Thinking about turbocharging your car’s engine? Not a bad idea. Turbocharged engines are faster, and actually offer more in the way of benefits besides increased speed. Several of the Chevy, Kia, Dodge, and Ford models (just to name a few) on the market today have turbo options available along with the higher end sports cars. But, […]
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Are Snow Tires Really Necessary Up North?
Driving in the winter can obviously be difficult, but the cold season in northern parts of the U.S. has been relatively mild over the past couple of decades (excluding the wild winter we’re all still recovering from, of course). For example, the city of Cincinnati averages just under 10 days of snowfall annually, which ultimately […]
Most Expensive New Car Insurance Policies of 2015
Every now and then it happens. You’re leisurely flipping through channels on your tv and catch a car race scene and you think, “Wow, that does look like fun. I really belong driving a fast car”. It cannot be avoided. They do make it look like a lot of fun and really because it is. […]
SUV Showdown: Jeep Renegade vs. Mazda CX3
Full disclosure: I’m a Jeep girl. I’ve always been a Jeep girl. I drove a Jeep Wrangler all through college, later swapping it for a Patriot. My folks drive a Grand Cherokee. My sister drives a Rubicon. Jeep is just a part of the family. So, imagine my excitement when I set my sights on the […]
Lexus: Innovative and Iconic
Lexus, the luxury division of Toyota, has only been in existence since 1989. But in that short twenty-six year span, Lexus has solidified its name as synonymous with innovation. Celebrated for its top-of-the-line vehicles and bulletproof reliability, the Lexus brand is increasingly iconic. If you’re shopping for a Lexus in PA then you already know that Lexus vehicles […]
Buying a Used Dodge Caliber
Shopping around for a used car is a great way to save money. Unfortunately, it can also be a slippery slope. What looks like a steal of a car, might actually be a lemon. Lemons are costly. Without careful research, you might find yourself behind the wheel of a steal that ends up costing you […]
DIY Detailing for Your Dodge
There is some serious debate among the car community about whether or not detailing increases the value of your car. While I’m no expert, I can safely say this: it can’t hurt. Of course, detailing won’t fool your Miami Dodge dealer into believing that your car is worth more than it is based on a […]
The Chevy LUV – Trucks in Miniature
Everything is cute when it’s tiny. Everything. Think about it. Babies, Snickers Bars, even sloths are cute when they’re babies and those are not cute animals. And trucks are cute when they’re tiny. Just ask your Chevy truck dealer about the Chevy LUV, a truck in miniature, and you’ll see what I mean. The story of the […]
Famous Hollywood Jeeps
Jeep is one of the most recognizable brands in the world, so it’s no surprise that the sports utility and off-road vehicles have consistently been featured on the big screen and small screen for years. Considering the vehicle’s use in wars, particularly World War II, the Jeep has become a favorite of movie and television makers. […]
Great Reasons to Buy the 2015 Dodge Durango
Why is it we only want what we can’t have and we only appreciate something after it’s gone? I have a sneaking suspicion that there will be many consumers experiencing these emotions once they realize that this is it for the Dodge Durango. The 2015 Dodge Durango is in its final model year, though no […]
How to Take Care Of Your Tires
Caring for your tires should be part of regular routine for every driver. We drive our cars everyday. We notice if the outside is dirty and needs to be washed. We clean, sparkle and shine so we appear neat but most often forget to check tires, the feet of our cars. The only main […]
What To Consider Before Buying A Used Car
Anytime you’re making the decision to buy a used car, it’s a big deal. You may shrug it off and play it cool to your family and friends “eh, no biggie” but inside your stomach is flipping, your mind is racing with hundred questions because all over used cars are catching your eye! You don’t […]
The 2015 Lexus NX – The Millennial’s SUV
This is one of those topics that invites some spirited conversation and debate. First of all, what is a Millennial and why should anyone care what it drives? As a word, the definition of millennial simply means, relating to a millennium, so one thousand years. Defined as a group, there is some disagreement, but Millennial is […]
How to Save Money on Car Maintenance and Repairs
As much as we might love our cars, no one likes shelling out money for expensive repairs and automotive maintenance. Of course, it doesn’t take long for even routine service costs to add up. And while some repair fees might be unavoidable, there are some habits that you can hone to help you cut down […]
The Chevy Nova Through the Years
The Chevy Nova was a compact competitor in the legendary American pony wars. While the 1960s and 1970s witnessed a fight between American automotive manufacturers to produce the fastest and most powerful muscle cars, the Chevy Nova was just right when it came to size, speed, and affordability. But it didn’t start out as the Chevy […]
Benefits of Buying Used Vehicles
When you’re shopping for a new car, you have to start by choosing what kind of car you want to shop for. By kind of car, I don’t mean the make and model. You first need to decide whether it makes more sense for you to purchase a new or a used car. Even within that decision, […]
Keep Your Tires Cool on Summertime Drives
Now that summer is upon us and the school year is wrapping up, lots of folks will be planning road trip adventures and embarking on long-distance drives that will test their cars, especially their tires. Summer months can be tough on tires because the heat causes the air inside the tires to expand, and that expansion, if […]
AutoInfluence’s 5 Best Convertibles to Watch in 2016
One of the literary greats, and a personal favorite of mine, T.S. Eliot once said, “Sometimes things become possible if we want them bad enough.” Sometimes certain conditions, like automotive creativity and innovation, make those things even more possible, or maybe it’s just that certain conditions, like the weather, makes us want certain things more […]
Best Types of Cars to Buy with Bad Credit
Maintaining a good credit score may be one of the most important things you can do to maintain your quality of life. However, bad things can happen even to good people who are trying their hardest. People fall on hard times after losing a job unexpectedly or falling ill. Some bills go unpaid, and credit […]
How to Go Green with Your Gas-Powered Car
Okay, so you’re not ready to commit to an electric or hybrid vehicle, but you are concerned about your carbon footprint and the impact your car has on the environment. You don’t have to drive an alternative-fuel vehicle to enjoy a greener, more socially conscious, automotive existence. A local service department can provide you with some […]