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Seriously? More than 100 useful tips for careful used-car shoppers
December 12, 2016

Seriously? More than 100 useful tips for careful used-car shoppers

Really? 100+ tips for used-car shoppers? Maybe. Maybe not. Depends on how confident – and experienced – you are buying used, we suppose. But those shoppers who are neither may want to consider the compilation from experts at Edmunds.com, a…

What to do when you get a tire-pressure warning on your dashboard
November 21, 2016

What to do when you get a tire-pressure warning on your dashboard

Vehicle technology is changing so fast it can be a challenge for drivers to keep up. Designed to make driving safer and easier, new technology has tested drivers’ adaptability. “The level of confusion about features that have been standard in…

Celebs and their car tweets, useful stickers, and small-car love
November 17, 2016

Celebs and their car tweets, useful stickers, and small-car love

You’ve navigated to a great place. The Santander Consumer USA blog is a rich source of information for the worlds of automobiles and auto finance, and keeps readers coming back for more. There’s another that’s worth a visit too, and…

How anti-lock brakes work and why they could save your life
November 7, 2016

How anti-lock brakes work and why they could save your life

Vehicle technology is changing so fast it can be a challenge for drivers to keep up. Designed to make driving safer and easier, new technology has tested drivers’ adaptability. “The level of confusion about features that have been standard in…

What you need to know about road rage and how to avoid it
October 26, 2016

What you need to know about road rage and how to avoid it

STORY HIGHLIGHTS How angry are American drivers? AAA has the answer What social media reveals about when, where and why of driver anger Are you an aggressive driver? AAA quiz will get you thinking Don’t be offensive when you encounter…