According to a study by U.S. Pirg and reported by the New York Times this week, the country’s young people are giving up car ownership in exchange for public transportation and bicycles. Experts consider it the end of the Driving Boom or the 60-plus years of steady increases in per-capita driving in the United States.
A leading consumer publication has announced its list of the Best Used Family Sedans priced under $20,000 and many of them are available here at Mama’s Used Cars in Charleston!
J.D. Power and Associates recently released the results of its annual Vehicle Dependability Study, which determines the most dependable vehicles on the market. In the study, researchers survey owners of vehicles that are three years old, in this case those from the 2010 model year, and ask what problems the vehicle has had among other questions. The vehicles with the least amount of reported problems are then awarded for dependability.
According to a leading car research organization, the Honda Civic was the mos researched used car in 2012.
A leading car research company has released its annual list of the Top 10 Most Researched New and Used Cars. SUVs and sedans dominated the lists for 2012 as did foreign automakers like Honda and Toyota.
The internet has become the leading resource for car buyers to find information about vehicles. Consumers look at everything from independent test scores and reliability ratings to reviews conducted by owners and car research organizations. Continue reading
Each year, CarMD studies the reliability of cars by looking at “check engine” problems, repairs and other related costs. CarMD then compiles the data in what it calls the CarMD Vehicle Health Index. This data shows consumers car maintenance and repair trends and patterns as well as the most reliable cars on sale in the past 10 years. Continue reading
Travel group AAA is estimating travel volume over this week’s Thanksgiving holiday will be up for the fourth year in a row.
AAA figures 43.6 million Americans will make the trip to Mama’s house for their annual helping of turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing and pumpkin pie. Those 43.6 million Americans will be traveling 50 miles or more over the weekend. AAA estimated 43.3 million traveled last year. This will mark the fourth year in a row that Turkey-day travel will increase, after plunging by 25 percent in 2008. Continue reading
Being in the market for a used car can be intimidating. Here are some ideas to consider when looking for a used car. They could help ease the process. Research your purchase Research websites that offer professional reviews and post … Continue reading
Depending on the age and durability of the vehicle, used cars need a certain level of maintenance in order to receive the highest efficiency from it. Here are several car maintenance tips that will keep your used car running up to par.
Wheels and tires
Engine
Fuel
Lights
Shopping for a used car can be a stressful and uncertain process. Consumers obviously want the best car for their money. Here are ten 2008 models that are able to hold their value being sold at better prices than their respective competition.
Ford Taurus
Hyundai Accent
Buick LaCrosse
Hyundai Elantra
Cadillac DTS
Mitsubishi Galant
Chevrolet TrailBlazer
Cadillac SRX
Dodge Durango
Chevrolet Equinox
Hyundai Sonata