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How Auto Upgrades Save You Money Long-Term

July 31, 2026
By Sam Hayes
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Auto upgrades are often viewed as optional improvements, but the right upgrades can protect your vehicle, reduce repair risks, and improve long-term value. Drivers sometimes delay upgrades because they focus only on the upfront cost. However, vehicle … [Read more...] about How Auto Upgrades Save You Money Long-Term

10 New Cars Dealers Are Struggling to Sell in 2026

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5 New Cars Dealers Are Struggling to Sell in 2026

July 27, 2026
By Brandon Marcus
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The new-car market has a strange little secret in 2026: some vehicles sitting on dealer lots still carry a new-car sticker, a full factory warranty, and a model year that already feels slightly behind the times. That combination can create a rare … [Read more...] about 5 New Cars Dealers Are Struggling to Sell in 2026

Keep These Records When Canceling an Extended Car Warranty

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Keep These Records When Canceling an Extended Car Warranty

July 24, 2026
By Brandon Marcus
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Canceling an extended car warranty can feel like a simple administrative chore. Send the request, wait for confirmation, and move on with life, right? Sometimes, yes. But when money, a vehicle, a lender, and a contract all collide, a small folder of … [Read more...] about Keep These Records When Canceling an Extended Car Warranty

Your Car Payment Is Not Your Car Cost: The Number Buyers Keep Leaving Out

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Your Car Payment Is Not Your Car Cost: The Number Buyers Keep Leaving Out

July 22, 2026
By Brandon Marcus
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The monthly car payment can make a vehicle look affordable long before the math tells the full story. A payment may fit neatly into a budget, but the car still needs fuel or charging, insurance, maintenance, tires, repairs, registration and a place … [Read more...] about Your Car Payment Is Not Your Car Cost: The Number Buyers Keep Leaving Out

8 Trade-In Appraisal Moves That Can Protect Your Car’s Value

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8 Trade-In Appraisal Moves That Can Protect Your Car’s Value

July 16, 2026
By Brandon Marcus
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Walking into a dealership without a plan can leave money on the table when it comes time to trade in a vehicle. A trade-in appraisal does not rely on a single factor. Dealers look at everything from condition and maintenance history to local demand … [Read more...] about 8 Trade-In Appraisal Moves That Can Protect Your Car’s Value

Kansas Offers a $250 Vehicle Tax Credit and Doubles the Home Exemption — Here’s How to Claim Your Cut

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Kansas Offers a $250 Vehicle Tax Credit and Doubles the Home Exemption — Here’s How to Claim Your Cut

July 4, 2026
By Brandon Marcus
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Kansas drivers and homeowners just got a financial shake-up that feels like a welcome breather in a year full of rising costs. The state rolled out a $250 vehicle tax credit paired with a significant boost to the home exemption, doubling the relief … [Read more...] about Kansas Offers a $250 Vehicle Tax Credit and Doubles the Home Exemption — Here’s How to Claim Your Cut

2026 Nissan Rogue

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The 2027 Nissan Rogue Ditches the Old Playbook — Its Gas Engine Never Touches the Wheels

June 25, 2026
By Brandon Marcus
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For years, compact SUVs have followed a familiar formula: a gas engine, a transmission, and a direct mechanical link that sends power to the wheels. The 2027 Nissan Rogue breaks away from that tradition in a way that feels almost futuristic, … [Read more...] about The 2027 Nissan Rogue Ditches the Old Playbook — Its Gas Engine Never Touches the Wheels

Half of All Recalled Cars Never Get Fixed — Don't Be the Guy Driving a Time Bomb

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25% of All Recalled Cars Never Get Fixed — Don’t Be the Guy Driving a Time Bomb

June 25, 2026
By Brandon Marcus
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The road may look calm, but hidden danger often rides right beside everyday drivers in the form of unrepaired vehicle recalls. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, people who receive notifications about a recall on their … [Read more...] about 25% of All Recalled Cars Never Get Fixed — Don’t Be the Guy Driving a Time Bomb

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