Go to Edmunds.com . Find out the dealer cost, print it out and bring it to the dealer. Now you're a serious player.

After battling months of snow and icy roads, your car is undoubtedly in desperate need of some serious tender-loving care. A cleaner engine, for example, can give your car better performance -- ensuring less hesitation and smoother acceleration.

You have to start thinking 'do I want this car?' knowing that at any time an electrical problem could come up that's water-related. Talk to the technician and say what if the tail light goes out or the headlights go out while I'm driving?

On a moist day, that moisture builds up. The car won't start.

The only reason some people get lost in thought is because it's unfamiliar territory.

It became evident on the pace lap that something was wrong with the exhaust, ... It had cracked and the muffler started to come off. We pitted early, which put me way back. Needless to say, exhaust fumes were getting to me, as well, so it was a pretty demanding race physically. Then, the fuel pump died with 15 laps to go, so we nursed it around and made it to the end. Our season went well. The GT-1 program gave me a chance to shine within the Trans-Am Series and to entice future sponsorship for next year. The heightened exposure helped and our plan worked.