In this article What’s the Real Difference Between a Used RAV4 and a Used Bronco? Does Ground Clearance Actually Matter for Geist Trips? Hauling Gear to Geist: Cargo, Kayaks, and the Reality of a Busy Saturday Fuel Economy: What the Gap Costs You Over a Summer So Which One Should You Actually Pick? For most…
Affording a vehicle today is on everyone’s mind. With new vehicle prices, monthly payments, and insurance costs rising, it’s hard to imagine ever reaching the dream of owning that special car you’ve had your eye on. A sports car is indeed a special vehicle to own. Some may argue that it is the ultimate dream car – one with agility, performance, and the license to have fun 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…
If, like many Alderman Automotive customers, you are a dedicated used car buyer, you look at the new cars that come out each year. When one particularly appeals to you, you think, “Maybe when one is two or three years old…” and try to file that thought away for safekeeping. As an Autoblog writer, Kristen Brown focuses on new…
At one time, pickups were mostly seen in agricultural areas and on job sites. But in the last few decades, more and more motorists have come to appreciate the utility of trucks for personal, rather than occupational, reasons. Truck manufacturers have responded by making their vehicles more family-friendly, with 4-door cabs and comfort and convenience features that make them…
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…
Remember George Bailey’s car in It’s A Wonderful Life? It was supposed to be old, and that open-sided model with the radiator grille and running boards certainly looked the part compared to everything else in Bedford Falls. It turns out George was driving a 1919 Dodge Model 10, making it 27 years old at the…
Today, almost all 2-row vehicles are designed to seat five, which can suit most families unless visitors are involved. Initially, it was vans, then minivans, and now it’s the 3-row SUVs that offer three rows of seats for six to eight passengers. If you’re searching for an SUV with the most legroom in 3rd row,…
Mid-size pickup trucks have made a comeback, with almost every model redesigned in the past few years. Full-size trucks still sell in much larger numbers, but as Motor Trend points out, many full-size truck owners paid for capability they will never actually use. Meanwhile, mid-size trucks are more efficient, easier to park, and leave more…
With the economy the way that it is, more car owners are keeping their vehicles longer than ever. Data shows that owners are keeping their cars for more than eight years, and if you drive an average of 15,000 miles per year, that means you’ll end up putting over 120,000 miles on your car. This…
