1. Buyer BewareFactors to consider before buying electric 

    Tesla Roadster image from Wikimedia.

    Electric cars are great for the environment, there is no doubt about it. They create no pollution at all, unlike hybrids. They don’t require any fuel, but they do require recharging every few hundred miles.
    Right now, the only U.S. car company that sells completely electric vehicles in serial production is Tesla Motors. Other companies have [...]

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  2. Buyer BewareRebuilt car titles 

    When dealing with rebuilt car titles, it pays to be extra cautious. (Photo: flickr.com)

    If you’re in the market for a used vehicle, you may run across rebuilt car titles. While the definition varies from state to state, authorities like CarFax define rebuilt car titles as titles attached to salvaged vehicles that have been repaired and restored to working condition and passed inspection. In most cases, such vehicles had [...]

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  3. Buyer BewareDealership Loans: Don’t take the easy way out 

    Dont let a car salesman talk you into buying more than you can afford.

    Some people might like the idea of waking up one morning, deciding they want a new car, heading to a dealership and getting the car and the financing taken care of all at once and in the same place.
    However, convenience always comes with a price. In this case, that price could be a whole lot [...]

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  4. Buyer BewareWatch out for the 10 most common auto buying scams 

    Buying a car should be fun. Just be sure to watch out for the 10 most common auto buying scams! (Photo: flickr.com)

    Don’t let a dealer take you for a ride!
    When you’re purchasing a new or used vehicle, you want everything to go smoothly. A great deal of money is set to change hands in such a transaction, and you don’t want to find yourself on the wrong side of a bad contract or price gouge. You [...]

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