With budgets tight and wallets stretched to the limit, we have to find a vehicle that will keep us on the road. Something that we can easily afford. Not just the price of the vehicle, but also the cost of fuel, maintenance, insurance, and other upkeep costs. The question is whether there is a vehicle you can get that is reliable and easy on…
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,…
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…
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…
TopSpeed.com published an article listing its picks for the most comfortable SUVs for a long road trip. It divided the list into five luxury and five non-luxury models. Last month, an Alderman Automotive blog post covered the non-luxury models. This month, we follow up with TopSpeed.com’s list of luxury models. Comfort comes more easily to these luxury models, as their higher price…
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…
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,…
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…
The one thing we crave more than anything in our vehicles is space. We want to carry as many people as possible – and our belongings – in one trip, which is why it is essential to consider the cargo hold in your next vehicle. Cars.com compiled a set of data showing which vehicles – SUVs, Minivans, and Sedans – offer the most cargo space. Not just based on the manufacturer’s specifications,…
Buying a used car can seem daunting, especially if you’re not knowledgeable about cars, a vehicle’s history, and its needed maintenance. However, with these helpful tips, you can go anywhere and feel more comfortable knowing you won’t be out of your league. Do Your Research Before Leaving the House Before going to look at or…
