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Should You Repair Your Old Car or Buy New?

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James Hendrickson / August 14th, 2014 / 1 Comment

Unfortunately, no car lasts forever. There will come a time in your car’s life where you’ll have to ask the question: should you fix your old car or should you buy new? While there is no flat out yes or no answer to this question, there are some things you should think about. Fixing an Old Car Cars aren’t meant to be driven forever. And when your car starts having problems the frustrations begin. In...

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How to Look at the Big Picture when Buying a Car

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Outlier Model / March 9th, 2014 / 2 Comments

Investing in a car can be a daunting task and can take a bit hit on your finances. You not only have to consider the down payment, but what the running costs will be over time. Before you set foot on the car lot, it’s helpful to define what type of car will best fit with your lifestyle and means. For example, new drivers may want to stick to small, efficient city cars to keep insurance and fuel...

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Access over ownership

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CF / September 24th, 2012 / 18 Comments

Millenials, the demographic cohort that followed Generation X, are a much maligned bunch. Also sometimes known as “Generation Y”, millenials were born between approximately 1982 and 2000, with slight fluctuations depending on country of origin. Each generation in human history has been noted for displaying certain values, trends or characteristics, and millenials are no different. They...

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