Consumer Tips

Pre-Owned Can Be a Smart Financial Bet

Many people look to the used-car lots when shopping for vehicles. The allure of a lower price is what drives some consumers to purchase a pre-owned car or truck. Considering many of the used vehicles available are only a few years old, this can be a smart decision.

With the widespread availability of leases, many pre-owned vehicles are lease turn-ins that are only a few years old and in relatively good condition. And because leases limit the amount of mileage that can be put on the vehicle in a given year, chances are a lot of those pre-owned vehicles are also low in mileage.
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Manageable Means to Reduce the Cost of Auto Insurance

Among the numerous costs that come with owning or leasing a vehicle, auto insurance is one that motorists almost universally feel is too expensive. Such consumer concern is one reason for the bevy of auto insurance advertisements on television, with each insurance company seemingly offering lower and lower rates than the competitor whose ad ran two advertisements before.

While it certainly helps to comparison shop when looking for auto insurance, there are several other steps motorists can take that might reduce the cost of auto insurance.
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Purchasing Power
What Prospective Auto Buyers Should Know

Outside of purchasing a home or choosing a college, buying a car is arguably the biggest financial commitment a person will make. For first-time car buyers, the process can prove as intimidating as it can fun.
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Redesigned Classic Continues to Impress

Since its inception in 1972, the Honda Civic has gone against the grain. Rather than be developed according to the vision of company founder Soichiro Honda, the first Civic's development team traveled to various world markets and then set about creating a car that "is needed right now." With the ninth-generation of the Civic set to go on sale shortly, it seems the original give-the-people-what-they-want mentality still prevails.
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Small Cars May Be the Future Norm

Consumers have long operated under the presumption that "bigger is better," which is often reflected in the size of the vehicles on the road. However, future mandates on fuel economy could significantly increase the number of compact cars being bought and sold, and big cars might get a run for their money.
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7 Automotive Myths Revealed

When it comes to cars, many drivers would admit their technical knowledge is lacking. In addition, automotive technology is constantly changing, making it hard to separate car facts from fiction. The following are some of the most common myths and misconceptions about vehicles.
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On the Road Again

Once the weather warms up, the lure of a road trip is often too strong for many adventurous motorists to resist. Those who want to get away from it all and enjoy the minutiae of the trip often take to the road in short jaunts or extensive sightseeing vacations.
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