As summer warms up in Indiana, a reliable air conditioning system becomes more than just a nice feature. It helps keep every drive more comfortable, whether you are heading to work, running errands, or planning a weekend road trip. The problem is that many drivers do not realize there is an issue with their A/C until the…
TopSpeed.com published an article listing its picks for the most comfortable SUVs for a long road trip. It divided the list into five luxury and five non-luxury models. Last month, an Alderman Automotive blog post covered the non-luxury models. This month, we follow up with TopSpeed.com’s list of luxury models. Comfort comes more easily to these luxury models, as their higher price…
Whether you’re looking to buy a luxury, performance, or comfortable gas sipper for an SUV, tons of great options have been produced over the past decade. MotorTrend recently detailed ten of the best for car shoppers. Let’s take a look. Chevrolet Trailblazer The magazine said the 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer is one of the best used SUVs to buy because it offers a great-looking vehicle with plenty of technology,…
Most buyers don’t purchase a vehicle to be their forever car. Instead, you buy a car, truck, SUV, or van that is great within your price range, with the thought that you will probably trade it in or sell it within five years or so. And while you may not be thinking about it now, it is important to keep in mind…
People often say that tires are the most important safety feature on your vehicle. They are, after all, the only part of your car that touches the world around it (unless something goes wrong). Yet, many of us know very little about tires. They all look like black rubber donuts, and aside from size and tread patterns,…
One could easily argue that the most comfortable vehicle for a long road trip is a minivan. They offer a comfortable, spacious interior, ample cargo space, large windows, and efficient operation — all the essentials. Yet, you could argue this until you’re blue in the face, and most people would respond with “Whatever, not for me.” This is SUV country, and that’s simply…
It’s no secret that cars have become quite expensive, and not just new ones. As new car prices rise, demand for used cars increases, pushing their prices higher. We see this firsthand at Alderman Automotive, where we buy used cars every day. Meanwhile, the question of “How much car can I afford?” is being asked more often…
Summer is the time to do “truck things.” In a pickup truck, you can pull a trailer, load up the bed for a camping trip, bring home that new project you have been meaning to do for years, and so much more! With so many possibilities, you really need to get the right pickup truck to…
Diesel trucks are a popular option for people who need a reliable, long-lasting truck to tow and haul heavy loads, such as large yachts, multiple horses, a number of cars, and more. It is well known that a truck with a diesel engine not only holds its value but can be driven for hundreds of thousands of miles with only standard maintenance. However, there are some questions that people have about them,…
Can a vehicle accommodate three child seats across the second or third row? Families are challenged to find the right vehicle for their young children. They need to meet the law’s requirements for each child to be seated in a child safety seat. Some vehicles can do it. Others could do so in a pinch. Then, there are those who fail the test altogether. Since 2011, Cars.com has conducted Child Seat Checks…
