The Bolt has been on a rocky road, but don’t let that sway you. Here’s why. Most of us have seen something in the news about Chevy Bolts catching fire and being under recall, but do you know all the details? And, did you know that Chevrolet just dropped the price of the Bolt, with…
Car Buying and Maintenance Tips From A Race Track Star
Race car driver Penelope Carr shares how her own car breakdown led to winning races and learning to be confident in an intimidating world. It’s that awful thing none of us wants to face but so many do: finding yourself a divorced mom, alone with three kids, little money, even fewer resources, and things breaking…
7 Car Buying Tips For A Pain-Free Experience
If You’re Like the Rest of us, You’d Rather Have a Root Canal than Buy a Car. Buying a car can be tough and intimidating. Even people who know a lot about cars don’t love the process of shopping and negotiating. But you don’t have to be an expert. Our car buying tips will help…
Buying a New Car? Here’s the Car Buying Checklist You Need
Yes, buying a new car is stressful. Even more so if you’re a woman. As if the process wasn’t intimidating enough. I get it, trust me. And that’s why you have to walk into that car dealer prepared and armed with the right knowledge. Keep reading, we’ve got the car buying checklist you need. You’ve…
Car Buying: How Women Are Driving Change as Consumers and Leaders
Sarah Welch, Liza Borches and Gina Callari tell us how, and what else we need to do. The automotive industry, typically a male dominated world, is changing. That’s because consumers are adapting new technologies, companies are looking for diversity in their ranks and women, who buy or influence the purchase of 85% of all cars,…
Top Ten Car Buying Mistakes
Let’s be real, the car buying experience can be intimidating. So being prepared is crucial if you want to drive off of the dealership lot as a happy new car owner. Unfortunately, many car buyers skip the prep work and end up in a car they really don’t like. We want to help you avoid that,…
What to see at the 2022 New York Auto Show
In person shopping is back and we couldn’t be happier. Oh, the glorious days of auto shows in the before times: walking miles of carpeted floors, upbeat music, snacks of hot pretzels and latte, being able to truly size up the Highlander versus the Pathfinder, timing the kids in-and-out of the third row included. And…
9 Red Flags to Watch for When Buying a Used Car from a Private Seller
If you’re buying a used car from a private seller, don’t make my mistake. When a friend mentioned she was trying to sell her gorgeous-looking 1996 Chevrolet Suburban, I leapt at the chance to buy one of my dream machines. My husband and I had been talking about buying an older, large SUV for towing…
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…
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…