There’s no shortage of luxury cars on the road. On any given highway, you’re bound to come across a luxury traveler whisking their occupants away on a one-of-a-kind adventure. Although they may just be on their way to the grocery store, pulling up beside a Rolls-Royce makes you imagine its passengers exchanging jars of Grey […]
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Texas Drivers: Is YOUR Ride Among THIS List of Lone Star Favorites?
If you find yourself searching dealerships in Fort Worth, Texas you might have the image of a particular make or model very clearly formed in your mind. And if you’ve made a recent vehicle purchase we hope that it has lived up to every expectation that you had. Why? Sure, the purchase of a vehicle […]
Dear Car Dealerships
Oh, the stigma of car dealerships. Granted, today’s car buyers continue to share dealership horror stories, but if you’re over a certain age (let’s say 30) you probably remember a time where automotive sales barely qualified as human beings. In the evolutionary food chain, car salesman were rated somewhere above non-thinking single-celled organism and fungal […]
Top 8 Family-Friendly Reasons The 2018 Ford Flex is Perfect for Your Crew
For most families, cars are way more than just a way to get from A to B. They are practically a second home. Between ball practice, vacations, and errands your life happens inside your car. The impromptu rock concert, the game of I spy, the hauling of your four year old’s epic dragon birthday cake […]
Five of the Worst Automotive Ideas of All-time
Every car brand is seemingly competing to see what innovative feature they can include in their upcoming vehicles. Over the years, we’ve seen this technology evolve dramatically, and many drivers find it hard to imagine a driving experience that doesn’t include radio, technology, or other applicable amenities. Of course, years ago, engineers had seemingly yet […]
Your Nissan Dealership Has a Surprise For You
When was the last time that you visited a Nissan Dealership? No, scratch that. When was the last time that you explored everything that Nissan had to offer? From vehicle selection and the wealth of online information, to dealer inventories and certified pre-owned programs, there is no shortage of reasons to get excited about Nissan. […]
The Good, The Bad & The Ugly of Buy Here Pay Here
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 […]
Using Horrible Online Car Ads to Emphasize Why You Should Avoid Private Sellers
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 […]
A Look Back at Truck Bed Liners
Whether your truck is a show piece, a work horse (or a combination of the two), there is little debate as to the importance of a truck bed liner. Aside from the level of protection that it will offer to ensure a longer life for your truck, few would argue the level at which it […]
MLB All-Star Game MVPs Have Taken Home Impressive Chevys
Chevy’s relationship with Major League Baseball has been ongoing since 2005. The car brand ultimately developed the Chevrolet Youth Baseball program, and the company has donated more than 135,000 equipment kits, revamped more than 9,000 parks, and impacted 6.7 million children since its inception. Of course, one of the brand’s other requirements is to award […]
To Lift…or Not To Lift
“That is the question…” Okay, it’s hardly Shakespeare but, then again, it’s hardly a question. Few Jeep drivers (if any) have not considered modifying their Jeep with a raised suspension or oversized tires. A common consideration for many off-road vehicles, it’s sort of an inevitability when you’re talking about a Jeep. Whether the lift is […]
Pick Up Your Date in an Alfa Romeo Giulia
So you’ve gone on Tinder and swiped right. Or you’ve finally given in and have allowed yourself to be set up with your grandmother’s best friend’s granddaughter. Or maybe you went the old fashioned route and handed your number to the hot girl at the bar – either way, you’ve got a date tonight and […]
Buy a Car Online… and Don’t Get Screwed
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 […]
Why Customers Shouldn’t Ignore Chevy’s Commercial Vehicles
When we usually focus on Chevy’s assortment of commercial vehicles, we usually limit our search to their pickup trucks. While the 2017 Colorado and the line of 2017 Silverados (including the Heavy Duty models) are certainly impressive, these prospective buyers may be missing out on an excellent deal by ignoring the brand’s other offerings. For […]
It’s the End of the Line for the AEV Brute Pickup
Are you one of the fans of the Brute, the American Expedition Vehicle (AEV) Jeep Wrangler pickup truck? If so, we’ve got some sad news for you. As of this year, it is no longer being made. But if you’re a collector of AEV Jeeps and have a small fortune to spend (around $100,000), […]
Buyer Beware: Top 3 Reasons Not to Buy Used
So there I was, driving around looking for used cars in Colorado Springs, when I suddenly realized that maybe I should splurge and treat myself to a brand-new car. Not a new-to-me car, but a true, never-been-driven, fresh-of-the-lot spankin’ new whip. Of course, I needed to justify this purchase. Common knowledge dictates that buying a […]
The Power & Burden of Selling Your Car
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 […]
Steal or Splurge on your Summertime Truck
It’s finally summertime. Time to throw on your board shorts and load up your trunk with your surfboard, beach chairs, barbecue grill, and maybe a kayak or two. Oh, and of course your cooler full of iced-down snacks and beverages. But then you realize your car’s trunk fits approximately 1/10th of all of things you need […]
The 2017 Nissan Sentra vs The 2017 Honda Civic
At first glance, it almost seems cruel to compare the 2017 Honda Civic to the 2017 Nissan Sentra. One’s been crowned the 2017 Best Buy of the Year Overall Winner by Kelley Blue Book and one, well hasn’t. One boasts a five star safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and is an […]
Electric Nissan Leaf Has 107 Mile Range
Looking for a 100% electric car? The 2017 Nissan Leaf may be just the car that you have been waiting for. Available in three different models, the Nissan Leaf “S”, the “SV,” or the Leaf “SL,” this electric car is not only practical and fun to drive, but is helping people save the environment every […]