Buying a car or just want to save some money on operating it? Our auto section will give you the tools and tips to lower your automotive costs.
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Written by livecheap staff
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Looking to avoid that big car repair bill in the future? Hoping to save $100 on gas without going out and buying a hybrid? Here are some tips that I use with my vehicles that will help you extend the life of your car, cut your maintenance costs, and and save you some serious money.
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Read more: 8 Simple Car Tips That Will Save You Money
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Our editor picked this gem to republish since so many of our readers have missed it. Long time readers will recognize it as the first article ever written on LiveCheap.
Auto dealers are masters at figuring out how to squeeze more profit out of unsuspecting consumers. The whole dealership model is built around one basic principal - maximizing the profit on each customer by taking advantage of their ignorance. There are many things that the dealer knows that he would prefer that you didn't. If you did, he wouldn't be able to make nearly as much profit.
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Read more: 5 Things the Car Dealer Doesn't Want You to Know
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Written by livecheap staff
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No-haggle dealerships have grown in popularity in the last 15 years. Many people are attracted by the notion of getting a guaranteed lower price. But, in general if you are buying a car from a  no-haggle dealership, you're not going to get a screaming deal. You probably aren't going to get ripped off on the purchase price either but as we discussed in 10 Tips for Buying a New Car Cheaply, they can still make a killing off of you on the financing and extras. But places like CarMax have thrived, so there must be something of value. Right?
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Read more: Are No-Haggle Car Dealers Cheaper?
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Written by Gary Foreman
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Friday, 30 April 2010 03:34 |
We are trying to determine what level of auto insurance we need on our new car. My husband  and I are disagreeing on the value for bodily injury. There appears to be three levels of coverage, which are fairly standard at $100K/$300K, $50K/$100K and $25K/$50K. The first number is per person and the second is per incident. If I understand correctly, our assets should be considered when determining which level to buy. We don't own a home and my best guess is approximately $100K. Have any advice? - Amy S.
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Read more: How Much Auto Liability Insurance Do You Really Need?
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Written by Gary Foreman
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Tuesday, 06 April 2010 03:11 |
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"Several years ago, I found myself in need of a van, but my credit was in bad shape. The salesman was able to put me in one. I thought that it would give me a chance to reestablish  my credit. Being overcharged for the van, I owe $16,000, but the van is only worth $8,000. I don't know what to do. I want to get rid of it. I'm upset that I let myself get taken like that. I want to go public about the dealerships hurting people with credit problems, but I'm ashamed that I was used. What can I do?" - Patty
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Read more: Getting Out of an Upside Down Car Loan
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