Tax refunds still are several months away. But it’s a fact of life that many Americans will spend their tax refund on a new or used car. Most people will be focused on the holidays, but that doesn’t necessarily mean… Read more
Advanced driver-assistance systems cost a lot more to repair, AAA reports
Driver beware. Especially if your newer vehicle has advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS). You could be in for a rude awakening if you need repairs after a collision, based on research by AAA. “Even minor incidents that cause damage to this… Read more
Who makes the most reliable cars – Consumer Reports
They are the best of the best. The brands that pass the test of who makes the most reliable cars as ranked by Consumer Reports. Lexus and Toyota brands rated first and second, respectively, the reverse of last year but… Read more
New car technology improving, with these 25 vehicles among the best
Most of us have been there. Either as a purchaser or passenger in a vehicle bursting with new car technology. Including in-car audio, communication, entertainment and navigation (ACEN) intended to make your driving experience more satisfying and complete but which… Read more
How crowded will roads be for Thanksgiving travel?
James M.’s family of four is planning a road trip from just outside Dallas, TX, to Springfield, MO, for the Thanksgiving holiday. That’s about 470 miles and 7-8 hours of driving under normal conditions. But Thanksgiving travel isn’t normal, and… Read more
Santander Consumer USA associates show ‘Gratitude’ to troops, veterans, first responders
Thank you. Two words that can mean a lot. Especially to people such as service members and first responders who have put their lives on the line, whether that’s in our own communities or in some faraway land. Those two… Read more
Auto loan calculator: Most-responsible shoppers use one – Edmunds
Calculate this. Shoppers in the Northeast and Great Lakes regions show the highest levels of responsible car shopping, including using auto loan calculators, while states mainly in the South and Southwest show the least-responsible behavior, based on a study by… Read more
Why should I get my car insured? Suffering a loss could be a disaster
Let’s state this right up front. Most vehicle owners probably would agree that paying for insurance is a pain in the … pocketbook. Certainly the one in eight drivers who don’t have insurance would. So, you might wonder, why should… Read more
Jeeps blazed a trail among vehicles gaining popularity in 2018
The Jeep Compass is riding high. In fact, the Compass, Cherokee and Wrangler, all compact sport utility vehicles, were out front as Jeeps blazed a trail among vehicles that have gained popularity in 2018. Through September, Jeep Compass sales jumped… Read more
