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7 Steps to Buying a Reliable Used Car

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7 Steps to Buying a Reliable Used Car
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7 Steps to Buying a Reliable Used Car

If you're looking for a reliable used car, these seven tips can help you avoid the lemons and find a car that will last.

Angela Colley

The States With the Highest Car Insurance Rates
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The States With the Highest Car Insurance Rates

The state you live in and how you drive can have a powerful effect on your car insurance rates. So can the way you use credit and pay off debt.

Christine DiGangi

An Auto Loan Inquiry Dropped My Credit Score 80 Points! What Now?
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An Auto Loan Inquiry Dropped My Credit Score 80 Points! What Now?

One of our readers went car shopping and had an unpleasant surprise when the dealer made a credit inquiry. Can an auto loan inquiry tank your credit score?

Deanna Templeton

Will 2014 Be the Year to Buy a New Car?
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Will 2014 Be the Year to Buy a New Car?

Car sales are expected to grow in 2014 and top 16 million for the first time since 2007, according to Edmunds.com. Will 2014 be the year to buy a new car?

Christine DiGangi

10 Ways to Avoid Car-Buying Gotchas
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10 Ways to Avoid Car-Buying Gotchas

Americans' on-again, off-again love affair with cars is definitely back on. Here is a guide to the gotchas of car buying you might not see anywhere else.

Bob Sullivan

The Best Used Cars of 2013
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The Best Used Cars of 2013

Honda and Toyota had the most models make Edmunds.com’s Best Used Cars for 2013, making up nearly half the list with four vehicles each.

Christine DiGangi

More Americans With Bad Credit Are Getting Auto Loans
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More Americans With Bad Credit Are Getting Auto Loans

Experian reported a year-over-year increase in auto loans to consumers with low and bad credit scores.

Christine DiGangi

How to Get the Best Price for Your Used Car
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How to Get the Best Price for Your Used Car

Getting the best price for your used car isn't hard if you know where the low-hanging fruit is when it comes time to sell.

Michael Koretzky

The Secret to Beating a Car Dealer
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The Secret to Beating a Car Dealer

Beating a car dealer at his or her own game can be tough, but here are some ways to avoid getting stuck in the hidden traps.

Adam Levin

Should You Use a Car-Buying Service?
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Should You Use a Car-Buying Service?

A broker, concierge or car-buying service can save you legwork, but are they worth the price?

Michael Koretzky

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