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 With job layoffs mounting, people struggling to stay in their homes and just a general worry over what’s going to happen next, buying a brand new vehicle is simply not an option for many. “With credit and budgets tight, it’s more important now than ever to keep your car running smoothly,” AAA Northern California spokesperson Jenny Mack said in a release. “These maintenance tips will cost an average of $380 to $850, but they could save you between $5,150 and $9,300 in repairs.” By following manufacturer recommended service intervals, such as 30,000, 60,000 and 90,000 miles, you can help avoid bigger problems down the road, Brown said. “Ninety-five percent of the time emergency repairs can be stopped by doing regular maintenance,” Brown said.
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Forty years ago, used-car buyers dreamed of buying new; new-car buyers dreamed of more expensive models. Now, many smart car shoppers who want quality and dependability are turning to used cars first. Plentiful supplies of warranties, low-mileage, late-model cars coming off lease have altered both the new and used car marketplace. |
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The first step in the car buying process is finding the right car. Do you want a sofa on wheels, an economical compact car, or a high performance powerhouse? Your family's safety in an accident is an important point to consider when purchasing a new vehicle. We review the various types of car, truck and hybrid; safety features; front-wheel versus rear-wheel versus all-wheel drive; stick versus automatic transmission; optional equipment; and other considerations. Here's where you begin to sort through the huge variety of automobiles available, narrowing the choice down to a few categories. |
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 It has been a wild and crazy year in the automotive industry and not all of it for the good. Spiking gas prices in particular, driven by the fear that there is no end in sight, have some buyers panicking to get out of gas-thirsty vehicles before they go broke driving them and end up with no resale value. Although officially a 2010 model, the new Camaro will arrive early next year with retro good looks and a base V6 with about 300 horsepower. The new 2009 Hyundai Genesis has aced NHTSA's crash testing, scoring five stars in both frontal- and side-impact testing. The Passat CC. Incredible as it might seem that Passat actually stands out from the crowd. The new, 2009 Dodge Journey arrives as the replacement for two vehicles: the Chrysler Pacifica and the Dodge Caravan. The good news is that the new version of the Mazda6 solves both sides of the equation equally well. |
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Buying a Car
