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Recommended SUVs and Crossovers for the Indiana Outdoor Enthusiast

October 1st, 2025 by
2021 Jeep Wrangler and Ford Bronco pack view

Autumn in Indiana brings many things. School kids adjust to their new grade. High school, college, and professional football bring excitement and rivalries. Christmas and winter in general loom ahead. Leaves put on a spectacular show in their dying days, and those without kids find the campgrounds and tourist areas less crowded. And last but…

Fun Cars For Under $10K

September 20th, 2025 by
2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata Front 3/4 Angle

These days, it’s easy to look at YouTube and see all the fun, expensive sports cars people are buying wrecked for cheap and fixing up. We all want a piece of that pie, but what if there were a way to spend $10,000 on really good, reliable sports cars that you don’t have to worry…

​​Consumer Reports Names The Most Reliable Trucks​

September 15th, 2025 by
2025 Chevrolet Silverado EV RST

Owning a truck these days has become a rite of passage. More and more buyers are turning away from crossovers and SUVs and jumping into a pickup truck. Why? There are so many of them, and they are typically pretty reliable. People love bigger vehicles that make them feel safe and insulated from the outside…

Mild Hybrid vs Plug-in Hybrid vs Gas/Electric Hybrid: What’s The Difference

September 10th, 2025 by
The Gorgeous, Fuel-Efficient, And Reliable 2024 Mazda CX90 Hybrid, Driving Down The Twisting Highways

Hybrid cars are by far some of the best used cars to buy as they are typically reliable, get amazing gas mileage, can be very cheap to insure, and are comfortable, easy cruisers for daily commutes. But you’ve probably seen a bunch of random acronyms thrown around, like PHEV, MHEV, or HEV, and thought, “I…

10 Cars That Are Cheaper To Insure in 2025

September 5th, 2025 by
The Best Driving SUV: The 2023 Mazda CX-5 Turbo At The Edge Of A Glorious Landscape

Trying to find the right new-to-you car is only the first challenge. Not only do you want a vehicle that is reliable and has a lot of standard safety features, but you also want one that is easy to insure. Many buyers forget to look into how much their insurance will change when getting a…

​​How To Get The Most Miles Out of Your Tires​

September 1st, 2025 by
A Technician Rotating The Tires Of A Vehicle Efficiently And Effectively

Tires are one of the most important things a car needs to move. Without tires, it can’t really go. More importantly, with bad tires, the car becomes dangerously unsafe to the point of being deadly, not just to you as the driver or the other occupants in the car, but to others driving on the…

​​Four Used Luxury SUV Suggestions for Shoppers Who Appreciate Value​

August 20th, 2025 by
A Bright White Luxury Vehicle, 2023 Volvo XC60

SUVs are the default vehicles these days. At some point, you may long for the upscale features of a luxury brand model while your budget guides you to a more mainstream choice. As people have done for decades, this is achievable if you are willing to trade newness for luxury. A pre-owned luxury SUV can…

​​Four Specifications To Know and Stay Within For Safe Towing​

August 15th, 2025 by
A Vehicle Towing A Nissan Car, Safely And Securely In A Trailer

The ability to tow a trailer opens the door to a variety of enjoyable lifestyles, such as boating, comfortable camping, and various recreational motorized vehicle activities. Many people, of course, also utilize towing in their work. Alderman Automotive understands that safe towing begins with a grasp of a few key specifications and a little bit…

​​BEVs, PHEVs, HEVs, ICE, and the Current Status of Vehicle Electrification​

August 10th, 2025 by
Gasoline/Diesel Versus Electric Vehicles Is The Sizzling Automotive Debate Of The Decade

If you follow the auto industry at all, the topic of electrification is unavoidable. Manufacturers are releasing new EVs and hybrid vehicles seemingly on a weekly basis. Toyota, which was at the forefront of hybrid vehicles with its Prius, now has several model lines that are hybrid only, including the 2025 Camry. A few years…

The Detection And Consequences Of A Suspension Out Of Alignment

August 5th, 2025 by
An Exterior Look At Suspension Misalignment Due To A Camber Misalignment

Suspension alignment refers to the angle of your tires in relation to the ground and each other. Hitting a sharp pothole, curb, or another hard impact on the road can cause one or more tires to become misaligned. Misalignment can also happen when certain suspension parts have become excessively worn. If you suspect you have…

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