Reliability is one of the most important qualities used car shoppers look for in a car. The cost savings in avoiding expensive and repeating repairs is arguably the biggest perk next to finding a model that has depreciated significantly. Should I Buy a Used Car Instead of a New Car?

6 Super Reliable Used Cars Under $10,000

In an earlier article we learned that one of the most important tests you can do to a used car before buying it is a preliminary compression test of the cylinders to have an idea of the engine’s health. And while many tools today are actually affordable for diagnosing...

Most Important Tool for Used Car Shoppers and DIY Mechanics

It’s a fact that some of the newest car models are predicted to wind up in garages for repair more often than ever before due to the complexity of not just added on safety features, but the move to smaller engines fitted with turbochargers to make up for the lost performance of a bigger engine.

Least Reliable Cars That Don't Make It Past Their Warranty

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Five cases involving these safety devices have been identified by the NHTSA.

Feds issue airbag safety warning in certain cars

GOBankingRates

If keeping up with automotive news isn't your thing and you haven't checked out a dealership lot or an online seller since the last time you bought a car, you'll be in for a financial planning shock...

9 Most Reliable Cars To Buy Used in Summer 2024

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2 Features to Look For in Your Next Car and 1 to Avoid

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The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

It’s no secret that cars cost money to own and operate, but the differences in running expenses between models can be shocking. MarketWatch Guides' new study calculated the five-year costs for gas models, finding that the Hyundai Venue is less than half as expensive to own as some luxury vehicles.

The 10 cheapest vehicles to own and operate over 5 years

Ongoing repair and maintenance costs are often overlooked during the car-buying process, but for daily drivers on a budget, these expenses are just as important as a vehicle's up-front price tag. These are the least expensive makes according to research from Consumer Reports.

The least expensive car brands to repair & maintain according to Consumer Reports

If you've shopped around for new cars lately and experienced sticker shock, you're not alone. According to Cox Automotive, the average price of a new vehicle today is $47,218, more than $7,000 higher...

5 Used Cars Boomers Can Buy For Under $20,000

If you've shopped for a used car in the past three or so years, you probably know it's been a hot market. The COVID-19 pandemic caused disruptions to the new car market, which sent buyers searching...

10 Cars You Can Buy Today for the Best Returns

Subaru needs a small pickup for its U.S. customers, but the question is, will they bring it back? While Subaru of America has not indicated that it will, and hope remains alive. How do I know?. Subaru still holds patent rights to the Baja nameplate, which means only one thing:...

An All-New Subaru Baja Pickup You Want Stays Alive

Chicago, IL

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Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

In a recent Car Care Nut YouTube channel episode, the host―an established expert on Toyota repairs―goes over the 2025 Toyota Camry with a detailed look at what makes this model similar and different from the 2024 model as a reveal of whether this is an improvement or not over last year’s Camry.

2025 Toyota Camry Review by Toyota Mechanic Reveals the Good and the Bad

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Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s Community Actions Partnerships have announced the starts date for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy, aimed at helping Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs.

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program to help with summer cooling costs to begin enrollment July 16

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Daily Coffee Press

On Monday, a search at a Bacon County home by investigators resulted in the discovery of a large quantity of illegal drugs, including methamphetamine and cocaine. However, the suspects are currently not in custody.

Drug Bust Uncovers Methamphetamine and Cocaine in Bacon County Residence

New cars often come with a manufacturer's warranty, which covers defects or damage caused by regular use for a specified time or up to a specific mileage. Coverage depends on the manufacturer, which...

5 Car Brands With the Best Warranties for New Vehicles

New Jersey State

Morristown Minute

NEW JERSEY - Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced today that Walmart has agreed to pay $1.64 million to settle allegations of unlawful unit pricing practices across its 64 New Jersey retail stores. The settlement, which includes a $1.61 million civil penalty, marks the largest ever obtained by the Division’s Office of Weights and Measures (OWM).

Walmart Pays $1.64M Settlement for Unlawful Pricing in NJ

Earlier we’ve learned that renting from almost any car rental company is fraught with risks that go beyond just being overcharged for a rental with bogus add-on charges following the rental. Especially this one that that included one customer winding up arrested for car theft of a rental months after the rental was paid.

Hertz Points Free Rental Scam Warning

Clarke County, MS

Mississippi News Group

In a tragic turn of events, 14-year-old Chquese Porter has been denied bond following his formal charging as an adult in the shooting death of 12-year-old Caleb Bender. The incident occurred around 1:00 am on June 29th, 2024, at a residence on River Rd near the intersection of Leola St in the Town of Stonewall, according to a press release from the Clarke County Sheriff.

Bond Denied for 14-Year-Old Charged with Murder in Clarke County

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Used Car Shopping Warning That Could Save Your Life

The sale of counterfeit parts is a growing problem that in many cases leaves a car owner with a car repair that does not last or...

Used Car Shopping Warning That Could Save Your Life

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