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Auto Safety
Visit SaferCar.gov to look for a safe car before your purchase.
Buying or Selling – Knowing the Value of a Car
Visit Kelley Blue Book and Edmunds to know the real worth of a vehicle before you begin negotiating or make the purchase. The True Market Value tool at Edmunds.com offers car pricing information that includes analyst input – analysts adjust the data to reflect market conditions.
Visit Truecar.com to find out exactly what other buyers in your area recently paid for the model you want. With that info – gathered from finance companies, insurers, dealers, and other sources – you can make short work of negotiating. TrueCar VP Jesse Toprak says the average user strikes a deal in 15 minutes or less. You’ll get a nifty graphic combining the breakdown of the dealer’s actual costs, the average price people are paying, and what’s considered a great vs. merely a good deal for that model.
Dealer Incentives
There is a calculator at Edmunds that can help you decide whether to take the cash-back or low-interest incentive.
Auto Insurance
Visit potential discounts at the Insurance Information Institute
Reduce Fuel Consumption / Save Gas
Visit Frugal Living Blog by a Frugal Guy for tips and ideas on how to reduce your fuel usage.
Visit Department of Energy for information on how different miles per gallon ratings can affect your spending, information on tax credits, and tips on how to reduce your car’s fuel costs.
