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This article was written by our contributor, George S.

It’s the classic dilemma that every auto consumer out there: advance by cash or abandoned property and pay monthly settlements instead of faces? Buy or lease a new set of wheels? As is the case with all other common dilemma, there is no slam-dunk answer. Each option has its pros and cons and it depends on a number of personal and financial considerations. Read the rest of this entry »

This article was written by our contributor, Dirk Gibson.

As a car puts on mileage, you’ll slowly come to a point where you aren’t sure if it makes more sense to repair the car or just by another one. While there is no black and white rule regarding the best course of conduct, there are a few indicators you can consider when making the decision. Read the rest of this entry »

This article was written by our contributor, Dirk Gibson.

The summer is a wonderful time. The heat is simply great…unless it does a number on your car. If your car is overheating, getting the issue figured out is critical. Why? Heat destroys engines and that will eventually destroy your bank account. Read the rest of this entry »

This article was written by our contributor, Driving Plus Driving School.

Once you begin driving on your own, you will need to know what things you should have in your car at all times. Some essential things to keep in your car at all times are the owner’s manual, proof of insurance, and registration card. However, in addition to these obvious things you should leave in your glove compartment, there are many other useful items you should have in your trunk at all times in case of an emergency. Read the rest of this entry »

What should you do if your car breaks down? Most of us will park our car on the side road, stay in the car, and start calling AAA, mechanics, families, or friends for help. However, only a few of us realize that parking our car on the side road, especially in a busy highway, can put ourselves and others in danger. This short video tells what should we do when we have an emergency situation.

This article was written by our guest author, Greg Chapman.

It is that time of year for a road trip. Whether it is you and your friends or the whole family, there are some things to consider before driving off into the sunset. With a little time and pre-road trip preparation, you can save yourself some potential problems and big bucks. Read the rest of this entry »

This article was written by our guest author, Jo Alexander.

Over 90% of the car accidents that occur on public roads are caused in some way by driver error, which means that poor driving standards are the cause of the majority of road traffic collisions. Most people view the ability to drive as a basic right, however it also comes with a great level of responsibility, as it puts you in charge of a powerful machine weighing over a ton that can be capable of speeds over 100 mph. Read the rest of this entry »

Sometimes we did not realize that our car is having a problem. When we finally brought it to a repair shop, it was too late, and we had to spend thousands to fix a serious problem that could be avoided should we see the symptom and took precaution much earlier. I found a very good article from the FTC that will help us recognizing our car’s problem and avoiding the same trouble. Here it is. Read the rest of this entry »

This article was written by our guest author, Chuck Bonner.

Sure, you can stretch your budget a bit by driving carefully to get the best fuel economy from your car, but gas is not the only cost of operating your car. Here are three things you can do to make your car’s brakes last longer, and so save money on this routine maintenance item. Read the rest of this entry »