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January 12, 2022 If you’ve been looking to buy a car for the past year, you have likely noticed the high price tags and heard about the shortage of cars in dealer lots. Between the global chip shortage and the increased demand for cars, vehicles have been in short supply nationwide. Almost all cars —from new models to older used cars— are marked up at a higher price than a year and a half ago. These price increase [...]

February 10, 2021 Buying cars can be trickier than you thought. Next to houses, cars have an average cost of $36,000.00.  Consumers should be forewarned about issues that could arise at car dealerships that could include packed payments, dealer preparation fees, low trade-in values, low credit rating, and so on. Aside from the financial obligation, buyers should always perform their own due diligence. Consider the following factors when buying a car: 1. Budget Consider your budget first. Your [...]

January 13, 2021 Purchasing a car can be rewarding. However, there are essential decisions to consider before you purchase a new or used vehicle. While the price is a critical factor, it is not the only one to keep in mind when buying used and new cars. You have to determine what fits your needs. Many different car models can support your specific needs. Read on to learn about a few top tricks for obtaining the best deal [...]

How much should you spend on a car? Buying a vehicle can be one of the most costly expenses for households, and with the average monthly car payment for a new vehicle in the U.S at $523 a month, cars aren’t getting any cheaper.[1] On the contrary, the median household income in the United States was only $62,175 as of June 2018.[2]  Based on this information alone, many Americans are unable to afford the average cost of a [...]

Best used cars under $15000 Our best used cars under $15,000 post was so sought after, that we updated it for 2019. Continue reading to discover why it pays to buy used, and which cars made this year’s list. Why buy a used car? With extra money in your pocket from tax returns, you may be thinking about buying a car. If so, why not consider buying used? Used cars can have a lower buying [...]

Winter is coming! Is your car prepared? Winter is right around the corner, which means snow, ice storms, and black ice are on the way. These menacing winter conditions can be extremely hazardous while driving on the road. To help you stay safe while traveling this winter, we teamed up with Sina Auto Sales’s chief mechanic, Chuck Schaum, to gather tips on how to properly prepare your car for winter. Check out which tips [...]

Did you know that fall is the best time to buy tires? According to J.C. Tire, they found numerous customers make the mistake of waiting until the spring to purchase new tires. The mechanics in their shop disclosed to us, “As a tire wears out, dry traction increases and wet (rain or snow) traction decreases making fall the best time for this purchase.” Frugal Living more specifically suggests that the month of October is [...]

Car Maintenance Today we have a few car maintenance tips that may help you. Whether you own a brand new car or a used car, it’s important to perform routine maintenance checks to keep your car running properly.  We contacted industry experts, Sports and Imports and Aero Motors, for preventative car maintenance tips every car owner should know. Jimmy Hill, Sports and Imports Vice President with over 30 years of experience, and Joe Eikenberg, [...]

As a motorcycle enthusiast, there’s nothing worse than being on a nice ride and having to deal with a mechanical problem or break down far away from home. If you’ve ever experienced this, then you know what we’re talking about! Luckily there are many precautions bikers can take to avoid facing these common problems on the road. While every bike is unique, the best way to prevent bike malfunctions from occurring is to regularly [...]