Yes, It’s a Good Deal, But There Are Caveats. For a lot of buyers, Costco is the ideal place to shop: The company is known for great stuff and top brands at rock-bottom prices. It’s the same with cars. You can buy a car at Costco through the Costco Auto Program and get a pre-arranged, rock bottom price on…
What to See at the 2020 Houston Auto Show — or the Auto Show Near You
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This is the First Ever Hyundai Venue, and It’ll Win Your Heart
So will the price. “This is so cute,” my 17-year-old daughter Estee said when she got into the Hyundai Venue. “Seriously, this is so cute.” (Hint hint). Yes, I get it. It is adorable and she would love to have one of her own. So would I. The Hyundai Venue, which starts at about $17K…
9 Reasons You Should Consider the Alfa Romeo Stelvio for Your Next SUV
This car will make you feel it all. And a little bit more. I review a lot of cars and often get the question “What is your favorite car?” It’s an impossible question to answer, really. But I can answer this: What car did I most love driving in the past year? The Alfa Romeo…
Sell Your Car on Craigslist? Yes! 11 Easy Tips For a Great Sale
Don’t be afraid. This can be very good. Over the years I’ve bought and sold tons of things on Craigslist, including my 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee (which was a great experience). So when my friend Hansen Lukman asked on Facebook if it was a good idea to sell his car on Craigslist, I replied, yes!…
Flying Taxis, Transparent Sun Visors: The Future of Car Tech Rolls Out at CES 2020
This is going to be fun! Each year the tech industry kicks off the new year with the largest convention in Las Vegas, the Consumer Electronics Show. It’s where you’ll see toilet paper that will replenish itself when you need it, robot dogs that can help veterans recover from PTSD and TVs can’t get too…
I Used Capital One Auto Navigator to Buy My Car
And it was the easiest part of the purchase. One of the things I hate about buying a car is financing. Talking to my bank, checking my credit score (ugh), filling out forms (double ugh), sifting through finance rates, loan terms and more can be frustrating and confusing. But, I needed a car. Hello, Auto…
The Fiat 500 Abarth Might Be the Perfect Car For You: Fun for Weekends, Perfect for Commuter Life
We’re not ready to say goodbye to this cutie pie. Even though it was Jennifer Lopez tooling down the block in the first Fiat 500 to return to the US market, and she looked great in it, I knew: this car wasn’t for me. Too small. Too unique. Too European. Oh, how life changes. Back…
10 Easy (and Affordable) Ways to Add Modern Safety Technology to Your Old Car
Bring Your Old Gal Into The Modern Age The average age of a car on American roads today is 11.5 years. That means the average driver is tooling along without benefit of modern safety technology. But it’s possible to bring those old cars up to speed. And it’s surprisingly easy and affordable. Some systems are…
Can the Progressive Snapshot Driving Monitor Lower Your Car Insurance Rates?
We tried it out and here’s what we found. In a word, yes. For me, anyway. After using Progressive’s Snapshot, my premiums were reduced by $30 over six months. And even more than the discount, I learned a few things that will save me money, both on car insurance and in general. How Snapshot Works…