Cars

The Grad Olympics

10 Things to Stop Worrying About

By Jason Richards

There are enough issues to confront in recent grad life without being consumed by vague fears about getting cancer from your cell phone or becoming infertile because you drank so much Mountain Dew as a kid.... more >

Floundering Auto Industry = Good for Grads

By Christopher Zoia

Automobile sales plunged this summer due to the high price of oil and the short supply of fuel-efficient cars. If you’re looking to nab a new set of wheels, work this recent slump in the car industry to your advantage.... more >

Pushing Miracle Whips

By Gritz

If you’re one of those people (i.e., a 10-year-old) who thinks it would actually be cool to drive a Dale Earnhardt signature edition car, you may be interested in a growing trend cropping up around New Orleans: “sticker cars.” Taking their cues from the NASCAR track, these Warholian monstrosities are... more >

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Life in the Fast Lane

By Tom Wiseman

Buenos Dias!

Or Buenas Noches if you're on the other side of the world right now.

As documented in my last blog, my good friend and guide Eric has... more >

Determining if You Need a Car

By David Pekema

Many of us made it through four years of college without a four-wheeled parasite sucking at our financial lifeblood. And those of us who did have a car usually didn’t have to pay for it. But what about now that you’re a big-shot post-grad with money to burn and homies to roll with? Well let’s break it down. A typical month can easily cost... more >

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The Unofficial Guide to the DMV

By Joan Mitchell

Whether you’re getting a car after graduation, selling one before moving cities, or are just a really precocious 16-year-old who reads this site, you’re going to want to check out The Unofficial Guide to the DMV. It's a good launching point for almost any car-related query... more >

Deciding Whether to Buy or Lease a Car

By Arielle Sachar

My first love took me places I had never been, had a solid rear end, and gave me lovin’ despite being a little temperamental. So maybe at sixteen, my first love was a 1987 Nissan Stanza that never started, was covered in grease stains, and always smelled like exhaust, but what can you do. After three turbulent years... more >

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Buying a Car

By Julie Fishman

Unless you live in a public transportation-friendly city, having a whip could be the only thing that saves you from losing your job and spending your Saturday nights stuck at home watching Skinemax. But before you start thinking about balling out with a Bentley or settling for a rusted-out jalopy, you should figure out what fits in your budget. The monthly... more >

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Purchasing Car Insurance

By Julie Fishman

So easy a caveman can do it but more confusing for college grads than the lyrics to “My Humps,” auto insurance is required by law in almost every state, so dealing with it is less an option than an obligation. There are two main aspects of car insurance—protecting your car and protecting yourself... more >

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