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Shoppers are flocking to good used cars thanks to extended warranties and easier financing. Here are four tips to help you get the best used car. | MORE

Believe it or not, in today’s market buying a used car may not always be the cheapest option. Find out why buying a new car might be cheaper here. | MORE

Taking the rebate could be your best bet when financing a new car. Find out why here. | MORE

Getting the best interest rate for your car loan is mostly about doing your homework. Read these tips before applying for a new car loan. | MORE

Four tips: How to buy a certified pre-owned car"
Tara Baukus Mello
Contributor

Read these tips before settling on the price of your certified pre-owned car. | MORE

Purchasing a new car doesn’t have to be a battle if you walk into the dealership prepared. Read these tips before meeting your next car salesman. | MORE

Car-lease deals staging a comeback in 2012"
Tara Baukus Mello
Contributor

Car leasing is on the increase--but this time around, automakers are being more cautious. Learn about the latest lease deals here. | MORE

Lease deals can seem amazing in the ads, but the fine print can result in a big price tag. Follow this checklist when negotiating a deal. | MORE

Is it the best time of year to buy a car? Can fuel prices impact a vehicle’s sticker price? Check out our tips for perfect new-car purchase timing. | MORE

How safe are wheelchair conversion vans?"
Sherrice Gilsbach
Associate Online Editor

Vehicle-conversion options designed to make transportation easier for people with physical disabilities are helpful, but are they always safe? We found the answer is more complicated than it should be. | MORE

Sorting through dealer inventory looking for a CPO car or truck doesn't have to be a daunting task. Follow these tips before you start your car search. | MORE

Cheap cars: Two case studies"
Andrew Stoy
Digital Editor

So you think buying a cheap, basic new car is for you? Check out two actual purchase experiences for some tips and pitfalls to consider during your quest. | MORE

Base-model loss-leader vehicles are advertised in local papers all the time. What are the pros and cons of trying to buy a stripped-down new car? | MORE

Auto shows give car shoppers inside access to makes and models from just about every manufacturer that sells cars in the United States. In other words--it's a car-shopper's dream. Read this list of tips on how to make your time on the floor the most beneficial. | MORE

How do lease takeovers work?"
Tara Baukus Mello
Contributor

Taking over a lease from another lessee is becoming an increasingly popular way to drive a relatively new car for a shorter time period. Find out how it works here. | MORE

When buying a car, watch out for these fees"
Tara Baukus Mello
Contributor

You've found the perfect car, and you've just negotiated a great price, but if you think the deal is done, think again. You may have to navigate through a heap of paperwork and a long list of dealer fees, so do your homework here. | MORE

Ask the dealer: Fix it up or trade it in?"
Ed Armbruster
Dealership Insider

After being involved in an accident, a common misconception is that the only option is to have the vehicle repaired. Depending on the surrounding circumstances, that is not necessarily so. Learn about your other options here. | MORE

Learn how you can get money back at lease trade-in and why alternative-fuel-powered vehicles depreciate faster than gas-powered competitors. | MORE

Pros and cons of leasing a car"
Tara Baukus Mello
Contributor

With all the leasing deals around, it’s easy to wonder if leasing a car is better than buying. Here, we look at five of the main selling points a salesperson is likely to make to steer you into a lease and the "con" that goes along with each of them. | MORE

How to shop for a family car"
Sherrice Gilsbach
Associate Online Editor

Making the switch to a family-friendly car can be tough. But before "minivan dread" sets in, take a look at some of our safe, spacious and, yes, fun picks in the world of family cars. | MORE