Buying & Leasing a Car

They retain more of their original value and often have lower maintenance costs than their nonhybrid counterparts.

You could put less money down on a new car with a low-rate loan, and use the cash you free up to retire a higher-interest loan.

Find out which vehicles have attractive prices now.

More trade-ins are hitting the market, and prices are edging down.

Good news for used-car buyers: Thanks to more vehicles entering the market, prices are finally edging down after hitting record highs during the past two ...

The price you negotiate for a car and the interest on your car loan are only part of the cost of owning a new vehicle.

Buying a used car isn't the game of Russian roulette it once was. The Internet gives buyers a better grasp of the market, services such as CarFax have ...

The joy of owning a car often starts as dread when you set foot in the showroom. It isn't hard to see why. You've been coached to ignore the sticker price ...

Here's how to save thousands of dollars on your next car purchase.

If you always have a car payment, you're a good candidate for leasing instead of buying.

The price you negotiate for a car and the interest on your car loan are only part of the cost of owning a new vehicle. Depreciation, taxes and fees, and ...

A guide to our annual best new car values rankings.

Intense competition means that you're in the driver's seat when it's time to negotiate.

Kiplinger's Best in Class winners top the rankings in each of our 12 categories. The rankings are based on performance, value and safety, as well as driving ...

"Green" is still a red-hot buzzword in the auto industry, with carmakers competing to showcase their commitment to fuel economy. It's not entirely altruistic; ...

An important measure of a vehicle's value -- and appeal -- is what it's expected to be worth three and five years down the road. These figures are the ...

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Used wheels will cost more. Flood damage is an even bigger worry.

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Make sure your vehicle is in good working condition and stocked with these must-haves before you hit the road.

We help you target the best and avoid the worst.

As dealers make room for next year's cars and trucks, look for discounts on 2012 models.

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Plug-ins won't be more widely accepted until prices come closer to comparable gas-engine cars.

Look into state laws that might protect you against a rate hike, and shop for coverage through an independent insurance agent.

There a companies that can help you transfer a lease to someone else.

With car makers feeling a bit more flush, expect a wider range of better vehicles.

You get a discount off the sticker price, save on rental-car costs and get a free night's stay at a luxury hotel.

Which vehicle-related add-on do we hate the most? Car-rental insurance.

Aggressive, jerky driving slurps extra fuel—up to 33% more on the highway and 5% more in town.

First-time borrowers may have better luck getting a loan from a dealer than from a bank.

If your family's car insurance liability limit is too low, you could be on the hook for thousands of dollars.

If you're like most people, you love getting a new car but hate haggling with the dealer. One way to put some fun into car buying is to take advantage ...

In our monthly survey of Kiplinger's readers, we asked which fees were the most bothersome. You told us that travel fees bug you the most, followed by ...

AAA travel app lets motorists check gas prices, find amenities and get discounts.

Prices are higher than ever, but we help you get the most for your money.

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Bargains in used cars are tougher to find. A dip in new-car sales and leases during the Great Recession means fewer three- and four-year-old used cars ...

Most people have a love-hate relationship with car shopping. New wheels are great, but there's always that nagging feeling during the negotiations that ...

In addition to price, car buyers should also factor in the cost of fuel, insurance and repairs when determining which vehicle will cost them the least.

Using your card for rental transactions will help fill insurance gaps.

Updated car data from our annual car rankings special report.

Find out how to get better customer service, score the best deals and protect your identity.

You could end up doubling the daily rate unless you just say no at the counter.

Cars are expensive enough, gobbling ever-pricier fuel, but there are times when even automotive skinflints should consider loosening their grip on that ...

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The price you negotiate for a car and the interest you pay on the car loan are only part of the cost equation. Insurance, depreciation, taxes and fees, ...