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Looking to buy a car--new or used? Confused about leasing versus buying? You've come to the right place. Begin here, by clicking through on links that will help you find the information you need.
Smart buying decisions right now on automobiles
Decreasing gas prices and midyear model changeovers are two factors creating some unique buying opportunities right now in the car market. First, on the gas price front, we've probably all seen the prices at the pump dropping. I've already predicted that prices in some of the lowest-cost markets could start ...
Rising motorcycle sales signal economic recovery
There's an unusual and very loud economic indicator that says we are definitely in a recovery: Motorcycles! I read in The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel that motorcycle manufacturers are booming right now. That's a big changed from when we went into the Great Recession five years ago. At that time, motorcycle ...
Car, credit industries booming with offers to sub-prime customers
After months of yellow light lending, consumers are again getting the green light for a flood of car loans and credit cards even if they have damaged or dinged credit. The big sales numbers the auto industry is enjoying right now are partly because of the new lower lending standards. ...
The cost per mile to drive a new car is more than you think
AAA now estimates that its costs 60 cents per mile to operate a new vehicle. Despite the recent high cost of gas, fuel costs only account for less than a fourth of the expense of operation. So where is all the money going? Depreciation. When you buy a new car, ...
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Best and Worst payback times on fuel-efficient cars
Most people are looking more closely at fuel-efficient vehicles, event though they can cost more upfront. Here are the rides that offer the best and worst payback for your car-buying dollar.
Fuel-efficient vehicles: Best and worst payback
The high price of gas is making a lot of people consider fuel-efficient vehicles. But which ones are worth your money? A new analysis from TrueCar.com analysis shows that my car, the Nissan Leaf, takes 8+ years to make back its cost vs. the Nissan Versa. So I'm looking pretty ...
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 ...
Car leasing is back, but is it for you?
Leasing is all the rage in the auto industry again, but does it make sense for you to get into a car this way? I've seen several news reports that say leasing is now the No. 1 strategy of automakers and car dealers to reverse the trend that we're keeping ...
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Top 4 Consumer Auto Complaints
What are the top issues that plague auto owners the most, and what can you do about them?
2012 is the year of the cheap auto loan
2012 represents the best year to borrow money for a car perhaps ever in my lifetime, whether you're talking about new or used. We are almost certainly at record low interest rates for car loans, especially from credit unions. For example, two of the credit unions I'm members of are ...
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