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Our secret shoppers learn that when you buy a Cadillac or Lincoln, you get a...
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The disappointing dozen: Cars that fail our tests
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Top performing double wall ovens for multitasking cooks
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Tomb Raider game review: This reboot gives Lara Croft new life
Tomb Raider game review: This reboot gives Lara Croft new life Lara Croft, an iconic video-game character, is a pistol-wielding archaeologist who loves exploring ruins as much as she loves action....
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Tests show that big-rig bumpers pose risks to cars in certain crashes
Tests show that big-rig bumpers pose risks to cars in certain crashes Big-rig trailers are required to have underride guards on the back, essentially "bumpers" to prevent cars from running beneath the...
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Best used cars for under $15,000
Best used cars for under $15,000 Buying a used car can be a great way to save money. The trick is to find a not only a good deal, but a good carāone that will be safe, reliable, and enjoyable for...
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Taking Ritalin to get smarter is a bad idea, experts say
Taking Ritalin to get smarter is a bad idea, experts say More kids, with the blessing of their doctors and parents, take drugs to improve their attention, focus, and memory, even when they don't have...
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Ace Hardware's free paint giveaway is deja blue all over again
Ace Hardware's free paint giveaway is deja blue all over again Without spending a dime here's your chance to try an interior paint that performed impressively in Consumer Reports' tests and that we...
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Buying the top-rated Samsung Galaxy S III can save you money
Buying the top-rated Samsung Galaxy S III can save you money The Samsung Galaxy S4 smart phone will debut this evening at a press event at Radio City Hall in New York City, much to the excitement of...
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First look: Samsung Galaxy S 4 has some things borrowed, some things new
First look: Samsung Galaxy S 4 has some things borrowed, some things new Samsung tonight took the wraps off its new Galaxy S 4 smart phone, the new flagship for its innovative S brand line whose other...
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Upbeat name of unsafe product database confuses users
Upbeat name of unsafe product database confuses users Let's say you're shopping for a new washing machine. Would you check SaferProducts.gov for reports of dangerous models? Do you even know what...
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Can coffee-bean supplements really help you lose weight?
Can coffee-bean supplements really help you lose weight? Q. I've read lately that supplements made from unroasted coffee beans can help you lose weight. Is that true? A. We wouldn't bet on it. Yes,...
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Confusing laundry caps can lead to overdosing
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After flaw is fixed, the Mutsy Evo stroller passes our tests
After flaw is fixed, the Mutsy Evo stroller passes our tests Consumer Reports has removed its "Don't Buy: Safety Risk" designation from a stroller it tested last year after finding that a newer model...
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First look: Redbox Instant is like the old Netflix, but with kiosks
First look: Redbox Instant is like the old Netflix, but with kiosks If you were bummed when Netflix split its hybrid streaming/disc-by-mail service into two separate (and higher-priced) offerings,...
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Redesigned-for-2014 Subaru Forester joins our test fleet and makes a good...
Redesigned-for-2014 Subaru Forester joins our test fleet and makes a good first impression The Subaru Forester is one of the most researched cars on the Consumer Reports website. Consequently, buying...
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3 ways to defeat your printer's error messages
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Q&A: Is my credit score affected by opening or closing a credit card?
Q&A: Is my credit score affected by opening or closing a credit card? Q: You wrote that applying for a new credit card lowers a credit score about five points. How long does that loss in score...
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Upbeat name of unsafe product database confuses users
Upbeat name of unsafe product database confuses users Let's say you're shopping for a new washing machine. Would you check SaferProducts.gov for reports of dangerous models? Do you even know what...
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Tomb Raider game review: This reboot gives Lara Croft new life
Tomb Raider game review: This reboot gives Lara Croft new life Lara Croft, an iconic video-game character, is a pistol-wielding archaeologist who loves exploring ruins as much as she loves action....
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