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Mar 9, 2018

    Before you dive into the tax code Before talking taxes, in terms of buying or leasing vehicles, remember that taxes should only be one factor in your decision. Other criteria to consider include how many miles you drive each year, how long you will keep your vehicle, and how much you can spend […]

Feb 5, 2018

The car buying blues Top frustrations consumers point to when purchasing a vehicle are finding the right vehicle, spending time on the process, understanding the financing, and (drum role!) dealing with salespeople. Good old-fashioned customer service is here to help Indeed, car salespeople often get a bad rap. Depicted as vultures going to any length […]

Feb 4, 2018

Improving your situation Despite a less-than-ideal credit history, it’s not impossible to buy a car or improve your credit rating. It’s difficult to buy a vehicle with a low credit score – but it is not impossible. And, while you might have to purchase a car or truck with a higher interest rate right now […]

Feb 3, 2018

Leasing: What’s right for you? Both leasing and buying have advantages and disadvantages, just like renting versus buying a house. Choosing to buy or lease a car depends on your situation; and, everyone’s situation is different. So, what makes sense for you? Buying, borrowing, leasing There are three main ways to go: paying cash, taking […]

Feb 2, 2018

Features that keep you safe Some safety capabilities are a few years old, but have only been available in high-end luxury cars. Luckily – for all drivers – some features are starting to become standard on regular, mainstream models. Other safety features are headed that way. In part one, we discussed safety features including crash […]

Jan 31, 2018

Safety first It’s your worst nightmare. Your kids are driving to the grocery store and then you get a phone call. Accidents happen, but we want them to happen as infrequently as possible; and when they do happen, we want the effects to be minimal. This can be achieved through testing vehicles in real-life crash […]

Jan 30, 2018

Make your life easier If you’re like most people, you don’t read the owner’s manual. You know how to drive your car and you figure that’s all you really need to know. However, there are some surprising vehicle features you should be aware of because they can make your life easier – and safer. These […]