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• A breakdown in your vehicle may be part of a defect in the model that affects other car owners. You may be able to negotiate a lower repair price or receive a reimbursement for repair work if the vehicle has been cited in a recall or in a service bulletin.
• alldata.com posts service bulletins and recall notices for your vehicle.
Cheap options for new and used cars
With the average cost of cars right around $32,000, is it possible to buy one for less? You betcha! Car buyers keep pushing the price of cars up and up and they keep taking out longer and longer car loans. I read a recent report about some loans stretching out ...
The most important safety feature on a car
When it comes to buying used cars, there's one safety feature a lot of buyers overlook that could mean the difference between life and death for you.
The Clark Smart steps for buying a new car
The new year looks set to be a great one for car sales both new and used. On the new car front, estimates from market research firm Polk suggest we'll see 15 million cars sold this year. Interest rates are low on auto loans and this is really a win ...
Rental agencies' new policy on recalled vehicles
The nation's five major car rental companies have agreed to no longer sell or lease vehicles that have been recalled for safety issues. The decision by Enterprise, Hertz, Avis, Dollar Thrifty, and National is a no-brainer in my book. But in the past, the rental agencies were not taking recalled ...
The most stolen cars?
Sophisticated anti-theft technology has altered the pattern of what kind of cars are being stolen. The National Insurance Crime Bureau shows that recent model years aren't being stolen like in the past. The reason why? All the new technology in cars makes it tougher to steal them and easier to ...
Are you driving a recalled car that's dangerous for you or your family?
If you're concerned with auto safety, the government now has a notification e-mail system that will alert you to recalls for your specific make, model and year of car. There are recalls of cars all the time. Some serious, like braking and steering issues, or sudden acceleration; and others that ...
Startups that let you rent your ride for extra cash
Do you have a spare vehicle sitting around collecting dust? Try renting it out. Kiplinger magazine reports there are several new websites that can help you get started as a 1-personal rental agency, with the possibility of generating several hundred dollars in extra income each month. The reality is most ...
Consumer Reports rolls out annual auto issue
Every April, Consumer Reports makes a special effort during car buying season to give advice for new and used buyers in their annual auto issue. This year, the overall most reliable brand for new cars is a real sleeper of a brand that has a pretty minor presence in the ...
Get automated alerts for auto recalls
If you're concerned with auto safety, the government now has a notification e-mail system that will alert you to recalls for your specific car. Here's how to sign up for this free service.
Pay attention to recalls and TSBs
Vehicle recalls get a lot of publicity in the news, but too often people just ignore them in their daily lives. It's estimated only one out of three people will comply once notified of a recall. That's downright dangerous. But in the world of car maintenance, not everything is a ...
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