Archive for March, 2010

It can be difficult to decide if you should buy or lease a vehicle.  There are more things to consider than just their car budget.  Most often, leasing ends up costing less money, but in the long run the motorist has no equity.  Consider these important factors when making your decision. The most obvious thing […]

There is no vehicle quite as exhilarating as a convertible.  Motorists love to feel the wind in their hair and the sun on their faces.  Convertibles give drivers a sense of freedom that is hard to find in any other vehicle.  However, are convertibles a good purchase?  Read on and decide for yourself. Automakers have […]

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 […]

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety recently did a study of 20 small cars in real-world, low-speed simulated collisions that motorists encounter all over the country in parking lots.  Their findings were that some of the most inexpensive cars you can purchase would cost you a lot of money to repair, even with a mild […]

When it comes time for you to test-drive a car, you need to be aware of a few things.  After all, this will be one of your most important drives ever, so make sure to get the most out of it. First, make sure you test-drive the exact model that you’re thinking of buying.  There […]

Every day people are asking dealership service departments, “Isn’t that covered under my auto warranty?” A lot of drivers assume that an auto warranty allows for repairs regardless of such things as maintenance requirements, environmental conditions, and vehicle mileage. An auto warranty is an agreement you make with the manufacturer of the car.  As the […]

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 […]

Why is it finally acceptable for kids age 13 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? A big part of the problem is behavior.  When kids mess […]

It’s that time again when students all over the country are taking road trips for spring break.  Chances are that most of these people are headed towards warm, beach weather.  So, what is an ideal ride for these students on spring break? The Toyota FJ Cruiser is a perfect spring break vehicle.  What car would […]

The government has announced to carmakers that they must get a fleet average fuel-efficiency of 35 mpg by the year 2020, however Hyundai now claims that they will hit this goal by the year 2015, which is five years earlier. How will the Korean company hit this goal?  Hyundai doesn’t just plan to move forward […]