Archive for October, 2009

What benefits come with purchasing a sedan?  Sedans will give you a balance of performance, handling, fuel-efficiency, safety and easy access.  Also, they handle well in the majority of driving situations.  Unless you are someone who needs to store a lot of cargo, they are a great option. There are many different choices when looking […]

Regardless of the year or make, one of the biggest investments people will make is a vehicle.  Buying a used car is a great way for consumers to save some money.  However, risks can be higher, which is why an auto warranty should be purchased for the car.  Fortunately, there are ways that buyers can […]

A recent report shows that new car customers aren’t doing enough to ensure the best deals on financing, insurance and new car warranties. Only 64 percent of motorists would even attempt a negotiation on the price of a new vehicle.  In addition, over 2 million motorists wouldn’t even bother to research the current value of […]

Chances are at one time or another you have been told that you need new shocks and (or) struts.  After being quoted a large price, you might find yourself thinking, “Can I get away without replacing them and are they covered under used car warranties? Your shocks and struts serve two functions in your car.  […]

Modern vehicles feature innovative technology that has drivers in awe.  This technology is beneficial to us all, as long as we know how to use it.  Yet, how many motorists actually learn the functions of these switches and controls? When a driver gets behind the wheel, he should feel as if he is one with […]

Two laws that have been in place since 1988 in all 50 states are receiving new acclaim for lessening fatalities due to drunken-driving. A recent study in Accident Analysis and Prevention in July has recognized that the drinking age increase to age 21 has reduced the ratio of deaths due to drunken-driving by at least […]

If you’re purchasing a pre-owned car you need to find out as much history as possible about it.  The car may have problems that are not apparent from a visual inspection or a test drive. A car history report is a good way to find out what you’re getting.  This is a report prepared by […]

In case your car is dead it is always a good idea to know how to jump-start your car.  In addition, make sure you have an auto warranty to cover your car in case of an emergency. Jump-starting a car is a pretty easy task, which only calls for a few tools.  The most important […]

It is very important to maintain a correct tire pressure for the safety of your vehicle, especially when cold weather can cause the air pressure in tires to decrease. It is estimated that 650 people are killed and 32,000 are injured as a result of car crashes related to problems with tires.  However, a recent […]

In the oil industry there is an economic term that is quite sinister-sounding being thrown around: “Demand destruction.” Demand destruction is when the price of a product is looked at comprehensively as too high, therefore causing demand to tank. So, why would the oil industry be concerned about this?  Well, the fact is that since […]