Close your eyes and imagine an SUV. If your image of an SUV approximates to something like the original Hummer, you might want to reevaluate your knowledge base. While the Hummer and similar large SUVs certainly have their place, the SUV of today is a little more city and a lot less country. Although it […]
Generation Z, or Zoomers as they are referred to, are young people born between the mid-1990s and mid-2000s. They play an important role in the retail industry as a whole with $44 billion in buying power. Of that buying power, Generation Z wields a portion of it to the automotive industry, which establishes trends that […]
There are a number of key things that must be considered before the final purchase of a motor vehicle, as it is likely that you’ll want your new car (or even your new truck) to last you for a good many years. After all, what good is a car if it is not durable? What […]
Car Dealership Horror Stories…we’ve all heard them, and many of us have even experienced them first-hand; but how prevalent are they? Surely, if horror stories were the norm, the masses would riot to force the hand of change. Since we have yet to reach that point, we have to assume that there is such a […]
Say what you want about SUVs being big and bulky, but they serve a purpose for modern Baby Boomers, Generation Xers, and Millennials. In fact, you might be able to use an SUV yourself to make life easier, not to mention more convenient. Take this simple quiz to see if you should head for your […]
Whenever we discuss dealerships, we often view these businesses from the driver’s perspective. However, as someone who’s constantly writing about cars, I was also curious about the sales team’s point of view during any negotiation. Specifically, I wanted to know about some of their craziest selling experiences, especially when it came to test drivers. Fortunately, […]
A new or used car might be one of the biggest purchases you make during your lifetime. Predictably, this transaction has led to a number of financial nightmares for individuals. While dealerships admittedly try to capitalize on ignorant, inexperienced customers, these monetary issues can usually be attributed to boneheaded mistakes by the buyer. Opting for […]
The shoulders of a luxury automaker need to be broad in order to carry the weight of the expectations that are placed upon it. Fortunately, the majority of these automakers benefit from their longevity and the full maturation that they enjoy as a result of it. The added benefit of possessing an enduring legacy comes […]
So you want to buy a used car. That decision is the easy part. Now comes the burden of research, hunting, enduring high-pressured selling environments and the potential disappointment of having to make concessions in the event of limitations in the availability of your dream vehicle. Now, don’t be discouraged. We’re not trying to be […]
It’s odd. No sooner had I finished writing about the benefits of buying a new Chevy in a particular city, I was asked to gather my thoughts on used car drivers within that city might be interested in. Aside from the timing, the oddity comes in the context of that piece. Built around the city’s […]
Whenever I see or read about the 2017 Nissan TITAN, my mind automatically wanders to mythology and those Roman gods. However, when you begin to think about the attributes that often accompany these “titans,” you’ll find that they also apply to Nissan’s brand-new pickup truck. Often times, we find ourselves rolling our eyes and laughing […]
Are you looking for used cars? When shopping used cars, it’s equally important to know what you want, and what you don’t want. While it could be viewed as a positive that used inventories offer far greater diversity than the new model years of all manufacturers combined, that diversity can also be overwhelming. What vehicle […]
Over the past five years, the automotive marketplace has experienced a paradigm shift. Resulting from recession-era fuel costs, existing and prospective SUV buyers had once engaged in a reactionary mass exodus, opting for more efficient vehicles. While this was predicted by many to have a damning effect on the SUV segment, it inspired automakers to […]
There is no shortage of frustration faced by those buying a car with bad credit. If you’ve never had to endure this particular challenge, you may be inclined to make assumptions about the reasons why someone would have bad credit in the first place. After all, what could have caused it beside blatant delinquency and/or […]
Finding yourself searching Bad Credit Car Loans can be a frustrating experience. Resulting from poor credit and lack of ability to obtain traditional financing you may feel limited, even isolated. But before you judge yourself too harshly, allow us to remind you that you are hardly alone. Why? Because regardless of credit score, income level […]
Nowadays, consumers with poor credit seemingly have few opportunities to secure a vehicle. The only realistic option is by visiting a Buy Here-Pay Here dealership, although these customers also have to expect extraordinarily high interest rates. Furthermore, many consumers tend to believe that these particular dealerships are untrustworthy and unethical. Now, as you’re about to […]
Used car dealers take all forms. Some fit the prevailing stereotypes that car buyers have come to expect over the years. From checkered sports coats or sharkskin suits to ridiculously overbearing commercials full of shouting, we’ve all seen it before. Perhaps you’ve even experienced it for yourself, when looking to buy a used car. So […]
Maybe it all started when you signed up for that first credit card in college and promptly maxed it out by hitting the bar scene. Or maybe you had to buy new clothes for your first job… which then lead to having a fabulous wardrobe but not enough income to pay off the monthly bill […]
If you’ve been shopping around for a new SUV, then you’ve presumably started to size up different models. In this case, you’ve surely compared the 2017 Nissan Rogue vs. 2017 Honda CR-V. The two vehicles are relatively similar, and prospective buyers will also find that there are a number of additional models that also fit […]
Chevy’s assortment of work trucks are all capable in their own way, leading to a difficult decision for customers. While you could realistically spend days exploring each of the offerings via the brand’s website, it might be a better idea to rely on the advice of legitimate pickup experts. After all, these writers will clue […]
