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Year-by-year Chevy Trax reliability from 2015 to 2026, including why no 2023 model exists, the control arm recalls covering 2015-2019, and the engine change.
Read moreThree federal recalls cover the Nissan Rogue's 1.5 VC-Turbo engine. A completed repair can mean an oil change or a new engine. What to check before you buy.
Read moreReal-world data from 22,700 EVs shows batteries keep 81.6% of capacity after 8 years and fail just 0.3% of the time. Here's which used EVs to trust and which to avoid.
Read moreA $45,000 used 2018 Range Rover sits in the same showroom as a $90,000 used 2024 Range Rover. The cabins look almost identical at a glance. The badge is identical. The depreciation curve says one is twice the bargain. The reliability data says one of them is a bargain and the other is a mistake. The federal NHTSA complaint database goes back to the L322 (2003) and tracks every owner-filed complaint by year, by engine code, and by component category. Every other “most reliable Range Rover” article on the web is built on owner-survey aggregation, dealer anecdote, or repair-shop hearsay. Key Takeaways 2023-2025 L460 is the strongest used-market proposition. 59 NHTSA complaints across three model years, brake-system theme, P400 inline-six
Read moreForget about fitting winter tires to your loan car this year. Instead, take out a car subscription on an SUV for six months when the weather is at its worst. In the spring, exchange it for a convertible. It costs the same or less than a loan vehicle, and you don’t have to worry about servicing costs, insurance, road tax or breakdown cover. These are taken care of in the lease agreement in some car subscription services. What Is A Car Subscription Service? Around 6 1/2 billion people globally own a smartphone, which translates to around 90 percent of adults. What this means is the vast majority of the population is familiar with the subscription model used by smartphones, as
Read moreAshlee Tilford is the managing editor of QuinStreet.com, the marketing and search engine service company. It recently released a consumer-based post detailing a new study by CarInsurance.com — the cheapest and best car insurance companies. Tilford is our guest this week on The Weekly Driver Podcast. Co-hosts Bruce Aldrich and James Raia discuss with Tilford the CarInsurance.com, one of QuinStreet.com’s companies, compiled the resource guide. While considering what’s available in major and small auto insurance companies, the report includes information vetted by experts in several categories, including driver’s age, location and driving habits. “We compared rates among 35 different insurance providers,” Tilford explains. “But before we did that, we created 11 different driver profiles because almost anybody is going to
Read moreCOLLABORATIVE CONTENT Besides buying a house, purchasing a car is likely the most expensive personal expense. So, it’s important to make the right choice. But what’s the best way to make the best choice? Questions can vary greatly. How much can I afford? What’s the best car for family travel or for long journeys? What’s the best value or most dependable brand? If you’re partial to certain manufacturers you right asked where is Jeep made? Are hybrids or electric cars good choices? Is a sedan a better option than an SUV? Determining what car will serve your needs best can be daunting, so here are some guidelines: Review Your Budget Before you start test-driving vehicles and researching the latest technologies
Read moreCOLLABORATIVE CONTENT Enrolling in a college or university is among the most important steps of a young adult’s future. Your life may significantly change, particularly if you continue your education far from home and are interested in buying a used car. But not only is it necessary to find the best accommodations you’ll need to meet financial obligations, including paying tuition and buying books. Many new university students also buy their first car while attending college. But what’s the best way to choose a car while attending a university? What vehicle best suits your needs? Here’s a checklist to help you buy the best vehicle for a reasonable price. Before You Start Purchasing a car can be time-consuming. There are
Read moreA vending machine isn’t a slot machine. But almost anything goes in Las Vegas, so why not spend thousands of dollars in a vending machine in Sin City? You can buy a used car. Less than a month ago, Carvana, the online used auto company opened another of its e-commerce locations, its first in Nevada. It’s the newest location for the company’s “vending machine” approach. Via its location in an 11-story glass tower, located at 3720 Morgan Cashman’s Way, off I-15 south between Spring Mountain and Flamingo Blvd., customers can observe various vehicles for sale. If a customer decides to purchase a vehicle, they can have the car delivered to pick it up at the vending machine. Carvana offers good
