Lifestyle & Trends - Automotive

Car shopping? How to protect yourself from online fraud

You work hard to make your money, and the last thing you want is for someone to steal it from you. If you are going to buy a car you find in an online ad, make sure you take the proper precautions to safeguard your cash.

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Tire tips for winter driving

As the weather outside gets frightful, now is a good time to make sure your vehicle's tires are prepared for snow, ice and freezing temperatures. Sixty-three percent of Americans are concerned about skidding and icy roadways as the thermometer's mercury drops, according to a recent survey. To ensure safety and peace of mind as you venture out on a snowy day, here are some tire tips to consider.

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Large payouts from natural disasters could lead to auto insurance rate increases

From earthquakes, fire and floods to tornadoes and tropical storms, the natural disasters that hit the nation this year broke records for the billions of dollars in damage they wreaked. And while catastrophic weather events cost many consumers their homes, cars and businesses, damaged property can be replaced - provided it is insured. But for the insurance providers who must make good on those policies, weather-related catastrophes translated into billions of dollars in losses for which there is no reimbursement.

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Keep your garage looking good all winter

Colder weather not only has you shutting the windows and cranking up the heat, but also bringing your vehicles into the garage to protect them from the winter elements.

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Personalizing gives used vehicles that new-ride feel

Driving a shiny, new and powerful vehicle can be quite a thrill. Fortunately, you don't have to go into debt buying a new car or truck to get that feeling. With people holding on to their used vehicles longer, demand is growing for cost-effective, exciting ways to personalize automobiles.

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