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Car Tips & Advice

Our "Tips and Advice" stories cover all aspects of car buying and selling, as well as important vehicle ownership issues. Looking to purchase or lease your next car? Will you be trading in your old car or selling it yourself? Have any safety, warranty or maintenance concerns? We'll provide the information you need to make safe and economical decisions.

Featured Articles

- Making the Most of Test-Drive Events
  
  To win customers, GM and Chrysler are holding free test-drive events that skip sales pitches. More carmakers might follow suit.
- Debunking Gas-Price Myths
  
  Many consumers unknowingly exaggerate the effect of fuel costs on their household budgets. If you look at the actual figures, a different story is often revealed. What are the common misconceptions? And what — if any — changes should you make to your lifestyle?
- Road Test of 4 Fuel-Efficiency iPhone Apps
  
  With gas prices at record levels, it pays to get the most mpg possible. There's an app for that, and we test four for the iPhone.
- Road Test of 4 Fuel-Finder Smartphone Apps
  
  With fuel prices on the rise, you can fight back by discovering the best deals at the gas station with one of these smartphone fuel-finder apps.

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