There have been signs and coded warnings for a while now that the sort of month-over-month growth in auto sales we've seen recently won't last forever. Some of the more drastic predictions have been that 2016 will be the year the market reaches 'peak auto', and that we'll enter an indeterminate period of time where sales slowly fall off. At least two industry consultants predict that sales will be flat ...
Driving a brand-new car can be one of the great experiences of life. Walking into a dealership and buying one, on the other hand, ranks up there with public speaking and visits to the dentist atop most people’s lists of anxiety-inducing prospects. But it’s not really that scary if you’re prepared and knowledgeable. Then you can stride into that dealership informed, confident, and in charge ...
Buying a family car may be a stressful experience if you don’t know what to expect. There are five key factors to finding a great family car: how safe it is, whether the car’s shape is suitable for fitting a family in, the suitability of the seats, the storage, and the specification. Follow these simple steps, and you’ll be halfway towards parental salvation. First, you have to decide which type of ...
Buying a used vehicle is a great way to save on your first big purchase. But there are certain risks that should be taken into consideration so it's important to think it over rather than rush into any deal, and to buy as far as possible with your head rather than your heart. Let’s dig deeper into the process of buying a used car and find out whether it is worth spending your money or not and what choice it is better to ...
It goes without saying that a car should be test driven and inspected before purchase. And this is doubly important for a used car, particularly if you’re buying privately. Our top tips cover checking the car’s exterior and interior and testing the engine, steering, clutch, brakes, and suspension. If you discover any problems, you have two options. You can either use them to drive down the asking price on the basis ...
If you are in the market for a used car, you must get a Vehicle History Report and have the car inspected by a certified mechanic on a lift. Do not buy a used car without these two very important pieces of information. Making an educated decision on a used car purchase can save you thousands of dollars. Don't make a huge mistake because avoiding these two procedures may cost you a lot of money ...