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…
In the past, your vehicle may have started to feel its age when the odometer hit 100,000 miles. Thanks to improved engineering, build quality, and technology, your vehicle can now last longer. Do not be surprised if your vehicle hits 250,000 miles on the odometer. How does a vehicle make it 250,000 miles? There are plenty of factors that will keep a vehicle on the road to meet…
TopSpeed.com published an article listing its picks for the most comfortable SUVs for a long road trip. It divided the list into five luxury and five non-luxury models. Last month, an Alderman Automotive blog post covered the non-luxury models. This month, we follow up with TopSpeed.com’s list of luxury models. Comfort comes more easily to these luxury models, as their higher price…
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,…
One could easily argue that the most comfortable vehicle for a long road trip is a minivan. They offer a comfortable, spacious interior, ample cargo space, large windows, and efficient operation — all the essentials. Yet, you could argue this until you’re blue in the face, and most people would respond with “Whatever, not for me.” This is SUV country, and that’s simply…
Can a vehicle accommodate three child seats across the second or third row? Families are challenged to find the right vehicle for their young children. They need to meet the law’s requirements for each child to be seated in a child safety seat. Some vehicles can do it. Others could do so in a pinch. Then, there are those who fail the test altogether. Since 2011, Cars.com has conducted Child Seat Checks…
The one thing we crave more than anything in our vehicles is space. We want to carry as many people as possible – and our belongings – in one trip, which is why it is essential to consider the cargo hold in your next vehicle. Cars.com compiled a set of data showing which vehicles – SUVs, Minivans, and Sedans – offer the most cargo space. Not just based on the manufacturer’s specifications,…
Our customers like SUVs because of their higher ride height and seating position, the ability to load more passengers comfortably, and their ability to carry luggage or the week’s shopping. They deliver convenience and practicality in a versatile package. We are often asked, “Which SUV is right for me?” There are many lists of “best…
We all know the best-selling vehicles in America are trucks. And that is the current situation for the top two best sellers, the Ford F-Series and the Chevrolet Silverado, in that order. But after that, there is a little shakeup. Typically, Ram trucks are in third place, but as of right now, the list looks…
Buying a used car can seem daunting, especially if you’re not knowledgeable about cars, a vehicle’s history, and its needed maintenance. However, with these helpful tips, you can go anywhere and feel more comfortable knowing you won’t be out of your league. Do Your Research Before Leaving the House Before going to look at or…
