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When It Makes Sense to Drive Instead of Fly

Last updated: Oct 4, 2019 at 3:51PM
Published on: Dec 13, 2016 by Matt Smith

Road Trip Car
The holidays bring many things: festive decorations, various holiday foods, crackling fireplaces, and general merriment and cheer. Oh, and travel. Lots and lots of travel. Looking at expensive plane tickets during this time of year, it’s pretty clear the air-travel industry is aware of this, and who are they to pass up the chance to leverage a little supply and demand? Airlines may love it, but at times, the juxtaposition of Thanksgiving and Christmas–just 30 days this year–can put plenty of strain on even the fattest wallets. In some cases, it can make you wonder whether it’s more affordable to drive instead of fly.
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Filed Under: Car News Tagged With: airfare, befrugal.com, christmas travel, cost of driving, cost of flying, drive or fly, holiday travel, traffic, yourmechanic.com

Taking a Look at the Most and Least Expensive Cars to Own

Jun 14, 2016 by Matt Smith

2016 BMW 340i

There are some things we replace, and other things we repair. I have no qualms replacing a toothbrush every couple months, or buying a new pair of running shoes after a few hundred miles. When it comes to more expensive items, however, my point of view shifts dramatically. Companies like Patagonia have made a strong push against disposable merchandise, offering repair services for their products and encouraging shoppers to fix their gear rather than just throwing it away and buying replacements. It’s a commendable, environmentally friendly decision—and considering the price tags on Patagonia products, one that’s appreciated by shoppers, too.

Of course, when it comes to repairing vs. replacing, nothing trumps the auto industry. Drivers spend hundreds, sometimes thousands of dollars per year keeping their cars on the road and, try as a I might, I just can’t visualize disposable cars showing up anytime soon. YourMechanic.com connects car owners with mechanics and in doing so has amassed an impressive data set breaking down the average cost of ownership by brand and specific model, including the maladies that most commonly afflict each brand.

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Filed Under: Car Industry News, Car Shopping, General Chat, United States Tagged With: BMW, cadillac, car cost of ownership, car maintenance, Car Minded, chrysler sebring, Honda FIt, hyundai, mercedes-benz, subaru forester, Toyota Prius, yourmechanic.com

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