You’re ready for a new vehicle – something that will last for the years ahead. As soon as you spot the one you want at a new car showroom, but your heart sinks after checking out the sticker on the window. You may have experienced sticker shock. This has become a challenge for many vehicle customers. It is not uncommon for consumers to reach the…
The new car industry doesn’t want to acknowledge this, but the best off-roader is probably not a Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, Bronco Raptor, Mercedes G-Wagon, or some other shiny six-figure vehicle full of oversized tires and fancy tech. Instead, it’s more likely that the 30-year-old pickup you’ve been working on, with aftermarket suspension parts, massive tires, and a body that’s half primer, half bondo, is the real winner. That’s the vehicle you…
In the middle of winter, your older vehicle is already challenged with colder air temperatures, snow and ice on the road, and a host of potential issues. However, you can get through this and many winters ahead by making sure your vehicle is in good shape. To get there, you need to take a few…
We all love the sound of diesel engines. However, many of us could do without the “smoke” that comes out of its exhaust. In modern diesel-powered vehicles, an emissions mandate now requires the tailpipe to be cleaner. That is why you are seeing a lot of pumps at the gas station and containers carrying DEF,…
The daily temperatures are dropping. Chilling temperatures bring challenges to how your vehicle operates. You want it to start every time, keep you warm, and get you safely where you need to go. The most important part inside your vehicle is the battery. It provides electrical energy to ensure that your ignition turns over, your…
If you are interested in an off-road truck, you’ll face two main challenges: a wide range of options and the fact that they are all pretty expensive when new. Used models tend to be a bit more affordable. OffroadXtreme.com put together a list of no fewer than 22 of the best 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…
It’s October, and summer is well behind us. This being Indiana, winter’s approach is inevitable. Winter affects your car as much as it affects you. You can adapt yourself with layers of clothing but Alderman Automotive can offer several tips to prepare your car for the colder months ahead. Swap for Winter Tires With many…
Owning a truck these days has become a rite of passage. More and more buyers are turning away from crossovers and SUVs and jumping into a pickup truck. Why? There are so many of them, and they are typically pretty reliable. People love bigger vehicles that make them feel safe and insulated from the outside…
Hybrid cars are by far some of the best used cars to buy as they are typically reliable, get amazing gas mileage, can be very cheap to insure, and are comfortable, easy cruisers for daily commutes. But you’ve probably seen a bunch of random acronyms thrown around, like PHEV, MHEV, or HEV, and thought, “I…
