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What Can Be Wrong In A Used Car? - BUYER BEWARE

What Can Be Wrong In A Used Car? - BUYER BEWARE

Steering System Too much free play at steering wheel (DOT specs.) Free play in linkage more than 1/4 inch Steering gear binds or jams Front wheels aligned improperly (DOT specs.) Power unit belts cracked or slipping Power unit fluid level improper Suspension System Ball joint seals damaged Structural parts bent or dama ... Continue reading

Buying a Used Car From a Dealer

Buying a Used Car From a Dealer

Whether you’re 16 or 60, buying a used car can be an exciting experience. But it can also be a big financial commitment, with some industry reports estimating that the average price of a used car is close to $28,000. ... Continue reading

NHTSA Weekly Recall Summary April 15, 2024

NHTSA Weekly Recall Summary April 15, 2024

The following may apply to one or more of your vehicles if your vehicle is listed below. Click on the NHTSA Recall ID Number below to read more about the safety issue and the reason for the recall.To find out if your specific passenger vehicle is included in the recall, use our VIN Look-up Tool. ... Continue reading

Everything You Need to Know About Title Loans

Everything You Need to Know About Title Loans

Most people assume that a title loan is the same as selling your car – not true! When you take out a title loan, you are using your car as collateral for a loan amount based on the value of your car. ... Continue reading

As heavy EVs proliferate, their weight may be a drag on safety

As heavy EVs proliferate, their weight may be a drag on safety

How safe are electric vehicles? It’s a question that keeps coming up in different ways in my role overseeing our vehicle crashworthiness evaluations. When we first started testing electric vehicles in 2011, the question referred to fire risk. ... Continue reading

Tips for Speedy Recovery After an Auto Accident

Tips for Speedy Recovery After an Auto Accident

Auto accidents often lead to a broad range of injuries which vary in severity. Some of them may be severe, and others minor. ... Continue reading

Five Essential Tips When Negotiating With Used Car Dealers

Five Essential Tips When Negotiating With Used Car Dealers

With a quick search on the internet, it is possible to find all types of strategies and advice when it comes to negotiating with a car dealer. Some of it is good, solid advice while other information will cause issues with any type of deal that you want to make. ... Continue reading

NHTSA Weekly Recall Summary April 8, 2024

NHTSA Weekly Recall Summary April 8, 2024

The following may apply to one or more of your vehicles if your vehicle is listed below. Click on the NHTSA Recall ID Number below to read more about the safety issue and the reason for the recall.To find out if your specific passenger vehicle is included in the recall, use our VIN Look-up Tool. ... Continue reading

Ethanol is the SAVIOR of the Oil Industry, Convenience Store Industry, Automotive Supply Chain Industry and Much More!

Ethanol is the SAVIOR of the Oil Industry, Convenience Store Industry, Automotive Supply Chain Industry and Much More!

Replacing the internal combustion engine with electric motors will have disastrous consequences for millions of workers, the world economy, and investors. No internal combustion powered vehicles means long waits to charge up, loss of mobility freedom, and the auto industry in the US. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Wrap-up March 31-April 6, 2024

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Wrap-up March 31-April 6, 2024

Here are Larry's story picks from this past week's important to you, relevant, semi-secret, or snappy automotive news, opinions and insider back stories presented as expertly crafted easy-to-understand automotive news nuggets. ... Continue reading

Manheim Index: Wholesale Used Vehicle Values Lower than Expected in March, as Prices Cool in Final Week of Q1

Manheim Index: Wholesale Used Vehicle Values Lower than Expected in March, as Prices Cool in Final Week of Q1

Seasonal adjustments push wholesale used-vehicle values down in March compared to February. Overall, the first quarter outlook ended a little shy of normal compared to historical trends, particularly when compared to the highs of the first quarters of 2023 and 2022. ... Continue reading

Your Auto Insurance Decision Should Be More Than Just About Price

Your Auto Insurance Decision Should Be More Than Just About Price

Your Auto Insurance Decision Should Be More Than Just About Price. ... Continue reading

Cars.com's Your Garage Gives Car Owners Market Power for Trade-Ins and New Purchases, Showcased in Latest 'Possibilities' Ad

Cars.com's Your Garage Gives Car Owners Market Power for Trade-Ins and New Purchases, Showcased in Latest 'Possibilities' Ad

New Cars.com Utility Puts in Data from Over Two Million Vehicle Listings in the Hands of Consumers and Allows Them to Easily Track Their Vehicle's Value Over Time1 Your Garage Launches Alongside Dynamic 30-Second Ad and Engaging Social, Radio Content CHICAGO, April 2, 2024 -- Car-shopping marketplace Cars.comⓇ unveil ... Continue reading

NHTSA Weekly Recall Summary April 1, 2024

NHTSA Weekly Recall Summary April 1, 2024

Official NHTSA Recall summary ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Wrap-up March 24-31, 2024

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Wrap-up March 24-31, 2024

* Q1 sales. Cox Automotive forecasts U.S. new-vehicle sales in Q1 will increase 5.6% year over year and reach 3.8 million units. ... Continue reading

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