automotive

Tips For Increasing Your Odds Of A Car Loan Approval

Automotive Blog

If you are looking to purchase a vehicle that will require you getting an auto loan because you do not have enough cash to complete the purchase, you might start to wonder whether you are going to be approved. Even if you are just slightly worried about it, you will want to make use of the following tips so your odds can be improved. Come In With As Much Money As You Can

15 February 2017

3 Tips For Lower Auto Body Repair Bills

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Have you recently been in an accident? Do you have minimal insurance that isn't going to be sufficient to cover the repair cost? Many people opt to have only liability insurance instead of full coverage. Unfortunately, what this means is that if you get in a minor fender-bender, you may be stuck with the entire bill. This can be much more expensive than you might have realized when you first decided to go with the lesser coverage, but there's nothing to be done about it after the fact.

14 February 2017

Deers Can Turn A Trip Down A Highway Into A Trip To A Body Shop

Automotive Blog

Collisions on a highway are not always avoidable. Even when a driver is extremely careful and the other drivers on the road are careful, the wildlife in the vicinity are not so conscientious. Anyone who has driven on a highway surrounded by forestry has probably seen signs noting the dangers of "deer crossings." Protecting against deer-related accidents is difficult since the animals have a tendency to dart out on the road without warning.

10 February 2017

Tips for Managing Your Fleet Effectively

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If you are the owner of a company that uses a fleet of vehicles for deliveries or other activities, you know that you are going to have to keep that fleet well-maintained in order to get your money's worth. It is going to be far cheaper for you to make sure that the vehicles in your fleet do not break down than it will be for you to fix them or to replace them.

10 February 2017

Why It Might Me Better To Rent A Car Than To Own One

Automotive Blog

Owning your first car is a big deal, right? Most people want to have the freedom and the ability to go anywhere at any time that a car offers them but owning a car is not always the best way to go. There can be times when owning that car is less freeing and more demanding than you realized. Before you run out and buy that first car, take a minute to consider these reasons to rent a car when you need it instead of buying.

9 February 2017

7 Tips That Keep Your Automatic Transmission In Shape

Automotive Blog

Even if you aren't a "car person," you know whether you have an automatic or manual transmission. While driving an automatic car means you do not have to shift when you drive, it does not mean your car isn't shifting. In order for this to happen properly, your transmission needs to be in good working order. Want to keep it healthy? These tips will help. 1. Take your car in for routine maintenance.

18 January 2017

7 Savvy Tips to Remember When Buying a Used Semi Truck

Automotive Blog

Whether you are making a change as an owner-operator truck driver or you are in the process of building a fleet of semis for your own trucking company, buying a used truck is the most logical way to go for most people. However, you should never walk in blindly and pay for a semi truck without putting forth the effort necessary to ensure you are making a good investment. Here are seven savvy tips to remember when buying a used semi truck.

12 January 2017

3 Tips For Repairing A Wrecked Vehicle

Automotive Blog

Are you finally able to focus on repairing your vehicle after it was involved in a collision? If you have been able to drive the vehicle around, it does not necessarily mean that the damage from the collision was only minor. There might be problems wrong with it that you don't know about. You might want to make sure that there are internal and external repairs made so you won't run into any problems later on.

12 January 2017

How A Jumpstart Company Can Be Helpful

Automotive Blog

Is your vehicle in a condition in which it constantly needs a jump when you are out and about? If you have become frustrated with having to ask strangers to jumpstart your car battery, there is no need to continue doing so. There are jumpstart companies that can come to your rescue when assistance is needed. The best thing about such companies is that they will usually offer other helpful services as well, which is why it is wise to keep their contact information in your vehicle.

11 January 2017

Power Steering Gone Out? Don't Try Towing Your Car Without Professional Help

Automotive Blog

It can be tempting to call a friend or family member to tow an inoperable vehicle home rather than call a professional tow truck driver in order to save money. While self-towing may be an option in some situations, if your car's power steering has gone out, then self-towing could be disastrous.  Here are three reasons why you will need to call a professional tow truck for assistance if your car's power steering isn't working properly.

5 January 2016