Transportation

Source: don't lease a used car!

Submitted by Andy Wise, Chief Consumer Investigator/Andy's Restaurant Scorecard

Wednesday, February 1st, 2012, 9:48am

Leasing is often a dicey option for new cars, let alone used ones.

Although leasing is economically attractive because it typically offers less (or no) money down and lower monthly payments than purchasing a vehicle, leasing also includes a lot of fees: end-of-lease fees, mileage fees, wear-and-tear, damage deductions, etc.

In fact, consumer advocate Clark Howard (www.clarkhoward.com) advised consumers should only consider leasing a new vehicle if a manufacturer is offering to subsidize the lease or if a dealership is offering excellent leasing incentives in order to move a bloated inventory.

But Howard added consumers should never consider leasing a used vehicle.

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Get Up, Get Out, and Go Somewhere

Submitted by Michael Addison on Sunday, December 11th, 3:56 pm

Megabus.com, the first city-to-city, express bus service is offering 200,000 free seats for travel January 4 to March 1, 2012.

The free seats will be subject to availability for travel to and/or from megabus.com’s U.S. cities and Toronto during the travel period mentioned above. Travelers will need to use the promo code GOFREE to book their free seats.

Dale Moser, president and COO of megabus.com, said, “This exciting giveaway makes it possible to invite a friend and go on a fun weekend trip, get out of town to visit family or just enjoy a major city you never thought about visiting before.”

Visit www.megabus.com to book your free ticket and for additional information on routes, schedules, amenities and fares.

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Megabus offering free tickets

Submitted by Michael Phillips

Wednesday, December 7th, 2011, 3:32pm

Megabus is offering 200,000 free seats in the next few months.

The express bus service runs from Memphis all over the country including stops in Chicago, Birgmingham, St. Louis and Atlanta.

Anyone booking travel from January 4th to March 1, 2012 can use the promo code GOFREE while seats are available.

The free seats will be subject to availability for travel to/from megabus.com’s U.S.

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Help pick Tennessee's next license plate

Submitted by Brooke Barrett, Action news 5 producer

Wednesday, November 9th, 2011, 4:10pm

Hey Tennesseans!

We are long overdue for a new licence plate and the state is letting you decide what our next one looks like.

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Why your car needs a check after daylight-saving time

Submitted by Andy Wise, Chief Consumer Investigator/Andy's Restaurant Scorecard

Tuesday, November 8th, 2011, 5:21pm

Why your car needs a check after daylight-saving time

Fall back. Reset your clocks. Change your smoke alarm batteries. Check your car's lights and wipers?

The Car Care Council recommended now that daylight-saving time is over, consumers should inspect their headlights, taillights and windshield wipers.

“Lights and wipers play a critical role in safe driving, as the chance of an accident increases if you can’t see or be seen,” said Rich White, executive director, Car Care Council. “From the driver’s seat you may not notice a light that isn’t working, so inspect all of your car’s lights and replace those that are out. Also, inspect and replace wiper blades so you can see clearly when wet weather hits.”

The council's tips:

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MATA holds public meetings on transit plan

Submitted by Christopher Harkey, Photojournalist/MMJ

Monday, November 7th, 2011, 1:56pm

MATA holds public meetings on transit plan

The Memphis Area Transit Authority announces the development of a short range transit plan. Meetings around the greater Memphis area are scheduled to gain feedback on community needs. A development team is putting together several transit scenarios and wants your input.

These four meetings will be held on November 7, 8, 9, and 10th, and are open to all.

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MATA to reveal potential service changes during public meetings

Submitted by Jeramia Trotter, WMCTV.com

Tuesday, November 1st, 2011, 12:06pm

MATA to reveal potential service changes during public meetings

MATA riders may want to attend a series of public meetings next month when the transit authority unveils potential changes to its services and routes.

In order to compile its Short Range Transit Plan, MATA has been studying changes since the beginning of the year that could improve service, said Alison Burton, director of marketing and customer service for MATA.

“Our study team has taken that information and compiled some changes we believe will help MATA be of better service to those who currently use our services, as well as attract others who may not,” said Burton

MATA leaders say it’s important to hear what the transit authority’s riders have to say about the potential changes and that’s why they plan to hold four public meetings around the city between November 7 and November 10.

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