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Go Green with Orange in Your Used Cars

2009/03/30 By 1 Comment

If you want to be environmentally-friendly and green in your used cars, start thinking about orange. That may seem like a strange statement, but the Yokohama Tire Corporation is mixing orange oil into its tires to create a more eco-conscious product that uses 80 percent less petroleum. These “orange oil tires” are the first ever… [Continue Reading]

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Three Ways to Improve Credit Scores for Used Car Financing

2009/03/27 By 1 Comment

If you’re looking for a great deal on used cars, one of the best ways to save money on your purchase is to have a respectable credit score. A good credit score will get you a lower interest rate which can save you thousands of dollars over the course of your financing. Here are three… [Continue Reading]

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Interactive Map Shows Traffic Laws across United States

2009/03/25 By Leave a Comment

If you plan on driving your used cars across the country this vacation season or just to a different state, you should familiarize yourself with the various traffic laws. Traffic regulations are made by the state and local governments so you cannot just assume the same laws apply everywhere. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety… [Continue Reading]

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Five Ways to Be a Courteous Driver in Your Used Cars

2009/03/23 By Leave a Comment

When you’re driving your used car, you should always be a courteous driver. Being courteous not only makes the roads a more pleasant place to be, but courteousness also helps us stay safe. Here are some things you can do in your used cars to be a more courteous driver. 1. Use your turn signals…. [Continue Reading]

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Questions to Ask Before Buying Certified Used Cars

2009/03/18 By Leave a Comment

Certified used cars are a great investment. They offer high quality for “like new” cars without the high price. But certified used cars are only great buys if you do some homework and ask some questions before buying one. Here are some questions you should at least consider before buying a certified used car. Who… [Continue Reading]

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Insuring Your Teen in Your Used Cars

2009/03/18 By Leave a Comment

With graduation season coming up, you may be thinking about going to your used car dealer and getting your graduate one of quality cars as a gift. That’s a great idea, but one of the costs you may not have considered is insurance. Here are some tips for insuring your teen driver in their new… [Continue Reading]

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Three Ways to Save for a Down Payment for a Used Car

2009/03/16 By Leave a Comment

A used car is just like other major purchases: They often require a down payment. But there’s no reason to fret about that because saving a down payment is easy if you are dedicated and are willing to make a couple changes. Here are three easy ways to save a down payment to get one… [Continue Reading]

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Basic Visual Inspections for your Car

2009/03/16 By Leave a Comment

If you want your used car to stay in top shape, you need to maintain it. That means getting your regular services, such as oil changes and tune ups. It also means regularly inspecting your car to see how everything looks. The first thing you need to look at is the outside of your car…. [Continue Reading]

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Three Ways to Save Gas while Driving Your Used Cars

2009/03/13 By Leave a Comment

Gas prices aren’t getting any cheaper lately. They may have gone down a few cents, but they will never get back to the good ol’ days when prices were below $1.50 a gallon. Even if they did, who couldn’t use some gas-saving tips that will put more money back in your pocket? Here are three… [Continue Reading]

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Don’t Wait to Buy Your Next Used Car

2009/03/11 By Leave a Comment

If you’ve been waiting for the perfect time to buy your next used car, there is no time like the present. Sales of used cars are rising as more and more consumers are looking to this market to save money. In addition to paying less for used cars, dealers are also offering more for their… [Continue Reading]

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