Buying or Leasing a Car

If you're thinking about buying a new or used car or leasing a car, start here. You'll find information on negotiating with car dealers, avoiding scams, getting the best deal on car insurance, and what to do if you buy a lemon. You’ll also find useful information on sharing ownership and use of a car with a neighbor or friend, joining or starting a carsharing club, and starting a carpool.

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How to understand the dealer's responsibilities.

Be wary of expensive service contracts, especially as companies manufacture more reliable cars.

If you get stuck with a real lemon, the law can help.

Want a good deal on a new or used car? Planning on trading in your old car? Do your homework and learn how to negotiate.

Some people can benefit from a special kind of car insurance, called gap protection.

Some types of car insurance are mandatory, others are optional.

Get information about the different types of automobile insurance coverage you can buy.

Learn what's covered if you damage another vehicle while driving a borrowed car.

Learn basic information about renting a car before you show up at the rental counter.

Here are different ways you can co-own and use a shared car.

Use this carsharing agreement to spell out details, such as use and splitting costs, when you co-own or share a car.

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