Insurers write-off damaged vehicles for a variety of reasons. Car accidents can be traumatic experiences. Even if you are not injured or in any danger at all, a collision is abrupt and shocking. You may also feel some sadness at the loss of a car you have spent so much … Read more
It is not unusual for us to become attached to our vehicles, especially given the amount of time we spend with them. That emotional connection, however, can come at a great cost to you. Especially, as it ages and repair costs surge. There is a time when a vehicle is … Read more
Is your ride taking longer than usual to stop? Is it oddly bumpier? Well, it’s probably time to change your struts because the symptoms clearly mean they have gone bad. Luckily, you can replace them on your own or get professional help. So, how long does it take to replace … Read more
The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically affected car sales in the United States, particularly new vehicle sales. In 2020, consumer uncertainty had the largest impact, with many delaying their purchases. Beginning in 2021, the global semiconductor chip shortage restricted sales even as consumers proved they were ready to shop again. As … Read more
Yet another round of hail storms have left dealers with damaged vehicles to repair or sell ‘as is.’ See Also —The Average Cost of Hail Damage Repair Threatening clouds may portend something much worse than a rain shower: if conditions are ripe, property-damaging hail may fall, whacking your home’s siding, … Read more
Savvy car shoppers know that if you want to save big bucks on a newer car, then buying a certified pre-owned (CPO) vehicle is a wise strategy. Certainly, the first year of car ownership brings with it the most significant drop in depreciation. Suddenly, that new car bought for $33,000 … Read more
It was hard enough for you to buy a car. Now, you have to tell your automotive technician what is wrong with it. Worse, the same suspicions and doubt you had with the salesman is how you are approaching the technician. You think that you will be misunderstood or, worse, … Read more
A destroyed engine will cost you thousands of dollars to replace. One of the most significant wear items on your car is its timing belt. When this rubber-toothed belt is working properly, your engine is operating as designed, but If your timing belt suddenly breaks your car will stop. Moreover, … Read more
You were driving down the road and – oh no! – you heard it. Crack. A stray pebble got kicked up by the car in front of you and it put a neat little crack in your windshield. So what do you do? Obviously, it needs to be fixed, since … Read more