If you’re interested in an off-road truck, you’ll face two main challenges: a wide range of options and their high cost when new. Used models are generally more affordable, especially if you find one that hasn’t been driven to its full potential. OffroadXtreme.com compiled a list of at least 22 top off-road trucks currently available,…
The fall season comes to life here in Indiana and the Midwest. The colors of the leaves change from green to various hues of gold, red, and brown. The air gets crisper. On top of that, it is also pumpkin season. With Halloween and Thanksgiving marking this wonderful time of year, it could be 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…
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…
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…
So, your teen has passed his or her driver’s test. It involved a lot of studying on their part, guidance on your part, and practice time from both of you. It’s natural that once a teen gets a license, they’ll want a car of their own. If you’re looking for cheap first cars or the…
