This is One Funny Partnership – Car and Ketchup

Tomato sauce, tomato puree, tomato soup and now there will be tomato cars. Oh! I have not lost my mind. But, it is a reality. Ford said on Tuesday that it was going to team up with Ketchup King Heinz. Their objective will be finding out ways of using tomato fibers in car production.

The Stock Market King Buffet has always been someone who makes a profit out of things no one else expects. And this time, his company is looking at ways of using dried tomato skins, a waste product from Heinz popular red sauce, to form part of an automobile. Research is going on to use the waste product in making wiring brackets and coin holders. If it is successful, it will reduce the use of petroleum-based materials and pollution as well.

Heinz and Ford team up to make Tom-Auto

Ellen Lee, a research specialist at Ford Plastics, told Reuters that the company was looking forward in getting some renewable and recycled content in their vehicles. The material has a less-than-attractive appearance which means it will be ideal for hidden parts, such as under-hood plastics and shields in the under body. But, the researchers are aiming to make it more pleasing to the eye in the future. She added that apart from tomatoes, future cars could have materials made from coconut-based composites, recycled cotton, soy foam and rice hulls.

Heinz is not alone in helping Ford with production of plant-based plastics. There are other companies, like Coca-Cola Co, Nike Inc. and Procter and Gamble Co, who have been helping the automaker in reducing its environmental footprint.

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Your Car’s your Sweetheart, but is it Safe?

I love my Silverado. It’s the perfect mixture of truck-friendly sturdiness and modern technology. I was shocked when GM recalled my truck last month. There was an issue with the transmission cooling lines. They weren’t secured correctly. Other GM vehicles like GMC Sierra 1500, 2015 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe SUVs, GMC Yukon and Yukon XL SUVs were recalled for the same reason.

This is not the first time that GM has recalled its automobiles. It has recalled 4.8 million vehicles in the last month. And, it is not alone. Ford is recalling 434,000 vehicles. Toyota did the same for 6.4 million vehicles. Even, Honda and VW are not behind in this race.

Call the Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 or 800-424-9393 and check if your car was recalled. You can log onto www.safercar.gov and click on “Check for Recalls" or even contact the manufacturer or your dealer.

Recalls are tiring for any car owner. If the defect is minor, it won’t take long. But, in some cases, you may even have to wait for 60 long days. This means you are losing out on driving your favorite car, you are losing out on going to work and everything else. I understand that recalls have become a part of the automotive industry but 13 million vehicles (this year) seems a large number. Car manufacturers should not just spend money on marketing instead work on making automobiles secure as well. I demand safer vehicles for my family. Don’t you?

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“2014 Editor’s Choice: Best Cars”

“Top Picks for 2014: Best Car Models”

“2014 Best Family Car”

These are just a few articles on the launch of new car models. But, the publishing world (online and offline) is full of it. As the new cars were rolled in Austin and Houston auto shows, car enthusiasts started giving their car reviews. Almost every auto-related magazine has a panel of experts that judge a car model and declare it ideal or a dud. The reviews make car buyers ready for choosing the car. This is great, but are you really ready for the TX car loan that comes with the new car?

Are you ready?

Texans are known to be sweet, humble and hard-working bunch of people. And, when you have worked so hard for your money and everything else, you certainly don’t want it to go away. It is for this reason that you should think properly before buying a new car. Keep your financial status in mind. Calculate your monthly expenses and reach an approximate amount that can be paid every month as payment. Don’t opt for a very high number. This is because if you are unable to make a high payment, it will affect your credit score.

A car is the second biggest purchase after a home. Today, new cars are very costly. This results in higher auto loan amounts. It is not advisable to opt for longer loan terms because you may end up having an upside down loan. To avoid such a situation, you need down payment. So, start preparing for down payment as well.

Auto lenders will also check your financials and so, you need them to be solid. They will also require you to have a lower DTI (Debt-to-Income) ratio. So, make sure that you don’t have large mortgages when you are applying for new car loan in the state of Texas.

Are your Documents ready?

There is no point in being just mentally prepared for a new auto loan. It is also important to keep your documents ready. This way your loan process won’t lengthen unnecessarily. So, organize all these documents before applying online for TX auto financing.

1. Identification Proof

2. Recent Pay-Slips

3. Employment Verification Letter

4. Bank Statements

5. Mortgage Details, if you have any.

Are Lenders ready?

Last but not the least; the lending community should be ready to offer you a loan. It is obvious that you might not get approved in the first attempt, but you must at least be desirable by the lending companies.

Check your credit score and find out whether Texan lenders and dealers offer new auto loans for your score.

>> Remember that bad credit history is no longer considered bad but it can cause troubles. If you have a bad credit score, apply with a sub-prime auto financing company only.

>> If you have been in a bankruptcy, make sure that it is not a red-flag for the lender.

If not, are others ready to help you?

If the lenders are constantly rejecting your loan application, don’t feel alone in the Lone Star State. You can take help of a friend or a relative. Ask them to co-sign your new auto loan agreement. It will help the lenders in establishing faith in your application form.

That’s the end of “getting ready for a TX new car loan” list. Hope you will be able to judge your situation in better light and make preparations for the loan process.

So, Texans! Go get ready for your new car.

All the best!