Ownership

Think you know how much a car costs? The total cost of ownership for a car today is so much more than just what you pay at the dealership. Unless you're paying cash for that new car, you're also going to pay interest on the price that you and the dealer agreed upon. There are some great car financing options in today's market. While there may be some great low or no finance deals out there, interest costs are going to drive the cost of ownership up.

Total cost of ownership today also includes licensing and vehicle registration, fuel, maintenance, insurance and depreciation. It's a lot to consider when you think about becoming a car owner, but we're here to help you figure it all out. Check out the car owner resources and content below.

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Keep your car clean with this portable vacuum, now under $12

You'd be hard pressed to find anything better for the price

Car Buying
How to get the best car loan rate

Everything you need to know about what affects your interest rate, and how to get the best one

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2023 Honda Pilot earns IIHS Top Safety Pick+

The fully-redesigned SUV improved in key areas to get the commendation

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NY's chronic speeders may be required to install speed limiters

The state wants to be able to cap the speeds of cars driven by repeat offenders

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Researchers hack Tesla's infotainment system and get paid upgrades for free

They also managed to retrieve private user data; the team's research is just beginning

Recalls
Hyundai and Kia recall 92,000 cars over oil pump fire risk

It covers several popular models, including the Hyundai Palisade and Kia Sportage

Recalls
2023 Ford Escape and Super Duty recalled over digital dash cluster

The recalled models have a cluster that might not illuminate due to a bad soldering job

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NHTSA probes complaints from Tesla drivers over loss of steering control

The probe is at least the fifth started by the agency into Tesla vehicles in the past three years

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These vehicles currently sell for much more than MSRP

There are still some selling for close to sticker, including some EVs and hybrids

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Cargo ship carrying nearly 3,000 cars catches fire, leaves one dead

The ship caught fire off the Dutch coast, and the source of the fire is still unclear

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Recalls
Tesla recalls Model S, X and Y for misaligned cameras

They can cause the forward collision avoidance system to malfunction without notice

Motorsports
IndyCar introduces stronger retaining nut to keep wheels attached during wrecks

This comes after a tire narrowly missed a packed grandstand during the Indianapolis 500

Car Buying
Leasing vs buying a car | Which is better for you?

To lease or not to lease ... That is the question

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How I was reunited with my Acura TSX after 16 years

And how it was restored by Acura collector Tyson Hugie

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