Dumb move

You won't get anywhere with a stalled car but you'll save some money!

By keeping your car for 15 years, or 225,000 miles of driving, you could save nearly $31,000, according to Consumer Reports magazine. That's compared to the cost of buying an identical model every five years, which is roughly the rate at which most car owners trade in their vehicles.

But at the same time, before you go and trade that old car for a new one, read about the Five Dumb Car-Shopping Moves!