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,…
Before we know it, school will be back in session. For families in Fishers, Noblesville, Carmel, Geist, and across the Hamilton Southeastern Schools District, that means getting ready for the “school run” – the morning commute to take your children to school – then picking them up after the final bell of the day. Perhaps…
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…
If you are a truck owner who may have thought about replacing your truck with a new one, chances are the new truck prices have given you pause. Perhaps you will try to keep your current truck a bit longer, or if that is not a viable option, get a used truck, which, of course,…
As summer warms up in Indiana, a reliable air conditioning system becomes more than just a nice feature. It helps keep every drive more comfortable, whether you are heading to work, running errands, or planning a weekend road trip. The problem is that many drivers do not realize there is an issue with their A/C until the…
Most buyers don’t purchase a vehicle to be their forever car. Instead, you buy a car, truck, SUV, or van that is great within your price range, with the thought that you will probably trade it in or sell it within five years or so. And while you may not be thinking about it now, it is important to keep in mind…
People often say that tires are the most important safety feature on your vehicle. They are, after all, the only part of your car that touches the world around it (unless something goes wrong). Yet, many of us know very little about tires. They all look like black rubber donuts, and aside from size and tread patterns,…
It’s no secret that cars have become quite expensive, and not just new ones. As new car prices rise, demand for used cars increases, pushing their prices higher. We see this firsthand at Alderman Automotive, where we buy used cars every day. Meanwhile, the question of “How much car can I afford?” is being asked more often…
Diesel trucks are a popular option for people who need a reliable, long-lasting truck to tow and haul heavy loads, such as large yachts, multiple horses, a number of cars, and more. It is well known that a truck with a diesel engine not only holds its value but can be driven for hundreds of thousands of miles with only standard maintenance. However, there are some questions that people have about them,…
Sometime while we were picking up the pieces after COVID and doomscrolling on our phones, the average price for a new full-size pickup truck rose to between $65,000 and $70,000. Midsize trucks, which 40 years ago were the least expensive vehicles you could buy, now have an average transaction price of about $42,000. Those are really high numbers,…
