Through the years, many automakers have used turbocharging to obtain big V8 performance from economical, small four and six cylinder engines. Several automakers, most notably Saab and Volvo, still use turbocharged engines extensively. In the 1970s and 1980s, many American manufacturers offered turbocharged engines. Several of these such as the Buick Riviera convertible and Grand National, Ford Mustang SVO, and Chrysler TC by Maserati are now quite collectible today. Read More »
Checklist For Used Vehicle Buyers
Over the years I have bought many used cars and trucks from private owners. Maybe its just luck, but I like to think it is because of my "intelligence gathering" that only once did I buy a lemon. Read More »
Buying A Used Car: The Ultimate Shot In The Dark
The most expensive new car in the world, a Saleen S7 Twin Turbo, looks wicked and futuristic, costs $555,000 and has doors on each side that open skyward, giving the vehicle the look of a winged creature about to take flight. However, for $545,000 less, you can get that new car smell in America's least expensive new car, the Chevrolet Aveo. Read More »
Do You and Your Car Fit?
The AAA has introduced its CarFit program to give older drivers a quick, comprehensive check on how well they and their vehicles work together. CarFit was developed with the help of the AARP, American Society on Aging, and American Occupational Therapy Association. Read More »
Positioning Mirrors to Eliminate Blindspots
It is easy to adjust your mirrors so that you can see all around you. Make the following adjustments; Read More »
Purchasing Used Vehicles
If you have purchased a used vehicle in the past, you may have first taken it to an automotive mechanic to have it checked out. That's a great idea that can save you from "buyer's remorse," but there's actually one other step that you may want to consider. Read More »
Checklist For Car Buyers
Over the years I have bought many used cars and trucks, both from private owners. Maybe its just luck, but I like to think it is because of my “intelligence gathering” ability that only on a single occasion did I buy a lemon. Over the years, I have developed some questions to ask sellers and things to look for when ... Read More »
GM Certified Used Vehicles Offers 3.9% APR Financing Rate Incentive on
DETROIT, Michigan – GM Certified Used Vehicles, announced a nationwide spring rate incentive program to increase consumer interest, generate traffic to GM Certified dealerships and drive sales. The spring rate incentive offer, effective April 1 to June 30, 2005, provides well-qualified buyers with GMAC 3.9% APR financing on select GM Certified Used Vehicles purchased from participating GM Certified Used Vehicles ... Read More »
CARFAX Offers Guarantee with the Purchase of Their Used Car
CARFAX help protect you from buying a used car with hidden problems. Now they also give you a guarantee. Read More »
Auto Fraud, Could You Detect The Rebuilt Wreck?
A recent study shows that in a slow economy, people are more likely to buy a used car to save money. But, can they spot a deal from a dud? If a recent "Truth About Used Cars Challenge" is any indication, most people can't. Read More »
