This time of year many teenagers will be on the road heading off to college. For many parents, it can be scary to have a child behind the wheel and on their own. Our own Consumer Auto Advocate, Owen Murray, was recently on WBAL-TV giving parents advice for making sure your student, and car, is [...]
For many parents, the start of a new school year is a glorious thing. The kids are back on a schedule after running wild all summer. Whether it’s more time in the gym or at the office, it’s wonderful to have a few extra hours to yourself after those long summer months. While parents might [...]
There’s a lot of confusing terminology out there about car warranties. For example, what’s the difference between a factory warranty and an exclusionary warranty? How about an aftermarket warranty? Let’s find out what each one means. An aftermarket warranty can cover your car repair costs. Get a free quote from CARCHEX now. Aftermarket Warranty These [...]
As summer winds down during the month of August, many families are gearing up for their summer vacation. Recently, our Consumer Auto Advocate shared summer driving tips with Fox 45 in Baltimore. Check out the video to learn how you should prepare for your summer road trip! https://youtu.be/7MFYRwmr-yU Mary: Oh, let's hope you don't [...]
An important trend is taking shape among millennials – that is, persons born between the early 1980s and early 2000s. It seems as though this sector is less interested in car ownership than their predecessors. Let’s find out how this might affect the car industry including finance rates. Auto refinance can lower your next car [...]
The typical hybrid car functions on an electric powered motor backed up by gasoline. The most obvious benefit of driving a hybrid car is improved fuel efficiency. Overall, hybrid cars are more expensive to buy, but there are other benefits that hybrid car owners and buyers should know about. Hybrid car repairs can be expensive. [...]
Summertime means people are out driving around. It might be on vacation or just having fun near home. Either way, situations come up that might require auto insurance. For example, does your car insurance cover rental cars? Is your trailer covered? How about damage caused by a stray golf ball? Let’s get the answers. Want [...]
July is here and that means a few things – Independence Day, fun in the sun, Shark Week and, of course, blistering summer heat. While getting close to the shark-infested waters might be your biggest fear at the moment, we’re here to tell you about something equally frightening.... the damage the sun is having on [...]
If you have a new young driver in the family, you might be thinking about buying another car. There are plenty of good used cars out there, but some choices are better for new drivers. Here are the features and models you should keep in mind. Get a 155-point vehicle inspection report within days on [...]
We’ve always have had a passion for driving. Whether it’s cruising California State Route 1 down the coast, or finding off-the-beaten-path road trip destinations, we love to explore our country by car. Is it any wonder then that 2015 might set a record for number of miles driven in the United States? Want to cover [...]
