A couple of generations ago, almost anyone in Indiana didn’t think twice about having a set of “snow tires” stored in the corner of the garage, waiting until October or November to be swapped with the regular tires until springtime. This is less common now, but should it be? Alderman Automotive explains. Two issues diminished…
Ah, depreciation. Nowhere is it more evident than with new cars. The moment they are driven from the dealership, they can lose a significant portion of their value—up to 20% of their value in the first year and possibly 15% or more each year thereafter. It varies by brand and type of vehicle, of course,…
Buying a used car can almost feel like getting away with something. It is not hard, particularly at Alderman Automotive, to find a recent model that looks good and has the features you want, possibly even from a luxury brand, for a fraction of what you would pay for a similar new model. New car…
There is car shopping and car purchasing. We often intend to do the first, but find what we want and end up doing the other or wanting to. If you plan on car shopping, there are a few things you should bring and prepare in advance. If you expect you might purchase, there are a…
Some people can walk into Alderman Automotive, find the car they like, write a check for the full amount, and drive out with their purchase. But there aren’t many of them, especially considering the average cost of today’s new vehicles. The rest of us must figure out how to pay for our rides over time….
