Need a reliable and safe car for your teenager but don’t want to break the bank? Thankfully, you have options in the used car world. Now, I know what you’re thinking: a used car? But, newer cars have the best of the best safety features, and are much less likely to break down. While that’s […]
Author: Roger Rapoza
3 Things to Know About a Used Car Before Buying
Shopping for used cars can be a tricky and overwhelming process. First, you need to figure out what you can afford. Then, you need to decide what type of model you’re going to buy. Car, truck, SUV, wagon, crossover? After that, you need to decide where you’re going to buy it from. This could be […]
Dear Jeep, Can We Have a Hellcat-Powered Wrangler? Please?
Ah, concept vehicles. One of the most fun, exciting, yet also disappointing aspects of the car market. Especially when Jeep showcases them for their annual Moab Easter Jeep Safari. Why disappointing? Because, chances are you’ll never actually see the models being sold by Jeep dealers. This is purely based on years and years of Jeep enthusiasts […]
A Look At the Wrangler’s Timeless Design
Dating all the way back to WWII, the Willys MB — produced by Willys Overland Motor Co. — turned the tide of the war. Without the exceptional performance of, essentially, the very first Jeep, the Allied Powers might have experienced defeat. This would surely have rewritten the future, now our present. As thought-provoking as alternative history might be, that’s […]
The Mazda 3’s Interior Design Punches Well Above its Weight
Finding a car with a good design is important, but finding a car with a good interior design is necessary. That’s what the 2017 Mazda 3 is able to provide, and why it can punch well above its weight, and possibly get a few knock-outs on luxury cars with fancy (and much more expensive) interior […]
Rhino Lining – The Military’s Choice for Vehicle Protection
Did you know that Rhino Lining is the U.S. military’s choice when it comes to durable, spray-on protective liners? Some of you may have thought this kick-ass company only made spray-in bed liners for trucks, and some of you may not have even heard of Rhino Lining at all. Unlikely, considering its prestigious reputation, but still possible […]
Credit Trouble? A Buy Here, Pay Here Dealership is Your Answer
Credit trouble? That sucks, especially when you’re trying to find an auto loan. It’s going to be more difficult, and some places might not even consider extending a loan your way, including used car dealers and banks. So, how will you get a car? Well, you could always shop on Craigslist and buy a used beater, but that […]
AEV’s Wrangler Pickup Truck is a Great Choice for the Adventurous
Why are you still waiting for the official Jeep Wrangler Pickup when you can have one now? Thanks to AEV (American Expedition Vehicles) you’re able to pick-up a Wrangler Pickup truck today. It’s a Wrangler-based Brute Double Cab, and if you have the means to buy one and have always wanted a Wrangler pickup, it’s […]
3 Types of Used Trucks Circulating Through the Market
When it comes to classifying the different types of trucks circulating through the used automotive market, it might seem confusing. But, it’s not as bad as you think. Why is this important? Well, for starters the different class/size/type (whatever you prefer to call it) of truck determines how much it can tow, the cargo volume, […]
3 Reasons Buying a Used Truck is Better Than Buying New
It’s a tired, but persistent debate: new vs. used vehicles. Many will argue that new cars are more reliable, come with warranties that are worth their weight in gold, and have updated tech and safety features. Others will say that if you buy used, you don’t have to pay off a loan with interest, and the purchase […]
Winter Tires Matter!
I know, another PSA about winter tires. Well, the fact of the matter is if you are reading this, chances are its winter and you live in an area that experiences harsh weather. Therefore, kick back, relax, grab a drink, and read another quick blurb about the significance of winter tires. Winter tires are the […]
A Tearful Goodbye for a Truly Underrated Sedan: The Chevrolet SS
Let it be known that I shed a single, manly tear as I wrote this article. Chevy’s SS muscle car is not long for this world, and it is (soon to be was) a truly underrated vehicle. I feel it never really got its time to shine, and was cut down in its prime, at […]
Think Like a Millennial When Used Car Shopping; They Are Doing it Right
Millennials get a bad rep, for the right and wrong reasons. If you can put aside your warranted (or unwarranted) disdain for what appears to be the most controversial generation in the history of mankind, and take a look at this new study, you’ll notice millennials are actually doing car shopping the right way. Not only […]
Chevrolet Dealers Experienced Record Volt Sales in 2016
Good news for the green car market: the Volt experienced some record-smashing sales in 2016. Why is this good news for the green car market and not just Chevrolet? Well, considering how unpopular plug-in, hybrid, and EV models are with the American consumer, this means the automotive world is finally moving towards the green future. […]
A Used Aston Martin V8 Vantage – Totally Worth It
Even though a used Aston Martin V8 Vantage is expensive to purchase and maintain, doesn’t mean that it’s a bad car to own. On the contrary, a V8 Vantage is actually a great car to own. Why is that? Price Is Still Expensive; Even When Hit With Depreciation Depreciation is when a vehicle loses its value. It happens instantly, […]
Hyundai Debuting New Vehicle; Fresh Elantra GT, Perhaps?
In February, the Chicago Auto Show will be home to hundreds of vehicle debuts. Wanting to get some attention from the bustling auto show, the VP of Corporate Product Planning, Mike O’Brien, has revealed that Hyundai will be launching a new vehicle in Chicago. Of course, many of you are wondering what the hell this […]
The New Chevrolet Bolt EV Has Dirt Cheap Monthly Payments When Leased
Electric cars are finally becoming more affordable.Scratch that; not just electric cars in general, but good quality electric cars. Pioneering this exciting endeavor, is Chevrolet’s new Bolt EV. With its dirt cheap monthly lease, and a combination of capability, quality, and low-pricing that’s really proven to have pissed off the competition. After you’ve picked your jaw up […]
Jeep Cherokee-Based Chrysler Model Possibly in the Works?
Sounds weird, right? Well, according to Allpar, which got its intel from a forum member known as “redriderbob” (a strange source, but he’s provided reliable intel in the past) says that Chrysler could be launching a midsize SUV for 2017 that’s heavily based on the Jeep Cherokee. Apart from the source, a lot of people are saying this […]
Five Buy Here, Pay Here Dealership Shopping Tips
Buy here, pay here dealerships can be intimidating. High-interest rates, due to bad credit, a selection of only used cars, and a whole new way of buying a car might put you off from the experience entirely. But, it doesn’t have to be that way. If you follow these five tips, not only will it […]
Hyundai’s Integrating Google Assistant Voice Command in Cars
At the annual media event in Las Vegas (the one that precedes the world’s largest electronics show), Hyundai is showcasing its integration of Google Assistant voice command technology. Which will be linked to your Hyundai Blue Link Account, and used via Google Home to control various features. Naturally, anything that’s put out by Google has both […]