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Discounted Car Repairs, Free Appetizers, and Kids Swim Gear on the Cheap

Here's a look at some of the best deals around Newport this week.

Posted Mon, May 16, 2011 at 11:58 pm ET|Updated Tue, May 17, 2011 at 3:38 am ET

Deals abound in Newport this week, saving your family plenty of cash.

FREE APPETIZER or FREE SODA
Deal: For every $40 you spend at , you’ll receive a free appetizer or a free 2-liter bottle of soda.
Good through: May 31
CHEAP SWIMSUITS AND FLIP FLOPS FOR KIDS
Deal: is offering $15 kids swimsuits and rash guards and $5 flip flops. Stock up for summer!
Good through: May 18
CAR REPAIR SPECIALS
Deal: Before you head to the dealer for a tune-up, check out the online coupons on web site. There are currently nine offers ranging from discounted detailing to 10 percent off service and discounted oil changes.
Good through: May 31

FAJITA AND MARGARITA NIGHT
Deal: Enjoy a night out without breaking the bank with the ’s choice of chicken or steak fajitas and a margarita for only $12.95. If margaritas aren’t your style, you swap it for a Corona or Sangria.
Good through: Wednesday nights.
FREE DOWNLOADABLE AUDIO BOOKS AND EBOOKS
Deal: Ocean State Libraries doesn’t limit their offerings to paper books. Members of local libraries can download audio books and ebooks for devices such as iPods, iPads, MP3 players, and more. Just download the book, and after a designated number of days, the books expire and are no longer accessible. No need to worry about returning them!
Good through: Ongoing