Automotive Journal

(ARA) – The closing of the year comprises the best time to purchase a new automobile. Dealers are anxious to clean out stale stock so they can make way for the newest models, and there are bargains to be made. But prior to planting foot on the lot, it is a smart idea to …

(ARA) – The next time you put on a party, be a responsible host. Ask your guests to take a breathalyzer test before they get behind the wheel.

They may think you’re kidding, but assure them you are serious. More than a million people are arrested for drunk driving every year, and it’s a costly mistake. Not only does getting caught driving drunk put you in danger …

(ARA) – We’re increasingly relying on the Internet to research, find that great deal and add convenience to balance out our hectic lives.

That’s why more of us are looking for car insurance online. We want …

(ARA) – Getting tired of sinking money into that old jalopy in the driveway? If your car is on its last legs, it’s time to start shopping around for a replacement vehicle, and now is a great time to look! There are some great deals out there on both new and late model used vehicles.

So what’s holding you back? Is it because …

(ARA) – Do you live in fear of your car’s temperature gauge? If you experience regular nightmares of standing on the roadside watching steam roll from under the hood of your car, it may be time for a long hard look at the radiator.

“If your car overheats often or the temperature gauge frequently makes it into the danger zone, that’s probably a sign that you need a new radiator,” says John Thys, a radiator expert with Radiator.com. “Most …

(ARA) – In the current climate of declining property values, higher interest rates, and changes in available mortgage products, more and more homeowners …

(ARA) - Living from paycheck to paycheck can be very stressful when unexpected emergency situations happen. You have to squeeze some extra money out of your budget, but where is it going to come from? When these situations arise, auto refinancing could turn your circumstances around to your advantage.

By refinancing your auto loan, you could get a lower interest rate and a lower monthly payment. Customers who apply for auto refinancing through companies such as RateGenius Loan Services can potentially see a great savings in their …

(ARA) - Sometimes life throws you a curve ball. The water heater springs a leak, your son breaks a tooth or you need a plane ticket to visit a sick relative. These unplanned expenses add up

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(ARA) – It’s Murphy’s Law. As soon as your vehicle warranty runs out, something will go wrong. Your engine will start ticking, the automatic windows will stop working, or worse, the car will overheat without warning and leave you stranded on the side of the road in a snow or thunderstorm.

No matter what goes wrong, you’ll likely be in for some costly repairs that will run you more than your monthly mortgage. But there is a way to protect yourself. Before your bumper-to-bumper warranty from the manufacturer runs out, shop around …

(ARA) – There’s just something about the holiday season that puts everyone in a good mood. The kids are actually getting along, co-workers you haven’t talked to in a while are suddenly swinging by your desk to say “hi.” Even cashiers in the stores are more friendly than usual.

Unfortunately, the warm, fuzzy feelings seem

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