On AOL Autos Now: Deals, Recalls and Cars That Almost Drive Themselves
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The 10 Biggest Tax Mistakes I See: A CPA Tells All
Given how complex the tax code is, it's not surprising that people mess up when filing their returns -- making mistakes that can cost you thousands of dollars. CPA Gary Craig offers these tips on how to avoid the top tax filing blunders.
3 Ways to Get More Money When You Sell Your Car
Whether you're trading in or selling, how you present your old car will have a big impact on the price you get for it. Here are three ways to make sure you get the best price for your old ride.
How Much Will Your Next Car Really Cost You?
Purchase price is just the beginning of what it costs to own a car. Depreciation, insurance and maintenance costs can vary widely between competing models. But is there any way to estimate all of that in advance? A few experts have taken a stab at it.
Buyer Beware: Flooded Vehicles Are Coming
Hurricanes Irene and Lee flooded thousands of cars across the Northeast, totaling them. Such heavily damaged vehicles get "salvage" titles to warn potential buyers, but thanks to greedy scammers and lax interstate oversight, many of those "total losses" are about to resurface on America's used car lots -- with clean titles.
Car-Buying Guide Kelley Blue Book May Sell Itself
Kelley Blue Book Co., the venerable publisher of car-buying guides, is looking for a buyer itself, according to a report in the Financial Times. Within the past few weeks, the family-owned company has retained JP Morgan to handle the sale process, sources say.
Ford, GM Sales Surge in January as Toyota Tumbles
Ford and General Motors reported higher sales in January, with Ford fleet sales surging 154%. Detroit's gains came as consumers avoided the showrooms of the largest Japanese competitor, Toyota, which is mired in massive recall involving millions of vehicles.