Close your eyes and think back to a small town in the 1960s. Look at the gas stations, grocery store parking lots, drive-in movie theaters; all you see are big, lumbering, gas-guzzling sedans. And probably a few muscle cars. But not an SUV in sight, most likely, and certainly no crossovers. Now open your eyes,... Continue Reading →
It’s back to school time, and if you’re like most parents, you need to get your child to and from school (and other activities) each day. You can do it yourself, but you may have considered starting a carpool with other parents, to help share the load. If you have some other parents you trust,... Continue Reading →
By now, most of us have at least heard of—and likely even used—Airbnb. The concept is great; let other people use your property and help pay for it. But what about doing the same with your car? It should work just about the same, but… it somehow feels a little different. Companies like Getaround and... Continue Reading →
Forced induction isn’t a term that most of us are familiar with, but it refers to something we’ve all heard of: turbochargers and superchargers. In fact, some of us even drive one. Forced induction has been around since the 60’s and even earlier, but it was initially exclusive to top-of-the-line sports cars, for maximum performance.... Continue Reading →
With a smartphone in almost every pocket, it seems that virtually nothing goes unrecorded anymore. And to capture things that happen on the road, while we’re driving, dash cams are becoming more and more commonplace. They can be very useful in certain situations… but do you need one? And if you decide to get one,... Continue Reading →
It happens all too often: you’re driving along, enjoying the long-awaited summer weather with your favorite song playing, when your car kindly warns you (i.e., emits a loud, obnoxious ding) that it’s time to refuel. So you detour to the nearest gas station, fill up, and are on your merry way. However, it might not... Continue Reading →
In a country where the vast majority of us rely on cars as our primary transportation, most of us have to own one. And sooner or later, we find ourselves wondering—what’s the best way to sell a car? What should I be considering? If and when you’re trying to decide how to sell your car,... Continue Reading →
For most car shoppers, there are several parts to the buying equation. The two biggest are the car itself (which you don’t have too much control over), and the price. The price is where you have all the control—and it’s the single greatest factor that will impact how quickly you sell your car. The car... Continue Reading →
Buying a car can be a daunting task, and paying for it can be even scarier. But don't worry—we're here to help make your car buying experience as smooth as possible, from finding it to financing it. There are a few important steps that every car buyer should know, and they’re listed below so that... Continue Reading →
Buying a used car instead of a new one can be a great way to save money without major compromises. The biggest difference between buying used as opposed to new is the fact that a used car that's three or more years old may no longer be covered under the original manufacturer's warranty. Most new... Continue Reading →
