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Cars
AAA joins the companies providing low-quality customer service
On Saturday, I got in my car hoping to rush to Ace Hardware to buy a new garden hose. I
Consumer Reports adds used cars to its online ratings and recommendations
Four in 10 Americans who were in the market for a vehicle in the past year were only considering used
FTC settlement shows why a car-repair contract may be a bad idea
Car repairs are a dreaded expense for most families. When you see a TV ad – with a celebrity saying
Tips for buying a used car online
Buying a used car instead of a new one will probably save you money. However, finding, researching, and negotiating to buy a used car online can be difficult. Online sellers advertise they can make car purchases cheaper and easier, but some of them use tactics that could end up costing you time and money.
Would you put a poop emoji sticker on someone’s car to scold them for their ‘shitty’ parking?
When I was at Trader Joe’s Monday, someone put a piece of paper on my windshield shaped like a poop emoji. I couldn’t believe it. On the back it said I was shitty at parking. When I drove up to park, there were two large SUVs. The one on the left was parked on the line. I intentionally parked at a distance from the improperly parked SUV.
As summer begins, prevent injuries and deaths by reviewing off-highway vehicle safety tips
Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer. A big safety issue for parents is the use of off-highway vehicles or OHVs by kids. During 2023, the CFA documented 498 OHV fatalities. Children 15 years and younger accounted for 19 percent of all deaths. Children six years and under continue to make up a sizable portion of the OHV fatalities.
Had a frustrating experience getting an item repaired? Let the FTC know what happened
When trying to get a product fixed, you might have had a big problem. The Federal Trade Commission wants to hear what happened if you recently tried to get a product repaired. The FTC has set up a link for warranty or repair stories. It’s interested in learning about experiences across a range of products – from cars, kitchen appliances, and cell phones to grills and generators.
Best and worst Super Bowl ads 2024
The Super Bowl ads this year followed a similar pattern of previous years: just a few good ones, many bad ones, a lot of silly ones, and my biggest complaint – violence being used to sell products and services. Years ago, I didn’t like Betty White being tacked onto the ground to sell Snickers bars and seniors being victimized in ads.