Buying a new car is a losing proposition. “But wait,” you say. “Look at all the bells and whistles this car has. It’s worth every dollar.” According to Edmunds, after the...
Due to a recent surge in popularity, the Jeep Grand Wagoneer is making a comeback. Since the vehicle was manufactured only throughout the sixties, seventies, eighties,...
Buying a used car can be a tricky proposition. It requires a diligent search, test drives, and plenty of legwork to find the right car. One step that should never...
To have more success when trying to sell your vehicle it is necessary to advertise it even when you are on the go. In addition to cleaning your vehicle...
When you are in the market for a used car, you’ll need to sort through advertisements and sales flyers in order to choose the right car for you. Car...
Out of all the nightmare scenarios that people play through their minds during their commutes, getting into legal trouble for unknown contraband found in your car is...
When it's time for Americans to buy their next vehicle, the overwhelming consensus is to go used. At the end of 2015, used car sales figures more than doubled...
At present, this vehicle typically costs around $3,000 to $5,000 range depending on sub-model, options, mileage, and condition. Inasmuch as used car repair, maintenance, and restoration costs are highly dependent on the actual, as found, condition of the vehicle, the...
For the long haul, I would lean toward the Japanese, every time. The Japanese car companies have made it their goal to build cars that would make you want to buy another one when the first is worn out. Hyundai...
Hi there. These are good vehicles and are fun to drive, but they are expensive to maintain and repair, and they do have some expensive issues. You want to drive the vehicle and feel for any vibrations from the engine....
In evaluating the wisdom of buying a particular model of car (used or new), consult the database of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, NHTSA. The NHTSA database contains model specific consumer complaints, official recalls and factory service bulletins searchable...
Let me answer your last question first regarding ultimate longevity. So long as the vehicle does not have, or does not develop, extensive (frame damaging) rust the vehicle will last forever, simply because any and all mechanical components on any...
If you're interested in just the Jeep Wrangler, you can gauge the reliability of the various recent model years of the Wrangler by looking at the reliability survey data published by "Consumer Reports" (CR). That reliability data is extremely detailed...
In evaluating the wisdom of buying a particular model of car (used or new), consult the database of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, NHTSA. The NHTSA database contains model year specific consumer complaints, official recalls and factory service bulletins...
If the car were in good condition, it might be worth around $2,700. Used cars are a dime a dozen at the moment. Inasmuch as the car is not in good condition, you have to subtract from your offer the...
Nothing adverse appears on the Carfax report. There don't appear to be any outstanding recalls. Inasmuch as used car repair, maintenance, and restoration costs are highly dependent on the actual, as found, condition of the vehicle, the only way to...
A YourMechanic pre-purchase inspection is not guaranteed because the inspection assesses the condition of the car at a specific point in time. After the inspection, any part or component of the vehicle could be altered, thereby invalidating the mechanic’s inspection...
Hello, thank you for writing in. There are various reasons the vehicle would overheat, and the thermostat was a good place to start. You are also worried about the radiator, cooling fans, water pump, and engine block. You will want...
Hello, thank you for writing in. We cannot give personal advice on which make and model to buy or not. What we can tell you is how to find out some great information for yourself. To start, look into the...
Hello, thank you for writing in. This is a legal issue that is above the advice and services that we can give. You should check with your local courthouse and see if there are any legal advisers you can speak...
If it's economy of service you want, you can't beat the Japanese. The Mazda is a very reliable car and will usually cost less to service than the VW. Most of the time, the Mazda will go over a hundred...
The mileage is not excessive. If the engine was maintained as required, and the car was not abused, you could get another 100,000 miles out of it if you take care of it. The price is in an acceptable range...
There are several versions of this car and the used car value depends on the exact version that you are looking at as well as the amount of mileage on the car. If the car were running and not in...
If it's reliability and low maintenance you want, you'd better look past the Land Rover. It's a shame, because they are really cool cars, but they are very expensive to maintain and are prone to failures. As much as I...
If gasoline was left in the fuel tank for more than 3-6 months, the tank would have to be thoroughly drained. Old gas will NOT start an engine. The fuel filter should be replaced as well. If the car has...
Most cars are pretty trouble free for about 100K. After that, things start to happen. Aside from the regular maintenance, you will see the occasional check engine light and find out you need to replace things like Oxygen sensors, or...
The two cars you are referring to are so mechanically similar that there is no meaningful distinction, going forward, as to cost of repair or expected remaining service life. Rather, the costs you may experience will depend on the as...
