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9 Tips to Get Your Car to 200,000 Miles or More
Buying & Leasing a Car The average age of cars on the road today is higher than ever — over 11 years old, according to IHS Automotive.
By David Muhlbaum • Last updated
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7 Car-Care Myths That Need to Die
Buying & Leasing a Car Your Great-Uncle Frank may have gotten 150,000 miles out of his Studebaker, but the advice he handed down is probably out of date.
By David Muhlbaum • Published
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New-Car Shopping for the Introvert: Still a Hassle
Buying & Leasing a Car For new-car shoppers, the quest to find a fair, fixed price and complete the transaction online remains elusive.
By David Muhlbaum • Published
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Car Buying Is Stressful
Buying & Leasing a Car The real struggle for a deal is often waged in the finance and insurance office.
By Mark Solheim • Published
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Car Lease Ending? Expect to Pay More
Buying & Leasing a Car Now may be a good time to buy a certified used car.
By Miriam Cross • Published
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15 Cars You Can Drive Forever
Buying & Leasing a Car Some models just seem to keep rolling along, whistling past the junkyard. We've identified 15 cars with exceptional and sometimes surprising endurance and value.
By David Muhlbaum • Last updated
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6 Money-Saving Car Accessories Everybody Should Have – Yes, Even You
Buying & Leasing a Car It’s okay, we get it: There are plenty of people for whom the car is simply a conveyance of necessity—a vessel, not a ride.
By David Muhlbaum • Last updated
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Teenagers Can Be a Pain (to Insure)
cars A number of insurers offer discounts for good grades or completing a defensive driving course, but the price of covering teens remains high.
By David Muhlbaum • Last updated
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How a Mouse Ate My Car
cars Our world is full of wonderful furry creatures. They just need to stay the heck away from our vehicles already.
By David Muhlbaum • Published
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