As you’re looking to buy a vehicle, you have a lot of decisions to make: one of the most important is choosing between a new, used, and Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) model. Certified Pre-Owned cars offer a fantastic middle-ground between new and used options, allowing you to save money while still getting tremendous peace of mind. […]
Author: Greg Wiesen
How and When to Shop for Winter Tires
Sometimes called snow tires, winter tires are one of the most important things you can get on your vehicle. The old saying goes: the tires are the only part of your vehicle that touches the road. That’s true (hopefully) and reinforces the role that your tires play – they connect your vehicle to the road, […]
The Best (and Worst) Performance Vehicles for Your Pup
The vast majority of car reviews and analyses out there tend to focus on humans – helping you find the best vehicle if you have a big group of friends or a family. That’s fine, I guess, but for those of us who don’t care about kids and just want to take a road trip […]
Getting the Most Money When Selling Your Car
If you’re looking to sell your car and you want to boost its value, then you might be tempted to assume that anything you add to your vehicle will add to what it’s worth. In reality, however, that’s simply not the case. Most of the time, mods you add won’t really make your vehicle worth […]
Please Stop Buying These Things for Your Car!
Shopping for a car can be stressful: you have a lot of details to figure out while trying to find the right model at a price you can afford. Just figuring out the best financing for your next car can be quite anxiety-inducing. But shopping for a car can also be a lot of fun: […]
Chevy Traverse: Should You Pick a 2022 Model?
As we kick off the New Year, one of the trickiest aspects of car shopping is that you’re going to find both 2021 and 2022 models out there while looking at new vehicles. In some instances, the differences between them can be pretty minor, and you might save some money choosing a model from last […]
Baby on Board: Choosing the Right Vehicle for a Car Seat
Whether you’re an expectant parent, a new parent, or you’re considering starting a family in the next year or two, I’m sure you care about how well your vehicle will work with a car seat for your child. For most of us, the last thing we want to think about is the idea of a […]
7 of the Best SUVs for Dogs (and Their Owners)
There are a lot of things for you to consider when you’re shopping for an SUV: the price, the size, the interior features and options, the kind of technology you’ll enjoy, and what sort of safety features will help protect you. Just as important as many of those considerations, however, is figuring out which SUV […]
IIHS Begins Tougher Side-Impact Testing
The single most-important thing when looking at any vehicle, whether you’re researching to buy tomorrow or in a couple of years, is how well it can keep you safe. In a perfect world, everyone would abide by speed limits, drive safely and cautiously, and always remain focused on the road around them. Of course, that’s […]
Should You Wait for New EV Tax Credits?
When you’re shopping for a car, there are a ton of decisions you have to make: from choosing the right make and model to picking a dealership that will treat you fairly, and even just deciding on new vs used. The last thing you need throughout that process is yet another decision to make, and […]
German Luxury Cars: A4 vs. 3-Series vs. C-Class
Interested in getting your first German luxury car? That’s great, but if you start looking at what’s out there, then you’ll probably get quickly overwhelmed by all the options – not only the different brands, but also the huge selection of models available. When it comes to sedans alone, Audi has the A3, A4, A5, […]
Toyota Gives The Tundra The Update It Deserves
Although Americans tend to overwhelmingly go with one of the Big Three when buying a full-size pickup, brands like Nissan and Toyota have done their best to try to keep up. The Toyota Tundra, for example, has been very popular as a fantastic off-road option that doesn’t rely on overwhelming you with half a dozen […]
Let’s Preview Hyundai’s 2022 Lineup
As summer draws to a close, now’s the time to start really looking at the 2022 model year for a lot of car manufacturers to see what they have to offer. While we might not have all of the details on every model just yet, I’m quite impressed by Hyundai’s lineup of vehicles for 2022. […]
7 Tips for Researching a Used Chevy
When shopping for a vehicle, it can be tricky to find the best model with everything you need and get your money’s worth. Back in the olden days, you’d pretty much have to drive from car lot to car lot, looking at their used inventory, and hope you find something that worked – or peruse […]
Which Land Rover is Right for You?
There are only a handful of brands out there that have a reputation for unmatched off-road performance, and Land Rover is at the top. Established over 70 years ago, these iconic vehicles have proven themselves in combat and competition, winning the first Dakar Rally and carrying special forces on recon missions through desert and jungle. […]
What’s New with the 2022 Equinox?
Sometimes, car companies will slap new hubcaps on a vehicle and do their best to drum up excitement about a model that’s essentially identical to previous years. Other times, however, more significant changes will make a model year a pretty noteworthy upgrade or refresh for a vehicle. While the 2022 Chevy Equinox might not be […]
Exciting Things Ahead for Audi
If you’re considering a new luxury vehicle, then you certainly have plenty of different brands to choose from; among them, Audi should be at the top of your list. For years now, Audi has established itself as one of the most successful and impressive luxury brands in the auto industry. Whether you’re already shopping for […]
Car Companies Are Closing a Common Lease Loophole
If you’re shopping for a new vehicle, then you have a few good options available to you regarding how you’re going to finance it. You can always pay for the entire thing outright if you have that kind of money available or get a loan from a lender to help pay for your car. One […]
Are Ford’s New Headlights a Game Changer?
Good question (thanks me), the answer to that really depends on how you feel about driving at night and how much night driving you do. While some drivers don’t have much of an issue with driving at night, at least half of drivers do feel anxious or nervous when it comes to driving on unfamiliar […]
The Lowdown on GM’s Ultium Battery
When you’re shopping for a car, there are a lot of different things that you have to keep track of. From general stuff like different makes and models to much more specific details like certain performance, safety, or luxury features you need. With all of that in mind, the last thing you might have time […]