Shopping on line can be easy, simple and save you lots of money. It can also take a lot of your time, frustrate you, and result in unwanted purchases. Now the same can be said for regular high street shopping, but with the vast opportunity presented by the Internet it will pay you to spend a few minutes reading this and understanding how to better optimize your Smart Car shopping experience:
1. Compare - without doubt the biggest advantage that the Smart Car offers shoppers today is the ability to compare thousands of Smart Car at a time. This is a great thing, but not necessarily all the time! Too much can be daunting at times so take advantage of the great comparison sites and where possible let them do the hard work for you.
2. Research - if it has been said it will be on the internet. Ignorance is no longer a justifiable reason for buying the wrong thing. Take the time to research in detail everything that you could possible want to know about
3. Testimonials - don't know anybody that has bought a Smart Car? Wrong! If the Smart Car is good the internet will let you know. Use the Internet as a friend and get testimonials before you buy.
4. Questions - Got a question about Smart Car then search the Forums, FAQ's, Blogs etc. Don't be afraid to ask .....
5. Reputation - Never heard of the company selling Smart Car? Don't worry, no reason why you should know every company in the world, but you know someone that does! Use the internet to find out what people are saying about Smart Car and build up a picture of their reputation for sales, returns, customer service, delivery etc.
6. Returns - still worried that even after all of the above your Smart Car wont be what you want? Check out the returns policy. There is so much competition now that someone, somewhere is bound to offer the terms that you are comfortable with.
7. Feedback - happy with your Smart Car then let people know, after all you are depending on others people input in your buying decision, so why not give a little back.
8. Security - check for the yellow padlock on the Smart Car site before you buy, and the s after http:/ /i.e. https:// = a secure site
9. Contact - got a question about Smart Car, or want to leave a comment then check out the sites contact page. Reputable companies have them and respond.
10. Payment - ready to pay for your Smart Car, then use your credit card or PayPal! Be aware of companies that don't accept them, there may be genuine reasons but given the huge amount of choice you have when buying online there is no reason at all not to buy via credit card or PayPal.
This article is about automobiles with artificial intelligence. For the DaimlerChrysler 'smart Car
see Smart (automobile)
A
smart car is an
automobile with some
artificial intelligence (or "AI") functionality. As
automation technology has progressed, especially in the decades after the invention of the
integrated circuit, more and more functions have been added to automobiles, relieving the driving of much of the
wikt:mundane moment-to-moment decision making that may be regarded as having made driving tedious.
Examples of smart cars
The fictional car KITT in the television series Knight Rider is the
archetype smart car. A number of real-life vehicles have been designed, built and sold commercially that incorporate AI technology such as the
Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz S-Class#S-Class Robots which have led to the development of the
Mercedes-Benz S-Class, a series of vehicles that are generally seen as an industry leader in new technology. For example, the
radar-controlled brake known as
Brake assist and the intelligent cruise control function (see Autonomous cruise control system). A similar production example is the
Lexus LS, with its object recognition Lexus LS#Advanced safety systems systems, self-steering
lane departure warning system, and Advanced Parking Guidance System systems.
Intelligent car
The
European Commission has established a smart car development program called the
Intelligent Car Flagship Initiative. IHS Automotive News, February 23, 2006, accessed October 9, 2006 The goals of that program include:
Examples of 'smart' features
See also
References
External links
This article is about automobiles with artificial intelligence. For the DaimlerChrysler 'smart Car
see Smart (automobile)
A
smart car is an automobile with some
artificial intelligence (or "AI") functionality. As
automation technology has progressed, especially in the decades after the invention of the integrated circuit, more and more functions have been added to automobiles, relieving the driving of much of the wikt:mundane moment-to-moment decision making that may be regarded as having made driving tedious.
Examples of smart cars
The fictional car KITT in the television series Knight Rider is the archetype smart car. A number of real-life vehicles have been designed, built and sold commercially that incorporate AI technology such as the Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz S-Class#S-Class Robots which have led to the development of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, a series of vehicles that are generally seen as an industry leader in new technology. For example, the radar-controlled brake known as
Brake assist and the intelligent
cruise control function (see Autonomous cruise control system). A similar production example is the Lexus LS, with its object recognition
Lexus LS#Advanced safety systems systems, self-steering
lane departure warning system, and
Advanced Parking Guidance System systems.
Intelligent car
The
European Commission has established a smart car development program called the
Intelligent Car Flagship Initiative. IHS Automotive News, February 23, 2006, accessed October 9, 2006 The goals of that program include:
- Autonomous Cruise Control
- Lane departure warning system
- Project AWAKE for drowsy drivers
Examples of 'smart' features
See also
References
External links
