Archive for August, 2009

Often, drivers who have a big SUV feel a false sense of security.  People feel that just because they are in a large vehicle nothing can happen to them. Yet, the truth is that SUVs are much more likely to roll in an accident than other cars.  And approximately 35% of fatalities in car accidents […]

Car dealers have haggled with car shoppers for years.  This practice has allowed salesmen to con buyers into buying cars and new car warranties, using all kinds of negotiating strategies.  But car dealers have paid for it by being known as untrustworthy. Some dealers are changing their old ways by dumping haggling.  The eighth largest […]

Consumers have been more concerned than ever about saving money on their vehicles.  They are doing everything from purchasing small, fuel-efficient cars, to purchasing an auto warranty to ensure they don’t pay unnecessary repair expenses.  But are they willing to skip the amenities that come in new cars, such as air conditioning, an automatic transmission, […]

If you’re planning to purchase a used vehicle you need to find out as much as you can about it.  The car could have problems that you can’t detect by looking at it.  In order to understand the car that you are getting, get a vehicle history report.  This will give you combined information from […]

American drivers are opting to drive fewer miles and take public transportation when possible. The driving decline is due to a fundamental change in motorists’ habits that started during the high gas prices last summer.  Starting November of 2007, American motorists have driven 100 billion fewer miles than the exact time span the year before, […]

According to The American Consumer Satisfaction Index, the results from its Q2 aren’t good for domestic auto manufacturers.  The people at ASCI claim that customer satisfaction is higher than ever for the whole industry, however there aren’t any American automakers that made the top four.  And the bottom three on the list are made in […]

When thinking of the engine, most people don’t consider how important the alternator is.  In fact, the alternator is indispensable because the engine won’t run without it.  The alternator is the source where the power train derives power. Alternators were created in order to convert mechanical energy into a current that is alternating.  In order […]

Most people realize that hypermiling is not the safest practice; in fact it leads to car accidents. However, many people still do it.  Well now, AAA is weighing in with their view on the subject. AAA has released a very strong warning saying that practices to save gas, in which illegal driving techniques are used, […]

The latest crash-test ratings were just released by the Insurance Institute for Highway safety, revealing the Honda Insight, Toyota Prius, and Kia Soul all achieved the Top Safety Pick award by the group. In order to get this award car models must get a “Good” rating in side, front and rear crash tests.  In addition, […]

How is Nissan going to persuade car shoppers that there is a true compact car in its lineup that could possibly compete with the Corolla and Civic?  Well, the new 2010 Sentra models are going to be less expensive and have an updated look.  The 2010 models are showing up at dealerships now and officially […]