Car Ownership

News and tips related to being an automobile driver and owner

9 Key terms to help you trade in your vehicle
December 7, 2022

9 Key terms to help you trade in your vehicle

Have you ever been at the store and not known how much something was because it was in the wrong section? I found my favorite popcorn at a store I don鈥檛 normally visit. I asked an associate how much it…

Importance of maintaining your vehicle
October 13, 2022

Importance of maintaining your vehicle

Whether you鈥檙e a first-time buyer, or someone who has retired many vehicles over the years, you probably know that acquiring a new ride is just one step in the life of car ownership. Driving off the lot and into the…

How much does owning a car really cost?
September 14, 2022

How much does owning a car really cost?

Does this sound familiar? Your tires are getting worn, so you get all new tires for your vehicle. Shortly thereafter, new brakes. And then, upon returning home from the brake shop, your insurance bill for the next six months just…

Auto financing for the first-time buyer
August 2, 2022

Auto financing for the first-time buyer

If you go online and search 鈥渇inancing my first car鈥 or 鈥渇irst time car buyer鈥 you鈥檒l get roughly 150-250 million results. Give or take. That鈥檚 a lot of information to sort through. But the first, and most important thing you…

When to expect your title after paying off an auto loan
August 2, 2022

When to expect your title after paying off an auto loan

You鈥檝e made your final vehicle payment 鈥 congratulations! That is an exciting step as a vehicle owner, and one you should be proud of. Now, you may be wondering when you鈥檒l receive your title. Great question! Let鈥檚 take a look…

14 Car dashboard symbols and meanings demystified
February 4, 2022

14 Car dashboard symbols and meanings demystified

There is nothing like getting behind the wheel only to mysteriously have a symbol illuminate on your dashboard. While some car dashboard symbols and meanings are easy to figure out, others leave you wondering if something is seriously wrong. Dashboard…