Whether you're looking to buy new or used, Yahoo! Classifieds' autos area, accessible via Yahoo! Autos, offers free

listings for cars for sale by individuals and dealers nationwide. Will it be the Integra or a Volvo sedan? The Compare 2 Cars

service allows you to examine two models side-by-side to get a clear sense of what each offers. You can also obtain free reports

about new cars through the New Car Guide, or examine Edmund's Used Car Guide for used car trade-in and market prices,

rating data and recall information.

When researching a used car online, consumers should also squeeze in a visit to the Lemon Check, designed to alert

car buyers to red flags about a particular car. Just enter the vehicle ID Number (VIN) and the service instantly culls its

nationwide database of more than 700 million vehicle records to determine if yours is sour. Using Lemon Check, you can even order

the full history of a used car.

Doing the Numbers

Once you've selected a make and model, you'll need to consider loans, insurance, and financing. You can look at loan

rates in your area with Yahoo! Autos' loan links. At the Auto Insurance Center, you can find out how much coverage you need,

get quotes and catch up on the latest insurance news. Yahoo! Autos' credit report link even lets you run your own credit check

in a matter of minutes.

Banana In Your Tailpipe?

From antilock brakes to lubrication and tailpipes to struts, the Repair Guide helps you keep your car in shape and gives

you a sense of what is wrong, before you take your car to the shop. Peruse the repair index where you'll find answers to

burning repair questions like: why do my brakes vibrate every time I stop; why isn't my heater giving out much heat; and more.

The troubleshooting section also explains wrenching problems including clunks, clicks, rattles, veering, and uneven tire wear.

Shift Gears and Get Online

For more information about what's online at Yahoo! Autos, visit the site at https://autos.yahoo.com.

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