that others are catching on, but just what is so good about kei cars?
Buying Your First Car – “Happiness” Tips From BeForward
Here at BeForward, we don’t just sell Japanese used cars. Of course, that is our main line of work, but our relationship with our buyers goes a little bit deeper than that. In the end, we really sell happiness, in spite of the saying affirming that “money can’t buy happiness.” From the moment you start looking at used cars on our stock list, we are hoping that you will find one that meets your needs and will make you happy.
It doesn’t really matter if you are looking for a family car, commuter car, work truck, or work van, because we have all of these specially designed to meet your needs at a price you can manage. The only thing is, we can’t help you if you don’t make the first steps. So how do you go about buying a car, especially if you’re a first time buyer?
Import a Car to Zambia Q&A: Duty, Levies & Shipping (Updated for 2018)
In recent years, many Zambians have started to import used cars from Japan, due to their low cost and guaranteed reliability. However, it is important to thoroughly research and calculate the multiple factors that can influence the overall cost of the car that you import. These factors include the age of that particular car, import duties and levies set about by the Zambia Revenue Authority, and clearance and delivery fees.
What are the Fees for Importing a Japanese Car to Zimbabwe
Before getting into too much detail about the fees involved with importing a vehicle from Japan to Zimbabwe, it may be best to first understand the basic requirements for taxes and duties. Please note that this information is subject to change, so it is important to visit the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority’s official website for the most up-to-date information.
• The value added tax (VAT) for imported vehicles is 15 percent.
• For vehicles that have small-capacity engines, around 1500 cc or less, the import duty is 40 percent.
• Vehicles meant for carrying 10 or more people, such as buses and minivans, require an import duty of up to 60 percent.
• Vehicles meant for transporting goods have an import duty of 25–40 percent. This percentage depends on the gross weight of the vehicle.
• Station wagons, vans, and other light vehicles meant for transporting people also require an import duty of 25–40 percent.
