It’s certain that you’re not a fan of taking your car to the mechanic to get it repaired However, this is something that has to be done and it not only costs you time, but money as well

Knowing what to do when your car is stolen is important in terms of keeping a grip on the situation and coming to a reasonable resolution as quickly as possible While there are many variables involved when your car is stolen, there are a number of things you can do to keep your cool and collect as much information as possible to file a complete claim with your insurance company

Okay, you’ve made the decision: you’re going on a cross-country vacation, and instead of renting a car, you’ll be taking your own Take these few simple precautions to ensure that your trip is as safe and enjoyable as possible: 1) Plan your trip strategically

How many times have you heard someone say, that car has such-and-such horsepower, and wondered what that actually means One has to wonder what kind of horse is used as a benchmark and what that means when you step on the gas pedal

We don’t have flying cars yet, but super expensive luxury and sports cars can already park themselves, adjust the window tint, or automatically slam the brakes to prevent an accident While those options haven’t filtered down to the majority of vehicles yet, here are some amazing car features in ordinary vehicles that keep you safe, make driving easier, or are just plain cool

When you spend part of every day behind the wheel of your car, it can be easy to take the act of driving for granted You may have forgotten how much time and training went into making you a competent driver

For most of us, the idea of buying a new car fills our hearts with dread We nervously approach the salesperson

Even in these days of MP3 players and portable DVD players, keeping kids occupied during long car rides can still be a challenge After a few hours of songs and movies, the plaintive cries of “We’re bored

For many people, the process of buying a vehicle, whether it is new or used, is a nerve wracking experience Vehicles are typically the second biggest purchase most people make, and it can be tough to decide which vehicle would be best for you with car salespeople try to hustle you

Between elevated gasoline prices (which show every indication of staying that way) and the current concern about the environmental impacts of vehicle emissions, you've probably been hearing a lot of discussion about the use of "alternative fuels" It sounds like a good idea, you think

For most people, the idea of haggling for a new car leaves them with a sinking feeling It seems that no matter how much we learn about the car, the options and the pricing, we are never quite certain that we have actually gotten the best deal

For decades new car buyers have complained that their fuel economy has not measured up to the EPA estimates on the window sticker Since the EPA began providing mileage estimates in the 1970’s, it has been known that the testing methods were not reflective of real world driving conditions and are more effective in comparing mileage between different models than determining actual fuel economy

Is your current vehicle paid off, do you plan to pay it off, have you ever paid a vehicle off If you answered ‘no’ to these questions, you may be able to save a lot of money or drive a very upscale vehicle, if not both, by leasing

Ever-increasing gas prices have led many people to try just about anything to increase the gas mileage of their vehicles Print ads and TV infomercials hawking products “guaranteed” to increase your mileage by 20%, 30% or more abound

If you've done much driving in wintry weather, at some point your vehicle has probably been stuck on ice or snow You might get stuck, but there are some tricks to getting your car moving again

In these days of soaring gas prices, it seems that everyone is looking to increase their gas mileage In the past, those looking to drive the most fuel-efficient vehicle had just one option: diesel trucks and cars

In the past few years, hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) have been getting a lot of press, both good and bad As with any new technology—that is, any technology newly offered to the public—there are proponents and opponents to the wide use of HEVs

If you drive to work every day, chances are that keeping your gas tank full is getting somewhat pricey Increasing numbers of people are considering alternative ways to commute, including carpooling and various forms of public transportation

After you have picked out your car and agreed on a price, you must go into the business or finance office, also called F&I, whether you have your own financing or not, to complete the transaction In addition to preparing the necessary paperwork and trying to finance your purchase, you will also be offered several different packages and add-ons for your new vehicle

Although hybrid cars are the rage, and there are all kinds of alternative energy sources on the horizon, hybrids are cost prohibitive, usually ranging $3000 to $7000 more than the gas only version of that model However, instead of changing fuel sources, some automotive companies have been using a new type of transmission to improve fuel economy, lower emissions, and actually make vehicles faster without adding to the sticker price

When you need to jack your car up to change a tire, it may not always be under ideal conditions Regardless of whether you're on the side of a highway or in the relative comfort of your own garage, the process of lifting a vehicle weighing thousands of pounds entails some risk

Certified pre-owned vehicles are commonly presented as being a better buy, or more likely to be reliable, than your average used car Of course, this additional reliability comes at a premium, which some consumers are willing to pay

Many car buyers opt to sell their car themselves rather than haggle with the dealer over trade allowance and muddy the waters Selling a car can be a lot of work, but there are some things you can do to make your vehicle much more marketable and get a better price

For a woman buying a car alone, the experience falls somewhere south of having a root canal on the pleasure scale Female car buyers often have to endure a subtle – and sometimes not so subtle – discrimination