If you need to buy a car, but have severely damaged credit, you may consider a rent-to-own option. Just remember that these programs do come with some drawbacks.

If you're in your 20s and already have bad credit, the time to start fixing it is now. Good credit is within reach, but getting it will take some time and effort.

Kia has recently announced that the company will expand their existing relationship with B.R.A.K.E.S., a non-profit organization that provides free, hands-on defensive driving workshops to teen drivers in cities nationwide.

OnStar has developed technology that will allow First Responders to treat vehicle-related injuries more quickly and accurately, but it's best to prevent the accident that might cause you to be harmed in the first place.

There is no doubt about the fact that Mazda is having a great year. Recently, four Mazda vehicles have been named by the editors of Kelley Blue Book as standouts in their segments.

Cars with diesel engines can be a lot of fun to drive, and there’s a lot of potential with diesel if engines can really and truly be designed to burn it in a safe and effective way. However, for right now, here are some very efficient, earth friendly and modestly priced options to consider.

Different states calculate vehicle registration fees in different ways. Some states will base your fee on how much your car weighs, while others charge a flat rate for all vehicles. And there are several states that take the value of your car into consideration to determine how much you will pay to register the vehicle. Flat fees and weight-based fees are not tax deductible, but if the amount that you pay is based on a Kelley Blue Book value, this fee may be a valid deduction on your federal tax return.

Chapter 13 is one of the two types of bankruptcy normally filed by consumers in the U.S. In a Chapter 13 bankruptcy, filers are usually able to keep their property. However, there are rules about vehicles and car payments.

Both renters and home owners with damaged credit can be approved for auto financing, but owning a home will give you an advantage.

Having no credit (or being a “credit ghost”) can be just as problematic has having bad credit. Luckily, there are actions you can take to help you build a good credit history.