Archive for April, 2008

Analysts have been expecting the prices of crude oil to go down for months now, yet they continue to go up.  Will motorists ever be able to afford important things such as an auto warranty and maintenance again?  Crude oil prices had a considerable decline in March, however the hope is not just that the […]

With gas prices higher than ever across the nation, new car buyers are asking themselves “what alternatives that are fuel-efficient are there?”  Recently, gas-electric hybrids have gotten a lot of attention, however, diesel-powered vehicles may be the answer. Diesel vehicles are very popular in other parts of the world.  They make up about 50% of […]

Here’s a question for car shoppers:  What has the low sticker price of a pre-owned vehicle with the auto warranty and reliability of a new vehicle?  The answer is a certified pre-owned vehicle. CPO is a term that the auto industry uses to describe used vehicles with low-mileage that are late models.  These vehicles have […]

If you go car shopping you may notice that some vehicles charge extra for the paint job.  This can add up to $1,000 on top of the price of the car. This may feel like a lot of money when you factor in other car expenses such as new car warranties, and maintenance.   It’s hard […]

Small SUVs serve the purpose of carrying people around town and fulfilling errands during the weekdays, then bounce through the country and hunker down on weekends. The 2009 Subaru Forester delivers this and more without hesitating. The third generation of the Forester isn’t a wagon like past models; it’s all SUV. It is a five-door […]

What is magic about the age 13 that makes it OK for children to finally ride in the front seat of the car?  Are they finally big enough to withstand the impact of an airbag?  Are they at the age where they can behave in the front seat? Part of the problem is behavior.  When […]

According to auto experts, it makes sense that four-wheel drive would make drivers and passengers safer.  Every year, more new cars are being sold with the option for all-wheel drive and four-wheel drive.  However, does it make sense for you to purchase one of these vehicles?  Do you really need it?  And are we actually […]

When purchasing a family vehicle several things should be considered.  These include reliability, safety, fuel-efficiency, and other personal concerns.  In addition, consumers should factor in the price of the vehicle to own, not just the sticker price.  For instance, new car warranties, maintenance costs, and insurance all need to be part of the equation. It […]

When its time to test-drive a vehicle, you need to keep several things in mind.  You should drive the exact model and trim you’re interested in, ask the salesperson for silence, and choose the road yourself.  This is one of the most important drives you’ll ever take, so you need to get the most out […]

The Saturn Vue SUV green line will have better fuel-efficiency than the Vues that are gas only.  They feature a simple hybrid system that Ford and Toyota use.  The green line is only around $1,500 more than the price of a comparable Vue that only operates on gas.  This allows consumers to be able to […]