If you’re in the market for a used vehicle, you’re in luck. There’s never been a better time to buy with a strong selection of pre-owned vehicles. But there’s one caveat: how to have a pleasant experience without falling for the dirty tricks presented by some used car salesmen. All over the country, lots are […]
Category: Car Buying
To Bolt, or Not To Bolt
With New York State’s reinstatement of the $2,000 rebate entitlement on the purchase of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, car dealerships in Albany, NY (and throughout the state) have an unspoken obligation to maintain sufficient inventory to appease the demand. Then again, do they? After all, what is the actual demand? While some car buyers […]
2017 Toyota Land Cruiser
$84,775. That’s the starting price for the 2017 Toyota Land Cruiser. That’s a lot of bones for a buggy. The question is, is it worth it? And more specifically, is it worth it for you? Powerful Performance To start with, the 2017 Toyota Land Cruiser is an eight-passenger luxury SUV, so if you’re looking for […]
Online Car Buying and Space
Writer’s Note: for the better part of 15 years, I’ve been developing an idea for an epic, car-buying movie. Unfortunately, Westworld has seemingly stolen all of my ideas. Still, I decided to pass along the script treatment to you. Time: A rainy and dark Saturday morning. The foreboding sky implies that everything might not […]
Honda Accord in Kansas City
The Accord by Honda is a multi-optioned sedan that comes in a variety of different model types. Honda is proud to offer the Accord and has been selling them widely for a number of years now. The Accord is reasonably priced, but depending on which one you choose, (there are seven different 2018 model Accords) […]
A Used Tahoe to Untangle Your Bad Credit Knots
Shopping for used cars can feel daunting when your credit is crappy and showing no signs of strengthening. The thing is, we all know that life is unpredictable and sometimes those sudden shifts and unexpected twists leave us strapped for cash or unable to pay bills on time. The slope between good credit and bad […]
3 Tips for a Safe and Reliable Used Car Purchase for Your Teen
Need a reliable and safe car for your teenager but don’t want to break the bank? Thankfully, you have options in the used car world. Now, I know what you’re thinking: a used car? But, newer cars have the best of the best safety features, and are much less likely to break down. While that’s […]
3 Things to Know About a Used Car Before Buying
Shopping for used cars can be a tricky and overwhelming process. First, you need to figure out what you can afford. Then, you need to decide what type of model you’re going to buy. Car, truck, SUV, wagon, crossover? After that, you need to decide where you’re going to buy it from. This could be […]
The Value of 2017 Jeep Patriot Trim Levels
Thinking about buying yourself a 2017 Jeep Patriot? I don’t blame you. Apart from all the hate it gets, it’s able to provide one thing that all the other 2017 Jeep models are unable to provide: low-cost value-for-your-dollar. No, it’s not the best off-road Jeep in the lineup, nor is it the fastest on the […]
An Ode to Our Least Favorite Parts of Securing Auto Loans
Finding the right auto loan option can be painful, especially if you’re working with a less-than-friendly auto dealer who just happens to be near your home. Between pushy salespeople trying to get you to sign on to high monthly payments to shady marketing tactics that end up forcing you to pay more than the vehicle […]
Lease, Finance , Or Buy It Outright?
As you consider picking out your next set of wheels, it’s likely that you have also mulled over your different car-acquiring options. Essentially, three of them exist – lease, finance, or buy outright. The third option is not one available to most American car shoppers, and unless you recently won big on The Price is […]
The Mazda 3’s Interior Design Punches Well Above its Weight
Finding a car with a good design is important, but finding a car with a good interior design is necessary. That’s what the 2017 Mazda 3 is able to provide, and why it can punch well above its weight, and possibly get a few knock-outs on luxury cars with fancy (and much more expensive) interior […]
Credit Trouble? A Buy Here, Pay Here Dealership is Your Answer
Credit trouble? That sucks, especially when you’re trying to find an auto loan. It’s going to be more difficult, and some places might not even consider extending a loan your way, including used car dealers and banks. So, how will you get a car? Well, you could always shop on Craigslist and buy a used beater, but that […]
3 Types of Used Trucks Circulating Through the Market
When it comes to classifying the different types of trucks circulating through the used automotive market, it might seem confusing. But, it’s not as bad as you think. Why is this important? Well, for starters the different class/size/type (whatever you prefer to call it) of truck determines how much it can tow, the cargo volume, […]
3 Reasons Buying a Used Truck is Better Than Buying New
It’s a tired, but persistent debate: new vs. used vehicles. Many will argue that new cars are more reliable, come with warranties that are worth their weight in gold, and have updated tech and safety features. Others will say that if you buy used, you don’t have to pay off a loan with interest, and the purchase […]
Think Like a Millennial When Used Car Shopping; They Are Doing it Right
Millennials get a bad rep, for the right and wrong reasons. If you can put aside your warranted (or unwarranted) disdain for what appears to be the most controversial generation in the history of mankind, and take a look at this new study, you’ll notice millennials are actually doing car shopping the right way. Not only […]
Chevrolet Dealers Experienced Record Volt Sales in 2016
Good news for the green car market: the Volt experienced some record-smashing sales in 2016. Why is this good news for the green car market and not just Chevrolet? Well, considering how unpopular plug-in, hybrid, and EV models are with the American consumer, this means the automotive world is finally moving towards the green future. […]
The New Chevrolet Bolt EV Has Dirt Cheap Monthly Payments When Leased
Electric cars are finally becoming more affordable.Scratch that; not just electric cars in general, but good quality electric cars. Pioneering this exciting endeavor, is Chevrolet’s new Bolt EV. With its dirt cheap monthly lease, and a combination of capability, quality, and low-pricing that’s really proven to have pissed off the competition. After you’ve picked your jaw up […]
Build It, Don’t Buy It; Perks of Getting Car Parts Installed
You know that slogan “Jeeps are built, not bought”? Well, the same concept should apply to those looking to install (or preferably, have someone else install) aftermarket car parts and accessories on their vehicles. It’s most certainly smarter to pick and choose the parts you want on a vehicle, rather than buy one with parts […]
Five Buy Here, Pay Here Dealership Shopping Tips
Buy here, pay here dealerships can be intimidating. High-interest rates, due to bad credit, a selection of only used cars, and a whole new way of buying a car might put you off from the experience entirely. But, it doesn’t have to be that way. If you follow these five tips, not only will it […]