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Tips When Purchasing a Vehicle

Making adequate preparation before purchasing a car comes with many advantages.  Here are things you can consider before buying a Ford Mustang, BMW, or any other vehicle. Do Your Research When purchasing any vehicle regardless of its condition, research everything about it. Fortunately, the internet has all you need from car forums to manufacturers’ websites. For second-hand cars, you can pay attention to the recent resale prices of the vehicle you want. Before trading in your car, research the listed price of other similar models. Once you know the market prices, bargaining will become easy. Prepare Your Finances You need…

Drive Safer With Hands-Free Phone Technology

Every driver for decades has come of age with the same PSA: don’t drink and drive. Today, though, drivers are confronting a new danger, the threat of distracted driving that has evolved with new technology. As we all grow increasingly attached to our phones, it’s easy to find ourselves looking at a screen instead of looking at the road –and states are responding with legal measures to keep our roads safe. As of October 1, 2017, it’s illegal to use a cell phone while driving in Oregon. The Oregon law makes exceptions for one-touch activations or voice commands, but the…

“First Car Fears: A 7 – Step Guide to the Vehicle Buying Process”

As we go through life, there are many exciting “firsts.” However, of all these firsts, to many teens and young adults, nothing really beats the event of owning one’s first car. Close your eyes and visualise it. This for many of us can symbolise our first step of independence. However, this sudden means of independence can come with a load of concerns you never had to think about. Among these can be how to afford it, knowing that it is safe and what to look for. Yet fret not readers, for here are seven steps to guide you through the…

4 ways to keep your classic car in top shape

The roar a classic car engine is like nothing else in the world. If you bought one lately, you might be wondering how to keep it in top shape. Robert Bassam loved these vehicles since he was a teenager. Thanks to a long and successful career in the automobile industry, he has gathered many of these cars in recent years. With each of them being a thing of beauty, he loves them as if they were his kids. Below, we’ll detail the various ways to keep these cars in peak shape as the years fly by. 1) Wash your car…

6 Key Features of the Mazda MX 5

The Mazda MX 5 is a beacon on the landscape of popular cars for its affordability, style, and highly enjoyable motoring. The newest version of the Mazda MX 5 radically undercuts other sports cars in terms of price, but doesn’t skimp on features or benefits. We take a look at the best things about this popular vehicle. 1. Simple, Stylish Interior The dash in the Mazda MX 5 is simply designed to suit the needs of the driver, and everything is laid out with convenience and style in mind. It has somewhat of a cockpit feel when you are sitting…

How Self-Driving Cars Will Change our Economy

By Compare.com Imagine getting to work every day by a car, but instead of sitting in the driver’s seat, you’re in the backseat enjoying a good book. While that might sound like a far-off dream, self-driving cars are actually a lot closer than one might suspect. Uber is already testing semi-autonomous car in Pittsburgh, with Arizona soon becoming their second testing ground. Without implying that everyone will be in fully self-driving cars soon – because that is certainly not the case – many industries will be heavily impacted as autonomous technology becomes the norm. These are the far-reach implications that…