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What’s Your Worst Car Gifting Story?

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What’s Your Worst Car Gifting Story? At one point in our lives or another, we’ve made sweetheart deals for cars with friends or family. An adult gifting an old car to a teenager fresh out of their driving test. Maybe, you sold an unwanted car taking up space in your garage to a friend at less than the market price. While there are typically good… Read more…

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No Car Is More Expensive Than A Cheap Ferrari Project Car

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No Car Is More Expensive Than A Cheap Ferrari Project Car Ferrari’s old entry-level California sports car is often unfairly derided for being a bit ungainly and not particularly sporty. One intrepid individual started an individual labor of love to blend a 2010 California’s modern usability with the classic good looks of a 1963 250 GTE. Unfortunately after what appears to be… Read more…

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Avis Car Rental charged my credit card for someone else’s rental

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Avis Car Rental charged my credit card for someone else’s rental Has anyone else had Avis charge your card for a rental you didnt do? So last week I got a text from Avis for an exit pass so I check my email and I received a rental agreement (not my name or anyone I know/different state) that has my Loyalty profile #. I was charged for someone else’s rental, not sure how this is even possible? Has anyone had t…

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Weekend Car Buying Roundup December 14, 2024

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Weekend Car Buying Roundup December 14, 2024 The annual Hagerty Bull Market List is out, and there are still several days before Christmas to run out and grab one of these incredible vehicles for someone you love. Or for yourself. After all, why shouldn’t you treat yourself to a Lamborghini Gallardo to end 2024? If the big vintage car insurance company says… Read more…

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Weekend Car Culture Roundup December 14, 2024

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Weekend Car Culture Roundup December 14, 2024 Oldsmobile is long gone. By the time the brand was phased out in the early 2000sit was a shell of its former self, but Oldsmobile used to make interesting cars like the 442, Trofeo and Aurora. One of the brand’s last interesting cars, and likely one of the rarest, was a badge job of General Motors’ full-size wagon… Read more…

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Where can I visit on a budget as a student without a car in the US?

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Where can I visit on a budget as a student without a car in the US? As the title says, I am an (international) student in the US without a car and I would like to travel within the States. As a student, my funds are also limited but I’d still like to go somewhere. I’ve been here for the last 6 months, I have not left my town and I am stressed. Please don’t give me depressing answers like ‘you must have a car in…

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Counterpoint: Covering Your Car In Christmas Lights Is Cool And Good, Actually

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Counterpoint: Covering Your Car In Christmas Lights Is Cool And Good, Actually It’s the holiday season — a time of joy, of whimsy, of doing things just because they’re kind of fun and they feel good. We should all be drinking egg nog, having snowball fights, and covering our cars with seasonal lights. Yet some folks — cough, cough, Owen — want to take that all away from us. Read more…

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Buy This Race Car To Complete Your Dale Earnhardt Cosplay

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Buy This Race Car To Complete Your Dale Earnhardt Cosplay Dale Earnhardt’s death in 2001 rocked the sport to its core and has thankfully lead to a revolution in car and driver safety. The seven-time NASCAR champion was an icon and among the most popular drivers in history. His legacy remains unmatched, and many fans still hold that he’s the greatest to ever do it. If you’re… Read more…

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Trade in my car or drive it until the wheels fall off

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Trade in my car or drive it until the wheels fall off Right now I’m debating, if I should drive my 2019 Altima until I start getting serious issues and throw my money into a investment account like spaxx, and let it earn interest, or just buy a $20,000 car cash that’s newer less mileage and cheaper upkeep. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. submitted by /u/BagOk9283

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Covering Your Car In Christmas Lights Is Dumb And Probably Illegal

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Covering Your Car In Christmas Lights Is Dumb And Probably Illegal People have been sticking Christmas lights to their cars for years, but this year the trend for illuminating your car for the festive season seems to have gone into overdrive. Unfortunately for everyone who just wants to spread a little Christmas cheer, in addition to endangering your car’s paint whenlighting up your… Read more…

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What to do after total car loss after rear end – first time

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What to do after total car loss after rear end – first time I have a 2001 Toyota Avalon and 2 weeks ago I was rear ended. The bumper was cracked and the trunk scrunched a little. It still closes but sounds weird. The other driver had no insurance so I used my uninsured driver insurance and took the car to Calibre Collision. My car currently has 176,000 miles and is mechanically sound. Today insurance cal…

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LPT: Want to get the snow off your car? Use your leaf blower!

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LPT: Want to get the snow off your car? Use your leaf blower! Tried this out this morning and I can’t believe I’ve wasted years of my life using the smallest broom attached to a little pole and scraper. Leaf blower cleared the car off in less than a minute, and it was fun. Not sure what the neighbors thought at 6:30 am but it’s all good. Edit: For those worried about the neighbors, there were already peopl…

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How do I solve my family’s car situation the most financially advantageous way?

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How do I solve my family’s car situation the most financially advantageous way? They bought a brand new car via monthly payments and still owe $35k while the car is now only worth $25k. They filed for bankruptcy within the last year and have additional debts besides the car. Due to this, the dealership won’t even let them downgrade for at least another year, but the monthly payments are greatly hindering them. I don’t know…

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I’m Looking For My First “Adult” Car! What Should I Buy?

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I’m Looking For My First “Adult” Car! What Should I Buy? Vipin is the family “car person” and has been tasked with helping his younger sister with her first real adult car. She is looking for something easy to park, luxury-ish, reasonably priced around $25,000 with good fuel economy and reliability. What car should she buy? Read more…

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Buy here pay here car dealers. Mom and pops.

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Buy here pay here car dealers. Mom and pops. What’s the catch with these places. If I really need a car but my credit is not so good am I just going to get rolled at one of these places or can I get a decent deal. Any tips on negotiating or what to look for. submitted by /u/PosiVibes6

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Rules for UK citizen driving Swiss car in Germany

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Rules for UK citizen driving Swiss car in Germany My girlfriend and some friends live in Switzerland, and I live in the UK. For new years we are driving to Poland, which involves driving through Germany. It’s a rather long route, so the plan was for 2 of us to share driving responsibility. The first driver is a swiss resident and it’s his car, the second being myself. I have a full UK license a…

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2024 Dodge Charger Daytona EV Is Convincing Muscle Car Cosplay

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2024 Dodge Charger Daytona EV Is Convincing Muscle Car Cosplay Dodge has never been a terribly forward-thinking company. Cars like the old Charger and Challenger were made to remind you of the glory days of the American muscle car. They had massive engines, were as big as medium-sized yachts and weren’t great at going around a corner. Now, the 110-year-old automaker is looking to… Read more…

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Car repossession questions

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Car repossession questions My parents car got repo’d yesterday. They had no idea why, because they have been making payments. My Mother called the lender and they said the loan was sold to a new lender. My parents did not receive any notice letting them know. My Mother then called the new lender, and they mentioned that they were behind on 2 payments. The previous lender …

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