Car Loan Mistakes That Cost You Money
By Lauren Fix If you want to save money on your next car purchase, you will need to do more than strike a good deal with the salesperson on the sticker price. A mistake when taking out a car loan could cost you money and erase the savings negotiated on the purchase price. Unfortunately, it’s not all that […]
Car Insurance Rates Are Going to Increase, Again! Insanely High Car Insurance Rates – But Why?
By Lauren Fix Big insurers say they need to boost premiums further to offset higher costs for repairs Experts are predicting car insurance rates will rise at least 8.4 percent this year back in January and, at least for the nation’s two largest auto insurers, rates rose that much or more in the first quarter and […]
Car Buying Tricks for Getting the Best Deals That Everyone Should Know
By Lauren Fix Did you know that there are some simple car buying tricks that everyone should know? In this video, I’ll be sharing with you some of the tricks that have helped me get some great deals on cars over the years. Whether you’re a first-time buyer or a seasoned veteran, these tips will […]
Pothole season is here! Damage to YOUR Car Costs More than You Think
By Lauren Fix In many parts of the country, the weather is warming up and people are seeing the damage from the winter that has destroyed the roads. It seems like pothole-laden obstacle courses are everywhere!. The damage can be very expensive, and that bill is on you! Some of the potholes on the road […]
You May Not Know
Everything’s so much the same now that many don’t know it was once different. And in some ways, the same — again. They also think they know about some things — because they’ve never been hip to contrary things. For instance, what’s best in the snow? Many people will say: all-wheel-drive! How about skinny tires […]
Too Late Is Your Friend
By Aarne Frobom, NMA Member On Saturday nights, PBS-TV used to broadcast “The Red Green Show,” a Canadian comedy show with an actor named Steve Smith portraying an aging resident of a remote town in northern Ontario. Each show featured a minute of folksy wisdom by Uncle Red, delivered while tying flies. One of these […]
Busting 7 Myths about Cars You Should Not Believe
By Lauren Fix, The Car Coach There are so many automotive myths or common beliefs or something your buddy told you as a fact about your car. Much of it is total rubbish, but what is really the truth? I’m sure a few come to your mind right away. Let’s correct the record and then […]
How Many Miles Can a Car Last? Is it Possible for Most Cars to last 300,000 Miles?
By Lauren Fix, The Car Coach The average age of cars on the road keeps getting older, as technological advancements in today’s cars make them increasingly durable. Drivers who switch cars every few years probably don’t worry about the “how long do cars last?” question. But shoppers looking to maximize their vehicle’s longevity should consider […]
Making the Hydraulic Systems in your Vehicles Last
A great way to save money is to not spend it. One great way not to spend money is by doing everything possible to extend the service life of your vehicle and its systems. This idea of extending life is especially important for the hydraulic system. Vehicles with manual transmissions have two hydraulic systems. Most people have […]
Hydraulic Jacks and How They Work
Hydraulic jacks are helpful tools that make lifting heavy objects easy. People and companies use them to lift machinery, automotive, building materials, buildings, and more. The simple design of these tools makes heavy lifting, storage, and mobility a breeze. Ratchet lifts were some of the first designs of these tools. They worked with manual ratcheting […]