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    What is a VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) and What Does it Do?

    Maintenance September 20, 2017

    VIN stands for Vehicle Identification Number, a string of characters that identifies a car. Every passenger vehicle manufactured for U.S. sale since 1981 has a standardized VIN, while the VINs on older cars may vary in length and character type depending on the manufacturer. How many numbers are in a VIN? Each VIN consists of...

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    What to Look for When Buying a Used Car

    Buying / Selling March 3, 2025

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

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    How to Prevent Car Theft

    Safety April 20, 2023

    How common is car theft? According to estimates from the National Insurance Crime Bureau, there were more than 745,000 motor vehicle thefts in the first nine months of 2022 in the U.S. [1] [2] And when citizens are targeted in the most potentially dangerous of these crimes – carjacking – the attacker succeeds in roughly...

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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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    Jet Ski Buying Guide: What to Know Before You Purchase

    Recreational Vehicles January 28, 2021

    Whether you’ve owned one before or you’re new to riding a personal watercraft (also known as a PWC), selecting a PWC that best suits your lifestyle and budget requires research and time. To help make the selection process easier for you, we put together these buying tips for personal watercraft. Knowing What to Look For...

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    What You Need to Cross the Border to Canada or Mexico

    Travel & Outdoors May 4, 2020

    Prior to your road trip make sure to check the U.S. Department of State for Mexico travel information and Canada travel information for travel advisories, restrictions, and requirements. Driving or transporting your car from one state to the next is simple enough, but if you’re leaving the country it’s a whole different ballgame. Not having...

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    Buying a Car? Learn What Documents You’ll Need to Bring [Infographic]

    Buying / Selling January 22, 2019

    Buying a car has become more streamlined, making the buying process faster than ever. However, not bringing the proper documents with you can hold up a purchase. Knowing what paperwork you need to bring along when you’re buying a car can keep the process moving. In addition to your driver’s license, there are a few...

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    8 Tips to Know Before You Buy Your Car

    Buying / Selling October 13, 2014

    The excitement of buying a new car can make even the most detail-oriented person want to rush through the process. Before you head to the lot, consider these tips from Forbes and Publiccounsel.org to help ensure you have a positive car-shopping experience. 1. Call before you go Scenario: You see a vehicle you like in an advertisement or...

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    What to Do After You Get Married

    Family & Life August 20, 2024

    If you’re a just-married bride or groom, you may assume the planning is over. But there are lots of logistics to help you make a smooth transition to married life. Check out our post-wedding checklist. 1. Obtain your marriage certificate A marriage certificate, or an official document that tells of the legal status of your...

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