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 Autostrasse shopping experience:

1. Compare - without doubt the biggest advantage that the Autostrasse offers shoppers today is the ability to compare thousands of Autostrasse 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 Autostrasse? Wrong! If the Autostrasse 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 Autostrasse then search the Forums, FAQ's, Blogs etc. Don't be afraid to ask .....

5. Reputation - Never heard of the company selling Autostrasse? 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 Autostrasse 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 Autostrasse 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 Autostrasse 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 Autostrasse site before you buy, and the s after http:/ /i.e. https:// = a secure site

9. Contact - got a question about Autostrasse, 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 Autostrasse, 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.

motorroad leading out of central Zürich). Autostrasse in Switzerland. Notice the speed limit, which is repetitively indicated, and the lack of a central physical barrier.The Autostrasse means motorroad in English language and exists in some European countries, noticeably Austria, and Switzerland, and some other like Sweden, France, Slovakia, Poland, Netherlands and Norway under another name. The faster equivalent is the Autobahn (motorway). The Autostrasse can also be translated as a semi-motorway.

In Germany the term Autostrasse is not used.

While the two are united in a common policy of accepting only motor vehicles, differences apply between the two:

On Autobahn routes, a higher speed limit applies. This can be either 120 km/h in Switzerland. But in Sweden the speed limit on motorways is (with one exception) also 110km/h as on many Autostrasse routes. Autostrasse routes are normally limited to a maximum speed limit between 90km/h and 130km/h. (Norway: 80km/h; Sweden: 90 - 110km/h; Switzerland: 100km/h; Austria: 100 - 130km/h; France: 90 - 110km/h, Netherlands: 100km/h; Poland: 100 - 110km/h. In all states unless otherwise signed.)

On Autobahn routes, longer exits and entrances apply (except for on roads with construction and older routes; they will be marked short exit or kurze Ausfahrt). On Autostrasse routes, most exits are remarkably short.

Some Autostrasse have no central barrier separating the carriageways running in different directions (e.g. A4 (Switzerland) Autostrasse, Winterthur - Schaffhausen). On the A13 (Switzerland) Autostrasse, portions of the road even allow drivers to overtake using the carriageway usually reserved for oncoming traffic. This simply does not exist on Autobahn routes; they are required to have a central barrier.

Signs are different, too. Autobahn routes often show a picture of two roads (signalled by a white line) over a bridge. Autostrasse routes often show a picture of a car (front view) in white.

This type of road is common is Sweden and Norway and to some extent in Denmark. In Norway and Denmark they are ordinary two-lane roads with exits and entrances but no crossings. In Sweden they have been rebuilt to 2+1 roads, alternating two lanes in one direction and one in the other, with a narrow fence in between. They previously had wide shoulders, allowing easy rebuilding. They are called Motortrafikled in Swedish, Motortrafikkvei in Norwegian and Motortrafikvej in Danish, translated to "motor traffic road."

A similar type of road seen in North America is known as a two-lane freeway, albeit with fewer construction standards.In Ireland there is some 2 lane Motorways e.g M7

motorroad leading out of central Zürich). Autostrasse in Switzerland. Notice the speed limit, which is repetitively indicated, and the lack of a central physical barrier.The Autostrasse means motorroad in English language and exists in some European countries, noticeably Austria, and Switzerland, and some other like Sweden, France, Slovakia, Poland, Netherlands and Norway under another name. The faster equivalent is the Autobahn (motorway). The Autostrasse can also be translated as a semi-motorway.

In Germany the term Autostrasse is not used.

While the two are united in a common policy of accepting only motor vehicles, differences apply between the two:

On Autobahn routes, a higher speed limit applies. This can be either 120 km/h in Switzerland. But in Sweden the speed limit on motorways is (with one exception) also 110km/h as on many Autostrasse routes. Autostrasse routes are normally limited to a maximum speed limit between 90km/h and 130km/h. (Norway: 80km/h; Sweden: 90 - 110km/h; Switzerland: 100km/h; Austria: 100 - 130km/h; France: 90 - 110km/h, Netherlands: 100km/h; Poland: 100 - 110km/h. In all states unless otherwise signed.)

On Autobahn routes, longer exits and entrances apply (except for on roads with construction and older routes; they will be marked short exit or kurze Ausfahrt). On Autostrasse routes, most exits are remarkably short.

Some Autostrasse have no central barrier separating the carriageways running in different directions (e.g. A4 (Switzerland) Autostrasse, Winterthur - Schaffhausen). On the A13 (Switzerland) Autostrasse, portions of the road even allow drivers to overtake using the carriageway usually reserved for oncoming traffic. This simply does not exist on Autobahn routes; they are required to have a central barrier.

Signs are different, too. Autobahn routes often show a picture of two roads (signalled by a white line) over a bridge. Autostrasse routes often show a picture of a car (front view) in white.

This type of road is common is Sweden and Norway and to some extent in Denmark. In Norway and Denmark they are ordinary two-lane roads with exits and entrances but no crossings. In Sweden they have been rebuilt to 2+1 roads, alternating two lanes in one direction and one in the other, with a narrow fence in between. They previously had wide shoulders, allowing easy rebuilding. They are called Motortrafikled in Swedish, Motortrafikkvei in Norwegian and Motortrafikvej in Danish, translated to "motor traffic road."

A similar type of road seen in North America is known as a two-lane freeway, albeit with fewer construction standards.In Ireland there is some 2 lane Motorways e.g M7