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Tips for Buying a Beater Car on Craigslist

Do you need to find a new ride, as cheaply as possible?  RideLust has offered up these  tips to help you find a $1,000 car on Craigslist:Avoid dealers, and go for private party sales onlyAvoid any cars that have a "story" about their conditionAt this price point, don't worry about...

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What Are the 10 Cheapest New Cars in the Us?

According to RideLust, the 10 cheapest new cars you can buy today are:2010 Hyundai Accent Blue Coupe, $10,690.002010 Nissan Versa 1.6 Base Sedan, $10,730.002010 Kia Rio Base Sedan, $12,390.002010 Chevy Aveo LS Sedan, $12,685.002010 Chevy Aveo5 LS Hatchback, $12,835.002010 Toyota Yaris 3 Door...

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What Brand of Car Has the Most Loyal Customer?

When it comes to buying the same car brand multiple times, you'd think that the high-end luxury makers have the market cornered. Once you've driven a Mercedes, it seems, you only shop for cars from Mercedes-Benz. Likewise with BMW and Audi, whose customers seem to be fanatically loyal. Still,...

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What Is an Auto Title?

An Auto Title is a certificate given to the legal owner of a car. It is given by the Department of Motor Vehicles (also known as the DMV). The Auto Title shows pertinent information like the name of the owner, the current address, the vehicle’s make, model and year, and the first date that it was...

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Essential Skills for Every Driver

Today's cars have gotten so go we no longer have to think about things like carrying spare parts, carrying tools or taking night classes to learn how to be a mechanic. Still, there are a few essential skills that every driver should have to cope with driving emergencies or even routine maintenence....

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Do I Really Need to Use Premium Unleaded in My Car?

The short answer to a very long and complicated question is, "yes, but only if you owner's manual specifies unleaded premium fuel required". If your owner's manual states that "unleaded premium is recommended", it's your choice; using it is a good idea, but not using it isn't likely to cause engine...

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The Five Best Compact Pickup Trucks of 2010

Looking for a compact pickup truck? Wonder which are the best of class in 2010? Here's a list of the top 5 compact pickup trucks for 2010. Any of these trucks will be a great vehicle. 1. Toyota Tacoma2. Nissan Frontier3. Dodge Dakota4. GMC Canyon5. Ford Ranger Source: Top 5 Compact...

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What Do the Numbers on Multi-Grade Motor Oil Mean?

Today's automobiles have very specific motor oil viscosity requirements set by the manufacturer. Many cars use 5W-30 motor oil, but what do those numbers really mean? The first number in our example is 5W, which specifies that the oil must behave like a 5 weight oil (very thin and light) in cold...

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What Are the 10 Highest Ranked Car Manufacturers in Initial Quality?

According to J.D. Power and Associates, the 10 automakers who ranked highest in initial quality are listed below, along with the number of defects reported per 100 vehicles:1) Porsche (83)2) Acura (86)3) Mercedes Benz (87)4) Lexus (88)5) Ford (93)6) Honda (95)7) Hyundai (102)8) Lincoln (106)9)...

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Are These the Top 10 Car Songs?

The listeners of AOL Radio have voted these as the top ten car songs of all time.