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Why you shouldn’t leave a junk car in front of your home
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Here are six reasons why leaving a junk car in front of your house is the wrong move
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Maintenance & Repair
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What is a catalytic converter and how does it affect resale?
when selling or reselling a car, if it’s missing the catalytic converter, it’s worth far less or can even be unsellable
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Junk
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Automotive lemon laws: how they work in different states
If you’ve bought a lemon, you’ve got every right to feel bitter.
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Peddle Experience
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The new Peddle is here—making it easier than ever to sell that clunker
We got a tune-up. And it’s kind of a big deal.
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Peddle Experience
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How Peddle uses smart partnerships to make selling your car easy as pie
With the right network of partners, technology, and strategic thinking, selling a (very) used car could be easy.
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Peddle Experience
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The fastest way to sell a car online
Where once people would only sell a car down the dealership or by meeting a private buyer in person, online car selling is becoming the norm.
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Peddle Experience
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How long does it take to sell a car with Peddle?
Time is money, and if you’re looking to sell your car, we bet you want to do it pronto.
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Peddle Experience
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The easiest way to sell your junk car.
It ain't no thing but a chicken wing when it comes to cashing in your car with Peddle.
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Peddle Experience
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What to do after Peddle buys my car?
Just sold your car to Peddle? Congrats! You’ve got some extra bucks in the bank and you’re ready to roll…right?
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Peddle Experience
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The new Peddle is here—making it easier than ever to sell that clunker
We got a tune-up. And it’s kind of a big deal.
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Peddle Experience
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What are Peddle sellers doing with their cash?
We've listed some ways Peddle sellers are spending their new old-car money.
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Peddle Experience
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Is Peddle Legit?
Lots of car owners are uneasy about selling their car online. But the truth is Peddle is not only legit, we’re too legit to quit (hey-hey!).
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Peddle Experience
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When will I get paid for selling my used car to Peddle?
Sometimes you just need cash fast. Peddle is the fastest, easiest, awesomest way to sell your used car for cash (like now).
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Peddle Experience
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The most popular cars Peddle buys
We buy almost any (very) used car for cash. And we love all our used car babies equally. But, there are five models that standout in popularity.
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Peddle Experience
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Preparing for Peddle to buy my car
Here’s some stuff you should know before selling your car for the sweet, sweet cash you desire (especially once you accept an offer).
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Selling Basics
4 minute read
How to sell a car without the owner present
Can you sell a car without the owner present? We can probably make it work. But here’s a few details to make sure things go smoothly.
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Selling Basics
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Where to get the most for my car in Las Vegas
Las Vegas has seen some of the biggest jumps in demand and prices for used cars.
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Selling Basics
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Who buys cars for cash in Connecticut?
Connecticut is a car-crazy state and with all that reliance on the roads folks don’t have time for junkers.
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Selling Basics
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Where to sell a used car in Sacramento
If you’re wondering where you can sell a used car in Sacramento, then you’re not alone.
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Selling Basics
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Are car security systems worth the price?
Are car security systems even worth the money? Let’s take a look under the hood.
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Selling Basics
3 minute read
6 Mistakes people make selling their used car online
Used car sales—it ain’t what it used to be.
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Selling Basics
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Fastest ways to sell your car in Atlanta.
A-Town is booming. With lots of demand for a decent car, and residents always looking for a smoother, more efficient drive for their commute.
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Selling Basics
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Is it safe to sell your car online?
For a lot of people (and we’re biased!) selling a car online makes total sense.
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Selling Basics
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Who buys cars in Dallas?
If you’re looking to sell your car to get something more comfortable for your commute, you’re probably wondering who buys cars in Dallas.
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Selling Basics
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What's the best way to sell a car remotely?
You can buy just about anything on the interwebs and have it delivered to your door. It’s pretty easy to sell things too—but what about your old car?
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Selling Basics
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Where to sell a junk car in Houston.
If you’re fed up driving your gas guzzler and want to level up to something electric (or even just a bit more efficient) Peddle is in Houston to help.
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Selling Basics
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Is winter a good time to sell my very used car?
There are good times of year to buy a new car, there are better times to sell them.
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Selling Basics
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What’s the best way to sell a car in Los Angeles?
