Most of us have seen a bill from the auto repair shop, are surprised at the amount, and have wondered, “Why is it so expensive? Are they overcharging and cheating me?” These doubts especially happen when you are not familiar with a new service center.More...

Although your car battery works well most of the time, there are instances where you may notice that it isn’t charging as it should, or the headlights seem dimmer than usual. One thing to check is to see if your car battery terminals are corroded.More...

The correct answer to this question depends on your personal circumstances. Buying or leasing a car isn’t just about the money, it is also about convenience, whether you want to be locked into a long or short term payment schedule, and how much you really want to own the car.More...

Sometimes a bad reputation is a hard thing to get rid of, and in the case of automobiles, this is especially true. If you doubt this, Ford cars were plagued as unreliable for many decades, but it has finally turned this around with improved cars.More...

Most people have probably heard the term cosign and have a general idea about what it is about. Specifically, it means a person who cannot qualify for a car loan due to bad credit, or other factors, and needs to have someone vouch for them in order to get the loan.More...

One of the most convenient inventions for cars is push-button starters, otherwise known by the fancy name of keyless ignition. A driver carries an electronic key fob, which is a device that sends a wireless signal to the car telling it to “unlock” and activate the push-button starter.More...

Volkswagen’s popular diesel powered cars is one reason why the VW brand has challenged Toyota this year as the world’s most popular car manufacturer. But this status is down the tubes because it was caught installing software in its cars that cheated and fooled EPA emissions tests to get passing marks.More...

When you think of luxury cars this means superior creature comforts such as heated seats, big sunroofs, power sunshades, supple leather seats, special trim packages, dual or quad climate controls, premium sound systems, voice controls, and other luxurious amenities.More...

A good percentage of the world’s population believes in haggling or negotiating a better price on goods. This is one reason why other parts of the world are astounded when visiting Americans pay full retail price with no haggle effort at all. But car buying is a different animal altogether.More...

Most people are familiar with Donald Trump’s groundbreaking book on negotiating business transactions named “The Art of the Deal.” But a general manager who works at a large car dealership shares his views on the art of the car deal and what people can do to get the price they’d like.More...