Helping you become a better informed new- and used-car shopper
New car. Used car. How do you decide which to purchase when you’re ready to replace your current vehicle? Good question. And while it may seem easy to answer – obviously, a new car is better, right? – the correct…
Cinch up your seat belts, we’re going on a sort of road trip. That’s how it felt, at least, as my wife and I went through the process of getting a new vehicle. It lasted almost a year because, at…
Here’s how to stay out of trouble when you’re ready to buy your next car, truck or SUV: • Apply our version of the 20/4/10 rule. • Know your limit for total spending. • Stick to it regardless of temptations….
Looks aren’t everything. That may be true when it comes to finding the love of your life, but not so much in choosing a new car. “Exterior look/design is the top reason shoppers [30 percent] avoid a particular vehicle,” according…
New cars, trucks and SUVs get a lot of attention. It’s no wonder: Automakers are expected to sell about 17 million of them this year. And, let’s face it, who among us can’t imagine cruising down the road in a…
Determination usually is a good thing. But that may not be true when you’re shopping for a vehicle if that determination results in a purchase with monthly payments you cannot afford to maintain. With the average transaction price climbing toward…