There’s always a healthy trade of people buying and selling their cars to get some extra cash or an upgrade.
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Selling Basics
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What are the most popular cars sold in New York?
If you’re based in New York and thinking about selling your car, you’re probably wondering how much you could get for it.
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Selling Basics
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Does an upgraded sound system increase my car’s value?
But is it really worth investing in your car sound system? And does an upgraded sound system increase your car value?
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Selling Basics
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Hidden fees to watch for when selling your car
It can be unexpectedly expensive to sell a car. Let’s take a quick look at the extra costs that can pop up, so hopefully you dodge any surprises.
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Selling Basics
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Who pays cash for cars in Austin, TX?
There’s a ton of companies that claim to pay cash for cars in Austin. But how easy will they make it for you?
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Selling Basics
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When do next year's cars come out and how does that affect my vehicle value?
Knowing about next year’s cars is key to understanding the future value of your current one.
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Selling Basics
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Where should I sell my truck?
Right now, used trucks are all the rage. If you’ve got an old truck hanging around now’s a real good time to cash it in.
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Selling Basics
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Car color and resale value
While there are a few percentage points that are interesting, the colors don't seem to correspond to the actual value of the vehicle itself.
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Selling Basics
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What is a car title and do I need it to sell my car?
Title issues are one of the most common problems that could delay a successful sale of your vehicle.
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Selling Basics
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How to stay safe from online car scams
Private car sales go on every day, but so do private buyer scams.
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Selling Basics
6 minute read
What to do with an old inherited car
When property is passed down, it's always a bittersweet surprise. When that property happens to be a car, it may not be as simple as a new set of wheels.
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Selling Basics
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Where can I get the most for my old car?
Selling a car can be tough in today's market. Between fluctuating used car prices and dishonest hagglers, it's hard to get your car's actual value.
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Selling Basics
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How is my used car value determined?
Check out our tips for figuring out your used car’s value on the open market, as well as some crucial aspects that can influence how much you get.
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Selling Basics
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How does selling my car to Peddle work?
Selling your used car can be a headache. That’s where Peddle comes in—the newer, modern, better, easier, faster, awesomer way to sell your car.
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Junk
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Classic cars that gain value vs. those that lose value
Occasionally a certain model of car can become super valuable. Some classic cars have sold for staggeringly high prices in recent years.
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Junk
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How do insurance companies determine if my car is totaled?
If your car is totalled, it means the cost to fix your car is more than the actual value of it.
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Junk
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Cities with the most (and fewest) car accidents.
Every city has its own flavor. Some are great for drivers—and some are terrible.
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Junk
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How to pass smog tests.
Not all states or cities require smog tests, but if so then you might have got a notice letting you know that your car is due one.
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Junk
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Most common Honda Civic breakdowns
The trusty Civic can run into trouble from time to time. After 100k miles or more even the best made cars start to show signs of wear
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Junk
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Who buys junk cars in Chicago?
The easiest way to offload an old car in Chicago.
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Junk
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Can I recycle my old car?
When it comes to getting rid of a junk car, you might be wondering how to do the right thing by the planet.
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Junk
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Why you shouldn’t leave a junk car in front of your home
Here are six reasons why leaving a junk car in front of your house is the wrong move
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Junk
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Automotive lemon laws: how they work in different states
If you’ve bought a lemon, you’ve got every right to feel bitter.
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Junk
3 minute read
Remember Mercury Cougars? Once hot car brands that no longer exist.
Ahead, let’s look back at five (once hot) car companies that existed stage right of the showroom.
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Junk
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A run down of the dangers of driving a junk car
What do you do when your vehicle is becoming a hazard (to yourself and others) rather than a source of transportation?
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Junk
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Keys and mirrors and hubcaps, oh my! What to do when your car is missing important parts
Similar to our bodies, cars function differently over time. While it’s safe to assume your foot won’t fall off in a couple years, parts of your car can!
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Junk
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Normal leaks vs. serious leaks: how to identify them and what they mean
We separate fluid leaks into three categories to help you navigate identify, diagnose, and fix car-related fluid concerns.
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Junk
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Cars that don’t make it past 100K miles
We compiled a list of eight popular car makes and models (pre-2017) that probably can’t make it past 100,000 miles. You up for the ride?
