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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? NO!
Extended warranties on new cars are funny things. After a dealer tries to convince us on the quality and dependability of the new car they are selling us, they then try to sell us a warranty because they’re not that reliable. Mmmmmm, kinda makes you think! Basically extended warranties are not good deals. Why? First…
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