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Avoiding bugs in new models and redesigns
What could be wrong with zero percent financing? -- Plenty if you don't get a good price on the vehicle. Lease leftovers hitting the car lots -- The lease boom of 1999 means that 4 million vehicles are coming off lease now. The dealer's glut can mean deals for buyers. Cutting the cost of teen auto insurance -- It won't be cheap, but it can be cheaper. Rebates added to zero percent financing -- Auto dealers are pushing the tried and true to keep those customers coming. Should you refinance an RV loan? -- The answer depends on how long you want to keep your house-on-wheels. Paying for your auto dealer's vacation -- You won't believe the incentives employees get to take your money. Female car buyer's bill of rights -- What every woman needs to know before buying a car. Hot time to buy a used car -- Car lots are loaded with late-model trade-ins, which means it's a great time to shop. Refinance your car and reap rewards! -- With rates at or near historic lows, auto refinancing can put enough money in your pocket to make it worth the hassle. Free money for auto buyers -- Car companies roll out interest-free loans to spur purchases -- but only those with squeaky clean credit records get the good deals. Shopping for a teen's first car -- Kids and parents have different priorities. The kids want fast, their folks want safe. Carmakers want to be your banker -- Auto manufacturers are creating their own online banks. Is it a good deal for you? Are your wheels worth saving? -- Experts explain when to repair your car ... and when to junk it. Should I buy new or used? You could save a few bucks, depending on your choice. A car loan a lot like a lease Some credit unions offer an auto loan with a payment schedule much like a lease. In many ways, it's the best of both worlds. Making the argument for buying used Pre-owned cars make sense in shaky economic times. Cash for cars is catching on The percentage of people who are paying cash for cars has more than doubled. Why? And is it a good idea? Can you drive a bargain on an Olds? Can you drive a bargain on an Olds? -- It depends on whether you plan to keep the car or trade it in, experts say. Paying bills while on the road -- Wanna pick up and drive away from it all in your RV? It's easier than it used to be to pay the bills back home. Toys for big boys on sale now -- Looking for an RV or boat? Hard times make this a good time to buy. Auto leases can be bought and sold -- Want to get out of a lease? Want to take one over? A look at a little-known second-hand market. Lenders slam the brakes on cheap leases -- The price break for leasing has vanished after lenders lose billions. Drive away happy with 2001 new-car incentives -- OAuto industry experts expect widespread and rich incentives on new cars to be around for the rest of the year. Drive a bargain with a former rental car -- Old rental cars, or even former company fleet cars, can be a good deal for used car buyers. Going online to go on the road -- A motor home may be the second biggest purchase of your life. Use the web to help you make the best deal. Make your first RV somebody else's -- If you are an RV newbie, don't buy new. A used motor home is a cheaper way to learn what's important to you. Rolling back the years: Odometer fraud on the rise -- "Like new! Only 36,000 miles!" ... Don't you believe it. Protect yourself against this growing scam. Wheeling and dealing for an RV -- A recreational vehicle is almost as big as a house, but you can drive it. It's also expensive. Here's how to finance one. Pay the mechanic or the dealer? -- You know that reliable, nothing-flashy, old car you've been driving for years? Hang on to it as long as you can. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||