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  Buying a used car can be a daunting experience especially for those who are new to the process. With so many scammers out there, it’s easy to get taken advantage of. But don’t worry, we’ve got your back. In this article, we’ll expose the top 10 used car scams and provide you with the inside scoop on how to avoid them. 10 Commonly Used Car Scams to watch out for   1. The Odometer Rollback You’ve probably heard of this deceptive and highly illegal practice before. Odometer rollback is the act of manipulating the vehicles odometer, most commonly to alter the total mileage the car was driven. Making the vehicle appear to have lower mileage may make the car more attractive to potential buyers and fetch a higher premium. It’s a clever trick but it’s not foolproof. Here’s how to catch them in the act: check the odometer reading on the car’s title and compare it to the reading on the odometer. Always run a VinCheckUp vehicle history report to check for last reported odometer readi...

  As a car owner, it’s essential to budget for yearly maintenance costs to ensure your vehicle runs smoothly and efficiently. However, determining these costs can be a bit challenging, as they vary greatly depending on several factors, including the vehicle’s year, make, model and condition. In this article, we’ll explore how to estimate your vehicle’s yearly maintenance costs and provide tips on how to save money on repairs and maintenance . There are multiple reasons why yearly maintenance costs cannot be just averaged out based on some generic stats and figures. In fact, each vehicle will have its individual requirements and standards beyond what is recommended by the manufacturer. To fully understand and plan for upcoming vehicle maintenance it is vital to explore all the factors that influence your specific vehicles maintenance costs. Vehicles yearly maintenance   Factors Affecting Vehicle Maintenance Costs There are several major factors that influence the maintenance co...

  In recent years, electrification in vehicles has revolutionized the   automotive industry   with new driver aids and various levels of advanced driverless technologies being installed in many of the new vehicles on sale today. Beyond clean energy and sustainability goals there may be something sinister laying behind this effort to electrify the future. In this article we want to address some of the more potentially controversial topics related to driverless technology.   This cutting-edge technology offers car owners unprecedented convenience. Just imagine arriving at your desired location without ever needing to find a parking spot. The modern   car   can autonomously find a parking spot on its own—this futuristic vision is now becoming reality. We are on the brink of full vehicle autonomy. You no longer need to waste time searching for parking, remembering where you parked your car, or worrying about squeezing into a narrow door opening just because ano...