As of this writing, the average price for a new car is $46,633. Sometimes, the more affordable option is to shop on the used car market. Kelley Blue Book (KBB), which has been the standard guide in automotive value for almost 100 years, has compiled what they believe to be the best used compact SUVs…
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…
How clean your car is on the outside can reflect how often you wash it. It can also indicate outside issues, such as if it rained recently while you were on the road. Did you have to drive on a dirt road, or does the car spend all its time outside as opposed to being…
There are so many used cars out there that it almost becomes a job to learn which ones are the best to buy and which aren’t. For first-time buyers, you want to find a vehicle that will suit your needs right now as well as your potential needs down the road. Let’s look at some…
Some cars, especially those with high-performance engines, recommend using premium fuel. Is it necessary? And what occurs if you don’t? Alderman Automotive has the answers. Nearly every gas station gives you a choice between regular and premium fuel, and true to its name, premium fuel costs more. Is it better for your car, and should…
If you own a diesel vehicle, you have likely been proactive in locating the diesel pumps in your area and looking for the green-colored pump handles when you arrive. However, we all get distracted at times; something can throw us off our game, and in this case, you may have discovered that you accidentally filled…
People have been working out of their cars since the invention of cars. Salespersons, field agents, inspectors—the list goes on of people who are on the move all day and must document, plan, schedule, and so on between calls. Until a few decades ago, working from the road was both limiting and liberating. You…
Towing opens a wide range of possibilities to enhance your lifestyle. It could mean enjoyable camping, fishing, or leisure boating on your favorite lake. It could mean taking your recreational vehicles like dirt bikes, ATVs, snowmobiles, or other crafts out for a day or weekend of fun. The possibilities are almost endless. But first, you…
We have all lived and grown up with cars, so they are a pretty easy thing to take for granted. But they are still pretty amazing things when you stop to think about it. Just the idea of what they provide is astonishing: without any preparation, we can dash off and head to some location…
