Crossover SUVs have replaced sedans as the default household vehicles, and for good reasons. They drive as comfortably as sedans but with wagon-like cargo-carrying ability. When the snow falls in Indiana, their available all-wheel-drive systems provide confidence. Luxury crossovers offer the same enhancements as sedans: more technology, nicer sound systems, and more attractive interiors with…
How clean your car is on the outside can reflect how often you wash it. It can also indicate outside issues, such as if it rained recently while you were on the road. Did you have to drive on a dirt road, or does the car spend all its time outside as opposed to being…
So, your teen has passed his or her driver’s test. It involved a lot of studying on his part, guidance on your part, and practice time from both of you. It’s a natural law that once a teen gets his license, he will want to drive a car of his own. Frankly, meeting his own…
Keeping your used car properly maintained will not only make it drive consistently better but also reduce the risk of incurring costly repairs from deferred service or outright neglect. Because it’s a used car, you want to avoid spending more money when taking it to the manufacturer’s dealership. Instead, you’d like to find a trusted…
Going to a dealership to get your vehicle serviced can be a real pain. These days, most OEM dealers hardly ever have any loaner cars, even if you can find a dealer that’s willing to loan them out at all. Then, if you decide to wait around for your car, you feel like you’re waiting…
Selling your car can be one of the most time-consuming and frustrating things to do as an adult. There are a ton of different places to sell your car online, like Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, Autotrader, CarGurus, and so many more—each one creating unique anxieties to deal with, from phone calls and e-mail, all the way…
It’s that time of year—the time when you are pre-gaming and tailgating concerts and sporting events, or traveling far distances to meet up with family for a good ol’ fashioned cookout. While it’s fun to tailgate, it isn’t always easy transporting food—whether cooked or uncooked—to an event that may be hours away. Would it be…
There are so many used cars out there that it almost becomes a job to learn which ones are the best to buy and which aren’t. For first-time buyers, you want to find a vehicle that will suit your needs right now as well as your potential needs down the road. Let’s look at some…
Some cars, especially those with high-performance engines, recommend using premium fuel. Is it necessary? And what occurs if you don’t? Alderman Automotive has the answers. Nearly every gas station gives you a choice between regular and premium fuel, and true to its name, premium fuel costs more. Is it better for your car, and should…
If you own a diesel vehicle, you have likely been proactive in locating the diesel pumps in your area and looking for the green-colored pump handles when you arrive. However, we all get distracted at times; something can throw us off our game, and in this case, you may have discovered that you accidentally filled…
