Tag: Auto
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Smart Ways to Pay Less for Your Car Insurance
Shop for Options Insurance rates vary widely from company to company. Explore multiple options before choosing coverage from one provider. Get multiple quotes, and you’ll save a lot of money. Compare Insurance Costs Before Buying a Car Car insurance, among other things, is based on the car’s price, its repair costs, safety features, and the ... -
Tips to Help You Buy a Used Car Online
Even with all the incentives, buying a used car before the internet was something a lot of shoppers found daunting. Now, with all the car shopping tools available online, the whole process from start to finish is a lot easier – and the deals you score are an added bonus. Don’t get excited and pay ... -
The Right Way to Budget for Car Payments
The smart thing to do is to spend less than 10% of your monthly take-home pay on your car payment. But, there is a balanced approach you could use to afford a better car. Balance Budgets, Life, and Payments Keep 50% of your monthly take-home for basic needs like housing, food, and transportation. This will ... -
5 Truck Maintenance Tips You Need to Know
Change the Engine Oil and Filter Always check the owner’s manual to see how often they recommend an oil change. Some models recommend a change every 7,500 miles, while others recommend it at 5,000 miles. Along with clean oil, your truck also needs clean air. So change the filter regularly to remove any dust or ... -
Hatchbacks vs. Sedans: The Pros and Cons
Two of the most basic body styles that have been available in the automotive market for decades are the hatchback and the sedan. Both are extremely popular, and each has its own sets of advantages and disadvantages. But when it comes to making a decision between them, you need to list down the pros and ... -
Large Crossover or Full-Size SUV? What Should You Buy?
Reasons to Buy a Full-Size Suv Towing: Crossovers just can’t tow like a full-size SUV. For example, the Chevrolet Tahoe with its 5.3-liter V8 tows up to 8,600 pounds with its trailering package, but a crossover like the Traverse maxes out at 5,000 pounds. Height: SUVs offer a much more commanding driving position than crossovers. ...