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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
If you’re searching for the most reliable Audi models, several stand out for their long-term dependability, lower maintenance costs, and strong owner satisfaction. These models include Audi A6 2010, Audi A4 2013, Audi Q3 2015, and Audi A4 2018, according to reliability data provided by J.D. Power, RepairPal, and NHTSA consumer reports. No matter whether…
