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Thursday, January 08, 2009
 

Automotive

Minimal Maintenance Required

Water. Dust. Mud. Together they are the soup we feed our ATVs -- gobbled up without so much as a post-ride burp. Maintenance-free suspension bushings, fully sealed engines and electronics and tough-as-nails drive systems see to that.

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Time to Get Rid of Your Gas Guzzler? Tips for Getting the Best Deal on a New Car

With gas prices hovering around $3 a gallon, it might pay to invest in a new, more fuel-efficient car, even if you were hoping to eke out another year or two with your current model. If you drive 15,000 miles a year, a car that gets 40 miles to a gallon vs. 20 miles to a gallon can save you more than $900 annually in gas costs when gas is $2.50 a gallon.

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Car Buyers to Find Better Vehicle Technology in 2006, but Fewer Special Incentives – Tips Can Help Drive Smart Loan Deals

Many new car buyers will appreciate the latest automotive trends expected to take shape in 2006 and beyond. A greater variety of downsized, fuel-efficient SUVs will be available. New vehicle safety features like tire pressure monitors will reach the market. And sales promotions like last summer’s employee discount campaign are expected to set the stage for year-round, no-haggle vehicle pricing.

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Make Expensive Vehicle Repairs a Thing of the Past

Whether your car is brand new or 10 years old, it's eventually going to break down. Wouldn't you rather present your vehicle warranty than spend a small fortune on repairs?

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The ABCs of CPOs: A Used Car Buyers' Guide to Certified Pre-Owned

If you're shopping for a used car you've probably heard the word "certified." The number of certified used cars has grown since their introduction approximately 10 years ago. Unfortunately, most of us don't know what certified should mean and, even worse, it doesn't always mean the same thing.

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Before You Put Your Classic Car in Storage for the Winter

Winter will be here before you know it, and wild animals won't be the only ones going into hibernation. This is the time of year the majority of classic car owners put their "babies" to bed as well.

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Parenting on the Road -- Summer Driving Safety Tips

“Are we there yet?” Four familiar words that will be heard by parents in vehicles traveling on roads this summer across the country. But are you taking the necessary precautions to make sure that your family is arriving “there” safely?

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Don't Let Dusty Roads Get You Down

Dusty, unpaved roads are a way of life for rural and urban dwellers, but they can cause big problems for nearby residents and affect local transportation. Here's how to cut down on the trouble.

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School Buses are Back on the Road - Safety Tips for Motorists and Students

Kids are heading back to school, and that means you'll be seeing more school buses on the road. Every day, millions of school-age kids begin and end their day on the bus. This is a good time to review safety rules involving cars and buses to keep kids (and drivers) safe.

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Time to Get Ready for the Hunting Season

Hunting season is here and a lot of outdoor sport enthusiasts are starting to think about what they need to prepare. They are gathering their weapon of choice, which may be a shotgun, rifle, or even an ice auger for the over anxious ice fisherman.

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