Full disclosure: I’m a Jeep girl. I’ve always been a Jeep girl. I drove a Jeep Wrangler all through college, later swapping it for a Patriot. My folks drive a Grand Cherokee. My sister drives a Rubicon. Jeep is just a part of the family. So, imagine my excitement when I set my sights on the […]
Year: 2015
Lexus: Innovative and Iconic
Lexus, the luxury division of Toyota, has only been in existence since 1989. But in that short twenty-six year span, Lexus has solidified its name as synonymous with innovation. Celebrated for its top-of-the-line vehicles and bulletproof reliability, the Lexus brand is increasingly iconic. If you’re shopping for a Lexus in PA then you already know that Lexus vehicles […]
Buying a Used Dodge Caliber
Shopping around for a used car is a great way to save money. Unfortunately, it can also be a slippery slope. What looks like a steal of a car, might actually be a lemon. Lemons are costly. Without careful research, you might find yourself behind the wheel of a steal that ends up costing you […]
DIY Detailing for Your Dodge
There is some serious debate among the car community about whether or not detailing increases the value of your car. While I’m no expert, I can safely say this: it can’t hurt. Of course, detailing won’t fool your Miami Dodge dealer into believing that your car is worth more than it is based on a […]
The Chevy LUV – Trucks in Miniature
Everything is cute when it’s tiny. Everything. Think about it. Babies, Snickers Bars, even sloths are cute when they’re babies and those are not cute animals. And trucks are cute when they’re tiny. Just ask your Chevy truck dealer about the Chevy LUV, a truck in miniature, and you’ll see what I mean. The story of the […]
Famous Hollywood Jeeps
Jeep is one of the most recognizable brands in the world, so it’s no surprise that the sports utility and off-road vehicles have consistently been featured on the big screen and small screen for years. Considering the vehicle’s use in wars, particularly World War II, the Jeep has become a favorite of movie and television makers. […]
10 Things That Don’t Hurt Your Credit Score
Trying to buy a car with bad credit can seem like an uphill battle. A bad credit auto loan can give you more options, providing you with the funding you need despite your spotty credit history and ensuring that you get reasonable rates to make your new car affordable. Improving your credit even a little […]
Great Reasons to Buy the 2015 Dodge Durango
Why is it we only want what we can’t have and we only appreciate something after it’s gone? I have a sneaking suspicion that there will be many consumers experiencing these emotions once they realize that this is it for the Dodge Durango. The 2015 Dodge Durango is in its final model year, though no […]
How to Take Care Of Your Tires
Caring for your tires should be part of regular routine for every driver. We drive our cars everyday. We notice if the outside is dirty and needs to be washed. We clean, sparkle and shine so we appear neat but most often forget to check tires, the feet of our cars. The only main […]
What To Consider Before Buying A Used Car
Anytime you’re making the decision to buy a used car, it’s a big deal. You may shrug it off and play it cool to your family and friends “eh, no biggie” but inside your stomach is flipping, your mind is racing with hundred questions because all over used cars are catching your eye! You don’t […]
The Five Most Reliable Toyotas Ever Made
If you’re in the market for a used car, you’ve already made the right choice by choosing a vehicle from a Toyota dealer. As a brand, Toyota has long been celebrated for its reliability and dependability. For the eighth year in a row, Toyota was ranked the most reliable car in the world, by Consumer Reports. Known for […]
The 2015 Lexus NX – The Millennial’s SUV
This is one of those topics that invites some spirited conversation and debate. First of all, what is a Millennial and why should anyone care what it drives? As a word, the definition of millennial simply means, relating to a millennium, so one thousand years. Defined as a group, there is some disagreement, but Millennial is […]
Classic Spotlight: the Dodge Coronet
The Dodge Coronet, whose name translates as little crown, enjoyed quite the long reign, spanning seven generations of American automotive history. This was Dodge’s postwar baby, designed in 1949 and released during the 1950s and beyond, right through the 1980s. Just as the Coronet rolled from one automotive generation into another, if you were a […]
How to Save Money on Car Maintenance and Repairs
As much as we might love our cars, no one likes shelling out money for expensive repairs and automotive maintenance. Of course, it doesn’t take long for even routine service costs to add up. And while some repair fees might be unavoidable, there are some habits that you can hone to help you cut down […]
Facts About the Chevy S10
Every time I write about a car or truck, no matter the manufacturer or model year, I find that I am always treated to a history lesson of some sort. It seems nearly impossible to understand or appreciate automotive history without first understanding the larger history behind it. This is true of the climate […]
The Chevy Nova Through the Years
The Chevy Nova was a compact competitor in the legendary American pony wars. While the 1960s and 1970s witnessed a fight between American automotive manufacturers to produce the fastest and most powerful muscle cars, the Chevy Nova was just right when it came to size, speed, and affordability. But it didn’t start out as the Chevy […]
Benefits of Buying Used Vehicles
When you’re shopping for a new car, you have to start by choosing what kind of car you want to shop for. By kind of car, I don’t mean the make and model. You first need to decide whether it makes more sense for you to purchase a new or a used car. Even within that decision, […]
Keep Your Tires Cool on Summertime Drives
Now that summer is upon us and the school year is wrapping up, lots of folks will be planning road trip adventures and embarking on long-distance drives that will test their cars, especially their tires. Summer months can be tough on tires because the heat causes the air inside the tires to expand, and that expansion, if […]
AutoInfluence’s 5 Best Convertibles to Watch in 2016
One of the literary greats, and a personal favorite of mine, T.S. Eliot once said, “Sometimes things become possible if we want them bad enough.” Sometimes certain conditions, like automotive creativity and innovation, make those things even more possible, or maybe it’s just that certain conditions, like the weather, makes us want certain things more […]
Best Types of Cars to Buy with Bad Credit
Maintaining a good credit score may be one of the most important things you can do to maintain your quality of life. However, bad things can happen even to good people who are trying their hardest. People fall on hard times after losing a job unexpectedly or falling ill. Some bills go unpaid, and credit […]