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The Top Ten Most Popular Used Passenger Cars

April 20th, 2025 by
Used Honda Civic Sedan Front Side View

Alderman Automotive’s business is used cars, and it is an interesting one. This means we sell models of all kinds from all different brands. If you are a new car dealer and a competitor model has become a hot seller, there is little you can do about it. However, if a used model is hot,…

The Top Ten Most Popular Used SUVs and Crossovers

April 15th, 2025 by
Toyota RAV4 Front Side View

Alderman Automotive stocks and sells plenty of SUVs and crossovers, which have unsurprisingly become the default vehicles in the U.S. These vehicles, particularly crossovers (car-based platforms), are good at transporting people and cargo. They are as comfortable and easy to maneuver as sedans, and the most popular among them are also efficient, powered by non-aspirated…

What Is a Clean Title?

April 10th, 2025 by
Clean Title

The job ain’t over until the paperwork is done. Questionable grammar aside, it is a phrase that can apply to many endeavors, and transferring ownership of a car is certainly one of them. The title is the document that makes car ownership official. It doesn’t matter if you paid the money; the vehicle is not…

What Is the Difference Between an Extended Cab and Crew Cab?

April 5th, 2025 by
2025 Chevrolet Silverado HD Truck Front Side View

If you’re shopping for a pickup truck these days, you’ll find plenty of room in the cab for people and your things. This is because modern pickup trucks are available with up to three cab choices, with the most popular cab types being extended cab and crew cab, followed by the least-popular and least-available regular…

Should You Change Your Power Steering Fluid?

April 1st, 2025 by
Mercedes Steering Wheel and Gauge Cluster, Infotainment Center in Gray with Wood Accents

Remember the days when you had to muscle the steering wheel just to make a turn? Today’s vehicles are now equipped with power steering systems that work with precision—without straining your arms.     There are two types of power steering systems: hydraulic and electric. There are still some vehicles that use hydraulic systems, but most of…

Do You Need a Heavy-Duty 2500 or a Half-Ton 1500 Truck?

March 20th, 2025 by
RAM 3500 towing a horse trailer

Deciding what kind of full-size truck to buy can be a tedious process. Do you want a half-ton 1500 or a heavy-duty three-quarter-ton/one-ton 2500/3500? It really boils down to what types of capabilities you’re looking for in a truck. If you are intending on towing a lot of heavy items like yachts, farm equipment, heavy…

How to Properly Check and Fill Your Tires

March 15th, 2025 by
Tire pressure gauge

Making sure that your tires are properly inflated may sound like something your grandfather would tell you to be mindful of, but it is a legitimate reminder. When your tires are under-inflated on the street, they can wear prematurely and unevenly, forcing you to spend hundreds to over a thousand dollars or more. Under-inflated tires…

Best Used AWD Cars Under $25,000

March 10th, 2025 by
2019 BMW M340i Tanzanite Blue Metallic

Buying a used car can be a challenging process. You decide on a few different cars only to go back and forth, trying to research which ones are better in terms of pricing right now and also the future of your wallet. While crossovers and trucks are all the rage, you have decided you want…

The Problems with Purchasing from a Private Seller

March 5th, 2025 by
Alderman Automotive Dealership

In contrast to buying new, there are several channels for purchasing a used vehicle. Of course, there are dedicated used car locations like Alderman Automotive. There are also the used car sections of new vehicle dealerships, and most uniquely, used cars can be purchased directly from the current owner. For those who like to “skip…

​​Best Used Cars With Good Fuel Economy​

March 1st, 2025 by
2016 Ford F-150 white driver side

Gas is expensive, and while it’s nice to have a big truck or SUV, it can often be a better financial decision if you can buy a good car that saves you money at the pump. There are lots of options for used cars that offer good to great fuel economy while also giving you…

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