NADA Used Car Value Vs. KBB Used Car Value

If you’re buying or selling a used car, you’ll want an accurate valuation of the vehicle to know if it’s fairly priced. Luckily there are plenty of pricing tools available to help you figure out how much a vehicle is worth. You’ve probably heard of the most common two:...

Sep 12, 2025

How Much Does It Cost To Replace A Windshield?

A broken or cracked windshield is one of the most common vehicle repair problems motorists face. According to Insurance Journal, 30% of all automotive insurance claims are windshield-related. Approximately 14 million windshields are replaced in America each year. Drive long enough, and you will suffer a broken, pitted, or...

Sep 12, 2025

How to Negotiate the Best Car Price

We’ve all heard the advice that you should never accept the first offer. This wisdom is especially true in the world of used car buying. Some car shoppers are shrewd negotiators, while others cringe at the thought of the negotiation process. Regardless of your personal preferences, negotiating on a...

Sep 12, 2025

Leasing vs. Buying a Car: Which is Better?

We’ve all heard those typical dealership commercials advertising their latest financing specials. Sometimes they’re talking about buying, other times about lease deals - but in the end they want your money one way or the other. So which is better: leasing or buying? Like anything as complex as buying...

Sep 12, 2025

Best Cars for Teens

The moment your teen gets their driver’s license can be bittersweet. While it’s exciting to be officially relieved of chauffeur duties, it’s also frightening handing the keys over to a young driver. And for parents who choose to help their teen buy their first car, it can be difficult...

Sep 12, 2025

Best 4 Door Convertibles

Love the feeling of wind blowing through your hair as you travel down the road? Think you can’t have it without being in a cramped two-seater convertible? Think again. Although the choices aren’t plentiful, there are some 4-door convertibles currently in production, or you can buy a classic that’s...

Sep 12, 2025

New Vs. Used Car Buying

Buying a used car is a great way to save money and still get the car you want. Whether you're constrained by your pocketbook or have certain automotive needs that must be met (such as a backseat for the kids, or all-wheel drive for winter weather), today's used car...

Sep 12, 2025

What is the Lemon Law?

We’ve all heard of the phrase “buying a lemon,” which most commonly refers to the purchase of a defective vehicle. Whether you buy a new car or a used car, you’re making a major purchase and don’t want to incur frequent costly repairs because you bought a damaged vehicle....

Sep 12, 2025

Car Electronic Control Module: What Does it Do?

There are a lot of mechanical and electrical parts that work together to help your car run smoothly. The electronic control module (ECM) or powertrain control module (PCM) is the main computer that controls many of the vehicle’s essential functions. And as modern vehicles get more and more advanced,...

Sep 12, 2025

Sedan vs Coupe: What’s the Difference?

It used to be that there was a clear demarcation between a coupe and sedan: one had two doors, the other had four. But the difference between sedan and coupe has blurred.  In the quest for market share, automakers have tried to merge lines between these body styles, and...

Sep 12, 2025

Why Is My Check Engine Light On?

A vehicle’s Check Engine light can turn any car ride into a harrowing experience. As soon as the check engine light illuminates, it’s hard not to hear the cha-ching sound of a cash register right along with it. If the engine stops, so does the vehicle. That’s what can...

Sep 12, 2025

How Much Does It Cost to Replace an Alternator?

Your alternator is one of the hardest working parts on your vehicle. It’s a common misconception that the battery in your vehicle is what supplies your power while the vehicle is running. The alternator not only supplies power to all of your vehicle’s electrical components while the vehicle is...

Sep 12, 2025

Car Window Replacement Cost Estimator

It’s a horrible, sinking feeling to walk out to your vehicle and see a pile of broken glass next to the door. Whether it’s because of an accident, vandalism, or extreme weather, if your window is broken you’ll want it replaced as soon as possible. If you’re ever in...

Sep 12, 2025

How to Get a Car Loan

It’s time to buy a new car, but you’re not flush with cash. You need to figure out how to get a car loan. Whether you’re thinking new or used, securing a car loan is one of the first steps you should take in the car-buying process. Breaking the...

Sep 12, 2025

Best AWD Cars

If you’re shopping today’s vehicles you’ve probably noticed that many come equipped with all-wheel drive, and usually at an added cost. It’s not just SUVs that offer this all-weather drive type, as more sedans are adding AWD configurations to their model lineups. How does all-wheel drive work, and is...

Sep 12, 2025