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Posted on August 10, 2020August 11, 2020

Tips for Purchasing a New Vehicle

September is a great month to consider buying a car and remains one of the most popular months for new car purchases. As new models hit the showrooms, manufacturers often offer some of the year’s best deals to move out older inventory to make way for the new. As a AAA member, we want to …

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Posted on December 19, 2019May 19, 2020

Four Insider Secrets to Buying Your Next Car

It wasn’t long ago when I was on the showroom floor, doing everything I could to get my customers to purchase that new car. These days, however, my goal is to help you, the consumer, feel confident when you’re in the market for a new vehicle. What does it really take? Here are four of …

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Posted on January 26, 2018January 5, 2021

What Does it Mean if a Car is Totaled?

A “totaled” car is a term insurance agencies and owners use to describe a vehicle with so much damage — in an accident, accidentally or otherwise— that it is a total loss. According to David Antocci, vice president of claims for MAPFRE Insurance, a total-loss designation — as well as establishing a value — can …

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Posted on September 27, 2017January 10, 2019

Used Car Shopping: Buy a Peach, Not a Lemon

A used car can be a great buy…or, it can be a disaster. Despite that uncertainty, used cars outsell new cars by more than 2 to 1. The reason is value. A used car with about 75 percent of its life expectancy left often sells for about half the price of a comparable new model. …

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