A bad movie car can do more damage than a bad line of dialogue. Most people will forgive a lot if the story is moving. They will forgive a plot hole, a ridiculous explosion, even an actor tryin
There's a number that car salespeople don't bring up, and financial advisors mention mostly to people who already bought the car. The moment you drive a new vehicle off the dealer's lot, i
Here's how most car deals work when you bring in a trade-in: the salesperson gets your car's keys and your heart set on a monthly payment, and then everything — the new car price, your t
There is a moment in every car deal when the buyer thinks the hard part is over. The price is agreed. The handshake happened. Maybe there is even that tiny rush of victory, the one that comes
A neighbor of mine just bought a new truck. Decent guy, nothing fancy, mid-trim F-150 with the basic four-wheel-drive package. We were standing in his driveway looking at it last weekend, and he menti
Just when everybody thought catalytic converter theft was finally fading out, the thieves apparently decided to run it back for another season. And honestly? The timing makes perfect sense.
Car color and resale value have a closer relationship than most people realize. When you pick a color at the dealership, you're probably thinking about what looks good in the parking lot. But that
Let me throw a number at you that might change the way you think about your next car purchase. The average price difference between a used electric vehicle and a used gas car has dropped to just $1,10
Most people treat car color like a pure taste decision. Black if they want it sleek. White if they want it safe. Gray if they have given up emotionally. Fair enough. But color is not just about wha
There was a time when a five-year car loan already felt like a commitment. Now? Seven years is starting to look normal, and that says a lot about where car buying has gone. More buyers are str