Should Mileage Be a Concern When Buying a Used Car?

In the 1960’s and 1970’s, the odometer on most cars only went up to 99,999 miles – then it rolled over. Can you image all the CarFax and AutoCheck History Report issues?

With one certain Volvo exceeding 3 million miles, most people expect to get at least a 100,000 – at minimum out of their vehicle. Nowadays, most people try to get a new car before their old one reaches 200,000 miles. But when a car is carefully maintained and given regular tune-ups, many can run for 250,000 to 300,000 miles, no sweat. Continue reading…

What Vehicle is “The One” For You?

Every car owner has different transportation needs and has different tastes in vehicles, so the best car for John is probably not the best car for Jane.

Before purchasing a vehicle, it’s important to consider a few key factors and make an informed decision based on your own personal tastes, lifestyle, and intended use. Convertibles sound fun, but if you live in rainy Seattle and have a family of four – you might need to consider another option.

People used to say that you only needed to ask two key questions before buying a car:

Can I pay for it?
Will it get me from “A” to “B”?

If the answers to those two questions were a “yes”, only then would you consider if you liked the vehicle and if it something you could see yourself owning for the next 5 years. Continue reading…

Which Gas is Best for Your Car?

Whenever we go shopping for just about anything, we’re faced with a multitude of choices.

At the mall, there is an endless array of brands to choose from.

At the grocery store, there are gourmet items and generic brands.

Even at the gas pump we face a choice – premium unleaded versus regular unleaded. But at the gas station, many of us don’t know the difference or which gas is best for our car.

Here’s all you need to know about each type of gas.

Regular Unleaded (87 or 89 Octane)

This is the standard and cheapest option at the pump.

And there’s nothing wrong with it – most manufacturers recommend that people put regular unleaded in their cars. Check your vehicle’s owner’s manual to see what your car manufacturer recommends and simply go with that.

If regular unleaded is all your car needs, don’t spend extra on higher octane gas. Your vehicle likely will not see any improvement in performance or fuel economy – it’s not a “treat” for your vehicle!

Used Car Sales Back on the Rise Post-Recession

May 22, 2014
Automotive
Used Car Sales

From 2000 to 2007, the number of used cars sold in the United States was fairly stable; around 40 – 42 million. That’s nearly 15% of the US population selling a used car.

In 2008, the number dropped to 36 million. It came back up to 40 million in 2012, but still hasn’t returned to pre-2007 levels. However, it’s slowly and steadily on the rise and looking to continue on that trajectory.

The Great Recession

In order to understand the explanation for this, it’s important to consider the recession that began in late-2007 and ended in mid-2009. Consumer spending and economic output fell drastically. This caused the unemployment rate to increase from 5% to 10% as mass layoffs occurred. Continue reading…

The 6 Most Important Aspects of Your Used Car

Buying a car is exciting, regardless of whether it’s new or used – the fact remains that it is new to you.

But sometimes buyers don’t do enough research and wind up with a vehicle that’s not very dependable and the excitement quickly dwindles down the road (so to speak). Don’t let this happen to you. A little time spent prior to purchasing a used car can save self-inflected migraines and excess costs down the road. By checking these six aspects of a used car before buying, you’re much more likely to get a dependable used vehicle. Continue reading…

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