The resurgence of the used car market Before gas prices spiked and the economy took its turn for the worse, how many of us considered buying a used car? Probably not many. But Market Watch is reporting that consumer interest in used and certified...
Topics: Buying Cars, MotaMoney, Used Cars

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Today is a very special day. I was woken by my daughter before 6 AM so that I could get dressed and get out of the house with her to walk to her high school with enough time to stop by our closest independent purveyor of fine organic coffees . On a...
Topics: Ford, MotaMama, teen driving

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I recently wrote about a friend’s search for a new vehicle to carry his growing family of soon-to-be three kids… all in baby seats or boosters at the same time. We concluded (and he later purchased one) that a new Honda minivan met his needs the...
Topics: Chevy, Crossover, MiniVans, MotaMama, SUV, Uplander

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We are all very proud to announce that Mota's blog has been nominated for the Divine Caroline Love! This Site Award in the Careers and Money category . Please consider following the Divine Caroline badge on the right (below the archives) and vote for.
Topics: careers, MotaMouth, Saving Money

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Financial giants such as GMAC financial Services and Ford are cutting back the amount of leases in the US; GMAC stopped leasing in Canada and Chrysler said it will cut them out completely. Leases are simply a terrible product for the manufacturers....
Topics: Car Values, Depreciation, MotaMoney

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