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Top 5 best cars for a new driver

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  I remember the day my little sister got her license. My dad wanted to buy her a tank, while my mom wanted something that got 40 mpg and came with a 10-year bumper-to-bumper warranty. The compromise they finally landed on was a gently used   2018   Subaru Impreza   Sport , which ended up costing less than either of them expected and more importantly, it is still running strong to this day.   best cars for new drivers     If you’re shopping for a first car for yourself or your son or daughter, the good news is that the market is packed with good, safe, reliable and economic options. After digging through IIHS crash-test scores, Consumer Reports reliability charts and average insurance premiums for 16- to 19-year-olds, these five kept floating to the top.   1.   2018 - 2021   Toyota   Corolla   (Hatch or Sedan)   This car has been the IIHS Top Safety Pick every year since 2018 (with Toyota Safety Sense 2.0 standard). It has...

The Hidden Costs of Car Ownership - What You Need to Know

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  When most people shop for a car, they usually just focus on the monthly payment or the asking price. However, the true cost of   car ownership   extends far beyond the negotiated price or the loan payment, with hidden expenses that can add thousands of dollars annually to your budget. From state-specific excise taxes to unexpected   repair   costs, understanding these hidden expenses is crucial for making informed financial decisions about vehicle ownership. To help familiarize young car buyers, we have compiled a list of the most common hidden or unaccounted car costs that are rarely disclosed prior to purchase.   hidden costs of car ownership     Sales Tax   While most car buyers that reside in states that collect sales tax realize they will have to pay some amount towards sales tax as they do on everything they purchase, they often underestimate this cost. Unlike other purchases,   car sales tax   can add thousands to your tota...