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Junk
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How do you deal with a mice infestation in an old car?
While the thought of a rodent living in your idle car makes you shudder, it’s important to know the signs and how to solve that problem fast.
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Junk
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What temperatures start to damage cars? (high and low)
you gotta be on the lookout for extreme weather conditions that could damage your car
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Junk
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Do junkyards pay cash for junk cars?
Junkyards pay cash for junk cars. But, of course, whether or not selling to a junkyard or salvage yard is your best (or even a good) option depends.
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Junk
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How to get rid of rust on a vehicle
Rust is tricky and annoying and could make a difference when you’re trying to sell your car.
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Junk
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The difference between junkyards and scrap yards and how to get cash for junk cars
Did you know there is a difference between junkyards and scrap yards?
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Junk
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What’s a totaled car or total loss vehicle?
A “totaled car” or “total loss vehicle” is usually unrepairable. Or, the total cost for its repair will be more than the estimated value of the vehicle.
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Current Events
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Spring cleaning starts in the garage
With springtime upon us, that means out with the old (habits) and in with new ways to transform spaces
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Current Events
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Little known driving laws in popular states
Traffic laws–simple, right? If you drive then you should (we hope!) be pretty familiar with them.
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Current Events
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When will all cars be electric?
By 2035, it is predicted that electric cars will make up a quarter of all car sales.
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Current Events
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New cars with the shortest wait times.
In an era of supply chain problems and shortages, everyone is getting used to delays and hold ups.
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Current Events
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How to buy a car faster in today’s market
If you’re looking to buy or trade in a car, we’ve got some car buying tips to help you navigate these choppy conditions.
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Current Events
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What cars are stolen the most?
When it comes to auto theft, older cars have always been a hot target for criminals.
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Current Events
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What is the chip shortage?
Microchips (also called semiconductors) are in a whole ton of everyday items and lately they’ve been in short supply.
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Current Events
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How to prevent sun damage to your car
Just like too much sun can give you wrinkles, leaving a car out in the rays will cause it to deteriorate much faster than cars that are kept in the shade.
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Current Events
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Recent automotive recalls - is your car affected?
You might not even be sure what a recall actually means. Let’s start at the beginning…
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Current Events
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How to keep your catalytic converter from being stolen
What can you do to keep your catalytic converter safe and secure? Here are some tips to help you.
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Current Events
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The easiest way to clean every surface in your car
A compilation of resources for each type of car interior, including products, car cleaning tips and techniques, plus how-to video tutorials.
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Current Events
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Ten ways to improve your gas mileage
These days, every MPG counts. And if you can squeeze a bit more mileage out of your vehicle it can make a big impact on your budget.
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Current Events
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What are gas prices doing to car values?
Among the many rising price tags, gas is at an all-time high. But, so is used car value.
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Current Events
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What will self-driving vehicles mean for your used car?
So what are autonomous cars, what do they mean for the world as we know it and will car value change over time?
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Financial Help
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How many parking tickets before a car gets towed?
How many tickets can a car get before the tow truck rolls in? Well, it depends where your car is parked.
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Financial Help
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How to dispute parking tickets
Want to know a sure-fire way to dodge paying for a parking ticket? Don’t get one!
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Financial Help
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How can my car be a tax writeoff?
Your car could be one way to score some extra tax credit.
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Financial Help
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Fast ways to improve your credit.
Money talks, but good credit can sing—like 90s diva, sing.
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Financial Help
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10 Easy Ways to Make Quick Cash for the Holidays
If you're looking for a fast and easy way to make gift money this year, we can help.
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Financial Help
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How to make money fast during tax season
Tax season can be one of the most stressful times of the year. We included four approaches for helping earn extra cash for an unexpected bill
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Financial Help
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How to pay off debt faster: 7 techniques
A few useful techniques to see your debts being paid off and disappearing more quickly.
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Maintenance & Repair
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Questions to consider when hiring a mechanic
Here are the 10 most important questions that can help set you and your four-wheel drive up for success.
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Maintenance & Repair
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What are OEM parts and do I need them?
Shall I purchase Original Equipment Manufacturer parts (or OEMs for short), or aftermarket parts?
