My father has one rule about car repairs that’s always saved him BIG money over the years. He repairs his car himself. He’s all about cheap car maintenance! Since I’m now on the road, he took it upon himself to show me how to perform car maintenance tasks that can easily be accomplished. I was dreading the lesson until I crunched the numbers and realized
Negotiating Secret Saved Me $1,000 Off a New Car
Negotiating with car dealers is not fun, but writer Megan Thode reveals a secret that saved her $1,000 off the factory price when she bought a car! Megan is auditioning for a staff writer position on BargainBabe.com! Missed the audition announcement? Here it is. Each day this week we are running one audition post. Did this post help you save money? While I will make
Should we buy a Chevy Volt? Comes with FREE electricity.
Hubs and I are considering buying a Chevy Volt to replace our Mini Cooper, partly because he can charge it for free at work. THAT MEANS FEWER GAS BILLS! It’s a big decision and one I am still hashing through, so of course I want your opinion. Should we buy a Chevy Volt?
Cheap Cars On SwapALease
A friend tipped me off to SwapALease, where you can take over another person’s car lease, often for a discount. I haven’t personally used the site, but I interviewed a SwapALease rep and if you are considering leasing a car, it can often save you money on the cost of a car. Note: When comparing prices between SwapALease and a dealer, make sure to account
New Year Financial Review Will Save Money
Scrutinizing your monthly bills will add up to savings. http://bargainbabe.com
Save money on home repair
My husband has saved us tens of thousands of dollars on home and car repairs by doing the work himself. Here are the resources he uses. http://www.bargainbabe.com
9 ways to avoid getting ripped off on car repairs
I share 9 tips to avoid overspending on car repairs by learning how to tell if you’re being taken for a ride. http://www.bargainbabe.com
Want to save money? You have to ask.
Six big ticket expenses you can negotiate a better price on. It just comes down to asking! http://www.bargainbabe.com
How to talk to your car mechanic
Here’s how to recognize signs that your car is breaking or broken. Recognize these repair signs, and you can save yourself a lot of money and heartache. http://www.bargainbabe.com
Make extra money by renting your car
Make money by letting strangers rent your car. http://www.bargainbabe.com
Five places to learn how to make anything
If you want something you don’t have the money for, figure out how to make it. (I’ve already talked about getting things by swapping or repurposing). Personally, I have found that learning to make something is the best way to go. I get what I need, and I know how to repair it. Here are my five favorite sites to go to when I want
My best bargains ever!
A $.99 cashmere sweater got me thinking about my Bargain Hall of Fame. I find bargains every day, but sometimes my finds are special. Here are my personal top 10 best buys…http://www.bargainbabe.com
Are you a returner?
I am a firm believer in returning products. If I get it home and find out that it doesn’t fit, work, or do what the advertising promised, I return it. However, I hate the time, effort, and gas it takes to make a return. Most stores have very good return policies. However, it often costs more to return the item than its purchase price. For
How to Mentally Prepare for a Major Purchase
We all know that we should do research before making a major purchase. We know about comparison shopping, haggling, and looking for discounts. But do you know how to mentally prepare? http://www.bargainbabe.com
Used car mistakes when buying and selling
There are 11 common mistakes people make when buying or selling a used car, according to the October 2011 issue of ShopSmart, published by Consumer Reports. All of them add up to lost money. http://www.bargainbabe.com