Test-Drive Checklist: Ensure Your Refund Car is Worth It
Test drive with confidence using this checklist to ensure the car you’re buying with your tax refund is reliable, fairly priced, and a god value.
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5 Things to Do Before You Spend Your Tax Refund on a Used Car
Use your tax refund wisely and compare prices, check vehicle history, get an inspection, secure financing, and negotiate before buying a used car.
10 Ways to Use Your Tax Refund On a Vehicle This Year
We’ve rounded up 10 vehicles with deals that make putting your refund toward a new car actually worth it.
First Car, First Refund: A Young Buyer’s Guide to Getting on the Road
Use your tax refund wisely when buying your first car with budgeting tips, cost-saving advice, and smart shopping strategies.
Best Range Rover Years to Buy Used
Shop used Range Rovers smarter: Focus on 2012 and newer, avoid 2014, and know common issues, like air suspension and electronics, to reduce costly repair surprises.
Should You Fix Dents and Scrapes in Your Older Car?
Deciding whether to fix a dent, scrape, or scratch? Learn typical repair costs, when insurance help and a quick checklist to know when to repair and when to leave it.
Curb Rash Damage: Should You Fix It Before Selling Your Car?
Fixing curb rash before selling can boost buyer appeal and may cost under $200 for a typical alloy wheel. Learn when to repair and when to skip it.
Classic Cars: Tips for Buying and Owning
Buy and own a classic car with confidence—learn what qualifies as “classic,” how to shop smart, avoid common pitfalls, and plan for insurance and maintenance costs.
Powertrain Warranty vs. Bumper to Bumper: What Is the Difference?
Powertrain warranties typically last longer but have less coverage than bumper-to-bumper warranties. Make sure you read your plan thoroughly to understand which items and situations are excluded from warranty coverage.
Leasing a Car: What Type of Damage Will You Be Charged For?
Avoid surprise lease-end fees: understand normal wear vs. excessive damage, fix dents, scratches, glass, and tires early, get a pre-inspection, clean the car, and report accidents promptly.