Used Car Reviews and Advice
Looking for something other than the norm? Tired of seeing mass-produced Toyota Camry’s or Subaru Forester’s everywhere you go? Then check out my picks of the unique, the quirky, and the cars you may have never even seen on the road. Some were produced for a short time, and you may have to search further afield than your hometown to find what you’re looking for, but it would be worth it to own a rare piece of transport history.
According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), immaturity and inexperience make a deadly mix for disaster. This applies to new drivers of any age, so finding a safe vehicle that is also reliable and doesn’t break the bank is a bonus. These are the top three concerns for families when purchasing a used car.
Always dreamed of owning a sports car but haven’t got the funds to splash out on a Ferrari or Lamborghini? Fret no more. You can still get a dreamy sports car for under $17,000 if you know what to look for. Let me tempt your appetite with a selection to get your heart racing.
Wheels are not only what rolls you down the road, but also what steers the car by using a series of parts in your car that work together. This is called the ‘Drivetrain’. While 4WD (4×4) and AWD (All Wheel Drive) for off-road adventures and rugged conditions, a 2WD (Front or Rear Wheel Drive) will typically do just fine for everyday driving or interstate travel. So what are the differences between a front-wheel drive and a rear-wheel drive? Let me explain.
Wagons are a part of our car culture, featured in films like National Lampoons ‘Vacation’, and make for a great surfing vehicle. They have also been used for decades as the preferred Sales Rep car traveling from one end of the country to the other. While SUV’s and Cross-Over cars are making their mark on the car scene, the humble wagon has taken a back seat – but no more. Wagons are making a comeback, so let’s take a look at ten of the best wagons on the used car market in no particular order.
You don’t have to buy a used car from this century to get a great deal and have heads turning at the rarity of your ride. You’d be surprised at what you can get for under $10,000 if you look at something a little older. In fact, there’s nothing over $9,000 on the list. So, what’s on the list? Look at my Top Ten Picks (no particular order) to find out.
You might think all SUV’s and pickups should be up to the job of going off-road, right? Not on your life. Most SUV’s on the market these days are designed for city driving due to their popularity and riding height. The only problem is, they can’t hack a good old off-road adventure. So what should you look for when searching out a rugged off-road SUV? Let’s look at the essential points.
All cars need regular maintenance checks to ensure the car runs smoothly and most importantly reliably. No-one wants to break down in the middle of the desert or peak hour traffic, or even veer off the road or into another car because of faulty brakes or bad tire pressure. So what are the top ten most common car issues and how to avoid a breakdown? Read on to find out.
They have been around for decades, but they are uber cool at the moment and for good reason. Their versatility for carting goods around while not compromising on height and cab space gives these sporty looking beasts a great leg up when thinking of your next used car. So read on to find out how these pickup trucks can fit into your lifestyle.
I have scoured the web in search of used cars that have been awarded a ‘Top Safety Pick’ badge by none other than the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Not only are these some of the safest used cars on the market, but they are also fabulously affordable (under $10,000) as I share what I found online.