CarPoint: What Is CarPoint?
  
PSS ID Number: Q153275
Article last modified on 12-03-1998
 

 

 

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The information in this article applies to:
 
 - Microsoft CarPoint, Internet Edition
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SUMMARY
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Microsoft CarPoint is a free Web site delivering loads of free information,
photography, and prices on all the new model cars and trucks.
 
For serious shoppers, CarPoint  saves time, money, and hassle with access
to dealer invoice prices, road test results, and current news. CarPoint
even features a new-car buying service that offers a hassle-free shopping
experience and competitive prices on new vehicles.
 
For everyone else, CarPoint offers a free, fun way to learn more about the
cars we own and the cars we occasionally dream about.
 
To access CarPoint, go to http://carpoint.msn.com.
 
MORE INFORMATION
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Some of Microsoft CarPoint's features include:
 
Fast Find
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This is the fastest and easiest way to find the cars that meet your
requirements. For example, if you have a specific car or truck in mind,
click the Makes And Models button to locate the particular model. Click the
vehicle name and you'll be there in a flash.
 
CarPoint Vehicle Pricing Reports
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As a free service to Internet auto shoppers, CarPoint provides more than
300 free Vehicle Pricing Reports, featuring detailed equipment listings,
option packages and both Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) and
invoice pricing. Vehicle Pricing Reports can be accessed from most vehicle
model pages.
 
News And Advice
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This includes advice on safety, leasing, negotiating, and a listing of
Better Business Bureaus in the United States.
 
Surround Video
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This puts you in the driver's seat of our featured model providing you with
a 360-degree view of the car:
 
   NOTE: This feature requires Microsoft Windows 95/98 or later, and
   Microsoft Internet Explorer, version 3.0 or later or Netscape Navigator,
   version 3.0 or later.
 
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