Archives - Auto
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How far would you go to save a few cents per gallon? If you
drive too far out of you way, you’ll waste time and spend
more on gas to get there than you’ll save. But how far is too far?
Online calculators can help. |
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It’s unfortunate, but unethical salespeople often see service members
as easy marks. The unscrupulous practices include: falsifying loan
applications, bait-and-switch financing and selling a car they
know has been in a wreck without telling the customer.
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Return a leased vehicle before the end of the contract and you
can expect to pay an early termination fee. That is, unless the
manufacturer or dealer wants you to get into another lease sooner.
It's called a pull-ahead lease. Is it for you?
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What bugs you about taking your car to the repair shop? Consumer Reports
asked more than 5,000 subscribers about their gripes. Find out what
they said. Plus tips on how to get the job done properly.
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Good drivers are supposed to get the best insurance
rates. But new research shows safe drivers with
lower income are frequently charged more than
those who recently caused an accident. How can this be? |
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Some dealers promise
to pay off any amount you owe on your trade-in. Watch out: they may
be lying. |
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The Federal Trade Commission is in the process of updating
its Used Car Rule and some prominent consumer advocates
are not happy with the proposed changes. They believe more
should and could be done to protect buyers. |
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Under current law, rental car companies can put you behind the wheel
of a car or truck that’s under a safety recall, but has not
been fixed. Consumer advocates want Congress to pass a law that grounds
recalled rental cars until they’re repaired.
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HOW TO SAVE ON AUTO INSURANCE
Most people buy it and forget it. But that can be a costly
mistake. Premiums vary wildly from company to company.
Experts say you should comparison shop every few years.
Here’s how to quickly see if you’re getting a good deal. |
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