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8 Tips for Buying a New Car

The good news is you’re thinking about buying a new car. The bad? You don’t even know where to begin. It always pays to comparison shop, and with so many sites dedicated to vehicle reviews, stats on reliability over time, information on the cost of vehicles over time, and even customer reviews of the dealerships, you […]

January 13, 2015 More
 

3 Cheapest Cars to Own & Maintain

We all dream of driving fancy cars, but in reality, many of us drive clunkers. The average age of a car on the road is 11.4-years old, and 80% of registered vehicles are out of warranty. They can be a pain to maintain, or if your car’s on the older side, you might be in […]

November 12, 2014 More
 

Car Shopping Tips – 5 Ways to Prepare For Car Salesmen

Recent news reports reveal that car shopping is experiencing something of an evolution, especially in the U.S. where it’s becoming increasingly common for consumers to educate themselves in advance to avoid getting skinned at the dealership. Here are some car shopping tips to help you avoid some of the most common tricks and tactics employed by car […]

May 19, 2014 More
 

Pros and Cons of Buying a New Car

Are you thinking about buying a new car? Whether you’ve got your mind made up or are still mulling over the alternative of going used, there are some key considerations you should bear in mind prior to signing on the dotted line. Here’s a list of the main pros and cons of buying a new […]

May 9, 2014 More
 

How to Donate Your Car to Charity

Thinking about getting rid of that old clunker that’s been sitting in your driveway far too long? Are you itching to upgrade your existing ride to something a bit more contemporary? You’ve got plenty of options. You could slap a FOR SALE sign on the windshield, put an ad in the local paper, and see […]

April 21, 2014 More
 

Should You Buy a Hybrid Car?

These days, most everyone’s game with the idea of conserving energy – and those who haven’t yet embraced it aren’t far behind. It makes sense, especially when you throw in the surging cost of gas. But are hybrid cars worth the extra money? Or are you better off driving a traditional combustion engine? Here are […]

February 27, 2014 More
 

Top 5 Cheapest Cars to Maintain

Sometimes you have to get creative when it comes to saving money on car maintenance. If you’ve tried every trick in the book and you still feel like you’re shelling out way too much money a year on keeping your car operating smoothly, it might just be time to replace it altogether and trade down, […]

July 29, 2013 More
 

Cost of Owning a Car Now Over $9,000

If you’re a car owner, get ready to dig deeper into your pockets for the privilege. According to a recent report published by the AAA auto club, the cost of owning a car – not the cost of buying a car, but the cost of having and maintaining and operating that vehicle – just took […]

April 23, 2013 More
 

How to Shop for a Winter-Ready Car

If you’re terrified of driving in snowy weather and are in the market for a car, you’re probably thinking you won’t be truly safe unless you can afford to buy a tank. If so, we’ve got some good news for you. You don’t need a tank to stay safe on the road in winter, just […]

November 27, 2012 More
 

What You Should Know Before Buying a Used Car

Not everyone can afford a new car, and some people prefer to get a “better” used car rather than a lower quality new car. For most people, their biggest issue with buying a used car is the fear of biting into a lemon. Here are a few methods you can employ that’ll help you identify […]

November 19, 2012 More