You may have noticed that there is a growth in multi-functional tailgates on today’s pickup trucks. Starting with the Honda Ridgeline, the ability to open up a tailgate has changed in various ways. Tailgates are no longer necessarily a simple drop-down affair but can now swing to the sides or contort themselves in different ways, all in the name of flexibility. These versatile tailgates…
Depending on how old you are, or perhaps more importantly, on how old your parents were when you started driving, you’ve probably heard that letting your car idle for a few minutes to warm up the engine before driving is important for your engine’s life. But do you really have to do that? The quick answer from Alderman Automotive is yes,…
Before we know it, school will be back in session. For families in Fishers, Noblesville, Carmel, Geist, and across the Hamilton Southeastern Schools District, that means getting ready for the “school run” – the morning commute to take your children to school – then picking them up after the final bell of the day. Perhaps…
As he recounted in his autobiography, it was during a sales meeting in 1909 that Henry Ford said, “Any color the customer wants, as long as it’s black,” about his plans for the assembly line-built Model T. Indeed, as his famous assembly line started up, Model Ts were only in black from 1914 until one hundred years…
With budgets tight and wallets stretched to the limit, we have to find a vehicle that will keep us on the road. Something that we can easily afford. Not just the price of the vehicle, but also the cost of fuel, maintenance, insurance, and other upkeep costs. The question is whether there is a vehicle you can get that is reliable and easy on…
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…
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,…
Is your car driving you crazy with constant mechanical work or with little things popping up more and more often? Should you fix an older car or just get rid of it for something newer? It’s a question as old as the car itself. The answer can be nuanced and often lies in the details. It always really comes down to cost. Your Current Car May Not Be Worth the Pain …
New and recent model pickup trucks are pretty well sorted out right out of the factory. Manufacturers put a great deal of thought into how vehicles are engineered and conduct extensive research into how the target market wants them equipped. Still, the term “target market” immediately implies the desires of a group as a whole, and as in all things, you may…
