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Consumer Reports Can Get You the Best Value for Your Travel Dollars

Spring break trips can be costly, but they don’t have to be. If you have an MPHPL card, you can use the Consumer Reports database for free to find smart ways to save money while traveling.

After a long winter, many people start planning spring break trips. College students aren’t the only ones—families often travel during this time because their children are out of school. Travel can be expensive if you are not careful, but Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Public Library cardholders have access to helpful tools that make planning easier and more affordable.

Consumer Reports offers fair and honest ratings and reviews for more than 8,500 products and services. Their expert reporters also write easy-to-understand articles with trusted advice on topics that matter to you and your family.

We’ve shared a few helpful Consumer Reports articles below to help you stretch your travel budget using the MPHPL Consumer Reports database:

Airline Travel Buying Guide
Traveling Made Easier 
9 Tips for Safer RV Travel 
 


Best Cars of the Year: 10 Top Picks

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Consumer Reports’ yearly report on car performance, reliability, customer satisfaction, and safety is now available online. MPHPL cardholders can view this report for free.

These vehicles stand out from the rest. Each car, SUV, and truck on the list performs well in Consumer Reports tests, has strong reliability ratings, and includes important safety features.

See the full report here.  
 
Below are more recent Consumer Reports articles to help with your car search:
 
10 Cheap Cars That CR Recommends 
Best Plug-In Hybrid Cars and SUVs 
New Cars on the Horizon 
Best Cars and SUVs for Tall People 
Best Used Cars for Teens Under $20,000 

MPHPL cardholders can get started today by visiting Consumer Reports now!