Buying a New Car
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Dig Out Your Car Like a Boss
November 28, 2017. Roberto Cruz
You need your car stuck in the snow like you need to listen to “Macarena” over and over again for three straight days. But if you do find your vehicle caught in a snowy trap, don’t freak out. Here’s what to do. Don’t Get Mad – Get Digging It’s frustrating to find your car buried…
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2017 Lexus CT200h Review
November 28, 2017. AAA Staff
Unlike many hybrid cars which began life as a gasoline-only model, the Lexus CT 200h was designed only as a hybrid. Introduced for the 2012 model year, the five-door hatchback has a sporty look with plenty of power and handling to place it squarely in the fun-to-drive category. The Lexus Hybrid Drive system makes a…
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Robin Meade’s 1974 Ford Maverick
November 28, 2017. AAA Staff
This award-winning journalist is the longtime anchor of “Morning Express with Robin Meade” on HLN. A former Miss Ohio, she is also the author of the New York Times best-seller “Morning Sunshine: How to Radiate Confidence and Feel It Too,” and a singer-songwriter with two country music albums. Wake up to Robin and the “Morning…
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Test Drive: 2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata
November 01, 2017. AAA Staff
It’s not about the destination, but the journey when you’re traveling in the 2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata. Rather than getting somewhere fast (though the MX-5 is quick), driving this car is more about the experience of actually driving – the pure joy of being in control of your life and enjoying the twists and turns of…
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Alton Brown’s 1971 Ford Pinto
November 01, 2017. AAA Staff
Host of hit Food Network television shows like “Iron Chef America,” “Good Eats,” and “Cutthroat Kitchen,” Alton Brown is an award-winning celebrity chef, best-selling cookbook author and musician (yes, he sings). See him live this month as he kicks off the next leg of the “Alton Brown Live: Eat Your Science” tour, which blends science,…
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Financial Services Q&A: Monthly Car Payments
November 01, 2017. AAA Staff
How much money should I spend on monthly car payments? This really depends on how much money you make and how much discretionary income you’re willing to put toward a vehicle. The general rule of thumb is to spend 10 to 15 percent of your income after taxes, but if you cut down on the…
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Shop for Tires With Confidence
November 01, 2017. Roberto Cruz
When shopping for tires, some drivers will pick the cheapest set available. Others will choose the ones made by the brand with the best reputation. It’s less likely that a vehicle owner will spend hours on research to find the best set to suit his or her vehicle needs. The good news is you don’t…
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A Little Car Maintenance Goes a Long Way
October 18, 2017. Mark Shaw
AAA estimates that Americans spend an average of 17,600 minutes driving each year. That translates into more than 293 hours, or just over 12 full days of driving time. That’s a lot of work for both car and driver. What could possibly go wrong? We know the dangers when drivers are impaired, drowsy or distracted….
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Test Drive: 2017 Toyota Tundra CrewMax
September 01, 2017. AAA Staff
There are pickup trucks and then there are pickup trucks. The 2017 Toyota Tundra is a big and brawny truck with a surprisingly luxurious side. With a starting price of $30,120, this full-size pickup looks and feels as if it could eat smaller ones for breakfast, especially in its four-wheel drive, longer configurations. As with…
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Sterling K. Brown’s 2001 Honda Accord
September 01, 2017. AAA Staff
“This Is Us” star Sterling K. Brown reminisces about his first car.
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Buying a New Car
Tips and tricks to get you through every step of buying a new car, whatever “new” means to you.
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