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    Should You Lease or Buy a Car?

    Buying / Selling February 22, 2023

    If you’re in the market for a new car, you may be debating whether to buy or lease. It’s a big decision. After buying a house, a new car is the second biggest purchase most people will ever make. To help you through this milestone, here are the pros and cons of each option:

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    First-Time Car Buyer’s Guide: Tips and Tools

    Buying / Selling December 22, 2022

    Want to buy your first car but don’t know where to start? Follow these tips to set yourself up for success.

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    What to Look for When Buying a Used Car

    Buying / Selling December 16, 2022

    In the market for a used car? Here’s what you need to know while you’re looking.

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    How Does Inflation Affect Car Prices?

    Buying / Selling December 13, 2022

    Just like many other goods and services, car prices are not immune to the impacts of inflation. Discover how inflation affects car prices.

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    What is a Car Tune Up?

    Maintenance February 24, 2022

    Ever heard someone say their car needs a tune up? What exactly do they mean? What is a car tune up? In years past, cars used to regularly require intricate procedures wherein many engine parts were replaced, adjusted, and tuned. This extensive process was aptly referred to as a “tune up”, but it gradually became...

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    Why are Rental Cars so Expensive?

    Technology & Trends December 15, 2021

    There’s nothing quite like being in a new place and having the freedom to go wherever you like, whenever you like. Sure, public transportation is an option, and you can certainly call a cab in most places, but being the master of your own transportation is whole new degree of freedom. That’s where having a...

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    What Is the Total Cost of Car Ownership?

    Buying / Selling March 16, 2021

    The automotive market, online and off, is saturated with new and used cars that you can review with just a few clicks. Often overlooked during car research, the total cost of ownership is essentially a calculation of all the costs involved in buying and using a car over a period of time.1 This total cost of...

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    10 Tips for Buying a Business Car

    Business February 16, 2021

    Depending on the type of business you own, buying a company car could provide some noteworthy benefits. It might come in handy for deliveries or driving between work locations, and the tax benefits of owning a business vehicle are substantial. But like any major purchase, there are several things to consider before you sign on...

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    How to Stop Impulse Buying

    My Money January 25, 2021

    Any sudden, unplanned decision to purchase a product or service is considered to be impulse buying. These spur-of-the-moment purchases can be big or small, but they are never planned. If you’re standing in line at the supermarket checkout and suddenly decide to purchase a candy bar, that’s an impulse purchase. But the same can be...

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    Top 5 Car Questions That People Ask Mechanics

    Maintenance August 10, 2020

    When it comes to getting car help, there’s no shortage of things that owners want to know. And there’s no shortage of important vehicle-related information to learn. Start with the essentials. Take a look at five of the most common car questions drivers ask car mechanics — and their answers. 1. Why does my “check...

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    Choosing Your Next Classic Car Restoration Project

    Classic Cars March 15, 2018

    Restoring a classic car is a labor of love that can pay off in pride and personal satisfaction. Whether it’s a car that has been in your family for many years or a storage find that you got a great deal on, or you want to revive a car you loved as a teenager, there...

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    Hagerty’s Advice on Finding the Best Classic Cars to Buy

    Classic Cars May 17, 2017

    Modern affordable classics can be found in every price tier. Here’s where to start: When it comes to finding the best classic car to buy and invest in, there’s no golden rule. Sometimes finding a car that will increase in value has more to do with the impact the car made when it was new...

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    What is a Lienholder?

    Buying / Selling December 7, 2021

    What is a lien? Sometimes, a person’s word isn’t quite enough. When creditors feel that there is some risk a debt will not be repaid, they can establish what is known as a lien. A lien is a legal right against assets that can be used as collateral to satisfy an unpaid debt. In other...

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    How to Change Windshield Wipers

    Maintenance November 23, 2021

    No one ever thinks much about their windshield wipers until it’s pouring rain and they’re listening to a symphony of squeaks. Just like tires, oil and brakes, your windshield wiper blades gradually become worn down over time and must be replaced. But for those who’ve suddenly found their rainy day visibility lacking, there’s good news....

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  • Manual vs. Automatic Transmission: Which Is Better?

    Buying / Selling October 12, 2021

    Manual or automatic? The debate has raged for many years, ever since automatic transmission technology became good enough to popularize these easy-driving vehicles. Once upon a time, almost every car on the road used a manual transmission, and learning to expertly release the clutch and shift gears was an immutable fact of growing up. Now,...

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