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The Five Top Consumer Complaints
The Five Top Consumer Complaints
Here are the top five complaints from a survey of state and local agencies from 19 states.
August 27, 2020
The Right Fit Car for Older Drivers
The Right Fit Car for Older Drivers
Anticipate how changes in lifestyle and health might affect the kind of vehicle you will need over time.
August 26, 2020
How to Save on a Used Car
How to Save on a Used Car
Tips and techniques that can help you save money when shopping for a used car.
August 12, 2020
13 Reasons You Will Regret an RV in Retirement
13 Reasons You Will Regret an RV in Retirement
RV-loving retirees talk about the downsides of spending retirement in a motorhome, travel trailer, fifth wheel or other recreational vehicle.
June 8, 2020
The Safest Used Cars for $20,000 or Less
The Safest Used Cars for $20,000 or Less
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March 23, 2020
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8 Reasons to Retire in an RV
8 Reasons to Retire in an RV
The long travel to retirement is about to end.
November 19, 2019
Pick the Best Broker for You
Pick the Best Broker for You
Co-hosts Ryan Ermey and Sandra Block discuss Kiplinger’s annual ranking of online brokerages and take you through the ins and outs of buying a new car…
August 26, 2019
9 Tips to Get Your Car to 200,000 Miles or More
9 Tips to Get Your Car to 200,000 Miles or More
The average age of cars on the road today is higher than ever — over 11 years old, according to IHS Automotive.
May 23, 2019
7 Car-Care Myths That Need to Die
7 Car-Care Myths That Need to Die
Your Great-Uncle Frank may have gotten 150,000 miles out of his Studebaker, but the advice he handed down is probably out of date.
May 20, 2019
15 Cars You Can Drive Forever
15 Cars You Can Drive Forever
Some models just seem to keep rolling along, whistling past the junkyard. We've identified 15 cars with exceptional and sometimes surprising endurance…
April 2, 2019
10 Things That Will Soon Disappear Forever
10 Things That Will Soon Disappear Forever
Ten years ago, thousands of Blockbuster Video stores occupied buildings like this all over the country, renting DVDs and selling popcorn.
September 13, 2018
After a Hurricane, Beware Flooded Cars for Sale
After a Hurricane, Beware Flooded Cars for Sale
If you're buying a used vehicle in an area recently hit by a hurricane, check to make sure it doesn't have any flood damage.
September 10, 2018
The Best Way to Buy a Used Car
The Best Way to Buy a Used Car
Look for two- to three-year-old used vehicles because they’ve already lost the lion’s share of their initial value.
April 4, 2018
Surprisingly Good Reasons to Buy a Rental Car
Surprisingly Good Reasons to Buy a Rental Car
Buying from Hertz, Avis and Budget is so low-hassle and transparent that you may not mind getting a car that dozens have already had their mitts on.
February 5, 2018
Now More than Ever, It's Time to Diversify
Now More than Ever, It's Time to Diversify
As much as it might pain you to move out of some hot investments for some less exciting ones, if you're near retirement, that's exactly what you shoul…
December 5, 2017
3 Reliable Used Cars That Are Bargains
3 Reliable Used Cars That Are Bargains
Ford, Kia and Cadillac make affordable alternatives to popular vehicles on the used-car market.
November 9, 2017
5 Signs You're Buying a Flood-Damaged Car
5 Signs You're Buying a Flood-Damaged Car
A used vehicle with a superlow price may have been submerged in the recent hurricanes.
November 2, 2017
Car-veat Emptor: Tips to Control Car-Buying and Repair Costs
Car-veat Emptor: Tips to Control Car-Buying and Repair Costs
Navigating the world of car expenses can be confusing, but some extra legwork can really pay off.
September 22, 2017
8 Hidden Values in the Used Car Market
8 Hidden Values in the Used Car Market
When buying or leasing a new car, Kiplinger readers know to consider depreciation and residual value.
September 20, 2017
What You Must Know About the Exploding Airbag Recall
What You Must Know About the Exploding Airbag Recall
Discover if, or when, your vehicle will be recalled.
October 5, 2016
11 Best Values in Used Cars, 2016
11 Best Values in Used Cars, 2016
If you’re in the market for a used car, 2016 is shaping up to be a good year to buy.
October 3, 2016
What to Do If You Own a VW Diesel
What to Do If You Own a VW Diesel
Repairs to ensure that VWs with "defeat device" software meet emission standards could be a year or two away.
September 21, 2016
Tricks to Make Your Car Last for 200,000 Miles
Tricks to Make Your Car Last for 200,000 Miles
Try these tips to keep your vehicle running forever.
July 22, 2016
3 Cars You Can Drive Forever
3 Cars You Can Drive Forever
These surprisingly reliable vehicles just keep going and going and going.
February 8, 2016
Ditch Your Car, Save a Fortune
Ditch Your Car, Save a Fortune
I've saved about $3,000 a year by going carless. Here's how you can do it, too.
November 13, 2015