So you’ve decided to buy a new car. You’ve held out as long as you can, but your current ride just isn’t cutting it anymore. Maybe it’s left you stranded once or twice, or you’ve just been handed a repair estimate that’s more than your monthly mortgage payment. Or maybe it’s just that your life […]
What is a vehicle? I looked it up on all-knowing Google, and this is what it came up with: A thing used for transporting people or goods, especially on land, such as a car, truck, or cart A thing used to express, embody, or fulfill something It is important to consider both definitions when it […]
There are many costs involved with owning a car. This is not new or particularly enlightening information. The initial purchase price of the car is just the beginning. License plates, insurance, fuel, depreciation, repairs, and maintenance costs all add up to the total cost of owning and driving a vehicle over its lifetime. It doesn’t […]
Should you purchase or lease your next car? The right answer depends on several factors. Many people I have spoken to have never considered leasing as a good option for them. The idea that they would be spending money on something that they will never actually own just doesn’t sound appealing. But there are some […]
So you’ve decided to purchase a new car. What should you do with your old one? Should you go through the hassle of selling it yourself, or should you just take what the dealer is willing to offer and trade it in? Everyone has their own reasons, and there is a lot of advice already […]
It’s that time of year when many young people are getting their driver’s licenses and getting ready to hit the road. The weather is also starting to change, which means more hazardous driving conditions are right around the corner. The combination of inclement weather and lack of driving experience can greatly increase the possibility of […]
It’s no big secret that you can usually get quite a bit more money for your car by selling it yourself, rather than trading in to a dealer. However, it can also be a bit of a hassle. Taking photos and posting an ad on Facebook or Craigslist is the easy part. Managing the rest […]
For those who live in the northern half of the country, the four season climate is a key factor in their way of life. Spending time at the lake and having backyard barbecues quickly gives way to dressing in heavy coats and shoveling snow off the sidewalks. The coming of winter can be hard for […]
People often comment about how much new vehicles cost. And there is definitely some truth to those statements. The average new car transaction price in 2020 was almost $37,000. Or to look at it another way, financing that amount for 6 years at 6% interest would mean paying $600 per month over the next 72 […]
