Featured Car Buyer Labs blog posts
The 2017 Geneva Motor Show sure isn’t getting the short end of the stick when it comes to innovative concept cars. The world is watching closely as some major automotive players roll out their most creative and cool concepts yet. While most of these badass dream cars won’t ever see the brightly lit sales floor […]
Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock somewhere for the last 15 months, you know as well as the rest of us that 2016 was a year for the books – and the automotive world is no exception. This past year has produced leaps and bounds in modern driver technology, offering some of the best […]
A Song I Wrote About Trading in a Car You may need some convincing that it’s a good idea to pursue a new car in exchange for your older car. Of course, it can be tough to commit, and it’s especially hard to find a solid trade-in value. Whenever I need to be convinced about […]
Hyundai gets to celebrate another victory as its 2017 Santa Fe and Santa Fe Sport models win the 2017 Consumer Guide Automotive Best Buy Award for their respective categories; both models receiving the award for the midsize crossover SUV class. Consumer Guide Automotive has been a respected independent vehicle review authority for 50 years now, and […]
With the South constantly getting bombarded by an endless wave of floods year after year, the threat of getting a flood-damaged car is real. Even used cars in the North can come from anywhere and anyone, so geography doesn’t necessarily protect you from buying a vehicle that suffered flood damage. But, if you take these three tips into consideration […]
So, you’re thinking about snagging a 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. But, you can’t decide if you want to spend the extra money to get the turbocharged engine on the 2.0T trim, or stick with the base, naturally aspirated version? Well, I’m here to tell you that you should most certainly splurge and grab the […]
Look, I know you Wrangler fanboys all just groaned at this title. I’m not here to spit insults at your ride. So don’t dis this one, okay? Because the fact of the matter is, there are actually good reasons to buy a used Jeep Patriot. I have three of them right here. Number one: a great […]
When you hear the term buy here pay here dealership, no doubt a negative image comes to mind. You might even envision people getting ripped off, thanks to a horrendously high interest rate on a car loan. Here’s the hard truth: that scenario is entirely exaggerated. Buy here pay here dealerships are still held accountable to all the […]
Maserati is such an iconic name in the automotive world. When you think of the brand and all the cars it has created, many words come to mind: luxury, speed, power, and – price. Perhaps, proving too pricey for some. While consumers who are looking to buy a Maserati fully expect and brace for the price, the fact remains […]
Did you know that your engine oil changes color? Yup, and it also tells you a lot about your engine’s overall condition. Before we dive into this, it’s important to understand that while the different colors are typically indicative of different things, these shades shouldn’t be considered the law of the land. For example, engine […]
Many buyers are shifting away from domestic brands and gravitating towards foreign imports instead. In particular, Korean brands, like Hyundai, provide vehicles that offer a great combination of quality and affordability. But, the value is only one of three reasons why buying a Hyundai might appeal to you. Hyundai also provides excellent warranties, and has plenty of buyer options […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
A 1,000 horsepower Hyundai Santa Fe — WTF, man? Even if it’s just a concept car produced by Bisimoto teaming up with Hyundai, it’s still insane to think about. 1,000 horsepower on a car that small? That thing must scream down the road. While there aren’t any official 0-to-60 mph times right now, I wouldn’t […]
With the amount of used cars being sold in 2016, it’s not surprising that car dealerships are pushing new cars harder than ever. With the price of an average new car around $34,000, it’s also not surprising to learn that consumers are getting sick and tired of buying new vehicles at ever increasing prices. If you aren’t one […]
Sales numbers are in for September, and it’s time for Chevy to pop the champagne corks. The Camaro crushed the Mustang in 2016 September sales, after almost two years of lagging behind. With the muscle-car war still going strong many, many, years after the battle first raged, this is sure to be depressing news for long-time […]
