Car/Auto Savings

Save money on your car, truck, SUV, or any type of transportation. We’ve gathered tips from around the world to help you get more for your money when it comes to transportation.

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Need a Key Copy Made Nearby? 21 Places to Get Duplicate Keys Made

Best Places for Key Copies near you.

Have you ever found yourself frantically searching for a ‘key copy near me’ or wondering where you can ‘get a key made near you’ after a stressful loss of keys?  You’re not alone. We’ve been there—specifically, when we lost not one, but two auto key fobs for our Toyotas.  The experience wasn’t just nerve-wracking; it was also unexpectedly expensive.  In this guide, we’re diving deep into the world of key duplication, sharing over 30 places where you can quickly …

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How Long Should I Keep My Car? When Should I Buy a New One?

How long Should I Keep My Car? - Should I Keep My Car or Sell It? 3 women pushing their black car next to a grassy field.

“How long should I keep my car?” is a question we are often asked. When things start breaking on a car many people think the only solution is to replace it with a new car.  But is there a point in time when keeping your current vehicle becomes more expensive than selling it? Making the decision to keep a car and repair it or sell it and buy another one is always tough. But if you follow our 3 …

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Free Air For Tires Near Me: 15+ Places to Inflate Your Tires 

Places to get free air for your car's tires.

If you are looking to cut the cost of driving your car, then finding free air for your tires can be a good place to start. By keeping your tires properly inflated you’ll save money on gas, your tires will last longer and your car will drive better. There are likely to be 15+ places near you that will give you free air for your tires. Why it’s important: The cost of owning a vehicle can be staggering. Between …

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Save Money At the Fuel Pump—44 Auto Gas Savings Tips

Gas Savings Tips for Your Car.

This Auto Gas Savings Page contains a growing list of tips from our readers to help you save money at the pump! Top 20 Tips to Save Money At the Pump If you’re looking for ways to save money at the pump try these 20 ideas. And afterward, take a look at what friends from around the globe have said about how they save money on gas. Implementing these strategies can help you save on gas expenses over time, …

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How to Prepare Your Car for Winter – Free Winterizing Checklist

How to Prepare Your Car for Winter

Do you want to prepare your car for winter so you can get where you want to go safely? Do you live in a part of the country with the potential for severe winter weather? We’ll share some of the best and least expensive ideas for what to keep in your car and how to get your car ready for winter. That way you can go over the hills and through the woods, to whomever’s house you go. If …

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Used Car Buying Checklist: 7 Easy Things to Do When Buying from a Private Seller

Use Car Buying Checklist

We created this used car buying checklist to help our young adult kids evaluate their next car purchase. With the recent rise in the cost of used cars due to Covid shortages, and 2024 supply chain problems. It’s more important now to carefully evaluate the car you want to buy. We’ve always bought used cars from private sellers in Arizona. Our state doesn’t charge sales tax on cars purchased from individuals and this saves us 8.6 percent on the …

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Should You Buy Your Teenager a Car? This Dad Gave a 1965 Mustang!

Should you give your teen a car?

Have you wondered if you should give your teen a car? Are other parents in your area doing it and you’re getting pressure from your child? Should Parents Give A Car to a Teen? Is it MoneySmart to give your kids a car and a computer? One dad thinks so. We didn’t give any of our kids a car. But we did help them save and shop and buy their first cars for cash. When we heard about this …

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Walmart EverStart Maxx Car Battery Warranty – History

Walmart EverStart Maxx Car Battery Warranty

The Walmart EverStart Maxx car battery warranty can be confusing. We’ve been buying these batteries for our cars since 2003. On this page, we will share the official warranty information for Everstart Maxx batteries, share info we received from Walmart Auto Department managers, and document our purchases. We also summarize what we’ve learned about the Walmart warranty policy for all four of their car battery brands. TABLE OF CONTENTS1 Our History of Purchasing Walmart Everstart Maxx Batteries2 List of …

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Best Car Rental Hacks: 12 Clever Ways to Save on Renting a Vehicle

These Rental Car Hacks will save you hundreds of dollars on your vacation!

Want to save money on your next rental car? You’re going to love these 12 cheap and clever car rental hacks. We’ve tried most of these and they really work to cut the cost of your trip. First, we’ll tell you a story about our BIGGEST savings. Then we’ll give you 11 other tips! How these Rental Car Hacks saved us $200+!  We were traveling to Richmond, Virginia to speak at a conference and to spend a few days …

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