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	Get the best deal on a new car or truck Our 6-step plan will help you save thousands of dollars by getting the lowest price and cheapest loan.
	The best new cars and trucks for 2008 We review hundreds of models from the smallest subcompacts to the biggest pickups to come up with our recommendations.
	July's best deals on fuel-efficient rides Here are some surprisingly big rebates and cheap loans on cars and trucks that will also save bucks at the gas pump.
	Lease or buy: Which is right for you? Leasing means lower monthly payments, but over the long haul buying is cheaper and you can ultimately kiss car payments bye bye.
	The best cars for teens New or used, our favorites are safe, affordable and surprisingly cool. That will mean a lot to your kid.
	Save big bucks by downsizing your ride If you're struggling to keep up with gas prices and other bills, here's a way to save hundreds of dollars a month.

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	Buy a 'certified' used car for reliability They're available at most new car dealers and are touted as the best kept, most dependable pre-owned car or truck you can buy.
	Cut your car payments It's a good place to find extra money for mortgage payments or credit card bills if you're spending as much as the average American -- nearly $500 a month.
	Get a "simple" not an "add-on" loan. Add-on loans cost more because they require you to pay interest on the full amount you borrow for the entire term of the loan.
	Take a pass on extended warranties These insurance policies are rarely worth the extra cost, especially if your car or truck has a great automaker warranty.
	Be a joint applicant, not a co-signer If you co-sign for a loan, you're legally responsible for making the payments but have no ownership rights to the car or truck.
	Know how much it's worth before you buy Edmunds.com or Kelley Blue Book tell how much a car cost the dealer and what other buyers are paying for similar models.

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	Gas back to burning 4% of our take-home pay Families in some rural counties are spending more than 13% of their incomes to keep their cars running.
	The real cost of driving -- 54 cents a mile That works out to $8,100 a year if you drive 15,000 miles. The bigger the car or truck, the more costly it is to buy and run.
	Porsche, Honda top 2008 quality rankings Infiniti, Lexus and Toyota also scored well in J.D. Power and Associate's latest survey of new car and truck buyers.
	It's harder to qualify for an auot loan this summer Almost every bank and finance company has introduced stricter lending standards since late 2007.
	Auto loan rates are down and holding The cost of financing a new or used car is the lowest its been in at least 10 years.
	The best small cars If high gas prices and insurance premiums have you shopping for an affordable ride, check the Honda Fit, Nissan Versa and Scion xD.

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