The mere mention of a used car salesmen causes many people to cringe (including us). But we’re all not bad! Unfortunately, a few bad apples have spoiled the whole bunch. As a result, used car salesmen are known for using sleazy lines on their customers to muscle a sale. Check out a couple of the […]
How to Buy a Car on AutoTrader
AutoTrader.com is a very popular website for buying and selling new and used vehicles. It allows you to search through over 3 million vehicles from dealers and private sellers. You can also find vehicle reviews, car financing options, insurance comparisons and advice for buying or selling. If you’re in the market for a new or […]
Top 5 Vehicles to Take Camping
If the annual family beach trip isn’t in the budget this summer, you might consider starting a new tradition: take everyone camping! Camping can be a fun and fairly inexpensive way to get away from the norm and explore the great outdoors. Whether you’re planning to sleep in a tent, pull a small camper or […]
How Is a Used Car Priced?
If you’re shopping for a used car or looking to trade yours in, it’s a good idea to know how the value is determined. You don’t want to pay too much for a used car or not get enough for your trade-in. Used car dealers typically determine two different price points for used vehicles: the […]
Why is a Vehicle History Report Important?
Are you shopping for a used vehicle? Before you make your final decision on a new or used car, you may want to purchase or ask for a vehicle history report. The vehicle history reports give you a clear look at what you’re buying, telling you things that you can’t necessarily see with your eyes. […]
How to Successfully Shop Online for a New or Used Car
Remember the days when shopping for a car meant scouring the classifieds daily for promising advertisements or visiting multiple Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram dealerships? Thank goodness those days are long gone, replaced with the ease of shopping for and selling cars, both new and used, with just the click of a mouse. The only problem […]
Top 5 Things to Consider When Buying a Used Vehicle
Do you freeze like a deer in the headlights when faced with a huge choice? Buying a car isn’t an easy decision. Consider these 5 factors when shopping for a pre-owned ride. Price The first thing you need to decide is how much you want to spend. Set a budget before you start shopping, and […]
Prepping Your Car for Resale or Trade In
Let’s face it, first impressions are powerful. Your thoughts and feelings after you meet someone for the first time or visit a new place are lasting. Later, your impressions may change but you generally never forget how you felt on that very first meeting. These are the same thoughts a person may have when shopping […]
Tips on Test Driving a New or Used Vehicle
When you are considering buying a car, you should always give it a thorough test drive and inspection – especially if the vehicle is used or pre-owned. We’re not just talking about turning on the radio and seeing how great it sounds. It’s crucial that you fully inspect a car before signing your name on […]
Stay Informed about Vehicle Recalls
When buying a new or used vehicle, you want to know that all of the safety options are working and that the car or truck will perform the way the manufacturer has promised it will. If something goes wrong with your vehicle at the manufacturer level, or if a federal safety standard has not been […]
