Put the brakes on extra costs when renting a car
Are you looking to rent a car? Watch for those extra costs. Agents are trained to sell as many extras as possible. Don't agree to any...
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Q: The wheels on my 2011 BMW 128i are almost constantly filthy with soot coming from the disc brakes. I know some soot is to be expected...
Get the full story >>Scooter sales surge after two-year slump
Lindsey Miller has only been scootering for a month, but when she puts on her sparkly silver helmet and wheels her orange Genuine Buddy...
Get the full story >>Insurance cheaters call their luxury cars farm vehicles
Meet the newest crop of farm vehicles: Porsche Carrera, Mercedes SL550 and BMW Z4.
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Q: I promised my wife a big trip to Europe as a gift when I retire. We haven't had a vacation in 10 years and her car will need...
Get the full story >>Certified pre-owned: More than a used car
When is buying a certified pre-owned car the right thing for you? To decide, you first need to understand the differences among used cars.
Get the full story >>Used-car buyers, beware: Scam invokes Edmunds.com
Pamela Jacques wanted to buy a used car for her 16-year-old daughter. Nothing fancy — just a knockabout set of wheels she could safely...
Get the full story >>Used car? Change all fluids
Q: Three years ago I purchased a 2001 (Chevrolet) Silverado with 57,000 miles. The vehicle now has 80,000. I have not replaced or flushed...
Get the full story >>Ten things your automaker isn't telling you
You've done your research. You've test-driven the vehicles you're considering. You think you're a well-informed consumer, right?
Get the full story >>More carmakers sparing the spare
That spare tire in your trunk may be going the way of the typewriter and transistor radio.
Get the full story >>Cheapest cars to own
If you're looking to save money with a gas sipping car, don't stop at the sticker price and fuel economy. Other ownership expenses can...
Get the full story >>Chicago's new transportation chief sets a new course
Gabe Klein shows no signs of being your typical transportation commissioner, which means if he makes no waves and leaves Chicago quietly...
Get the full story >>'Trac off' trick boost mpg
Q: I have been driving a 1999 Pontiac Grand Am for many years and have been averaging 21 mpg. The car has a four-cylinder engine....
Get the full story >>Is it a good idea to lease?
Consumers who lease vehicles are confronted with a decision after a few years of ownership. Do I give back the car after the contractual...
Get the full story >>It's allergy season: Breathe easier with a cabin air filter
Each year, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America declares May as National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month. Spring is a peak season...
Get the full story >>Going without a car can fuel savings — for some
Whenever a household in a Jane Austen novel needs to economize, the first thing they let go is the horse and carriage. This made The...
Get the full story >>More for Your Money: Verify savings from hotels' gas, gift card offers
If your family budget is running on fumes, getting free fuel for the car is mighty appealing. But before you book your summer vacation...
Get the full story >>How long should car be kept before replacing it?
Dear Liz: The conventional wisdom is that you save money by hanging on to your old car; the longer you keep it, the more...
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