by Jeff on October 2, 2007
Yes, it is our worst nightmare - getting a flat tire along some dark creepy road in the middle of know where. But, we don’t need to feel so vulnerable. We can take control and just buckle down and learn how to change a flat.
This is for you ladies (myself) and some men who are still relying on someone to come and save us if we get a flat tire. Now is the time to step up and gain the knowledge so that we feel more empowered and more confident as drivers! (Do a trial run at home to see if you get it…)
Here are step by step instructions on the subject from edmunds.com -
Jack up the Car
The first step is to find your car’s spare tire, jack and tire iron. The spare tire is almost always located underneath the floor mat in the trunk. Unless, of course, your car doesn’t have a trunk. If you own an SUV, minivan or pickup, the spare tire is often mounted on the back of the tailgate or underneath the vehicle itself. [click to continue...]
by Jeff on September 5, 2007
You love your car but it turns out that you can now afford to step up to the car that you have been dreaming of. Yeah!!!! Congratulations….
So, do you trade your current car in or try to sell it yourself? That is the million-dollar question. If you are not sure what to do, and you have the time, why not try to sell it yourself? You will definitely earn a higher return on your investment then if you trade it into the dealer. But the taxes you pay on your new vehicle is something to consider when it is comes time to trading in. Let me explain… [click to continue...]
by Jeff on September 4, 2007
War or peace? It can go either way when it comes time to selling your vehicle. I have mostly done trade-ins. When it came time to actually have the opportunity to try and sell my vehicle myself it wasn’t the most pleasant experience. Actually, in the end I just caved and traded it in, taking the loss. But I wished I had held out!
What do you need to look for on a dealer trade-in? A viable question and a motivating one. Here is what the experts from cars.com have to say… [click to continue...]
