Buying a pre-owned car is a good way to get a good car for less money.  However, when most people go car shopping they inspect the outside thoroughly, but forget to inspect the interior.  Here are some things to look for.
Notice the smell of the interior.  If you detect mold, must or mildew, there is […]

When a teenager turns 16 years old, they are excited to get their drivers license.  Unfortunately, teens have more driving accidents than any other age group.  For the majority of teen drivers, the question isn’t whether they are going to have an accident, but when they are going to have an accident.
Inexperience is the main […]

One of the family activities that are the most fun is going on road trips.  During the holidays many people are traveling to see family and friends.  Although enjoyable, frustration can accompany families on the road.  Take note of the following do’s and don’ts in order to ensure that your family has a great trip.
The […]

Everyone realizes that it is difficult to get credit for a large purchase in this economy.  In fact, many people have opted to hang on to their current cars and purchase used car warranties. To help with this problem, GM decided to team up with credit unions to offer car loans at a low interest […]

Satellite navigation devices, or the popular GPS interfaces that many motorists have in their vehicles, are, partly responsible for a large share of accidents and driving practices that are risky.
With about half of the motorists on the roads having access to devices such as these in their vehicles, it appears that this technology has penetrated […]

The number of vehicle repossessions has gone up drastically this year, which is about to top 1.9 million, which is a significant jump of 15% since 2007.  Chances are that a large number of those vehicles were large SUVs and trucks or luxury cars that mortgage brokers purchased when they thought the good times would […]

Most people don’t realize that there is certain etiquette involved when buying parts at the parts counter.  Following this etiquette will allow you to get the parts that you want without unnecessary hassle and keep you from driving the staff crazy.
When you go to a parts counter at a dealership you need to have your […]

As further proof that we never know what gas and oil prices will do, fuel prices have remained steady since Friday, with the nationwide average at $1.65 a gallon.  This ended a three-month free fall of gas prices.
So, now will prices begin to climb?
Well, there could be a slight rise as drivers get on the […]

The 2008 DuPont Global Color Popularity Report found that White and White Pearl are the favorite car color choices in America, with 16% and 4% of the market share.  This is the second year in a row that white has been the #1 choice.
Black and silver tied for second place at 17% each.
Trends for North […]

Many people believe it is easiest to trade in your current car when buying a new one.  However, is trading the right choice for you?  There are some advantages and disadvantages to trading.
The big advantage to trading over selling is that you have very little hassle.  You don’t have to haggle with buyers and you […]