Palanivel gets new lease of life
KUALA LUMPUR – After being excluded from contesting in the Hulu Selangor parliamentary by-election, MIC deputy president G. Palanivel (left) has been given a new lease of life with his appointment as Deputy Plantation Industries and Commodities Minister in a Cabinet reshuffle Tuesday.

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I have a leased vehicle that I am possibly considering trading in for another vehicle. My lease does not end for another 19 months. I was told that I can trade in my vehicle for the same make. Would I suffer any penalties?

I’m at the end of my lease…well two payments left….and I’m looking at trading it in. How is the dealer trade-in calculated? Is it residual + remaining payments – minus sales tax? I live in Washington state. Thanks in advance.

We have a lease up on 2/1/09 and do not want to spend $520 to replace the tires only to trade the vehicle in. I have found some used tires with good tread to save money but was wondering the required tire depth for trade-in to avoid penalty. Thanks.