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So you decided to buy a used car...or keep your current car a bit longer. Now, it’s time to look at getting the most out of your investment. And that, my friend, means looking at a vehicle service contract. Also known as extended warranties because, well, they extend the life of your car, these plans can be a lifesaver if your car breaks down, saving in costly repairs that can drain your bank account. What’s more, some contracts offer additional services, like towing and car rentals, to make life a little easier if that breakdown occurs. 

Still, how can you cull from the plethoraof plans out there? Ask yourself these questions:  

The weather’s warming up...and that means it won’t be long before America takes to the open road. According to the AAA, one third of U.S. residents say they’re taking a family vacation this summer, with 69 percent saying they’re doing a road trip. 

It’s like clockwork: every year, winter winds down and tens of thousands of people line up outside convention halls and exhibitions, waiting to get a peek at what automakers are going to unveil for the next model year. In past years, certain trends were spotted, like an infatuation with crossover vehicles—not quite SUVs and not quite sedans.

There once was a time when a road trip meant pulling out an unwieldy map, wrestling with it to see where the next turnoff was. Then, with the advent of the Global Positioning System (GPS) of satellites, a host of gadgets flooded the market, offering turn-by-turn navigation via downloaded content, CDs or DVDs. And still people wrestled—except this time with suction-cup devices designed to affix the bulky units to windshields. 

Now however, getting from point A to point B is all in the palm of your hand with smartphones. With that summer road trip just around the corner, here’s a roundup of the best mapping apps for iPhone and Android devices.

Nothing is worse that hearing and feeling that rhythmic thump-thump-thump of a flat tire when you’re driving. Here’s some tips to avoid that scenario altogether: