Cars & RVs
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13 Mistakes to Avoid When Buying a Car for a Teen
So, your not-a-kid-anymore kid passed the big driving test and is now (gasp!) officially licensed to drive. Even better, you somehow have room in your budget to become a super parent and bestow upon your newly minted driver a new…
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What’s the Cheapest Way to Transport a Car Cross-Country?
Retired “snowbirds” who go south for the winter and people moving across the country have a range of options for safely relocating their cars, from door-to-door transport via trailer truck to a hired driver. Still, the most economical way to…
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11 New Convertibles That You Can Probably Afford
Even if it isn’t a classic, vintage model, a convertible represents the ultimate in highway leisure and excitement. But that doesn’t mean you have to pay over-the-top prices to drive with the top down. These 2018 models — listed from…
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12 Must-See Car Races Across the Country This Summer
If summer conjures images not of sand, salt, and surf but of roaring engines, wild wrecks, and human collages of corporate brand logos, you must be a race fan. If so, your wait is over — race season is here.…
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Muscle Memories: 15 Ford Cars That Defined a Generation
It’s the end of an era at Ford Motor Co. The American carmaker that helped change history announced recently that it will no longer include passenger cars in its North American offerings, with the exception of one legendary model —…
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25 Items You Should Always Keep in Your Car
Even if you’ve ponied up for a roadside assistance plan, your car is a wise place to keep an assortment of handy just-in-case items. For instance, toting something like a jump starter can make short work of minor breakdowns, while…
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20 Cars You Can Keep for More Than a Decade
It’s not uncommon for car payments to last up to six years, so it’s only natural for buyers to seek vehicles that will live years and miles past the end…
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11 Things You Need to Know Before Leasing a Brand New Car
Leasing a vehicle can be an attractive option for drivers who want a brand new car with a low down payment and small monthly installments. Although a leaseholder (called a…
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Don’t Get Taken for a Ride: Calculating the Real Costs of Car Ownership
Wouldn’t it be great if the total cost of buying and owning a car were limited to the purchase price? That way, there’d be no hidden fees. No sales tax.…
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12 Cheap Ways to Rid Your Ride of Nasty Odors
Scent is usually the first thing people notice when entering an unfamiliar car. And for some drivers, that’s bad news. A smelly car can end up costing hundreds of dollars…
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Summer Clearance and Early Back to School Deals
In the space between summer clearance and back-to-school sales we’ve found a dozen great bargains to either help wind down or gear up, depending on where your mind is at.…
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More Bang for the Buck: 11 Products That Hold Their Value Best
Savvy consumers are always on the lookout for a good deal. But a low price doesn’t result in a smart buy if the product loses a substantial portion of its…
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How to Lower the Cost of Car Insurance for Teens
Young drivers are two to three times more likely to get into an auto accident than experienced drivers. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, teen drivers are…
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12 Minor Factors That Increase Auto Insurance Rates
Auto insurance is mandatory in every state, but finding the cheapest rate isn’t easy. After you spend hours, sometimes days, comparing quotes from different companies and signing up with the…
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5 Tips for Getting a Good Deal on a Car
The Internet has changed the car-buying process. Thanks to websites like AutoTrader and Craigslist, shoppers can peruse new and used vehicles all over the country from the comfort of their…
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Do You Need to Buy Rental Car Insurance?
Whether you’re renting a car for a day or an entire week, you’ve probably had a friend or relative tell you to waive the offered insurance. “Your credit card has…
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8 Sports Cars That Promise Luxury for Less
Nothing screams expense and opulence like owning a luxury sports car. It’s generally well out of reach for all but the One Percent, as top-of-the-line models cost hundreds of thousands…
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Should You Head Outside the City for Cheaper Gas?
Have you ever made a U-turn to reach the gas station on the other side of the street because the price is cheaper than at the one straight ahead? But…
