On the fence about buying a new car? Consider that if you are looking to trade in or sell your car, chances are that you'll get more now than in past years, and more than you will likely get one, two or three years from now. ...
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You've seen the devastating tragic pictures of property loss from Hurricane Irene, and flash floods along the Eastern seaboard. And that is on top of floods earlier this year in the Mississippi and Missouri River basins. Houses submerged. People in rowboats. Cars underwater. The resulting ...
CATEGORIES: Used Car Buying Guide, Car Repair Questions and Answers
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Some drivers who purchased cars last year are finding a sweet surprise when they look up their car's value: The vehicle is worth more now than it was a year ago. ...
CATEGORIES: Used Car Buying Guide
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You don’t need a PhD in economics to understand that when times are tough, consumers are on the hunt for less expensive products. That’s especially true with big-ticket purchases like cars and trucks. Even as new car sales remain sluggish, sales of used cars have increased in recent ...
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The main "ups" of buying a used car are the lower initial purchase price, as well as lower property taxes (where applicable) and insurance costs. The main "downs" of buying a used car are that it's a used car, not new -- so there's no new car warranty and you are more vulnerable to used car problems ...
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Shopping for a used hybrid? According to Kelley Blue Book, now may be the time to buy. During the past year, values of used hybrid vehicles have not kept pace with the rest of the market. As a result, buyers may have the perfect opportunity to purchase a used hybrid at significant savings compared ...
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Everybody’s looking for that good deal when buying a new car. But the search for “the deal” is not just restricted to finding a new vehicle at a reasonable price. It also means getting good money for your trade-in. The good news for car shoppers is that used car resale values ...
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Buying a used car at a dealership can be an intimidating experience even for the most experienced car shopper. Price-gouging, title-washing, hidden mechanical problems, bogus back-end deals, and extended warranty programs are just some of the hazards that consumers face when buying a used car from ...
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It's well known that if you’ve purchased a defective vehicle, you might be able to receive a replacement or a refund under state or federal "lemon laws." As has been shown recently in Wisconsin, however, some extreme cases can even bring about larger reward payments, although they require ...
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If you've always seen yourself as a queen or king, you might want to think about ponying up for this: On sale right now is a 2001 Jaguar Majestic V8 long-wheel-base XJ8 with 14,000 miles and only one former owner: Her Majesty, the Queen of England. Share That’s right, you ...
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A new national database of vehicle identification numbers (commonly known as VINs) should go some way toward eliminating conmen, swindlers and ne'er-do-wells from selling cars without disclosing pertinent information to buyers. Where before buyers could be fooled by falsified salvage history or ...
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Read & Discuss »With the state of the economy many Americans are considering buying a used car rather than a new one when it comes time to replace their current vehicles. Shoppers may know the basics of how to buy a used car, but there are certain tips that can make the process go more smoothly. Before learning how ...
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Read & Discuss »Everyone needs a car from time to time. And while automakers would, quite naturally, prefer you opt for the new car side of the showroom, the used car market remains a key part of the overall industry. So how do you go about getting the best possible deal when it's time to replace the vehicle in ...
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Read & Discuss »The conventional wisdom, among most folks, anyway, is that buying a used car is usually something done out of necessity, by those on a budget -- that is, people who want, or need, to "move down" from the new-car market because a new model is simply out of their reach.However, there is another ...
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Read & Discuss »Car shoppers used to be limited to just two types of vehicles -- new and used. The former was brand spanking new straight from the manufacturer along with a warranty and that coveted new-car smell. Of course, it also came with that new-car price tag and the knowledge that the vehicle could lose up ...
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Read & Discuss »NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- Volkswagen has the best "certified pre-owned" car program of any non-luxury brand, according to a survey by IntelliChoice.com.Among luxury brands, Cadillac's "certified" program is the best, the IntelliChoice.com survey said.IntelliChoice.com is known for its "cost of ...
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Read & Discuss »The best way to save money on a car is by buying used cars that are fuel-efficient car -- and put the several thousand dollars in "up front" costs you'll avoid toward fuel instead.But which cars make the cut?Try buying used cars that are only slightly used -- models (including late model hybrids) ...
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Read & Discuss »When you tire of your faithful transporter, when your family size goes up (or down), when it just doesn't feel like fun anymore, or when the miles have piled up too high, it's time to move on. From here, you have two choices: use your car as a trade-in on your next car and probably take a small ...
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Read & Discuss »Buying a used car can feel a bit like buying a lottery ticket: you never know if you’re going to win big or just be out of some money. Using a vehicle history service like CARFAX can help take some of the guesswork out of buying a used car, and give you confidence to choose the right one for ...
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Read & Discuss »Maybe you're heading off to college in the fall, or perhaps you just graduated and are finally living on your own. Or maybe you just got that long-overdue raise.You're a guy just starting out and you need to buy your first car -- and dad isn't going to help you pay for it. It's all up to you, big ...
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