In the last post, we took a look at some of the ugly truths about insurance. The profit motives of the insurance companies puts you and them at odds from the start. Then your insurance agent sometimes makes mistakes, and you generally bear responsibility for their errors. And then there's [...]
In the last post, we talked about some lines your auto mechanic might tell you to try to get you to do unnecessary service on your car. This is Part 2. Don't Listen to Your Auto Mechanic if He/She Says: Replace Brake Pads Every 30,000 Miles for Fronts, 60,000 Miles [...]
When I was about 18 years old, I bought a Corvette. And it was the worst financial mistake of my life. Just kidding. Well, kind of. Anyway, one of the good things that came out of owning that car is that I learned a lot about fixing cars. One of [...]
We're all looking for ways to save money, especially on big-ticket items. Even a small discount on a major purchase like a car can add up to big money. As a result, many people (including myself) scout around for hours trying to find the best deal, either online, or by pitting [...]
