You, as with many people, are on a budget. When you’re looking for an auto repair shop, you call around and get quotes to see what the cheapest option is. However, what you may not know is that the cheapest option often turns out to be the most expensive! How is that possible?
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The Ultimate Guide to Buying a Used Vehicle – Part 5: Why You Should Get A Pre-Purchase Inspection
One of the biggest concerns when purchasing a used vehicle is whether you are getting a good deal or not. What if the vehicle turns out to be a lemon? What if I end up having to sink a lot of money into maintenance and repairs soon after the purchase? Is it worth the purchase price?
The Ultimate Guide to Buying a Used Vehicle – Part 4: Where to Buy a Used Vehicle
There are a few options as to where you can purchase a vehicle. Here are some pros and cons for each purchasing option to help you narrow your choices.
The Ultimate Guide to Buying a Used Vehicle – Part 3: Top 10 Cars that Can Take You to 300,000 miles
With so many choices of vehicles out there, it can be overwhelming trying to figure out where to even start. We believe that, if well maintained, all of these top ten recommended vehicles can take you to 300,000 miles or much more.
The Ultimate Guide to Buying a Used Vehicle: Part 1 – The Process of Buying a Used Vehicle
Between financial and practical considerations, buying a car is a process, and one that many people struggle with. There’s a right way and a wrong way to go about buying a used vehicle. This article starts the conversation.
Why Doesn’t My Mechanic Call Me?
You drop off your car at the shop and wait for them to call you back. And you wait. And you wonder why you’re not hearing from them. What’s going on? Why doesn’t my mechanic call me?
How to Save Money on Auto Repairs
Surprisingly, some of our favorite clients don’t spend a lot of money on their vehicles. In fact, one of our main goals is to help people reduce their auto expenses.
Why Your Vehicle Doesn’t Need a Tune Up
Tune up is an old term irrelevant to modern vehicles in most aspects. So, when you call a shop and say you need a tune up, you are going to get a different answer depending on the shop.
How I Knew it Was Time to Replace My Vehicle
We regularly discuss whether a client should fix or replace their vehicle. Many of these clients mention its value per Kelly Blue Book (KBB) or Edmunds when making this decision. While market value comes into play when looking to buy a vehicle, it doesn’t really account for much when looking at whether keeping the vehicle and repairing it makes more financial sense.
Is This Worth Calling My Mechanic?
It’s important to know how your vehicle communicates. There are many indicators when there is a problem. Being able to describe the sights, sounds and smells that could indicate a problem helps you talk to your auto repair shop so they can have a good understanding of where they should start testing and evaluating the problem.