Winter Driving, get a 'beater'


	Winter Driving, get a 'beater'
shaor
11-6-2009 7:35 PM
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shaor says:
I gave up driving several years ago as I used to hold the world title for the worst driver!!! Now am stress free and public transport
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But what will you drive while it's in hibernation?</P></blockquote><div style="height: 2px; font-size: 2px; background: #dcdcdc; border-bottom: solid 1px #f5f5f5; margin: 2px 4px;"></div><blockquote style="text-align: left; padding: 0px 8px; margin: 4px 0px 8px 0px; background: transparent; border: none;" cite="http://autos.ca.msn.com/specials/winter-driving-guide/article.aspx?cp-documentid=19293568"><P>A "beater," in industry speak, is an inexpensive vehicle for times and conditions when you would prefer not to use your primary ride. In short, a beater is the transportation cure for the ugly months of winter. </P></blockquote><div style="height: 2px; font-size: 2px; background: #dcdcdc; border-bottom: solid 1px #f5f5f5; margin: 2px 4px;"></div><blockquote style="text-align: left; padding: 0px 8px; margin: 4px 0px 8px 0px; background: transparent; border: none;" cite="http://autos.ca.msn.com/specials/winter-driving-guide/article.aspx?cp-documentid=19293568"><P>There are three primary considerations when looking for a winter beater: Safety, price and the vehicle's ability to perform in winter. There are also a series of secondary factors. 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