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…
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…
Is your car driving you crazy with constant mechanical work or with little things popping up more and more often? Should you fix an older car or just get rid of it for something newer? It’s a question as old as the car itself. The answer can be nuanced and often lies in the details. It always really comes down to cost. Your Current Car May Not Be Worth the Pain …
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…
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…
Selling your car can be one of the most time-consuming and frustrating things to do as an adult. There are a ton of different places to sell your car online, like Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, Autotrader, CarGurus, and so many more—each one creating unique anxieties to deal with, from phone calls and e-mail, all the way…
The job ain’t over until the paperwork is done. Questionable grammar aside, it is a phrase that can apply to many endeavors, and transferring ownership of a car is certainly one of them. The title is the document that makes car ownership official. It doesn’t matter if you paid the money; the vehicle is not…
According to many surveys, drivers are holding on to their vehicles longer than before. When you do start to look for a replacement for your current vehicle, you are in for sticker shock, as new car prices rose at a faster rate than before the COVID-19 Pandemic. Have you considered trading up for a nice,…
There is car shopping and car purchasing. We often intend to do the first, but find what we want and end up doing the other or wanting to. If you plan on car shopping, there are a few things you should bring and prepare in advance. If you expect you might purchase, there are a…
