Low-Mileage Cars for Sale in Lawrenceville

Looking for a used car that isn't TOO used? Here are some options for sale in Lawrenceville.

It's not always easy to find a used car with low mileage. Here are some vehicles for sale in Lawrenceville that meet that criteria, courtesy AOL Autos: A 2011 MAZDA3 S Grand Touring: 1,210 miles A 2012 Hyundai Accent: 2,738 miles A 2012 Jeep Wrangler Sport: 3,298 miles A 2013 Dodge Dart Limited: 3,363 miles A 2012 Chevrolet Camaro LT: 4,601 miles Are you selling a low-mileage car? Upload your pictures above.

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Gwinnett Officials Ready to End 'Birthday Tax' on Car Sales

The tax ends on March 1 for car buyers, and a new 'title tax' takes effect.

Although other counties may be making special preparations, Gwinnett County tax officials say they are prepared for the coming tax change on auto sales. "We don't think we'll have a big problem" handling the routine of the new "title tax" that takes effect March 1, said Paula Martin of the Gwinnett tax commissioners office. On that date, the annual "birthday tax" expires for state vehicle owners who purchase a new vehicle. It means that people purchasing a vehicle will pay a one-time "title tax" -- 6.5 percent in 2013 -- as opposed to the annual ad valorem tax that is due on the vehicle owner's birthday. -- How do you feel about the new vehicle "title tax"? Will it change your car buying decision? Share your thoughts in the comments below…

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Readers' Choice: Vote for the Best Auto Repair Shop in Lawrenceville

Let us know the best auto repair shops in Lawrenceville, Ga. so we can put it to a vote and name the Readers' Choice 2012 winner.

Where's the best place to get your car fixed in Lawrenceville? Lawrenceville Patch is relaunching its Readers’ Choice program and we’re asking you, your friends, family, neighbors, coworkers and anyone else who knows the low-down about auto repair to nominate the best spots in town. We’ll keep accepting nominations through July 9. After that, nominations will be closed and we’ll start the voting, so make sure to get in your favorites now. All you need to do to nominate a business is to add it in the comments below. If you already see the business you want to nominate, make sure to add your comment about why it should be included, because we may not be able to add all businesses to our poll -- and we want to make sure the top ones make it. …

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Money Matters

When It’s Time To Buy A Car – Sometimes New Is Cheaper than Used

Ask most financially-savvy consumers, and they will tell you that buying a used vehicle, as opposed to a new one, is a wiser financial decision. But in today’s automotive environment, that may not be the case.

The total cost to own a car is generally at the forefront of the thoughts of many financially-savvy consumers. This cost includes not just the monthly payment, but car insurance, the cost of gas, repairs, maintenance and depreciation. In the past, conventional wisdom has stated that buying a used car is always the most frugal option. But with rising prices in the auto resale market, much more fuel efficient new cars, and better warranties, you may be better off buying a new car instead. When we look at real-world factors, they also tend to favor the purchase of a new car over a used one. AAA produced a survey a couple of months ago illustrating the impact of the tough economic environment on car owners. The survey found that 1 in 4 …

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Sheriff’s Department Beats the Heat and Builds Awareness

Sheriff's show off hot rods and teach the dangers of illegal street racing.

“Beat the Heat” auto show was held at the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center on June 25th and if you look closely you’ll discover the double meaning in the event’s title. The second part of the title is “Racing for Education” and there were members of the Sheriff’s department on hand to build awareness of the dangers of illegal street racing, drunk driving, and drug abuse. “Creating a partnership between law enforcement and the community” is what the nonprofit national organization is all about. Unique to the Beat the Heat, Inc. is the unlikely use of a drag racing vehicle which looks exactly like a law enforcement car. It’s intent is to gain the attention of young drivers and educate them on the issues they’ll encounter on a day-…

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