Lifestyle and Budget

Waiting until December to buy a new car or truck? Forget it. The best deals can really be found in August, according to TrueCar.

You can tell the lender to take the car but still be stuck with your title loan. Here's why.

While car auctions promise to fetch millions of dollars for sought-after autos, a growing market of affordable rides are ready to hit the road.

You have a car insurance deductible, but filing a claim for small amounts above that would be very costly, eventually.

Biodiesel can be blended with diesel, but you may not want it in your car. Here's why.

A person with no set of wheels may want to borrow or rent them and needs coverage.

Carmakers are putting technology in the driver's seat to protect you from yourself.

Your car's vehicle identification number may look like a meaningless string of random numbers and letters. But there's a lot of information there.

Using the wrong words could cause delay or confusion with your insurance claims -- or even denial.

Many factors can hamper a car's fuel economy. Learn whether extreme heat is among them.

You can't force a car purchase, but one strategy could give him incentive to buy.

You'd be surprised how much an auto insurer knows about you before you're even a customer.

You probably need at least one of these apps.

The NICB releases its annual list of cities with the worst car-theft rates, and California has nine of the top 10.

A road trip can be tough in the heat. These moves will help your car run better.

Malia Obama is turning 16 and learning to drive. The Obamas' car insurance bill is about to go way, way up.

Beyond the human toll, accidents involving teens have major financial repercussions -- learn how to save on car insurance when insuring your young driver.

A car air conditioner gets old like a car. Find out what to do with an aging AC unit.

Comparison shopping for car insurance is wise, but make certain that the policy with the lowest price fits all your needs before you purchase it.

Here's what to look for when vetting carriers--especially for younger drivers.