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Maintenance & Repair
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Safety tips for blow outs and roadside breakdowns
Breakdowns and blowouts can be a total bummer but if it ever happens it’s best to be prepped for action.
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Maintenance & Repair
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The most common causes of check engine lights
The check engine light (or CEL) is a friendly way for your car to say: “Chickity-check yo' engine before you wreck yo' engine.”
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Maintenance & Repair
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How to pick the right car tires.
What are the right tires for your car? It depends on a few things but we'll help you make the right decision where the rubber meets the road.
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Maintenance & Repair
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How to keep all of your car paperwork organized.
We live in the digital age. So if you’re anything like us, paperwork feels pretty cumbersome.
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Maintenance & Repair
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How long do hybrid batteries last?
The best thing about driving a hybrid or electric car is that you fill ‘er up less and save more moolah.
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Maintenance & Repair
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How to prevent your car from fogging up.
Ice and snow is one thing to look out for, but one of the most common, everyday issues is foggy windows.
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Maintenance & Repair
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Preparing your car for winter.
If you want to keep your car running smooth during winter, and drive safely too, you should think about some seasonal upgrades.
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Maintenance & Repair
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Top 5 gas mileage myths
But there are so many gas mileage tips out there it can be hard to tell which ones actually make a difference to your bottom line.
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Maintenance & Repair
4 minute read
How much does off-roading damage my truck?
Plan to or not, there’s always a chance you could take your vehicle off-road.
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Maintenance & Repair
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Car overheating: is it your thermostat, coolant, or radiator?
We know, we know…your car is smoking hot, but is it so hot it’s literally smoking?
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Maintenance & Repair
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Maintenance intervals for all the little things: fluid, wipers, tires, brakes, etc.
It takes careful maintenance to keep a car running smoothly.
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Maintenance & Repair
6 minute read
Why you should avoid potholes (and respect speed-bumps)
The word “suspension” can mean many things, depending on who you’re speaking to––consequences at school, withholding, relating to your car…
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Maintenance & Repair
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10 car hacks you never knew you needed
We’ve found 10 awesome car hacks to solve the everyday woes of car drivers.
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Maintenance & Repair
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The Peddle guide to car washing
Truth: you need to wash the dirt, grime, and debris off your car. Dare: Find the best kind of car wash (for you).
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Maintenance & Repair
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What does it mean when my car is burning oil?
Burning oil can be caused by a few mechanical breakdowns. If you suspect that there’s a problem, get it looked at ASAP
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Maintenance & Repair
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Fixing up a car that hasn’t run in years
So you’ve finally decided to do something about that old car. Is it worth selling? Fixing? And if it’s just a dead weight, how can you get rid of it?
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Maintenance & Repair
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How long do cars last?
Truth bomb: cars don't last forever. There are solutions that can keep your car alive longer.
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Maintenance & Repair
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How to deal with a dead car battery
What’s that sound? If your engine sounds similar to a moody cat, there’s a good chance you have a dead car battery.
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Maintenance & Repair
3 minute read
What is a catalytic converter and how does it affect resale?
when selling or reselling a car, if it’s missing the catalytic converter, it’s worth far less or can even be unsellable
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Maintenance & Repair
6 minute read
Should I repair or sell my car?
You may be asking yourself, should I repair my car, or is it time to let go? Let's run through some factors to consider.
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Maintenance & Repair
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What engine sounds are serious?
Eight sounds coming from your car you should watch out for
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Buying Basics
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How your credit impacts the price of your car
Thinking about buying a new car? There’s a ton of things to consider. The one thing no one wants to think about is their credit rating.
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Buying Basics
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Should I pay cash for my next car?
Dun, dun, dunnnn! The time has finally come: you need a new car.
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Buying Basics
3 minute read
What cars best hold their value?
We hate to break it to you, but new cars can go downhill quickly when it comes to their resell price.
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Buying Basics
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Is a car warranty worth it?
It’s only a matter of time before the sales rep at the dealership offers you an extended warranty.
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Buying Basics
4 minute read
Is it better to buy or lease a car?
Car prices have never been higher. Right now Americans are paying record prices for new vehicles.
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Buying Basics
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Ten tips for buying your first car
Whether used or new, straight from the shop or via the trade-in process, this is an exciting moment in your four-wheel history.
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