Tara Baukus Mello
Bankrate.com
Los Angeles, CA, United States
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The 10 Best Used Cars Under $15,000
These durable vehicles can hit 200,000 miles and are top-rated for safety. → Read More
How Do Car Dealers Make Money
Knowing how car dealers make money could help save you money. → Read More
Should I Buy A New Car Vs A Used Car?
Understanding the pluses and minuses of each will help you make your decision. → Read More
Top 10 Check Engine Light Car Repairs
When you see that light come on, one of these issues is most likely the cause. → Read More
How Does Leasing A Car Work
Don’t sign a lease without knowing what to expect, and whether fees are negotiable. → Read More
How Can I Buy A New Car and Save Money
Fasten your seat belt and follow our map to pay less for this major purchase. → Read More
Buying A Leased Car Can Save You Money
If new cars give you sticker shock, a lease turn-in is worth considering. → Read More
Car Equity Loan Could Wreck Your Finances
Using your auto as borrowing collateral could land you in a ditch. Here’s why. → Read More
How Do I Lease A Car With Bad Credit?
Don’t expect it to be easy. But there are things you can do to improve your chances. → Read More
Can You Get A No Credit Car Loan
It’s tough to buy a car with no credit history. Do these things to up your chances. → Read More
5 Most Reliable Car Companies
Swerve around check-engine-light worries with these dependable companies. → Read More
The 7 best certified preowned vehicles under $25K
Want a used car you can count on? These rides offer the best value. → Read More
Car Rental Available If You Are Under 25
Most rental companies have lowered the age requirement. But young drivers pay more. → Read More
Should You Lease A Used Car
Leasing a used car can beat leasing a new one, though watch for a potential drawback. → Read More
10 Best Car Buying Tips For 2017
Follow this roadmap if you’re resolving to replace your old vehicle in the new year. → Read More
The 6 most dependable SUVs
Whether going off-road or dropping off kids, these SUVs will handle your needs for years. → Read More
Fatal car crashes involving teens spike 10%
Deaths of teen drivers have increased for the first time in 10 years and regulators are calling for changes to the Graduated Drive Licensing program. → Read More
What To Do During a Tire Blowout
Dear Driving for Dollars, I saw a very scary car accident on the highway recently. A small car had a tire blow-out and the driver lost control, swerving into a motorcyclist in the adjacent lane. The motorcyclist was thrown from his bike and I read in the paper that he died from his injuries. I'd hate to be involved in something like this. Is there anything the driver could have done? -- Mrs.… → Read More
Diesel car purchases on the rise
Despite bad press, 7.7 million diesel vehicles were in operation in the United States in 2015, an increase of 329,700 cars. → Read More
Compare Car Repair Cost In US By Region
Compare car repair cost in US by region If you drive an older car, car repairs are a given, so it makes sense to budget for them. To determine average car repair costs by region in 2015, the 2016 CarMD Vehicle Health Index assessed a range of cars that were: * New. * 5 years old. * 10 years old. * 15 years old. Car repair costs were down slightly compared with 2014, with a 1.5% increase in the… → Read More