Making sure that your tires are properly inflated may sound like something your grandfather would tell you to be mindful of, but it is a legitimate reminder. When your tires are under-inflated on the street, they can wear prematurely and unevenly, forcing you to spend hundreds to over a thousand dollars or more. Under-inflated tires…
Buying a used car can be a challenging process. You decide on a few different cars only to go back and forth, trying to research which ones are better in terms of pricing right now and also the future of your wallet. While crossovers and trucks are all the rage, you have decided you want…
In contrast to buying new, there are several channels for purchasing a used vehicle. Of course, there are dedicated used car locations like Alderman Automotive. There are also the used car sections of new vehicle dealerships, and most uniquely, used cars can be purchased directly from the current owner. For those who like to “skip…
Gas is expensive, and while it’s nice to have a big truck or SUV, it can often be a better financial decision if you can buy a good car that saves you money at the pump. There are lots of options for used cars that offer good to great fuel economy while also giving you…
Buying a Jeep Wrangler involves a different range of thinking than other vehicle purchases. Thoughts regarding comfort, the latest technology, and even fuel mileage are likely to take a back seat to thoughts of off-road capability and the places the Jeep can take you that most other vehicles cannot. Because of this, the prospect of…
Modern vehicles have many safety systems, but no safety feature is more fundamental than the brake system. At the first sign of trouble, our right foot immediately heads to the brake pedal and probably uses it. Alderman Automotive wants to remind everyone that brake systems depend on friction (even hybrids use friction for emergency braking),…
We all have some idea of how to wash a car, and we know how to use a hand vacuum. However, getting a regularly used car truly spotless and as close as possible to new in appearance takes time, special tools and materials, and lots of patience. If you lack any of those but still…
Autumn can mean different things to different people. For kids, it is the return to school; for others, it’s football. Many others celebrate the death of tree leaves because they get so pretty as they go. Halloween and Thanksgiving can also figure prominently. But for everyone in Indiana and the Midwest as a whole, it…
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….
