Fall Road Trip Apps

5 Apps That Will Improve Your Fall Road Trip

Autumn is the perfect season for a road trip. Winter’s ice and snow have yet to take over roads, but the summer heat has gone away, leaving the inside of your car an ideal temperature. Fall colors and harvest festivals make excellent destinations for kids and adults alike.

Before you embark on your fall road trip, make sure you’re prepared. Get your car looked over and bring lots of layers for many types of weather. Finally, make sure your phone should has all the apps you need to make sure your trip goes as smoothly as possible. Here are five of the best free travel apps out there:

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GasBuddy.com began in 2000 as a way for people to compare gas prices to find the best deal. Now, they have an app that helps road trippers find gas stations and save money when their tank is nearing empty. GasBuddy has mapped out every gas station in North America, according to TimeOut. Find the closest gas stations to you with the map, then tap on your choice to get directions to it. Users submit the most recent gas prices, which are displayed on the map. By submitting a gas price, people are rewarded points, which can be exchanged for prizes, Time reported. Continue reading…

Rescued! Duo Tina & Tara Return Once Again in DriveTime 2016 Commercials

We had to say goodbye to many things in 2016, including our past commercials. But don’t worry! Tina and Tara are still coming to the rescue!

Bert and Ernie. Siegfried and Roy. Peanut Butter and Jelly.

Throughout history, there has always been outstanding pairings that on top of stealing the show, also manage to steal our hearts.

After airing on television for the past two years, it’s clear that Americans hate flimflammers and hornswagglers just as much as we do at DriveTime.

We heard you loud and clear on Twitter and Facebook – our dealerships finally became accustomed to the barrage of requests for the duo to make another appearance in the DriveTime RESCUED! van.

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Why You Should Spend Money On Good Tires

The Right & Wrong Way To Buy New Tires

When it comes to choosing the right tires for your car, you should know that all tires aren’t all created equally. Many consumers believe that a tire is just a tire, but this is not the case. Tires are designed in different sizes for various types of vehicles, terrains and temperatures.

For some tips on tires, as well as a few ways to increase your awareness and get rid of some myths, check out the following: Continue reading…

Do It Yourself Car Maintenance

6 DIY Maintenance Tips That Will Save You Money

There is no question used cars require maintenance. And if you are a first-time car owner, you might be surprised how much maintenance they’ll actually need. However, this shouldn’t be alarming, nor does it have to be expensive. There are many routine maintenance tasks that you can do yourself.

“Keeping your air filter clean will increase your car’s overall power and gas mileage.”

Doing your own maintenance is a great way to save some money, get to know your car and extend the life of your vehicle. Cars get dirty and run down, so keeping them fresh and clean will help you in the long run. Continue reading…

Younger Driver On Car Insurance

Will A Younger Driver Affect Your Insurance?

Having your child turn 16 is an exciting time, and it is one that comes with new responsibilities and cares. Yet, there is also a great deal of additional worry as well. While you might not have to go to the grocery store as often, since you’ll have a willing driver on hand, this also means your child will be out on the road. This can make many parents uneasy.

But all nervousness aside, there are duties that you need to do in order to make sure your children are fully prepared to drive. One of those tasks is making sure they are insured as drivers. This needs to be done right away, as they will probably be operating the family vehicle on the big day. Once new drivers are behind he wheel, it is mandatory for them to be covered on insurance. Continue reading…