A lot of people think they know a lot of information about automobiles. People who work in car dealerships often like to throw out interesting bits of trivia to keep the average consumer on their toes and interested in the sales pitch. Here are just a few of the interesting car facts that are out there, so maybe at that next trip to the car lot, you can see about stumping yoursalesman!

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Your car isn’t just about getting from A to B. Sometimes it’s an investment that, if chosen wisely and with a few little additions, can reap a solid financial return. If you’re looking to add some value to your vehicle, here are 6 easy and affordable ways to increase its resale price.

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It’s not always the best idea to be swayed by a particular make or model of vehicle just because you happen to like it. Most people buy vehicles on emotion – the color strikes an emotional chord, they get wrapped up in the engine specs, or they have an emotional attachment to the manufacturer.

But, most of the time, it works out better if you choose a vehicle that suits your lifestyle. Here’s how to get the right vehicle without paying a premium for non-essential emotional “features.”

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This week is Car Week, presented by Edmunds.com. We spoke to the ultimate gearhead, Adam Carolla, the former host of Love Lines and The Man Show, and current host of the most downloaded podcast in the history of the world, The Adam Carolla Show.

In the video below, we spoke to Adam about being a lonely man in a hotel room, his self-anointed middle name (Lakers) and Car Week, sponsored by Edmunds.com.

Check out this video of Carolla helping some unsuspecting Edmunds.com customers:

For any further questions on how Car Week works, call Edmunds’ Car People hotline at 1-855-782-4711 or text ED411.

Today, second hand car market is large and reliable. Many people can own used cars at affordable prices and enjoy driving them for years. This option shouldn’t be ignored easily without considering its merits. There are many reasons why people would go the route of purchasing a used automobile instead of a brand new one.

Why Would People Want to Buy Used Autos?

First of all, they may not have the money and don’t want to (or cannot) borrow. Some people just don’t want to invest too much money on cars. They are happy to take large mortgages to buy homes but they don’t feel the same way with cars. On the contrary, some people don’t care that they blow the down payment for a nice home on a new car. Everyone has priorities.

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