The situation is hardly an enviable one. Imagine that you are in need of a vehicle. Maybe this is your first car purchase, or possibly the first one you’ve purchased in a while. Perhaps the vehicle that you’ve been driving has met its demise. Whatever the reason, you are without a vehicle with an urgent […]
We’re about to teach you a valuable lesson about why you should ignore private car sellers and opt for legitimate, reputable used car dealers instead. By relying on several of my personal favorite Facebook and CraigsList ads, I’ll clue you in as to what types of listings you should probably be avoiding. Additionally, I just […]
We all remember the used car dealers of the past—lots of aging vehicles in the lot, large “For Sale” signs on the hoods, brightly colored flags blowing in the wind to get your attention, and some shifty looking men who wanted to sell you a bridge in Brooklyn. It often wasn’t a business that you […]
Here’s a quick question—where is the first place you look to buy pre-owned cars for sale? More than likely it is a local dealership or perhaps through an ad online. But we’re going to suggest that you look at an unconventional place for cars for sale—that would be a rental car business or a corporation […]
Whether you buy a car online from a private seller or through the internet sales department of a franchised dealer, there is a chance you could get screwed. Is that really a surprise to anyone? Considering that claims of internet fraud are attached to everything from online dating to election tampering, why would car sales […]
You can read blog post upon blog post about which particular vehicle might be right for you. However, there’s truly no way to fully trust these writers’ opinions. Rather, as a prospective buyer, you might be more comfortable relying on the recommendations of actual automotive experts. Well, one of the ways that these automotive experts […]
I feel like there are some car companies that you just know – like they are inherent to the industry. A few examples? BMW. Jeep. Ferrari. They have name recognition and staying power. So it’s always interesting to me when I realize that a new manufacturer has made the same inroads into the collective conscious. […]
Have you heard the one about…? Yes, there are a lot of businesses out there that deserve to be the butt of many jokes. Used car dealerships rank pretty high. Horror stories about sales, deals, and outright fraud have become legendary. What you see is what you get This used car dealership horror story […]
As a prospective car buyer, you may be content visiting a traditional dealership and completing your purchase through that individual business. However, by pursuing this route, you may be missing out on all of the advantages that accompany online car-buying. This alternative route isn’t only considerably more convenient, but it could also save you plenty […]
The Mazda motor company has a unique history. Many different Mazda dealerships are located around the country, but the company is closely tied to Dearborn, Michigan because it was, at one time, owned in part (33%) by the Ford Motor Company. Mazda’s name is derived from a West Asian civilization’s god, Ahura Mazda. Ahura Mazda […]
Here you are thinking, “I want to sell my car.” Great. Grand. Awesome. MORE POWER TO YOU In today’s online world, constant connectivity paves the way for an expectation of immediate results. We demand real-time updates in everything from weather forecasts and world events, to the minutia of our personal lives. But access to information […]
Some people think of summer and they envision themselves heading to the beach with the top down on their convertible, playing whatever song is the so-called “song of the summer,” huge sunglasses on and hair blowing in the breeze. Others think of summer and all they see are dusty dirt roads, muddy fields just waiting […]
In the Chris Farley movie Tommy Boy, Brian Dennehy’s character was asked why there was no written guarantee on the boxes of brake pads manufactured by his company. While we’ll refrain from sharing his colorful response, you may remember his reply (or even better, Farley’s hilarious attempts to repeat it throughout the film). In case […]
What is BHPH anyway? BHPH stands for Buy Here Pay Here and it has changed the way cars are sold. Buy Here Pay Here is a type of dealership that caters to lower income or poorer credit consumers. Just because some people have made mistakes with their credit in the past or do not make […]
Road-tripping enthusiasts are in for some serious fun this summer, thanks to Honda’s latest minivan – the 2017 Honda Odyssey. When you’re behind the wheel of the Odyssey, you’re in complete control of everything from your ideal climate, to the kids in the back with their endless “Are we there yet?” nonsense. This year’s Odyssey […]
For decades, Chevy has reigned supreme when it comes to crafting remarkably capable and confident pickup trucks. With the success of both the modern Silverado and Colorado models storming the market and generally making for living legends on the road today, these come from a long heritage of impressive used Chevy trucks from years gone […]
Looking to drive 700+ miles on one tank of fuel, but don’t want to do so in a dumb-looking hybrid vehicle? With the Chevy Cruze diesel, you can drive up to 702 miles on one tank of fuel in a compact sedan that looks surprisingly handsome. Sharp, sleek, and styled are all words that come […]
As a Millennial myself, I have to point out the fact that our lazy, entitled reputation is a very well deserved one. It’s true. Us Millennials are more likely to jump ship on a job when things don’t go our way, or we get bored, or we simply would prefer to sleep in and not […]
Looking for the perfect city car? Look no further than a used Chevy Cruze. While there are many reasons this vehicle makes a great urban drifter, there are three reasons that jump out when looking at a used Cruze. The first is the cheap price. It’s not expensive new, which means it’s going to be dirt-cheap used. […]
