Ownership

Think you know how much a car costs? The total cost of ownership for a car today is so much more than just what you pay at the dealership. Unless you're paying cash for that new car, you're also going to pay interest on the price that you and the dealer agreed upon. There are some great car financing options in today's market. While there may be some great low or no finance deals out there, interest costs are going to drive the cost of ownership up.

Total cost of ownership today also includes licensing and vehicle registration, fuel, maintenance, insurance and depreciation. It's a lot to consider when you think about becoming a car owner, but we're here to help you figure it all out. Check out the car owner resources and content below.

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Gas Prices

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Car Recalls

Vehicle Recalls

Has your vehicle been recalled for a safety defect? Get the latest news and information from NHTSA and automakers on recent auto recalls.

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Repair & Maintenance

Repair & Maintenance

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Cars for Sale

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Ownership Posts

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Tesla's new Driver Drowsiness Warning feature counts yawns and blinks

It provides alerts if a driver appears tired — but not if Autopilot's on

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U.S. proposes $270,000 fine after explosion, fire at GM joint venture battery plant

UAW president says union has 'been sounding the alarm for months' about the plant

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What is gap insurance?

Here's why gap insurance might be right for you, and how to make a smart buy

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Here's $25,000, import a used car from Europe

What forbidden fruit would you ship over?

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Recalls
NHTSA urges a massive recall of 52 million airbags in public briefing

It will be the largest airbag recall since Takata if it moves forward

Car Buying
What is a branded title? Everything you need to know

What do salvage, rebuilt and lemon law titles mean, and how are they different from clean titles?

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Rivian R1T fender benders can turn into $40K repair bills

Rear corner damage is an Achilles heel for gargantuan estimates

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What is the traction control system and why does it matter?

It's not the same thing as stability control, but they are related technologies

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New vehicles are supposed to be safer. So why are fatalities on the rise?

Pedestrian and cyclist deaths are way up, yet NHTSA testing for their safety is voluntary

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Brand loyalty declining among new-car buyers

Ford, Toyota, and Subaru enjoy a high level of loyalty

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AAA study says the average annual cost of vehicle ownership is $12,182

'Your Driving Costs' study result is up from last year, and you can blame pickups

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Ford the first OEM to offer digital license plate

Reviver RPlate can be purchased and installed at a dealer or in Ford's accessories store

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