If you’re thinking about buying an all-wheel-drive (AWD) or a 4-wheel-drive vehicle (4WD), here are some things to consider: Safety: Most of the time AWD/4WD vehicles are just as safe as regular vehicles, but there are a few exceptions. Take a look at the government crash test ratings for the models you’re considering to make […]
Special ordering a new car is supposed to mean that you get exactly what you want, usually within a couple of months. Unfortunately, it’s not that simple. Here’s what you should know… Most automakers don’t accept orders on new vehicles between two and three months before the end of the production year. Generally speaking (depending […]
You’re thinking about buying a car, but you’re not sure if you should buy new or used. First of all, if you’re not sure of what type of car you need or how much money you have to spend, make sure you look at our advice on figuring out what you need in a car […]
The task of choosing from the more than 900 models of vehicles available on the auto market can be overwhelming. If you follow these five steps, you’ll find the process much easier. 1) Decide on the type of vehicle you want, whether it’s a truck, an SUV, a coupe, 2-door, 4-door, car with automatic transmission, […]
Used rental cars can be found on just about any car lot in America, and for good reason. They’re an excellent compromise between buying an older used car and buying a brand new vehicle. Used rental cars tend to have fairly low mileage, they’re almost always less than a year old, and they’re thousands of […]
When buying a car, one of the first steps is to figure out what you need the car to do. Here are some good questions you can ask yourself to figure out what kind of vehicle you need and want: 1. 2 door or 4 door? Car, truck, or SUV? How many seats do you […]
If you are a young driver (under 25), or if you are buying a car for a young driver, you should definitely consider a used car. Often times young drivers end up with a new car because there are a lot of positives for young owners — new cars are safe, reliable, and usually offer […]
When considering a used car, you should ask yourself some questions: 1. How long are you going to keep it? If you want to keep a car for more than 5 years, buying used isn’t always a good deal. Depending upon the mileage and age of a used car, it can sometimes be a really […]
If you’re in the market to buy a car, there’s a good chance buying used can save you money. While there are a lot of factors to consider when deciding to buy a new or used car, here’s a few reasons to think about going used: 1) Used cars don’t depreciate as much as new […]