I have been preaching used car gospel over years. The logic was always impeccable: a new car suffers an enormous depreciation charge as soon as you pull it out the lot, and why spend high prices when you can get nearly the same experience with a lower mileage vehicle in great condition? The philosophy had […]
A clean interior is so much more than an open door showing something nice; it also increases comfort while reducing germs and allows you to be in a space that feels calm and inviting each time you drive. Many people find professional detailing too expensive. Cleaning your car yourself yields a satisfying sense of pride […]
The bottom-line scenario of finding minute footprints, chewed wires, or an improvised nest in your car is frustratingly expensive. Besides making a mess, rodents may cause serious damage to the electrical system, insulation, and interior of your vehicle. Beyond repairs, the infestations mean health risks since the droppings and urine can carry hazardous pathogens. Avoiding […]
Seattle often ranks among the worst traffic in the nation, with congestion, construction, and bottlenecks at what feels like every turn elongating day-to-day commutes. But beyond the crowded Puget Sound region is another Washington-altogether a place of open roads, dramatic elevation changes, and landscapes that, from behind the wheel of an automobile, seem frozen in […]
Electric cars have evolved considerably in terms of performance, looks, and usability. One doesn’t have to wait for the torque, the interiors are silent, and the technology is here. However, for the common man and serious car buffs, there has always been one factor that overshadowed the enthusiasm. This is not about performance, range, or […]
Picking up my first car did not occur in my twenties or even in my early thirties. Instead, it occurred when I turned 37 years old after some years of saving and to-ing and fro-ing between different options. This certainly was not an emotional or spur-of-the-moment kind of purchase. This was something that I had […]
Though every car owner knows where to find the button to turn on A/C, right to it resides another button that attracts little attention to it. This button is indicated by a car symbol accompanied by a curved arrow moving along its path. Many car owners click on this button occasionally without knowing much about […]
“Purchasing a car has always been the most visible of all consumer transactions, and for many, the most awkward. Lines of cars stretching off into the distance, salesmen bearing down on customers with the weight of their ticking clock, bewildering price structures, and price negotiation sessions that seemed calculated more for exhaustion than education.” This […]
Recall the previous time when you came across an advertisement of a genuinely affordable new car. Not a flashy financing deal on a heavy SUV or a “starting from” price that only refers to a stripped-down version that most people never see, but a real, simple, brand-new car that was priced within the reach of […]
The process of purchasing a new vehicle is a very thrilling moment and to most people it symbolizes freedom, convenience and a hint of personal taste. However, the financial path to ownership may be somewhat like a maze without a clear map. When you are looking at a car that costs you 45,000 dollars, you […]
