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Source: don't lease a used car!

Leasing is often a dicey option for new cars, let alone used ones.

Although leasing is economically attractive because it typically offers less (or no) money down and lower monthly payments than purchasing a vehicle, leasing also includes a lot of fees:  end-of-lease fees, mileage fees, wear-and-tear, damage deductions, etc.

In fact, consumer advocate Clark Howard (www.clarkhoward.com) advised consumers should only consider leasing a new vehicle if a manufacturer is offering to subsidize the lease or if a dealership is offering excellent leasing incentives in order to move a bloated inventory.

But Howard added consumers should never consider leasing a used vehicle.

Tipton County cops join forces to keep you safe on Super Bowl Sunday

The Super Bowl is America’s most popular national sporting event.  All across the country, millions of people gather to socialize and watch the big game.  The U.S.

Tipton County Sheriff's Dept announces GHSO New Year's weekend results

Over the Christmas and New Year holidays, the Tipton County Sheriff’s Office conducted several traffic enforcement operations throughout the county.
 

Traffic Enforcement Operations were conducted during peak travel times, in order to have more officer presence on the roadways.

Get Up, Get Out, and Go Somewhere

Get Up, Get Out, and Go Somewhere

Megabus.com, the first city-to-city, express bus service is offering 200,000 free seats for travel January 4 to March 1, 2012.  

The free seats will be subject to availability for travel to and/or from megabus.com’s U.S. cities and Toronto during the travel period mentioned above.  Travelers will need to use the promo code GOFREE to book their free seats.

Dale Moser, president and COO of megabus.com, said, “This exciting giveaway makes it possible to invite a friend and go on a fun weekend trip, get out of town to visit family or just enjoy a major city you never thought about visiting before.”

Visit www.megabus.com to book your free ticket and for additional information on routes, schedules, amenities and fares.

Thanksgiving travelers beware: police are on the lookout

Tennessee drivers beware. The Tipton County Sheriff’s Office is teaming with law enforcement agencies all across the state between now and the busy Thanksgiving travel season to crack down on traffic safety violations.

State and local law enforcement will be out in force to remind all drivers and passengers to never drink and drive, always buckle up, obey the speed limit, and eliminate all distractions in the vehicle while driving.

This special enforcement crackdown is part of the state’s new More Cops. More Stops. campaign to help save more lives on Tennessee’s roadways.

Help pick Tennessee's next license plate

Hey Tennesseans!

We are long overdue for a new licence plate and the state is letting you decide what our next one looks like.

Why your car needs a check after daylight-saving time

Why your car needs a check after daylight-saving time

Fall back. Reset your clocks. Change your smoke alarm batteries. Check your car's lights and wipers?

The Car Care Council recommended now that daylight-saving time is over, consumers should inspect their headlights, taillights and windshield wipers.

“Lights and wipers play a critical role in safe driving, as the chance of an accident increases if you can’t see or be seen,” said Rich White, executive director, Car Care Council. “From the driver’s seat you may not notice a light that isn’t working, so inspect all of your car’s lights and replace those that are out. Also, inspect and replace wiper blades so you can see clearly when wet weather hits.”

The council's tips: