Top 10 Automotive Credit Cards

   In their quest for a new car, Harry and Charlotte Siegel of Boynton Beach, Florida, are considering a variety of crossover vehicles. General Motors is the only brand on their radar screen. How did GM create such incredible loyalty? "Not entirely because of their products," says Harry Siegel, "but because we have a GM credit card."

   For smart shoppers like the Siegels, a strategically used credit card can save thousands of dollars on the cost of a new vehicle. From rebates that offset the cost of a new vehicle to discounts on parts and service, automotive-branded credit cards increase buying power by making the most of your daily purchases.

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Top 10 Tips for Good Auto Repair Service

   Recently I took a basic course in auto mechanics so that I could become more wheels-savvy. Plus, I wanted to bond with my teenage son. Hey, I didn't grow up doing wheelies in parking lots or tooling around under the hood, learning car repair. This was all new to me.

Our professor, Vittorio Principe, who owns , New York, called the owner's manual to our vehicles the "forgotten bible" and used it as our basic auto repair guide.

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