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Why Car Leasing Became So Ridiculously Popular

Collaborative Post¦ Go back fifty years, and practically everybody saved their money to buy a car outright. There were no such things as car loans. And there were certainly no lease payment options. 

But thanks to innovations in the business world and changes in consumer preferences, that’s all changed. Now you just pay for your vehicle with a predictable fee every month. It’s the same as any other utility. 

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When you think about it, the same constraints operated with cars bought on loan. But there are key differences between regular loans and leases. And that’s part of the reason they’ve become so ridiculously popular. 

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The Power and Safety Tradeoff in Used Cars

Collaborative Post¦ The Subaru Impreza appears on both lists of safe and powerful cars.  Photo by Garvin St. Villier from Pexels.  

 

Mommies, daddies, parents of teens, and people, in general, all want a safe pick for their used cars. You might not be able to afford all the bells and whistles of a new vehicle, which will avoid collisions, keep you in your lane, and apply the brakes when it sees something you don’t. But that doesn’t mean you’re stuck with one of the Ford Pintos of the vehicle world. And it doesn’t mean you have to break the bank.  

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Getting A New Car? What Do You Need To Consider First?

Collaborative Post¦ Are you going to be getting a new car soon? If the answer is yes, then you need to be careful that you don’t fall into some of the common traps that people find themselves in. You need to sit down and really think this through before you can make a purchase, so that’s why we’ve written this article. Down below, we’re going to be taking a look at some of the things that you need to consider before you purchase a new vehicle. Keep reading if you want to find out more.

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4 Considerations to Make When Your Teenager Wants a Car

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Collaborative Post¦ The moment when you were looking for a family car to fit all the members of your growing family seems to be not so far in the past yet. Now, suddenly, your teenager is asking about their first car. And, as the topic comes up, it is only a matter of time before they will be cruising around in their greased lightning – even if that’s no more than a small, second-hand Skoda.

While this is a crucial moment in the life of your teeneger, they are not likely to be paying the whole car and fuel in full, so you should be ready for a draining moment – from a financial and emotional point of view. Here are some tips for living this moment with serenity.

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