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Top 10 most expensive car repair mistakes Better built cars and an uncertain economy mean that Americans are holding onto their cars for longer than ever and are doing more of their own repairs. Nearly half of those who already do their own auto repairs say they are doing more of them themselves this year; 3 in 4 of those who rely on a mechanic say that economic conditions are making them more likely to attempt their own repairs, according to a recent survey by AutoMD.com. But there are mistakes that even the most seasoned do-it-yourselfers can make. Whether you like to go under the hood or take your vehicle to the shop, here are 10 expensive repair and maintenance mistakes to avoid:
Mitt Romney's skewed praise of Bill ClintonMitt Romney has been praising Bill Clinton even as he heaps scorn on Obama, trying to associate himself with someone more popular and court the white male vote. It might backfire.
France says 'oui' to euro bonds, but Germany says 'nein'German finance official says Berlin continues to oppose euro bonds, which would create debt backed jointly by European Union nations. EU members meet Wednesday in Brussels to discuss euro bonds and other growth-enhancing policies.
Tech stocks exchange to change IPO auctions after Facebook glitchesTech stocks IPO auctions will be revamped, Nasdaq CEO says, after delays plagued Facebook's first day of trading. SEC investigating to see if delays hurt trading in the tech stock's underwhelming IPO.
Gold prices to climb if Greece gets fixedGold prices fall when dollar strengthens, as it has during latest Greek crisis. Gold prices will recover when Greece's path is clear, says a gold expert.
Fiat auctions special edition car via TwitterFiat hosts TwitBid auction for a special-edition Fiat 500. The winning bid was聽鈧�15,200.聽
Oil prices will rise, Iran says, if embargo comesOil prices will go up if European Union goes through with a total embargo on Iranian crude in July, Iran's economy minister says. IMF has warned oil prices could rise as much as 30 percent if Iran halts exports.
My Nissan Leaf life: Want a plug-in car? Consider your lifestyle.Buying a plug-in hybrid or electric vehicle is more than just buying a car. It's choosing a lifestyle.- Pet food recall that won't end? Diamond cat food now risky.Pet food recall from Diamond Pet Foods has been expanded eight times, triggered an FDA investigation and critique, and now includes cat food. The company's handling of the salmonella crisis may be even worse.
Latest idea from Apple: an in-car remoteApple has filed a patent for an iPod-like clickwheel mounted on the steering wheel. In-car remote would let drivers change songs, playlists, or Internet radio stations.聽
Do hybrids save money? Website lets you calculate it.Hybrids cost more upfront but are cheaper to operate than nonhybrids. The federal government has launched FuelEconomy.gov聽so consumers can calculate the payback period for buying a hybrid.
Health-care protest bills get Missouri OKHealth-care bills taking a swipe and President Obama's health-care program passed the Missouri legislature this week. One allows employers to refuse health insurance for birth control; the other would let voters decide whether to allow the creation of a health-insurance exchange.
Obama, G-8: Recovery takes both growth and cuttingConfronting an economic crisis that threatens them all, President Obama and leaders of other world powers on Saturday declared that their governments must both spark growth and cut the debt that has crippled the European continent and put investors worldwide on edge.
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Buying and selling timeshares: eight tipsIn the current market, finding and buying a timeshare is easy. Selling one is a different story. Here are four tips for each that could help.
Anti-dumping policies can have environmental consequencesAnti-dumping laws don't protect the environment in every industry. In some cases, such restrictions can actually do harm.
Facebook IPO? Flat. Facebook future? Bright.Facebook IPO generated no big stock gains on its first day of trading. But Facebook has many of the traits that made Apple, Microsoft, and Google great in the long run. 聽
Starting a business? Structure is key.To be effective, the organization鈥檚 structure needs to align with the overall market strategy that the business is pursuing. As your business grows, make sure each new decision you make is beneficial to the mission statement of your company as a whole.
Facebook IPO stumbles: Why didn't it wow investors?The Facebook IPO underwhelmed Friday, closing up only 23 cents. Investors are still debating Facebook's worth: Is it must-own stock or a company with limited growth potential?聽
Facebook debut doesn't buoy stocks; Dow down 73The Dow lost 73 points to close at 12369 on Facebook's big day. The index fell 3.5 percent on the week.