Read moreCOLLABORATIVE CONTENT Despite how much you may enjoy it, it may not be possible to drop off and pick your teenager from school every day. Your younger family members may also travel afar and driving them may not be possible. The solution may be to get them a car. Teenagers being teenagers, purchasing the right car is important, particularly if your child is driving for the first time. Buying a used car can also be problematic unless it’s properly maintained and driven carefully. Still, if your budget doesn’t allow you to purchased a new vehicle, good quality used cars are available and worthy of purchase. Here are some key guidelines to follow: Make sure your child is driver trained Many
Read moreCOLLABORATIVE CONTENT Vehicle ownership is one of the most significant financial plunges any of us are likely to make. Second only to homeownership, car-buying can be a massive commitment and often essential to our work, recreation and other lifestyle demand. But ownership dreams have come to a halt during the last year because of the global coronavirus. If you thought of upgrading or buying your vehicle, odds are your plans were delayed or perhaps canceled. With jobs, family and other components of life at risk. After nearly a year of COVID-19, not much has improved. While vaccines are now available for certain segments of the population, but the economy is still suffering, jobs are still are risk and there’s no
Read moreJim Brooks owns Approved Autos Bakersfield, California. It’s a used car business, a constantly changing segment of the automotive landscape. Brooks worked as a new salesman at a dealership for two years. But he didn’t like the sales practices and decided his own business was a better option. Fifteen years later, Brooks has witnessed lots of industry changes, particularly during the Covid-19 pandemic. Brooks is this week’s guest on The Weekly Driver Podcast. The used cars sales market has changed Co-hosts Bruce Aldrich and James Raia talk with Brooks about all aspects of buying and selling used cars, live and online auctions to financing, price negotiations to paperwork. Brooks also discusses some of the unusual vehicles he’s bought and sold.
Read morePodcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 26:49 — 36.8MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | MoreNew car sales are hurting during the COVID-19 pandemic. Used cars, car subscriptions, leasing, etc., are increasingly popular. Clasiq.com hopes for its share of the marketplace as an online start-up. As its name implies, Clasiq.com sells classic cars. It streamlines the process of buying and selling a classic vehicle. Co-hosts Bruce Aldrich and James Raia talk with Jeremy Birenbaum, Clasiq’s Creative Director, on this episode of The Weekly Driver Podcast. Birenbaum says Clasiq.com defines a classic vehicle as dating from 1994 and older. As the car-buying and car-selling landscapes evolve during the pandemic, Birenbaum discusses the procedures of buying and selling from the company,
Read moreThe automotive industry has been affected in many ways by Covid-19, including an increase in the average age of vehicles on the road. If the prediction holds, the average age of cars, trucks and RVs still on road will soon surpass 12 years — the highest level among American drivers in nearly two decades — according to industry analysts. The current rate is 11.9 years, a slight increase from 2018 reports IHS Market Ltd., the England-based global data company. Covid-19 could help some auto businesses While vehicle longevity was increasing before the Covid-19 pandemic, the health crisis has resulted in further economic decision-making. As a result of keeping vehicles longer, emissions and safety issues increases, but part manufacturers and repair
Read morePodcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 33:12 — 45.6MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | MoreThe automotive industry is ever-changing. Advancement in technology, autonomous driving and alternative fuels, keep manufacturers moving quickly. Joe Wiesenfelder, executive editor of Cars.com and a 25-year automotive expert, knows the industry trends as well as anyone. He’s our guest on episode #117 of The Weekly Driver Podcast. Wiesenfelder discusses with co-hosts Bruce Aldrich and James Raia the top five trends in the industry that will shape the automotive future for the next decade. The prominent automotive website believes increasing consumer expectations, connected technology, rising loan prices, a pivotal presidential election, and an infatuation with electric and autonomous vehicles will shape the automotive future. As
Read moreSPONSORED CONTENT The search for a reliable used car in good working condition is often tricky. It’s natural to suspect the previous owner of wanting to get rid of the car for a reason. Add to it the time spent on looking for trustworthy sellers online and visiting used car showrooms. They’re acrivities that can sometimes stretch for months and wear you out. In short, purchasing used cars isn’t easy. But the process can be simplified if the buyer is prepared. Do your homework and utilize a convenient, pertinent checklist. The first step in a used car search is to list the features desired — Big or small car? How many seats? Sedan or SUV? Once that’s determined, it’s easier
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