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About Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles

As shoppers have streamed into dealerships to take advantage of unprecedented rebate and finance offers, a new type of vehicle has emerged: certified pre-owned vehicles. And while it really isn't all that new, and has always been a choice for used vehicle shoppers, certified pre-owned vehicles have now become a strong option for new vehicle buyers, as increasing numbers of late model vehicles are being turned in, tested, and certified for quality. But what exactly is certification? ...continue


A Guide to Hands-Free Calling in Your Car

If you don't live in a state with cell-phone laws, well, start looking for a hands-free mobile-phone device for your car anyways-- our bet is that sooner or later you'll probably need one. With that in mind, here's a look at some of the best options on the market today for consumers looking to go hands-free in their cars. ...continue


Top 10 Family Sedans by Annual Fuel Cost

A family sedan can be your best friend, just like a dog. But there are good dogs, like Lassie saving Timmy, and bad dogs, the kind that rip up the furniture and tear the garden apart. Here then is a list of 10 well-behaved midsized sedans, ranked by annual fuel cost, because when it comes to cars, no one wants to buy a dog that drinks too much gas. ...continue


Five Cars that Offer Savings at the Pump

Skyrocketing oil prices have Americans hoping for relief, fast relief. Car buyers are rushing to smaller, more gas efficient vehicles. Here's a look at today's five most efficient gasoline-powered cars. ...continue


Top Ten Fuel Saving Tips

We're accustomed to our freedom, and part of that used to mean traveling with little concern about fuel prices. But with regular gas approaching $4 per gallon, those days of fossil fuel-burning gluttony are headed for the history books. As was the case three decades ago, drivers are forced to focus on methods to improve fuel efficiency, thereby saving money at the pump. ...continue


Ten Tips to Inspect a Used Car

Even though your Uncle Bobby looks trustworthy, I wouldn't buy his car without reading this first. ...continue


Commentary: Hidden Problems with Trucks Can Spell Disaster

Most drivers have enough to keep themselves occupied while traveling on a freeway without having the additional worry of being struck by a flying object or facing an obstacle in their path which has escaped from a truck or tractor-trailer. Hazards to safe travel becoming more common as increased numbers of big rigs use our highways include not only detached trailer hitches but other components that have either disintegrated or fallen off a truck such as wheels, tires, wheel assemblies, brakes, brake drums, mufflers, muffler assemblies and, too often, the loads themselves. ...continue


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