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One Flat Tire Cost Me $2,000. Here’s How It Won’t Cost You.
Remember when a flat meant a $20 patch and you were back on the road? Those days are gone. I learned that the hard way: a single flat on my new car ended up costing me $2,000. Why flats got so expensive Run-flat tires don’t really “run flat.” Once they lose air, you can usually…
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Used Car Warranty? I Would NEVER Buy One. Here’s Why.
I would never buy a used car warranty. Why? The escape clauses. Almost all of them have them. If yours has any of these, beware. 1. The “effective date” trick Some used car warranties start on the day the car was originally put into service. Yes, really. Buy a 5-year warranty on a 3-year-old car,…
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New Car Extended Warranty? Don’t Fall for It.
Here’s something funny about extended warranties on new cars. First the dealer sells you on how reliable and dependable the car is. Then they try to sell you a warranty, because it’s apparently not that reliable. Kinda makes you think! It’s not really “extended” Say your new car comes with a 3-year or 36,000-mile factory…
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