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Philip Reed

Philip is an automotive expert who writes a syndicated column for NerdWallet. He has appeared on national TV and radio and once wore a hidden camera for ABC News to show how to haggle for a used car. His passion is helping people save money in their automotive budgets.

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Order a New Car From the Factory and Save

Philip Reed
Jan. 5, 2022

With vehicles in short supply at the dealership, more shoppers are ordering cars from the factory. In return for a wait of a few weeks — or months — you…

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Don’t Spend a Dollar to Save a Nickel on Gas

Philip Reed
Dec. 15, 2021

With the cost of gas soaring, it’s not uncommon to hear people say, “I’ve really got to buy a hybrid.” If your goal is to save money, this could be…

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Let the ‘Out-the-Door Price’ Drive Your Next Car Negotiation

Philip Reed
Nov. 30, 2021

Buying a vehicle is more difficult than ever. Shoppers have long been accustomed to negotiating discounts from the figure on the window sticker. In today’s shortage-driven market, though, many dealers…

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5 Mistakes That Can Lead to a Bad Car Loan

Philip Reed
Nov. 17, 2021

As if we need more bad news about car buying, an analysis by Consumer Reports shows that many Americans are drastically overpaying for their car loans. And we can’t place…

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How to Make Your Car Last Longer

Philip Reed
Jan. 25, 2022

Sure, you’d like to get a new car now, but prices are through the roof and inventories are bone dry. Instead, put a little TLC and proactive maintenance into your…

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5 Car-Buying Mistakes to Avoid in Today’s Overheated Market

Philip Reed
April 29, 2022

If you’re shopping for a new or used car in today’s overheated market, you’ll find that the game has changed. A variety of conditions have seemingly given sellers the upper…

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What’s It Cost to Fill Up an EV?

Philip Reed
Sept. 22, 2021

Would you like to pay $2 a gallon — or a lot less — for gas? If you drove an electric car, that’s the equivalent of what you would pay…

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A 10,000-Mile Road Trip: Prepare to Enjoy the Ride

Philip Reed
Sept. 14, 2021

My wife and I are planning a once-in-a-lifetime, 10,000-mile, coast-to-coast road trip. The dream is an epic journey along roads less traveled, but the reality is careful planning to lower…

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Sometimes You Need a Map, Not an App

Philip Reed
Aug. 25, 2021

Believe it or not, there are still plenty of places in the U.S. where there’s no cell phone service and, as a result, no way of navigating with your smartphone…

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9 Options for When You Can’t Find a Rental Car

Philip Reed
Aug. 11, 2021

In the classic travel movie “Planes, Trains and Automobiles,” an airport shuttle leaves Steve Martin in a distant parking lot only to find the car he rented isn’t there. He…

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