cars
The Washington Post notes that although
Saturn dealerships have until this time next year to close, many will be saying goodbye sooner due to low inventory, and that's partly why
now is a good time to buy a Saturn. That is, if you don't plan on reselling it in a couple of years.
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automobiles
Saturn will not have a new life as part of Penske, the company that, among other things, distributes Smart
cars in the U.S. Talks between Penske and GM fell apart today, and so did any chance for a deal.
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warranties
As you probably already know, the
Penske Automotive Group is buying
Saturn from GM, but what will happen to your warranty? Apparently, nothing. It'll stay exactly the same. Saturn recently sent out a letter of reassurance to its customers and reader Jimi was kind enough to scan it for us.
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Carpocalypse
Good news for
Saturn-lovers, the brand is close to being saved by
Roger Penske, a Detroit businessman who runs the Penske Automotive Group (PAG) chain of dealers, and distributes the Smart line of mini-cars in the US. The
Detroit Free Press says that the deal will have GM manufacturing Saturns for two years, after which Penske will be looking for a new manufacturer.
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photos
This sludge-filled massacre is what happens to your engine if you don't change the oil for 30,000 miles. The six photos depict abject carnage, a crime scene for
cars. Good job, Enterprise-Rent-A-Car. Don't let this happen to you. Checking and changing your oil is a good weekend project, here's
how to do it. [via
Jalopnik]
auto bailout
GM released a new plan to avoid bankruptcy today, and the cuts are deep. The U.S. Treasury would own at least 50% of the company and the failing Pontiac brand would be completely eliminated.
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auto bailout
Reader James forwarded us a sad email he got from Saturn, in which they admit that
GM is probably going to give them the ax. In it, they emphasize that their warranties feature the "industry's best overall coverage" and that no matter what "GM will support the continued availability of Saturn parts and service as needed."
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recalls
Can your late-model
GM vehicle melt snow and ice with a blast of heated windshield wiper fluid? It might be one of 944,000 vehicles with a faulty heating system that can cause odors, smoke, or even a surprise car fire.
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confessions
The Consumerist is interested in hearing from car salespeople and customer service representatives in the automotive field. We're looking for tips related to buying a new or used car. If you are or once were a car salesperson or worked in a car dealership and would like to confess, write to us at tips [at] consumerist [dot] com.
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readers
Drew writes in what surely has to be one of our more literary, if not in style, at least in structure, stories we've received to date.
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Consumerist
Consumer Reports Cars asks: "Should you buy a Hummer, Saab, or Saturn?" Their answer: No. Or at least "Not now." [Consumer Reports Cars]
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recalls
