Most of us drive. More than 222 million as of 2016 according to Statista research company. Driving around 270 million registered vehicles. No wonder the roads are crowded. But traffic (and infrastructure) is just one factor in whether your city… Read more
It’s just plain smart to do your homework when car shopping. And not just for the car. It also makes sense to research your financing if you are among the 85 percent of new-car shoppers or 54 percent of used-car… Read more
Ouch. The cost of auto insurance. It may not be a factor when you’re purchasing a vehicle. You may not even think about the cost of auto insurance until after buying your vehicle. But it should be one thing you… Read more
Kelley Blue Book recently named its 10 Coolest New Cars Under $20,000. But that list may not do much good for shoppers who have different vehicle requirements. Fortunately, Edmunds.com and Parents magazine, WardsAuto, and U.S. News & World Report each… Read more
If you own a vehicle, you probably have auto insurance.And if you have auto insurance, you may have strong feelings about the company that provides it.Setting aside the claims made in insurers’ television commercials, J.D. Power surveyed 44,622 auto insurance… Read more
See 22 top-rated vehicles, 33 others that shine for 2018Quality comes in all shapes and sizes. That may be especially true if you’re talking about the hundreds of car, truck, SUV and minivan models from which new-vehicle shoppers can choose… Read more
So you like the idea of a new car, but aren’t enthusiastic about the price tag or the depreciation hit you’ll take. A late-model used car would be OK, but you don’t want to buy someone else’s problems. We have… Read more
Beware. School’s out. And that creates some special driving challenges – whether or not you have school-age children. Kids who are not in school usually are out in their neighborhoods, around pools, parks and playgrounds, at summer activities or events,… Read more
Summer has arrived. So, it’s about time to take action – or not – on all the car maintenance that should be done before heading out for weekends, road trips or vacations, or the usual driving around town. We could… Read more
Used-car bargains, or cars for under $20,000. Some might suggest used vehicles are all bargains – a way for shoppers to get more car, truck or SUV for their money than buying a new one for the same price. But… Read more
