An item often overlooked when evaluating the feel of a used car is the condition of the engine mounts. As the name suggests, these mounts secure the engine to the vehicle’s frame or unibody. They are more than just nuts and bolts, however. While cars can have rather elaborate suspension arrangements to keep out road…
As of this writing, the average price for a new car is $46,633. Sometimes, the more affordable option is to shop on the used car market. Kelley Blue Book (KBB), which has been the standard guide in automotive value for almost 100 years, has compiled what they believe to be the best used compact SUVs…
Audi first arrived in the U.S. in 1969 with a model known as the Audi 100. Things started slowly, as the sedan’s front-wheel drive was still relatively rare in this country. Two models that put Audi on the automotive map in the U.S. were the 1983 Audi 5000, a descendant of the 100 mid-size sedan…
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…
