An Alternative to Buying a Car? Sharing One

An Alternative to Buying a Car? Sharing One
A Zipcar-owned Mini Cooper is seen driving past the Palace of Westminster in London, England. On Jan. 2, Zipcar was acquired in a $500 million deal by car rental giant Avis Budget. Scott Barbour/Getty Images
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By Katherine Reynolds Lewis From Kiplinger’s Personal Finance

Buying a new or even used vehicle these days is expensive, but there’s a less expensive option: car sharing.