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Think Gas Prices Have Peaked? Think Again

Tweet With the summer driving season coming into full swing, it is painful to hear that gas prices will continue to increase without an end in sight. What is even more painful is the amount of money we dish out at the pump and could be spending on so many other things. Every driver can […]

Cars That Drive Themselves

Tweet Perhaps you’ve heard about cars that are able to adjust their own speed to the car in front of them, or avoid accidents by swerving or braking to avoid collisions with other cars or objects? It’s becoming more and more common, and it sounds like FUN!  I came across an article this week that […]

Going Green? We’ve got a Map to Get You There

Tweet For years, cars and driving have been associated with air pollution, burning fuel, and destroying our environment. While there is a lot of truth to that, it doesn’t have to be all that bad. State emissions programs have a made a huge difference in getting the smoke-belching beaters off the road – and keeping […]

Consumer Report suggests buying a used car

Tweet In recent years, used vehicles have become more reliable and are a better option for buyers who want a good vehicle for less money. Automakers have improved their products lately, making used vehicles good option for a longer time. This information comes from Consumer Reports from Market Watch in a new article  published in late […]

Don’t Wait Until You’re Stuck

Tweet What’s the one thing worse than going to the dentist? Probably anything to do with your car! Everyone knows that going to purchase a new car, you’re going to get ripped off. Likewise, every time you must take your car to a mechanic, you wait with gritted teeth for the bill. Why is it […]

Tell-Tale Signs Your Battery Might Be Dying

Tweet It can happen anywhere. In the driveway, at the grocery store, at your sister’s wedding. It can happen anytime, day or night, and as close or far away as it happens. That’s right, a dead car battery. As we find ourselves getting closer to the Spring Break road trip, it is critical to have […]

Prepare for your Spring Break Vacation the Right Way

Tweet Did you know that U.S. automobile insurance is not valid in Mexico? With many of us heading south this spring break, be sure to plan accordingly with travel auto insurance to cover yourself in case of damage or theft of your vehicle while you are there. One of the biggest mistakes drivers make is […]

Ever Been Cornered for a Hard sell?

Tweet Most of us that have ever gone out to buy appliances, cars, trucks, furniture and any other large ticket items have at some point found ourselves cornered by a sales person performing a hard sell.  There is a reason that most people go vehicle shopping on Sunday, there are no sales people around and […]

Paying attention to your vehicle may save money in the end

Tweet By seeing, feeling, and hearing differences in your vehicle’s performance and driving, you could save yourself thousands of dollars in auto repairs. We have all put off bringing our car to our mechanic because we didn’t think we could afford the repairs. But too many times, drivers wait too long and end up paying […]

Stats Say We’re Hanging On

Tweet Last week the news reported that as a country, we’re all hanging on to our cars just a little longer than we have in the past – they call it the graying of the U.S. fleet. Not a particularly flattering term, but be assured that with aging comes a measure of wisdom. And, isn’t […]