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Edmunds "Answers" Launches -- Try It!

Edmunds Answers graphic courtesy of Edmunds.com

Hey folks.

You've probably seen Edmunds' CarSpace -- where consumers can discuss any automotive-related topic from shopping for cars to the specifics of makes and models. Now, the people in charge of CarSpace (the Community team) has just launched a new service to answer all your questions. Appropriately called Edmunds' Answers, it's a social question and answer system where any member can ask an automotive question. Members of the community, including Edmunds employees, can answer these questions. Points are awarded for providing answers, voting on helpful answers and daily participation. We’re already seeing experts emerge in categories such as maintenance & repair and vehicle makes such as Nissan.

So if you've ever had a specific question but were afraid to ask, this is exactly what you've been looking for. No criticism, just answers! Don't have a question today? Start out by voting on someone else's answer (you may learn something!) or even answering a question. Because everyone's an expert at something.

Posted by Joanne Jan 4, 2008 5:09 pm

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Comments

autoboy16 - Jan 6, 2008 1:15 pm (#1 Total: 7)

Fl USA

I tried it but I'm not sure how somepeople answer 1questionand get like 600 points! I feel good because I ranked #15 of 500. But the person ahead of me answered 3 questions and has 630 points. I answered 8 and got 625... I'm confused!!

-Cj

blackadder5639 - Jan 7, 2008 2:10 pm (#2 Total: 7)

I've tried Edmunds' Answers and I love it! Thanks, Edmunds!

sylvia - Jan 7, 2008 8:29 pm (#3 Total: 7)

Sunny California but originally from Michigan

autoboy16 - if you look at your 'My Answers Profile' > Points Summary you will see how your points breakdown. 500 for joining, 5 points per day for participating, points for voting on other answers (up/down) and if your answer is selected as the best answer by the person who asked the question or by other members - more points.

We will work on making the points system more prominent on the pages as we progress. You've given some great answers so far. I'll be sure and give you a few votes :-)

sylvia - Jan 7, 2008 8:29 pm (#4 Total: 7)

Sunny California but originally from Michigan

blackadd5639 - glad you like it!

dmele426 - Jan 7, 2008 10:31 pm (#5 Total: 7)

Queens

got a cx-7
i want to add a mp3 player kit, where can i get one if mazda does not have one yet?

researchqueen - Jan 8, 2008 3:30 pm (#6 Total: 7)

Los Angeles, CA

dmele426 -- In order to get answers to your questions, you have to go to Edmunds Answers -- just click the hyperlink in the blog entry. Or go to http://answers.edmunds.com.

irismg - Jan 24, 2008 10:57 pm (#7 Total: 7)

Sounds a little like what Yahoo! Answers does - only with not as many teenagers.