What to Look for When Buying a Used Car
In the market for a used car? Here’s what you need to know while you’re looking.
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What You Need to Know About Push-Button-Start Cars
Thinking about buying a push-button-start car? Here’s what you need to know before you buy.
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Why are Rental Cars so Expensive?
There’s nothing quite like being in a new place and having the freedom to go wherever you like, whenever you like. Sure, public transportation is an option, and you can certainly call a cab in most places, but being the master of your own transportation is whole new degree of freedom. That’s where having a...
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10 Affordable Classic Cars That Won’t Break the Bank
Like all commodity markets, the classic car market is always evolving. Values go up, values go down, and owners buy, sell, trade, and hold their cars accordingly. But unlike other collectible objects or financial instruments, cars provide a fun way to invest your money—you actually get to drive and enjoy an old car. Often there...
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10 of the Safest Cars for Teenagers to Drive
When you and your teen are shopping for a new car, safety should be top priority. The increase in smart technologies in vehicles means there are more ways today to help keep young drivers safe. The 10 small and midsize cars listed below are top safety picks by the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety, which...
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How Many Miles Should a Used Car Have?
When you are buying a used car, there are a number of things to consider such as the condition of the interior and exterior, how well the car handles the road, and its reliability. But you also need to look for the number of miles on the odometer – does the car have too many...
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Prepping Your Ride for Resale: Used Car Selling Tips [Video]
You’ve decided the time has come to buy a new car. However, your old car is still in pretty good shape and you’d like to get the most that you can for it. This is a case where first impressions may really count. Here are some used car selling tips to help you maximize how...
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Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s Collection of Cars Aren’t “Too Nice to Drive” – And That’s Why He Loves Them [Video]
There’s no question that Dale Earnhardt Jr. has a special relationship with the No. 88 Nationwide Chevrolet SS, but it is definitely not the only vehicle in his life. In fact, the life-long car enthusiast has nearly a half dozen cars in his personal collection that make the NASCAR driver’s heart race. “I don’t like...
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How Does Inflation Affect Car Prices?
Just like many other goods and services, car prices are not immune to the impacts of inflation. Discover how inflation affects car prices.
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What Is the Total Cost of Car Ownership?
The automotive market, online and off, is saturated with new and used cars that you can review with just a few clicks. Often overlooked during car research, the total cost of ownership is essentially a calculation of all the costs involved in buying and using a car over a period of time.1 This total cost of...
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Top 5 Car Questions That People Ask Mechanics
When it comes to getting car help, there’s no shortage of things that owners want to know. And there’s no shortage of important vehicle-related information to learn. Start with the essentials. Take a look at five of the most common car questions drivers ask car mechanics — and their answers. 1. Why does my “check...
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5 Straightforward Test Drive Tips
Paying attention to detail during a test drive can save you a headache later, even if you’re only test driving new cars. Still, nearly 50% of Americans say they spent 30 minutes or less test driving a car before they buy. Whether you’re buying new or used, test driving a car is an important part...
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How to Buy a New Car the Right Way
Car shopping can be a stressful event even for the savviest negotiator. For most people a car is the second most expensive purchase they’ll make next to buying a home — all the more reason to be prepared and have a plan for picking a car out and financing the purchase. A snap decision at...
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Insuring Teen Drivers Doesn’t Have to Cost a Fortune
While teens eagerly look forward to getting their drivers licenses, parents often approach it with apprehension, knowing it will automatically increase their insurance rates. In fact, according to the Insurance Information Institute, adding a teen girl to your policy could cause your rates to go up 50 percent or more, while adding a teen boy...
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How to Dispose of Motor Oil
If you prefer to do your own oil changes, you might need to know how to responsibly dispose of the oil you’ve replaced. Here on some tips on disposing and recycling motor oil. [1] Why recycle motor oil Because oil sticks to everything it touches, pouring used oil into a gutter or down a storm...
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