Sometimes it’s not the decision that it’s time to buy a new car that’s so difficult. Instead, it’s deciding what to do with the car you’re currently driving.

If you’re ready to move into a new car, but don’t know what to do with your old one, here are some questions to ask yourself:

• Is your car older, but you still want to get something out of it? You might consider donating the car for a tax benefit.
• Are you set on a price you must get for the car before you can part with it? You may want to try selling the vehicle yourself.
• Do you want to quickly and easily move from your current car to a new car without the headaches of readying your car for sale on your own? Trading in your car at the dealership may be the best option for you.

For more information on each of these options, read our article:
What to Do with Your Used Car.

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U.S. car buyers now can take advantage of a new certified pre-owned (CPO) vehicle program from Mazda. All 2006-2010 Mazda cars, SUVs and trucks with less than 60,000 miles are eligible for the program, as long as they meet the rigorous standards for quality.

Under the new Mazda CPO program, Mazda dealers will perform a rigorous multi-point inspection and reconditioning program on Certified vehicles to help ensure they are as close to the quality of a new car as possible.

The Mazda CPO program offers:

• Either the remaining balance of the factory warranty or an additional 12-month/12,000-mile comprehensive warranty (as applicable).
• A seven-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty. 
• No deductible or co-pay for warrantable repairs, which is the same as all other Mazda warranty repairs.
• Roadside assistance at no extra cost, for the balance of the powertrain warranty period, which covers flat-tire changing, battery-jump, lock-out, and fuel delivery.

Contact your local Mazda dealer for full CPO program details. | Shop Now for a Mazda Pre-Owned Car.

A Look Back at the “Personal Transport” Car

Today, the last Chrysler PT Cruiser will roll off the assembly line. This marks the end of an era for what was once one of Chrysler’s best-selling vehicles.

2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser

Launched during the 2000 model year, the PT Cruiser – with “PT” standing for “personal transport” – was considered to be both quirky and innovative at its launch. A modern car with throwback style, Chrysler issued more than a dozen factory-authorized custom trims for the PT Cruiser. These trims included woodie, flames, and a “couture” edition with a two-tone silver and black exterior and flashy red interior that was billed by the automaker as a proper send-off for the car.

PT Cruiser “Woodie” Trim Package

A convertible PT Cruiser, featuring an integrated “sport bar” to help with rollover protection, was produced from model years 2005 to 2008.


2008 PT Cruiser Convertible

Though Chrysler made only subtle changes to the car and its features over its lifespan, it always retained a core group of loyal customers. All told, consumers have purchased more than 1.3 million PT Cruisers during its run.

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