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  • Best Car Deals Memorial Day Weekend: Chrysler, Nissan, And Ford

    Looking to buy a car this Memorial Day weekend? Want to get the best deal?

    Look no further than the Kelley Blue Book.

    24/7 Wall Street News said that, according to them, the best deal is the $3,250 cash-back offered if you buy a 2014 Chrysler 300. Coming in at second is the 36-month lease on a 2014 Nissan Altima.

    Third? $5,000 cash back on Ford’s 2014 Expedition SUV.

    Noticeably absent from the list is the General Motors company. In the words of the article they “did not have any vehicles in KBB’s top ten holiday weekend deals. Clearly the company is feeling a bit pinched following its latest recalls and may be testing whether it can still command full price for its vehicles.”

    Dealers are also turning to the Kelley Blue Book to form the basis of any local deals that will come to your area for the weekend.

    Cars themselves aren’t the only thing you can get a great deal on this weekend. Time Magazine ran a list of the best deals this Memorial Day. On it? Car accessories. “Car owners can save a fortune on oil, batteries, parts and washing materials during Memorial Day weekend,” PromotionalCodes said. AutoZone and other car supply stores are expected to lower their prices and offer great deals.

    Not sure what your car needs? AAMCO has offered a checklist for your car before you drive off to get a deal anywhere:

    Battery: Prevent failure by replacing a car battery that’s more than five years old.
    Engine Oil: Increase mileage by up to two percent by using the manufacturer’s recommended grade of oil during suggested oil change intervals.
    Service: Improve mileage by up to 10 percent on simple fixes and up to 40 percent by addressing any major unperformed maintenance or mechanical issues, according to the Environmental Protection Agency.
    Tires: Enhance gas mileage by up to three percent by properly inflating tires to the manufacturer’s specification.

    Not to mention all the other stores and outlets offering deals over the long weekend. It looks like, as usual, for this Memorial Day, you deck out your car and you can deck out you.

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  • Best Family Cars 2014: Expert Kelley Blue Book List

    Finding the best family car may be one of the most important decisions– you’re carrying precious cargo, and you may have to be the most careful with your budget than other car purchasers. At the same time, you shouldn’t have to sacrifice comfort and technology– and looking at least a little cool– when purchasing a great family car.

    Depending on your needs, you may need a mini-van, an SUV or even an ample sized four-door sedan. Although many would shy away from the “soccer mom vans” because of their basic ugliness, nowadays even station wagons have some style.

    The car experts at Kelley Blue Book decided that 21 cars out of 300 family cars were top-class this year, and then they narrowed it down to 12. The resulting list is comprised of sedans, both midsize and small SUVs, minivans and a hybrid wagon. Here are the top three:

    1. Chevrolet Impala
    KBB describes the Impala as the closest thing to a utility vehicle without having to get a utility vehicle. Although it costs as much as many SUVs at the $30,000-$40,000 range, it serves those who need the space but despise the bulk of an SUV. The features of a fully loaded 2014 Impala makes KBB believe that it is worth every dollar. Compared to other leading giant sedans such as the Toyota Avalon, it uses its size to comfortably fit up to two car seats plus a booster seat, and the trunk is huge.

    2. Chevrolet Traverse
    The Traverse can carry up to eight passengers along with much cargo space. KBB states that its third row is the largest of any other SUV they’ve tested. It is, however, a bulky massive SUV that people who hate SUVs probably can’t deal with. Even if you are used to these traits, you still may not like the maneuvering difficulties of the Traverse. Still, the space and affordability compared to other SUVs make this the best family SUV of 2014.

    3.Ford Flex
    The Flex lets you know by its appearance that it isn’t your normal SUV. It can carry seven passengers with extensive legroom for long-legged adults and car seated babies. KBB actually says that the Flex is one of the most car-seat friendly vehicles of the 300 that they’ve tested. Its high engine power for an SUV also impressed the staff, but the steering gave them a little concern. The Flex can reach over the $50,000 range, but its plenty features could make this one a go for your family.

    Even if your family is the size of the Beverly Hillbillies, 2014 gives you hope that it’s possible to ride around in a bit more class and style. Be sure to check out the entire list.

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