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Transmission Repair Cost: Rebuild, Replace, or Repair — What to Expect

Transmission repair estimates range from $150 for a fluid service to $4,000 for a replacement. Here is how to tell what is actually wrong, what each repair type costs, and when the math stops making sense.

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What Is My Car Worth? How to Find the Real Market Value

Valuation tools are a starting point, not the answer. Here is a four source method for establishing real market value, which valuation type to use for your sale channel, and why most sellers price their car wrong.

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Changing Spark Plugs: When to Replace, Which Type to Use, and DIY vs. Shop

Worn spark plugs are the most common cause of misfires and rough idle. Here is when each plug type needs replacing, how to read plug condition, and when the job makes sense to do yourself.

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How to Sell a Car: The Complete Step-by-Step Guide

The channel you choose, the price you set, and the preparation you do determine most of what you net. Here is the full selling process from deciding how to sell through handing over the keys.

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