When assessing a car’s “on paper” specs, the first thing that most people look for are the car’s horsepower and torque ratings, and rightfully so. These two figures are the best ways to assess how powerful, quick to accelerate, and generally fast the car will be (although weight and transmission type do play big roles... Continue Reading →
If you’ve ever leased or financed a car, you may have been offered GAP insurance. And, if you’re like me, you may have turned it down—because it’s usually presented along with all the other upsells, like VIN etching, undercoating, and interior protection. But GAP coverage is actually one of the upsells that makes a lot... Continue Reading →
Buying a used car has a lot of advantages—it saves you from the dreaded new car depreciation that hits most cars as soon as you drive off the lot, and it generally makes the car you want a lot more affordable than if you bought it new. It also means that the car you’re buying... Continue Reading →
Scammers are the worst. As marketplaces continue to grow their online presence, scam artists are stepping up their games (from all over the world). In 2015, 44.9%—or almost half of all consumer complaints—were related to online fraud. OfferUp, a popular site for buying and selling items has made attempts to end the trend. But lately... Continue Reading →
If you’ll all indulge me for just a moment, I’d like to take us on a trip down memory lane, back to everyone’s (i.e., people who lust after Japanese sports cars) favorite decade: the 1990’s. The 90’s was the best decade to be a Japanese car enthusiast, as all of the major Japanese brands were... Continue Reading →
Few things are as unsettling as the sudden illumination of one of those colorful little lights on our dash. Because that usually means trouble. But most of the time it’s hard to know what kind of trouble, exactly. On top of that, when it really comes down to it… how many of us actually know... Continue Reading →
Car makers are always looking to strike gold with the next major advancement in automotive technology. Most recently, it was Tesla, who brought electric propulsion into the mainstream market with the Model S back in 2012. Currently, autonomy is thought to be the next big thing. In fact, just about every auto maker is pumping... Continue Reading →
As car technology improves, insulation, materials, and engine design have also gotten better—which means there’s a lot less noise in the cabin. Less road and engine noise is generally desirable and associated with luxury and higher-end cars. Generally. But certain types of drivers, in certain types of cars, actually want to hear some engine and... Continue Reading →
A few months ago, I would never have considered renting my car out to a stranger. I couldn't imagine being without it, and also didn't like the idea of someone else driving it. Eating in it. Maybe parking it too close to another car in a parking lot. But, fast forward to now. When I... Continue Reading →
Gas prices in general seem to always be going up. In May 2021, they reached a 7-year high. But there are fluctuations with each month, day, and even hour. Here are some things to know about gas prices to help you understand the trends and hopefully buy at times that will cost you a little... Continue Reading →
