Many students drive cars to school. It's not just a convenient way to catch classes in separate buildings that are miles apart, but may also be a cheaper alternative for students who don't live in university dormitories. After all, even though living with mom and dad means driving more than an hour a day, this arrangement can surely help defray the costs of college education. This is true during the good times. But when the going gets tough, and the car breaks down in the midst of rising bills and

The U.S. auto industry is working together to stop Congress' new proposed auto safety bill, which comes in the wake of a slew of vehicle recalls. With engineering standards called into question, protecting a car with an extended warranty becomes a necessity. The industry has come under significant criticism in the past few months for cars that put owner's safety at risk, not to mention the inconvenience of breakdowns. Faulty parts on new vehicles will be covered by the manufacturer. However, for the millions of used car drivers out there,

You've done all your homework, and finally gotten extended warranty coverage for your automobile. But before you put it in your glove box, it's best to take an hour or two to make sure everything is the way it should be. "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure," as they say. When you first get your new extended warranty contract, make sure that the mileage that you reported to the enrolling agent is the same as printed on your agreement. Mileage discrepancies, meaning an uncertain vehicle history,