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Car Care Tips to Teach to Your College Bound Teen

It’s that time of year. Your teen is getting ready to start their first semester at college. To help prepare them for some of the common challenges they will face, you’ve educated them about the benefits of healthy eating habits, the basics of proper laundry techniques, and how to manage their money so they aren’t calling you for more in the first month. However, did you teach them the importance of caring for their college ride?

A Great Source for Finding Deals on a Used Auto

If you’re in the market for buying a newer used car, truck or SUV, you’ve probably been shopping online, read a few copies of the AutoTrader, and stopped by an auto dealership or two. These are the most likely options most auto shoppers think of. Did you think to check with Enterprise? How about Avis?

Are You Trying to Save Money by Delaying Your Recommended Auto Maintenance?

Auto maintenance and repairs … from replacing the brakes and changing the oil … are unavoidable if you want to keep your car, truck or SUV running at its best. While auto makers spend millions each year trying to improve the quality of their creations, they still require some regularly scheduled TLC from you.

Are Computerized Cars More Complicated?

The auto industry has gone through some tremendous changes in technology within the last five years. When you consider that some new cars are coming off the line with more lines of computer code than what was used in the first rocket to the moon, it may have you wondering if these futuristic electronics make cars more complicated to repair.

Five Used Parts to Avoid When Fixing Your Auto

I’ve written a number of posts discussing ways you can save money and still maintain your car, truck or SUV. I understand that many Americans today are still looking for ways that you can do more with less money. However, when it comes to some things regarding your auto, what may seem like saving money upfront ends up costing you more money later.