Looking to get a used car that is worth about 20k by next summer I f21 really would love to get another car by next year however I need some help doing this. Or at least do this in a smart way. So basically, I’m a college student who goes to a local community college, and I will be taking a break this semester to save up a bit and try to get approved for a credit card (even if it’s a small amount)to build som…

What Car Would You Drive In The Climate Apocalypse? As I stepped out of Ford’s new 2024 Mustang Dark Horse to capture a few photos this week, I was greeted by a thick wall of heat and humidity, thanks to the 100-degree temperatures in Charlotte, North Carolina. Retreating back to civilized temperatures, aka the car with the A/C cranked to “LO”, I quietly pondered the… Read more…

LPT: Your car’s spare tire will loose pressure over time, check it before you need it. The spare tire in your car will loose pressure over time. If you haven’t checked it in the last couple years it is probably way under pressure and is going to be useless when you need it. submitted by /u/IGuessINeedToSignUp

Wanting to buy a Car after closing on a house So I went in as a co signer on a house with my mom that will close in Sep of this year. But I’ve been wanting to get a new car that’s a little bit newer, I drive a car with high maintenance fees and premium gas’s (2009 BMW) so I want something used but newer. I want to know how soon after can I trade it in and get something better and get a loan…

Is 25k down payment on a ~40k car too much? I’m buying a new Subaru in a few weeks, and after taxes and fees it’s about 40k. I have about 35k in savings, and am currently planning to put down about 25k. Interest rates right now look to be around 4-5% (looking at either USAA, where I have my current loan, or financing through Subaru), so it’s right at the range where our HYSA is comparable…

These Are the Signs Your Dog Is Getting Car Sick Humans can let you know when they’re having trouble with motion sickness. Dogs have a bit of a harder time. Read more…

In-demand new car – how much can I expect to realistically negotiate? I put a deposit down on a 2024 Honda HRV earlier this month – these HRVs are so popular that none sit on the lot more than a few hours or a day at most. My HRV came in last night, and I have an appointment to pick it up tonight. I haven’t discussed any numbers with the dealership yet. My question is – how much can I realistically expect to neg…

Is Buying A New Car Worth It? This is probably more about the art of buying a car, than the finance. But I didn’t know where else to ask. My wife and I are having our first child next month, and we’re in need of a second car. We really like Toyota Rav4’s, so we started looking at used late models because I was always told the car loses a ton of value as soon as it drives off…

What Car Defined The 2010s? We’ve already determined what cars defined the 2000s. Now we need to make a definitive ruling on what car best represents the decade after the aughts and past the Y2K scare, when the U.S. dusted itself off and tried to recover from the Great Recession. What car do you think best defined the 2010s? Read more…

Dealership wants to buy back our car and upgrade us. What’s the catch? Bought a 2022 Subaru Outback for my wife last year. Now the dealership says they want to buy back the car and upgrade what we’re driving. It seems like there should bcatch so I am wondering what we should be careful of. Here is the message: My used car director is looking for 2022 Outbacks just like yours and asked me to contact you. Because we …

Car rental company wants me to pay for the rental damage even though I got Collision Damage Waiver Hi all, I’m from the US. I rented a car with National about 2 months ago and opted for the Collision Damage Waiver. On the last day of the trip, an object hit me on the highway and caused a deep scratch on the car. When I returned the car, I made sure the agent was aware of the damage and she reassured me that there was no responsibilities on my…

The ‘monster’ car that almost broke Tesla Illustration by Alex Castro / The VergeIn 2016, Tesla CEO Elon Musk stood on a stage in Los Angeles to introduce the company’s new car to the world: the Model 3. There was just one problem. The car didn’t exist yet. In episode one of Land of the Giants: The Tesla Shock Wave, we’re diving into the tumultuous production of the Model 3, Tesla’s fi…

I cannot get reasonable car insurance quotes. I am currently 18, I was licensed at 17 in September of 2022. I recently purchased at 2001 Toyota Camry LE and was planning on insuring it, but the cheapest quote I could possibly get was $760 a month from The General. Geico quoted me $5000 for 6 months. I paid $4000 for the car, so the fact that I’m expected to pay 25% of the car’s worth in a s…

Help! Car payment is killing us. ISO options and ideas!! My girlfriend and I could use some advice from all perspectives. She obtained a loan in 2020 for a 2020 Chevy Equinox. The loan included roughly $12,000 more than the loan for the Equinox since they paid off her trade in. So, in total, the loan totaled about $37,000 on a 7 year plan. She currently is sitting with a loan that matures in October…

‘Huffing’ May Have Caused A Car To Explode In Massachusetts Massachusetts authorities say that “huffing,” a form of substance abuse, may have led to a vehicle explosion that damaged both the occupant’s vehicle as well as nearby cars, CBS Boston reports. Read more…

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Involved In Campaign Trail Car Crash Florida governor Ron DeSantis has had a long few months. You may not have heard, but he’s running for President of the United States — and it’s not exactly going swimmingly. The Floridian has consistently trailed Republican frontrunner Donald Trump in the polls, despite reboot after reboot of his campaign, and the… Read more…

Nervous about buying a car My wife and I are trying to buy a 2023 Honda Odyssey. We have 3 kids (aged 2, 6, 8) and our current car is tight on space. We’ve needed a new vehicle for 18 months but the market has been so crazy. It was supposed to get better in June but it didn’t. Now I’m hearing the end of the year. I don’t think I can delay my wife anymore. Is this just the…

LPT request: How to tell the difference between a car backfiring and a gunshot As an person untrained in guns, I find the sounds of backfiring cars and gun shots to be somewhat similar. I would like to know the difference, so I may know when to take cover. Thanks to all who reply. submitted by /u/empress_of_pinkskull

DeSantis Involved in Car Crash; He and His Team Are Unhurt The crash occurred as Mr. DeSantis and his team were traveling to an event in Chattanooga, Tenn., a spokesman said. He did not provide further details.

2024 Ford Mustang GT: The American Dream Car Picture it; Los Angeles, 2024, and there’s a new generation of a storied two-door coupe (aka an actual coupe) that comes standard with a 6-speed manual transmission and a vicious five-liter V8 under the hood. “Why, Erin,” I hear you say, as your weary gaze lifts to the clearing skies after your drowsy drive into work… Read more…