It’s that time again: out with the old, in with the new! Time to get your hands on a nice, shiny new car, and trade in your old one that you’ve had for five or six years (or 10+ years, if you’re stubborn and have shopping restraint). It’ll be nice to get into that new […]
So. You want to open a buy here, pay here dealership? Getting rich off of other people’s misfortune sounds fun, doesn’t it? Or, how about being able to take advantage of desperate car buyers to make yourself even more money? After all, they need a car and you’re the only person they can turn to […]
The world of online car buying can be a scary, scummy, and “scammy” place. Especially when it comes to used cars, where anything can go wrong with them, and only after you’ve forked over considerable money. Of course, not all used cars are riddled with issues. But, lemons are most certainly out there. Therefore, you need to make sure […]
Looks like Chevy’s planning on reviving the Blazer sometime soon, based on some spy photos that have surfaced of GM testing its new midsize crossover vehicle. If it is the Blazer (which is the new vehicle’s expected name) it’s going to end up slotting between the Equinox and Traverse in the Chevy lineup, which puts it […]
For GM, the new Bolt EV seems to be the best thing since sliced bread. The brand expects that Chevy dealers will be killin’ it in electric car sales thanks to the Bolt EV jolting the current electric car market (a double pun!). And it looks like GM might be on to something. As soon as whiffs of the […]
Although it might never actually reach car dealerships, the Camaro SS with a Duramax Diesel engine swap is way too awesome to simply ignore. Sure, the details concerning this concept first popped up back in September, but in case you hadn’t heard about it yet, I wanted to help spread its fame across the automotive community. What we’re […]
When browsing the lots of used car dealers, it’s important to not buy a car on your first visit or on a whim. Why? Well, like any large financial transaction, you should plan carefully. Figuring out what you can afford, setting a budget, determining what type of vehicle you need — this is only a […]
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has had a Used Car Rule enacted for sometime now. It requires car dealers to display a window sticker, also known as a “Buyers Guide” on any used cars that are for sale. This guide contains information on things like whether the used vehicle is under warranty, sold in “as is” condition, […]
There are a couple of new Jeep models on the horizon, and they are creating all sorts of buzz in the automotive world. One is set for release in 2017, and the other for 2018. The one set for next year is the new Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT Trackhawk model, which is a Hellcat-powered version […]
In case you aren’t aware about the different types of used Jeep Wrangler generations floating around on the market, I’ll fill you in. There are multiple generations defined by a pair of numbers: CJ, YJ, TJ/LJ, and JK. What are they based on? They’re all chassis codes for the different generations. Two of the most popular Wrangler […]
On November 2nd, Volvo announced it will be furthering its cooperative efforts with Chinese parent Zhejiang Geely Holding Group. The two firms will start producing cars at a joint assembly plant in Taizhou, in the eastern Zhejiang province. What does this have to do with Volvo’s U.S. market and consumers? Well, it’s rumored that some of these jointly-produced vehicles will be […]
Clown cars bring a hilarious image to mind. Goofy — but mainly creepy — groups of clowns driving in a vehicle that’s way too small for all of them. Even if you don’t see it driving on the road, you automatically imagine the way that car is driven: erratic, with sharp turns, hard stops, and […]
I remember the very first time I played the Would You Rather? game vividly. It was at summer camp in central Wisconsin, around a campfire on the shores of Amy Belle Lake. The night was quiet, but the sky was filled with teenage hormones, body odor, and a whole lot of inexperience. Faced with scenarios […]
Unless you have been living under a rock, or you don’t yet possess a smartphone (which would also make you qualify for the under-the-rock residence) then you have heard of Uber. The upstart that was responsible for the drastic decrease in DUI convictions, as well as the demise of the taxicab industry, Uber has essentially […]
Maserati has been stepping up its game lately, especially in the SUV realm. With SUVs and trucks becoming more and more popular, thanks to gas prices stabilizing, people in the luxury world will be looking to get in on the action as well. Hence why Maserati’s Levante was recently released, and why everyone who has test-driven […]
Rappers and luxury cars go hand-in-hand — like peanut butter and chocolate, or bacon and eggs. It’s a rare occurrence to see a rapper not driving around in a McLaren P1, or more commonly, a Lamborghini. Therefore, when a rapper like Dee-1 decides to tell USA Today that he doesn’t drive an expensive luxury car […]
You know how there’s a lot of dispute about the best time to change your oil? Well, the 3-month/3,000-mile rule was the rule of thumb way back when for good reason and, although it continues to have merit, the prevailing automotive advice has shifted a bit. Is your oil going to be last for up to 5,000 miles? […]
Oh, baby! A Grand Cherokee SRT Trackhawk — powered by a Hellcat engine — is on the horizon! That’s some exciting stuff. But, we still have a little bit of a wait. Therefore, details are few and far between. What we do know so far includes a few details about the engine and a few changes […]
Look, if you don’t want to trade-in your old vehicle at the dealership and put the value towards a new car, then at least put in the time and effort to sell it properly online. I can’t tell you how many disingenuous ads I’ve seen on Craigslist written by people trying to sell their cars […]
When shopping for used cars, there are many things that you want to look out for, lest you end up getting screwed over by the dealership. While that doesn’t always happen, it’s sadly still a reality that you need to worry about. One thing that you might notice are the various labels that vehicles are given on […]
