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The 2016 models are being replaced by the 2017s. If you are considering a new car, SUV, crossover or pick-up, these tips will save you money when you buy, or when you trade-in Old Breakdown for a new model.

These are all links to articles ecoXplorer Evelyn Kanter has written for top outlets including US News and World Report.

Dealers often hide costs you should not have to pay, including for their advertising budgets.

  • How to recognize and avoid hidden dealer costs

Love that deep purple Dodge Charger Hemi?  It may be costing you money at resale time.

  • How car color affects resale value

Unscrupulous salvage dealers and used car dealers put flooded vehicles on the market as bargain-priced used used.  They are, indeed, a bargain, and used.  But they are also dangerous because flooding can short-circuit electronics and lead to an accident.

  • How to avoid getting soaked buying a flood-damaged vehicle

Your new vehicle loses 10 percent of its value the minute you drive it out of the showroom.  After that, depreciation varies by manufacturer and even by particular model.

  • Which vehicle is worth the most?  Factors affecting depreciation

Note that ecoxplorer Evelyn Kanter has been a travel writer and automotive journalist for 20+ years, for many major publications and webzines.

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