Archive for March, 2009

Many motorists don’t realize that a little bit of routine maintenance can keep you free of expensive car repairs.  And most maintenance takes no more time than refilling the fluid for your windshield wipers.  Here are a few tips to help keep drivers safe and free of trouble. Make sure to change your oil every […]

It can be difficult to find a car that is suitable for the needs of a family.  In fact, consumers can often feel overwhelmed with all of the choices.  So, what are some necessary considerations when purchasing a family car? First, most families are in search of an affordable vehicle.  This typically means that the […]

Do you find that you are apprehensive about negotiating with an auto dealer?  Shopping for a vehicle doesn’t have to be nerve-racking, however, you need to be aware of a few things that you shouldn’t say to a dealer. First, you shouldn’t start talking about monthly payments, instead focus on negotiating the purchase price.  It […]

Some consumers are apprehensive about purchasing a used car for fear that they will end up with a lemon.  However, purchasing a pre-owned vehicle in Philadelphia is about to become safer thanks to a new lemon law. When this bill becomes a law, cars purchased in Philadelphia must be road-worthy.  If they aren’t, they can […]

Many people claim to love the smell of a new car.  However, the chemicals that gives cars that new smell may be harmful and have been known to cause long-term health issues.  However, consumers now have a guide that will aid them in figuring out the cars that are the safest. An advocacy group in […]

A lot of people use major vehicle hire companies like Avis, for rental cars on vacation.  Yet, consumers don’t often realize that these firms are a great source to purchase used vehicles.  Avis is in the business of car rentals, but they often sell their vehicles.  Buying a used vehicle from a company such as […]

Small SUVs serve the purpose of ferrying people around on weekdays, and then bouncing through the countryside on the weekends. The 2009 Subaru Forester rises to this challenge with its new DC3 chassis, double wishbone rear suspension and AWD system. Although the Forester was originally a station wagon, the third-generation model is all SUV.  This […]

What do you get if the “hybrid” is taken out of a hybrid pickup truck?  In the case of GM, you get the XFE, or Xtra Fuel Economy pickup trucks that are full size.  These trucks share a lot of running gear and hardware with their hybrid counterparts; however, the exception is the two mode […]

When it comes to car features, experts claim that women take more of an interest in safety than men, while men are more concerned with the performance of a car, and the technical gadgets. The interest that women have in safety is basically limited to safety features that are passive, such as rollover protection, airbags, […]

While most Ford dealerships reacted with joy after Ford Motor Co.’s announcement that they will be making six additional fuel-efficient cars in America, others greeted the announcement with caution. It’s going to be great to have small, fuel-efficient cars in the lineup because who knows what gas prices are going to do.. However, it is […]