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5 Tips for Test Driving a Used Car

Buying a used car is a big decision and should not be taken lightly.

Though most of your inspection should take place before the test drive, it’s during a test drive that you’ll find out what you need to know about a vehicle before moving forward with a purchase. Before taking off on your mini-road trip, grab a piece of paper and a pen to jot down any concerns you come across during your journey. Let’s take a look at some basic tips for completing a thorough test drive. Continue reading…

Car Care 101: Caring for Your Pre-Owned Car

You’ve bought your car and you’re looking and feeling great, but now what do you do?

Given that this is most likely to be the second most expensive investment you make in your life, second only to a home purchase, it’s probably a good idea to take the necessary steps to keep it running for as long as possible. Today’s cars come with many advanced systems that monitor most of the cars major functions and alert you when there’s a potential problem, but with some basic knowledge, you can identify any potential problems even before the warning lights come on. Continue reading…

G2G with MPG: Simple Tips to Improve Your Gas Mileage

Even though gas prices are still very low around the country, a trip to the pump probably isn’t your favorite thing to do behind the wheel. Filling up your tank can be disheartening, especially when you need to do it frequently. To ease the burden, you might want to try to stretch your gas further with some miles-per-gallon-increasing strategies. Continue reading…

Planning A Non-Spend Month

Pay Off Debt by Planning a “No-Spend” Month

Paying off debt often means making lifestyle changes and taking a close look at your spending habits.

Oftentimes, you can make some shortcuts here and there to improve your monthly payments. However, becoming debt-free takes time and patience.

Sometimes, the slow rate of progress can be discouraging. If you have ever felt like paying off old credit card bills and auto loans was taking too long, consider amplifying your payment plan by planning a no-spend month.

A no-spend month means that you will go on a fiscal fast for 30 days as a way to save more money and potentially boost your monthly payments.

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Cheap Cars That Look and Ride Like Luxury Vehicles

5 Affordable Cars That Also Look Good

For some people, getting a car is solely about convenience and affordability.

The vehicle will only be used for transportation and doesn’t need to be anything but safe and reliable.

For others, what a car looks like is just as important as having being safe reliable.

A luxury car might seem too costly to consider for some. However, cars can sometimes be deceiving. Vehicles with an upscale look might not be as pricey as you think. Some cars look great and have a price tag that won’t turn you away. Continue reading…