Beyond the Sale

 

There comes a time in every car's life when the increasingly strange sounds it makes should be cause for alarm. And who needs their commuting lifeblood breaking down at the most inconvenient time? Luckily, cars are pretty good at advertising when something's wrong, and here are a few of the most well-known signs that it's time to take them to the mechanic.

 

For those of you that have always wondered what the "4x4" or "4x2" on a vehicle description means, today's your lucky day. Because I'm going to give you a quick rundown of what they are and how they differ...

Out with the old and in with the new. Here are some quick tips on how to get the most value out of your trade.

When it comes to getting the best gas mileage from your car, proper maintenance is the biggest factor. So let's look at a few simple fixes you can make to get the most out of your fill-ups.

While tires are probably one of the less interesting parts of a car, it is paramount that you make sure you're taking good care of them. Here are a few basic tips to help you get the most out of your tires.





 

Apparently, there's more than one way to buy a car. And if you're one of the few people who had no idea leasing existed until your early 20s(raises hand,) this is your lucky day. Because I'm going to give you a rundown on the pros and cons of leasing a car vs buying it.

But first, let's talk a little about leasing.

I still remember the ecstatic smile on my face the day I crawled into my 1999 Honda Civic (I'm 6' 4"...let that sink in.) I had paid a whopping $500 for the junker of a car and felt like I'd hit the lottery. Who cared that the spedometer didn't work? Who cared that I had to guess how much gas was in the tank because the meter was faulty? It was mine, and that made all the difference.