Shopping used hybrids for the Fishers-to-Indy commute, you’ll hit one fact worth knowing up front. The I-69 corridor into Indianapolis isn’t the ideal hybrid commute. Close, but not stop-and-go city driving, and that distinction matters more than most used-hybrid lists will tell you. The round trip from Fishers to downtown Indy runs roughly 32 to…
In this article How Do These Three Options Actually Compare? Does the Third-Row Seat Actually Work for Adults, or Just Kids? Which One Fits the Fishers Family Routine? What Should You Check Before You Buy Any of These Used? The answer depends on one question you might not be asking yet. How often does every…
In this article Which model years are the sweet spot for a festival-hauling family vehicle? Which years should you watch out for? What’s the real tradeoff between minivan and SUV for a festival night? Which year fits which buyer? You’re headed to Conner Prairie on a Thursday in October. Five people. A folding wagon. Blankets,…
If your Saturday routine means loading kayaks, fishing gear, or a cooler and heading to Geist Waterfront Park, the vehicle question is simpler than the internet makes it out to be. A used EV covers the round trip on one charge without any drama. A used hybrid splits the difference, and you’ll never plan a…
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,…
The biggest strength of EVs is the ability to charge at home, so you have 200-300 miles ready for the day. When you come home hours later, you can repeat the cycle again, without a stop at a gas station, worrying about gasoline pricing, drivetrain maintenance, or even tailpipe emissions. EVs have not been seen as…
Affording a vehicle today is on everyone’s mind. With new vehicle prices, monthly payments, and insurance costs rising, it’s hard to imagine ever reaching the dream of owning that special car you’ve had your eye on. A sports car is indeed a special vehicle to own. Some may argue that it is the ultimate dream car – one with agility, performance, and the license to have fun on…
If you are old enough to have driven or ridden in cars from the 60s and 70s, you may remember the signs that a car battery was getting weaker. Instead of starting the car right away, you would hear the starter turning more slowly for several seconds, and sometimes that was enough to start the car. It…
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…
