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The Average Car Payment Makes Dave Ramsey Sick

For millions of Americans, auto loans have become givens in car buying. These loans are not only for new vehicles but also used ones. They include everything from subcompacts to SUVs and luxury cars. Auto loans cost most Americans more than 5 percent in interest. Personal money management guru Dave Ramsey suggests the expense is …
by Nancy Young
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Burning Dollars: The Average Price for a Brand-New Car Just Surpassed $40,000

Buying a brand-new vehicle is almost always a massive financial undertaking. Over the last few years, prices for brand-new cars have risen alarmingly quickly. As the auto industry moves away from sedans onto more expensive SUVs, prices will likely continue to increase. According to Edmunds via USA Today, the average price for a brand-new car …
by Gabriel Vega
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BMW Has Struggled to Keep Up With Mercedes-Benz Recently

There’s an old saying: Dress Italian, speak French, drive German. Let’s leave couture and language to Vogue and Vanity Fair and focus on why German cars are the worldwide standard for performance and luxury. You could argue that the Brits make the most elegant and refined luxury cars, but nobody ever accused Rolls-Royce (a division …
by Carol Rao
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Carmax Is Now Allowing For 24-Hour Test Drives

We’ve all done it before. We’ve all bought a product, brought it home, decided it wasn’t for us, and then returned it the next day. After all, that’s what 30-day return policies are for, right? Well, not so much for cars, until now. Carmax is now doing 24-hour test drives to make sure that you …
by Joe Santos
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The 2021 Jeep Gladiator is a More Capable Truck Than You Think

You shouldn’t pass on the 2021 Jeep Gladiator because it’s a Jeep truck. It has more muscle than you think for work and play. Once you read about the Gladiator, you may be surprised at how capable it really is.  The 2021 Jeep Gladiator is one capable truck  According to Kelley Blue Book, the Jeep …
by Allison Barfield
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A certified pre-owned flag is seen on a used car for sale at Novato Ford March 20, 2009, in Novato, California
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What You Should Know About Certified Pre-Owned Cars Before Buying

Purchasing a car can be stressful, whether it’s for you or perhaps your newly licensed teen driver. It usually raises questions like, should you buy new? Used? Certified pre-owned? And is there really a difference between used cars and certified pre-owned ones? Certified pre-owned vehicles, or CPOs, can be a good choice and don’t cost …
by Victoria Brase
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Do Fog Lights Really Help You See Through Fog?

Whether you plan on upgrading to LED headlights or sticking with halogens, your car’s lights are vital accessories.  But as bright as they’ve gotten in modern times, trying to drive through a foggy night can still leave you blinded. Given their name, you would expect fog lights to be the perfect solution. But do they …
by Matthew Skwarczek
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You Might Have a Harder Time Getting a Car Loan in 2021

With the global pandemic still raging on, you might find that it’s harder to get a car loan in 2021 if you are a first-time car buyer. There are a few reasons for this and we wanted to share the information that Ari Janessian – a YouTuber and auto broker – recently shared on his …
by Joe Santos
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What Happens if I Stop Making My Lease Payments?

You may have heard the quote by comedian Steven Wright, which states, “If you think that no one cares about you, try missing a couple of payments.” And while we don’t condone missing your car payments just to see if anyone cares about you (trust us, they do), there’s a lot of truth to that …
by Joe Santos
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Production Has Stopped On Dodge Charger, Challenger

Production has stopped on Dodge Chargers and Challengers due to a semiconductor shortage. And Dodge isn’t the only one having to halt production. The halting of car production has affected many auto manufacturers worldwide.  The reason that manufacturers are running out of computer chips and semiconductors is because of the demand for electronics faster than …
by Thom Taylor
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How to Add Wireless Apple Carplay to an Older Car

Do you currently own an Apple iPhone and want to be able to connect it to your car’s audio system wirelessly? Or does your current car have Apple Carplay and you want to be able to connect it without having to plug your phone in? If you fall into either category, you’re in luck, because …
by Joe Santos
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How To Prevent Buyer’s Remorse When Buying a Used Car

Buyer’s remorse is a real thing. For those unfamiliar with the terminology, buyer’s remorse is when a consumer acquires a product or service and finds themself regretting their purchase shortly thereafter. This happens in all industries, including car sales. But, when dealing with cars, trucks, vans, and SUVs, buyer’s remorse is a lot more regrettable …
by HJ Pizarro
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The 2021 Honda Odyssey Offers Enough Pep to Compete With Crossovers

Most people would say the minivan is out of style, replaced with sport utility vehicles. Though that may be true for some vans, there’s one exception. The 2021 Honda Odyssey has enough under its belt to compete with the best of three-row SUVs.  CNET recently reviewed the 2021 Honda Odyssey and found it to be …
by Wendy Johnson
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The 2022 Kia Sedona, aka 2022 Kia Carnival, parked on display with a cityscape in the background
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Kia Kills Sedona Van-Introduces 2022 “Carnival”

When it comes to minivans the herd is getting thinned but the Kia Sedona ranks right at the top for many reasons. For 2021 the Sedona has received some nice added features on the precipice of being replaced. Yes, in spite of these improvements the current Sedona, including its name, is headed toward the sunset. …
by Thom Taylor
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There Are Several Problems With Tesla’s E-Bike

By now, you’ve probably seen a Tesla driving around your city, or at least heard of these cars. In part, Tesla vehicles have helped the average consumer see that EVs can be fast and fun to drive. In recent years, cars like the Model 3 have also become relatively affordable. But what would happen if …
by Addison White
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Broken $2 Million Lamborghini Miura SV Gets Stolen in Brazil

The Lamborghini Miura is, without a doubt, one of the most important vehicles ever created. Aside from being stylish, lightweight, and powerful, the Miura’s mid-engine layout gave birth to the modern supercars we have today. The SV model takes things even further by being a special edition of what is already a very special car. …
by Gabriel Vega
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Did You Know Night Vision Can Be Added To A Rearview Mirror?

Rearview mirrors are limiting in many ways. From nighttime glare to limited views, they’ve not really advanced much since they came into use in the early part of the 20th century. Sure, they’ve gotten wider, and there is some night filtering, but nothing like the advances we’ve seen in safety and technology over the last …
by Thom Taylor
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Can You Wash Your Car in Cold Weather?

Maintaining your car all year round is very important, but it can get a lot harder to do during the wintertime, especially if you live in an area where it snows. And as you probably know, when the snow hits the ground, so does the road salt, which is what can really mess up your …
by Joe Santos
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