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How to Get the Best Trade-In Value for Your Car

So you’ve got your heart set on a new car, and you’re ready to get rid of your current wheels. If you head to the dealership, they’ll take care of every detail – from a thorough cleaning to repairs – and its sale, but you’ll also get less money working through a dealer than if you were to […]

February 12, 2015 More
 

How to Free Your Car from a Snowdrift

Much as we hate to admit it, our rear-wheel drive car recently got stuck in a snowdrift. We’re happy to report that it was stuck in our driveway, and not on the road, but it was still a nuisance to free it. In order to save you the humiliation and embarrassment, we’ve compiled some tips […]

February 2, 2015 More
 

Tons of Tips for Blizzard-Bound Drivers

Governors in Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island have restricted non-essential travel due to extreme weather. Here’s how the streets of downtown Boston look right now – better suited to a romantic walk than a drive! Are you blizzard-bound, but planning to throw caution to the wind and drive through the storm? We’ve got 11 different […]

January 27, 2015 More
 

First Major Blizzard of 2015 in New England: 5 Helpful Tips While Driving

This has been a relatively mild winter, and New Englanders are just about to say “Hello” to their first significant snow storm of 2015. According to experts, New Englanders are about to be immobilized with the arrival of several feet of heavy white snow, which can make driving pretty scary. It’s always best to stay […]

January 26, 2015 More
 

8 Tips for Buying a New Car

The good news is you’re thinking about buying a new car. The bad? You don’t even know where to begin. It always pays to comparison shop, and with so many sites dedicated to vehicle reviews, stats on reliability over time, information on the cost of vehicles over time, and even customer reviews of the dealerships, you […]

January 13, 2015 More
 

What to Look for When Reviewing a Car Repair Estimate

Unless you enjoy turning a wrench, car repair and maintenance is a necessary evil. Car repair estimates always seem so unfair and often include repairs that didn’t really seem necessary. The whole experience is taxing, but with this list of suggestions, we can help shrink your repair bills, ensuring a better experience and a well-running car for […]

January 7, 2015 More
 

The Most Expensive Car Repairs and How Can You Avoid Them

What better incentive to stay up on your car’s regularly scheduled maintenance than the possibility of having to pay through the nose for a costly repair? If you’re the kind of driver who never changes the oil, never rotates the tires, and never thinks about anything other than keeping the tank full of gas, odds are you’ve […]

January 5, 2015 More
 

Essential Winter Driving Tips – Stay Safe in the Snow & Cold

As many of us head off for the upcoming holidays, winter storms could bring dicey conditions on the roads. Know how to drive  properly in the snow to keep yourself, your passengers and fellow drivers safe. Winter Driving Tips 1. Drive Slowly This seems like the most obvious of safety tips but it is one […]

December 23, 2014 More
 

5 Most Common Non-Moving Violations

We know, we know, you’re a great driver. You almost never get pulled over for speeding, right? Well, guess what – speeding isn’t the only reason why you might be pulled over by the cops. Here are 5 of the most common non-moving violations to watch out for. 1. Your Future’s So Bright  Your car […]

December 22, 2014 More
 

Car Lover Gifts: Unique Ideas For Any Car-Enthusiast In Your Life

Car Lover Gifts: Ideas for the Everyone This Holiday Season Looking for holiday gift ideas? Whether you’re shopping for your die-hard car enthusiast or a teen who’s got keys to her first clunker, we’ve gathered our favorite car-focused presents. For Irreverent Springsteen Lovers  Pink Cadillac Menorah $70 We can’t look at this bit of Hanukkah fabulousness […]

December 10, 2014 More