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How To Cut Car Ownership Costs

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Posted on 4/5/2010 13:59 EST
Filed in: Auto Insurance, Autos, Cars, Cheap Cars, Cheap Gas, Gas

Whenever you gas up your car, pay the insurance bill, or take it in for repair, you're reminded how costly it is to own a vehicle. WiseBread has some tips that can save you money on the car you currently own and save you money next time you're in the market for a new set of wheels.

"Many people I know are car fanatics who love the idea of owning a trendy new car. I've seen family and friends beam with pride when they show off a new car purchase, eager to have me join them in that celebratory spin around the block.

But whenever I find myself inhaling that new car smell as I sit in the passenger's seat, I often remind myself (secretly, of course) of what it costs to buy a new car. It is during occasions like this that I weigh the costs of a car purchase with the benefits of keeping and maintaining a vehicle over time..."

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