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America's $73 Billion Parking Problem America's $73 Billion Parking Problem

Of all the hours people spend in their cars, some of the most frustrating are those spent in search of parking. Americans, and much of the world, in fact, are plagued with an excess of parking costs and hours spent looking for that elusive spot. Washington-based transportation analytics company INRIX combined research from the world’s largest parking database with surveys from almost 6,000 U.S. drivers across 10 cities, and what it found was staggering. Findings show that we waste $73 billion a year looking for parking in the U.S. alone.

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An In-Depth Look At Airbags And Safety An In-Depth Look At Airbags And Safety

Supplemental restraint systems (SRS) have spent a lot of time in the news lately. With all of the press surrounding them, we thought it would be a good time to talk a bit more in depth about this unique safety system—the airbag. An airbag, by definition, is what its name implies—a bag filled with air. This safety device is located in vehicle steering wheels, dashboards and other places to protect the driver and passenger in the event of a collision.

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family on road trip, family driving in camper Road Safety Urged During the Labor Day Holiday

The Labor Day holiday means the chance for a last summer road trip for many families across the United States. With that in mind, the National Safety Council (NSC) is urging drivers to be extra cautious this holiday weekend as preventable deaths have reached an all-time high. The risk of being involved in a potentially fatal accident can be reduced with simple driver precautions.

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Reasons to Keep Your Loan Term Short - Banner Reasons to Keep Your Loan Terms Short

If you know anything about auto financing, you know the longer you stretch a loan, the lower your monthly payments. A low monthly payment may sound great, but it’s not always the best option – especially if you have bad credit. Not only can you save money by keeping a loan term short, but you’ll be more likely to complete your loan before something unexpected happens as your vehicle ages.

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buying a car, car dealership Purchasing a Car from a Rent to Own Lot

All too often, we encounter people with bad credit who haven't been able to meet the requirements for a subprime auto loan. However, being turned down for a car loan doesn’t change the fact that these consumers still need a car. When this happens these buyers often turn to renting a vehicle. Rent-to-own car lots are just another name for Buy Here Pay Here (BHPH) dealerships.

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You Wanted a Cherry Car, Instead You Got a Lemon You Wanted a Cherry Car, Instead You Got a Lemon

What is our obsession with using fruit to describe things in the world? You can compare apples to apples or apples to oranges, and cars in great condition are considered cherry. Let’s not forget the lemon. There seems to be no solid explanation of exactly when people began referring to bad cars as “lemons”, but we all know why. Lemons are sour, they leave a bad taste in your mouth, and, as far as cars go, no one wants one.

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