Articles by Chuck Parrish

1) Why People Buy Cars They Don't Want
Have you ever ended up buying a car even though you had no intention of getting one? Sadly, this happens to many 'just shopping' prospects each and every day. Control is the name of the game for Used Car Salesman; they have to control everything in order to 'make you' buy a car. Being able to control the customer is the most important technique a used car salesman must master. Think you haven't... » read more

2) How to Determine What That Used Car is Really Worth
Don't you just wish you knew what the Used Car Dealer paid for the car you are interested in purchasing? This is a question we all have asked ourselves when thinking about buying our next vehicle. The problem is that unless you work for them or have a friend working there, it is impossible to figure out their cost. But, you can get pretty close by doing some research yourself. The following tips will... » read more

3) Do You Kow the Golden Rule of Buying a Used Car?
How many times have you heard someone complain about a car purchase? They knew they were being ripped-off but still went through with the car deal. Or how about they fell in love with the car and just couldn't say 'no'. Unfortunately it happens all too many times and is in fact what used car dealers count on, it is one of their 'tricks of the trade'. Used car salesmen know that the vast majority of... » read more

4) What You Should Never Buy With Your Used Car
Probably the biggest money-maker and greatest rip-off for consumers are dealer installed add-ons. You know window tint, alarm, DVD player, tires and wheels, spoilers and ground effects are just some of the multitude of aftermarket products available to enhance the look and/or features of your vehicle. However, if you are willing to spend a little time getting prices, you can find a much better deal than... » read more

5) Do You Know How to Inspect a Used Car?
It seems you have looked at every used car in your area and have finally decided on that one special gem to purchase. Before you plunk down all your change, you need to make sure this little jewel is worth what you are willing to pay and the used car salesman is willing to accept. Here are a few tips that you can use for an "on the spot" inspection of the vehicle: 1) Body damage - this is a little... » read more

6) How to use VOIP for Free International Calls
Here are a number of services available that allow you to make internet telephone calls utilizing VOIP for free. These services fall into two broad categories. 1) PC software applications made available for free or low-cost that enable PC to PC phone calls over VOIP and 2) VOIP service providers that allow free PC to PC phone calls as a lead-in to their paid services (such as PC to landline or mobile... » read more

7) What You Need to Know About VOIP
VOIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol) is the main technology behind Internet Telephones. VOIP, just as the name implies, is a technology that allows voice conversations to be conducted over an IP network. This IP network could be a small company network, a wide-area network or the internet itself. For our purposes, an Internet telephone is the use of VOIP technology to carry voice conversations over the... » read more

8) What You Must Know Before Buying a VOIP Handset
With the recent growth in VOIP and internet telephones, there has also been an increase in the selection of hardware available for use with VOIP. This new array of hardware can sometimes be confusing to the user shopping for a VOIP phone system. This article will attempt to explain the different types of VOIP phone systems that are available, and offer some suggestions as to what to look for when... » read more

9) How VOIP Service Providers Determine Their Billing Rates
Billing systems used by internet telephone providers fall into two main categories. The first category is very similar to that of wireless phone providers, with a monthly fee based on the amount of usage. The second category is similar to prepaid wireless providers, with credits or minutes of calling time purchased in advanced. This article will briefly discuss how these billing systems work, and... » read more