For Women: How to Avoid Auto Repair Ripoffs (Part 3 of 5)

There is a reason why we pay auto mechanics, and it is because they are generally more knowledgeable as well as willing to get dirty-all in an effort to make sure that our vehicles continue to run and perform smoothly. However, this doesn’t mean that we can be just as knowledgeable as they are when we bring our vehicles in to be serviced. That being said, it is an unfortunate fact that many women are taken advantage of on a daily basis when they bring their vehicles in for even the most routine of services. Knowledge is power, and if Read the Rest…

10 Best Places to Live For Pet Lovers

Recently, one of my friends adopted a puppy to make a nice addition to their family. However, they aren’t the only ones making moves like this. In fact, a good chunk of American families own at least one dog, cat or other animal. That being said, if you consider yourself an animal lover, then you may want to consider the following list of places in which Pet Lovers thrive.
According to an article published in U.S. News, the following cities/states take the cake when it comes to finding the perfect environment to raise your furry friend.

Ellicott City, Md.
Rocky Point, N.Y.
Auburn, Ala.
Butte, Read the Rest…

Hummer Skepticism

In a news article published back in January, the China Automotive Review displayed skepticism over whether GM’s decision to sell Hummer to a Chinese company would be approved.
Are people seriously even driving Hummers anymore? After all, the Hummer is notorious for being right there in the top ten gas guzzling vehicles of all time. This is also one of the major reasons why it hasn’t been able to sell  ever since people wised up after the economy turned south.
According to the news article, the reason that GM is trying to generously sell the Hummer is all part of a major Read the Rest…

For Women: How to Avoid Auto Repair Ripoffs (Part 2 of 5)

Every day, countless numbers of unsuspecting women are taken advantage of when they bring their vehicles in to be serviced by a mechanic or dealership, and most of this is due to their lack of knowledge about how their own vehicle works. The following video is part two of an ongoing five-part series on how to avoid auto repair ripoffs.

10 Questions to Consider When Buying a New Car

Buying a new car should be something that is exciting. After all, you’ve arrived and are finally able to own that brand new car that you’ve had your eye on FOREVER. But before you consider the vehicle, consider the following questions:

What kind of car do you need?
How much can you afford?
Should you lease or buy your next car?
Have you considered all vehicles in that class?
Have you considered all of the costs of ownership?
Have you researched your options?
Have you scheduled an appointment for a test drive?
Do you know how to test drive a car and what’s involved?
What happens after the test Read the Rest…

For Women: How to Avoid Auto Repair Ripoffs (Part 1 of 5)

It is an unfortunate fact that many women (not all) don’t have the faintest idea what is going on when they take their car to be repaired or serviced by a mechanic. As a result, unscrupulous mechanics will often not even think twice when it comes to taking advantage of this. I’ll never forget the first time I took my car to be serviced when I was a new driver. All I needed was a simple oil change. However, when I left the repair shop, I wound up paying close to $400 for work that didn’t really need to be Read the Rest…