A truck that gets 15 MPG costs about 30 cents in gasoline for every mile driven when gas costs $4.48 a gallon. That figure comes from a simple calculation, but it changes how a truck's fuel bill looks over a week, a month, or a year. AAA listed … [Read more...] about Your Truck Gets 15 MPG — What Does Driving It Actually Cost at $4+ Gas?
A broken-down car sitting in a private driveway can look like nobody else's business. After all, the driveway belongs to the homeowner, and the car belongs to the homeowner. But local governments can regulate how long an inoperable vehicle stays … [Read more...] about Can You Legally Keep a Broken-Down Car in Your Own Driveway?
Selling a car online can turn into a strange little dance. A buyer sends a message, asks a few questions, and then says the vehicle looks promising. Before coming to see it, though, they want one more thing: a vehicle history report from a website … [Read more...] about Selling Your Car Online? This “Interested Buyer” May Actually Be Trying to Steal Your Card Number
Restarting a car that sat for five years requires more than installing a fresh battery and hoping for the familiar sound of an engine catching. The biggest mistake can happen before the engine starts, when someone turns the key and immediately spins … [Read more...] about Restarting a Car That Sat 5 Years: The One Step Most Owners Skip That Wrecks the Engine
Gas has crossed the $4-a-gallon mark again nationwide, and the latest AAA figure makes that painfully clear. On September 25, the national average for regular gasoline stood at about $4.49 a gallon, with prices still climbing. That makes every … [Read more...] about Gas Is Back Above $4 a Gallon — These 7 Driving Habits Are Costing You Even More
A person with $1 million in a 401(k) who drives a 15-year-old car can look like a contradiction. The retirement account suggests serious wealth, while the aging vehicle suggests someone who refuses to spend money. Neither conclusion necessarily … [Read more...] about He Has $1 Million in His 401(k) but Still Drives a 15-Year-Old Car — Is He Rich or Just Frugal?
A $450 car payment tells you what the lender expects each month. It does not tell you what the vehicle will actually cost to keep parked in the driveway and moving down the road. That distinction matters because a car loan covers the financing … [Read more...] about That $450 Car Payment Is Really $900: The Four Costs Lenders Leave Out of Affordability Math
DIY car maintenance can still put meaningful money back in your pocket, especially on jobs where the part costs far less than the labor. AAA lists common costs such as $20 to $100 for an oil change, $20 to $40 for wiper blades, and about $300 per … [Read more...] about 7 DIY Car Jobs That Can Still Save You Real Money as Repair Costs Rise
