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 →
The car reliability Olympics: which country makes the most reliable cars?
Above perhaps anything else, reliability is the one thing that most car shoppers look for when buying a used car—and with good reason. No one wants to be burdened by their new-to-them car breaking down or giving them trouble, and car buyers are especially uninterested in the financial headache that an unreliable car can become.... Continue Reading →
2020 car lover’s gift guide
Whether you're shopping for the car aficionado in your life, or looking for gift ideas to add to your own holiday wish list, here are our top picks for this holiday season. USB battery starter Remember when you used to have to find someone with jumper cables, if you left your lights on and found... Continue Reading →
Most fun cars for any budget
You probably spend a lot of time driving... and what you drive could make all that time behind the wheel a lot more enjoyable. Just because you have a limited budget, or you need a car with room for the carpool, doesn't mean you can't have a car that's fun to drive! Here are our... Continue Reading →
The facts about CARFAX
You typically hear a lot about CARFAX when you’re shopping for a used car. It might sound like one of those unnecessary add-ons, but it actually has a lot of useful information—and exactly the things you need to know about a car you’re considering buying. The most obvious things to look for on a CARFAX... Continue Reading →
Financing a car the right way—what you need to know
What's the best way to finance a car? What do you need to pay attention to, to make sure you don't get stuck in a bad loan?
Kelley Blue Book and beyond: researching used car values
You’ve probably heard people refer to ‘book value’ when talking about a car’s price. The ‘book’ they’re talking about is usually the Kelley Blue Book.
Does your car really need a tune-up? Probably not.
Me: “How was your morning?” Friend: “It was alright, just had to drop my car off for service.” Me, a curious car enthusiast: “Oh, what’s it in for?” Friend: “Just a tune-up.” Me: *facepalm* I’ve heard it far too many times: “all it needs is a tune-up.” Whether it be from friends, or in my... Continue Reading →
Latest car scams and how to avoid them
If there’s one thing we can count on, it’s the never-ending innovation of scammers and fraudsters. They can be so enterprising. They never fail to come up with new and nefarious ways to trick unsuspecting car buyers and sellers out of their hard-earned cash. Or cars. Or both. (Just think what they could accomplish if... Continue Reading →
Detail your car interior like a pro
Do you need to pay for professional car detailing? You really don’t. With a relatively small investment, and a little time, you can do your own professional car detailing in the comfort of your own driveway. For this article, we’ll focus on the interior of your car. The pandemic is an excellent time to learn... Continue Reading →