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Fishers to Hamilton Town Center: A Used Porsche Macan Local Trip Guide

September 28th, 2026 by
Used 2017 Porsche Macan parked at Hamilton Town Center in Noblesville Indiana on a clear summer day

In this article How Does the Macan’s AWD System Actually Work? Which Used Macan Trim Do You Actually Need for the Fishers-to-Noblesville Run? Macan AWD on I-69 in August: What the Sensors Are Actually Managing What This Means for Your Next Vehicle The short answer is yes. But “AWD” is doing a lot of heavy…

Posted in Porsche, Technology

Hybrid, EV, or Gas Used Vehicle for Trips to Geist Reservoir? What Fishers Shoppers Should Compare

September 21st, 2026 by
2023 crossover SUV with kayaks parked at Geist Waterfront Park in Fishers Indiana

If your Saturday routine means loading kayaks, fishing gear, or a cooler and heading to Geist Waterfront Park, the vehicle question is simpler than the internet makes it out to be. A used EV covers the round trip on one charge without any drama. A used hybrid splits the difference, and you’ll never plan a…

Used Mazda CX-5 vs. Volkswagen Tiguan for Fishers Drivers: Commutes, Cargo, and Weekends

September 13th, 2026 by
Used Mazda CX-5 and Volkswagen Tiguan parked side by side in Fishers Indiana for comparison

Both compact SUVs sell well, and both look sensible on a Hamilton County driveway. They show up constantly in used-SUV searches from buyers along the I-69 corridor who want something practical without overthinking it. Trouble is, the standard online comparison treats them as equals across the board, and that leads buyers to pick the wrong…

Used Toyota RAV4 vs. Ford Bronco: Which Better Fits Trips to Geist Waterfront Park?

September 8th, 2026 by
Used Toyota RAV4 and Ford Bronco four-door parked side by side near Geist Waterfront Park in Fishers, Indiana

In this article What’s the Real Difference Between a Used RAV4 and a Used Bronco? Does Ground Clearance Actually Matter for Geist Trips? Hauling Gear to Geist: Cargo, Kayaks, and the Reality of a Busy Saturday Fuel Economy: What the Gap Costs You Over a Summer So Which One Should You Actually Pick? For most…

Posted in Comparison, Ford, Toyota

Used Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Maintenance Checklist Before a Trip to Indianapolis Motor Speedway

September 1st, 2026 by
Used Chevrolet Silverado 1500 crew cab ready for race day trip to Indianapolis Motor Speedway, August 2026

In this article What Goes on the Checklist? Why These Items Matter on a Used Silverado Headed to IMS Item / Why It Matters The Print-and-Go Recap Race day at IMS puts one real job on a used Silverado 1500 owner. You’ve got a 25-mile drive from Fishers that ends in a packed lot, a…

Indianapolis to Alderman Automotive: Used-Vehicle Shopping and Test-Drive Route Planning

August 25th, 2026 by
Pre-owned SUVs and sedans on a used-car lot in Fishers, Indiana on a sunny August day

In this article What Do You Actually Get at Each Tier on a Pre-Owned Multi-Brand Lot? The I-69 Corridor Gives You Real Data Before You Even Park Smart-Buy Logic for a Multi-Brand Pre-Owned Lot The Real Reason the Trip Is Worth It The 21-mile run up I-69 from Indianapolis to our lot at Alderman Automotive…

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Best Used Cars and SUVs for Driving I-69 between Fishers and Anderson: A Fishers Buyer Guide

August 20th, 2026 by
Used AWD SUV merging on I-69 near Fishers Indiana on an overcast autumn commute day

Twenty-seven miles between Fishers and Anderson, and that stretch of I-69 is deceptively demanding. The southern half runs wide and fast. Then the lanes compress north of Cumberland Road (the road narrows from four lanes to two through Madison County), and you’re suddenly merging with semis in a vehicle that had better have the punch…

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​​How Will the Latest Multi-Function Tailgates Last Over Time?​ 

August 10th, 2026 by
202 Honda Ridgeline Rear View of Tailgate

You may have noticed that there is a growth in multi-functional tailgates on today’s pickup trucks. Starting with the Honda Ridgeline, the ability to open up a tailgate has changed in various ways. Tailgates are no longer necessarily a simple drop-down affair but can now swing to the sides or contort themselves in different ways, all in the name of flexibility.  These versatile tailgates…

​​Do You Need to Warm Your Car Up Before Driving?​ 

August 5th, 2026 by
Frozen Exhaust Pipe Close Up

Depending on how old you are, or perhaps more importantly, on how old your parents were when you started driving, you’ve probably heard that letting your car idle for a few minutes to warm up the engine before driving is important for your engine’s life. But do you really have to do that? The quick answer from Alderman Automotive is yes,…

​​Are You Ready to Go Back to School?​ 

August 1st, 2026 by
Zoomed In View of Car Grill

Before we know it, school will be back in session.   For families in Fishers, Noblesville, Carmel, Geist, and across the Hamilton Southeastern Schools District, that means getting ready for the “school run” – the morning commute to take your children to school – then picking them up after the final bell of the day.  Perhaps…

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