Your chariot awaits. I know you’d rather be cruising to the beach in a sporty convertible right about now, but it’s time to get the kids back to school and that cute little Miata you’ve had your eye on won’t cut it for carpool duty. So this begs the question – what makes a good carpooling vehicle? Of…
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…
Ask the Car Chick: Which are the Best Cars for a Teen, and Which Mid-Sized SUV Is the Best Family Car?
You asked; LeeAnn answers. LeeAnn Shattuck is skilled at finding the perfect car for her clients based on their needs, financial situation and priorities. Lucky for you, she’s here to answer your questions, too. We Need Reliable and Inexpensive Car for a Teenage Driver! “We need to buy a new car and want one that we can…
The Best Type of In Person Car Shopping Is Back: The 2021 Chicago Auto Show Returns and Has Lots to Offer
Auto shows are the best way to shop for a car, and oh, how I’ve missed them. If it seems like car shopping has changed dramatically since the pandemic started, it has. Now, you can shop online, browse the vehicles offered by local dealers, and order up a test drive, all from your computer. All…
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…
Help! The Car Window Sticker is So Confusing; This is What You Need To Know
This little wall of information is your truth-telling friend at a car dealership. Not that we don’t love our friends at car dealerships, and not that we don’t understand, cars have a LOT of details. As in, thousands of tiny yet very important details. Like, does it have adaptive cruise control? Brake hold? Apple CarPlay?…
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,…
Buy a Car With My Phone? Oh, Yes, I Did!
I needed a new car. But I didn’t have time to sit at my desk researching on my computer, or at least, not enough time. I had ‘idle time’ waiting in the school pick up line, on the train to NYC, or waiting for my breakfast to microwave—time I usually spent on Facebook—but I…
How To Save Up To $2,000 this Summer: Costco’s Auto Program Launches New Chevrolet and Volvo Incentives
Known for its amazing food court and items in bulk, Costco is a value shopper’s go-to — even when it comes to cars. Their reputation for competitive prices doesn’t stop at their pizza slices. This summer, from now until August 2, 2021, Costco’s Auto Program offers their members special savings on specific models. With Chevrolet…
11 Tips for Buying a Used Car
There Are Good Deals Out There. You Just Have to Find Them. Now is a great time to buy a used car. Dealers who raced to hit sales goals at the end of the year probably took trade-ins that may still be hanging around their lots. And with the spring new car season just around…