Online buying and selling sites like Craigslist and OfferUp make it easy for anyone to list just about anything, so it makes sense that they’re two of the most popular places for people to sell cars. And there are plenty of honest, trustworthy people doing just that. But unfortunately, because there’s no protection for buyers... Continue Reading →
The start of a new year usually means new laws go into effect. Sometimes it’s easy to miss them; it seems like there’s no definitive way of getting notified. This year, there’s not all that much to know in Florida, Texas, Oregon, or Washington. But California has a few new ones... Here are the new... Continue Reading →
Buying (or selling) a car is always a major transaction, because it involves a significant amount of money as well as legal documents for transfer of ownership and for registration. It’s hard to know how to pay, especially when you’re dealing with a private seller—because there are safety issues. When you’re buying a car, the... Continue Reading →
Most of us don’t think much about it, but every time we get into our car and turn the key in the ignition, or press the start button, we rely on a battery. Without it, we just get clicks. Or in the worst case, silence. In either scenario, we’re not going anywhere. If this happens... Continue Reading →
When we get behind the wheel of a car, we should definitely be driving—not perusing our iTunes library or taking a selfie... and certainly not texting or Googling anything. But it’s so tempting... because most of us have such a close, constantly interactive relationship with our phones, and phones can do so much now! And... Continue Reading →
image credit: TRED.com We’ve all heard about how the second you drive off the dealer’s lot, your new car starts to depreciate. In fact, most cars lose 10% of their value on that first drive-off. That first year after buying a new car is a killer: the value often drops 20% or more. After that,... Continue Reading →
Sometimes, when you’re looking for a very specific car—maybe a particular combination of options, an unusual color, or just a car that’s rare overall—your only option may be buying it from out of state. Buying a car in a different state is definitely possible, but there are a few more things to consider, and do,... Continue Reading →
