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!…
Ever Wonder How Car Dealers Make Money?
Read this before heading to a car dealership to buy a new car. Ross Hamilton, General Manager at Apple Ford and Apple Chevrolet in Marlin, Texas says car dealerships make money in every capacity. “We sell a product and we mark up the costs,” he begins, adding that cars are generally marked up from three to…
Do You Need Winter Tires? How, and What to Know
Stay safe out there. While we’re dreaming of spring flowers poking up through the ground, winter is far from over; we still have cold and unpredictable weather ahead. And with all the super storms this year, I find myself wondering if I should have invested in winter tires or “snow tires” for my vehicle. But…
100 Things You Should ALWAYS Keep in Your Car
Dad might be driving but Mom needs to be prepared. We all know who will be madder than a hornet on an August afternoon if the family gets stranded on the side of the highway. I’ve driven across North America, and I know how to pack a car, especially those car emergency kit must haves….
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…
Best Safety Features for a Teen Driver’s First Car
BEYOND AIRBAGS: Best First CARS and Safety Features for Teens The time has come. Your teen has passed her driving test, and now pines for her own vehicle. While tech features and eye-catching elegance may be on her wish list, safety over style is the name of the game for parents purchasing their teen’s first…
The Best Car Air Filters: Do you really need a carbon cabin air filter?
When’s the last time you thought about air filters when buying a new car? Air filters can make a huge difference in how it feels to drive in a car, especially if you’re in the car for a long time. But do you need a carbon air filter? And what is a carbon air filter…
Should You Buy a Diesel Vehicle? Pros, Cons and What You Need To Know
If You Think Diesels Are Loud and Smelly, Think Again! What do you know about diesel engines? You may dismiss them as something used for trucks. But did you know that more than 50 percent of new cars sold in Europe have diesel engines? Do you wonder why? There are a lot of advantages to…
The Best Day to Buy a New Car and Get The Best Deal
What day is the best day of the year to buy a new car? December 31st, say many experts. Though we’ve found better deals on January 2nd. Whatever your preferred date, this buying season could be one of the best ever. That’s because there are so many great cars —if you ask us, there aren’t…
Why Visit the State Fair of Texas? For the Pickup Trucks, Of Course!
Everything is bigger in Texas, and that means the truck display too. If you’ve ever wondered where truck heaven is, that is, all the trucks you can climb in, test out, crawl through, compare, contrast and finally, fill your vision board with, we found it. It’s at the State Fair of Texas, held through October…