Summertime will see some of the lowest gas prices in six years. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, 2015 is shaping up to be one of the best opportunities to travel by car. We’ve handpicked five of the best destinations to visit based on originality, adventure, and fun. So let’s hit the road! Is [...]
The global ridesharing king Uber is racking up some pretty impressive numbers. A recent blog post revealed Uber had reached the 1 million rides per day mark. So what does this mean for the new and used car market? With CARCHEX pre-purchase used car inspection service, you can be confident when buying used. Order a [...]
If you don’t already know, self-driving cars have been cruising the California roads for over six years now. In fact, the Wall Street Journal reported that Google’s self-driving car fleet is due to expand its reach to public roads. But will self-driving cars eventually lead to ultra-cheap car insurance? Or maybe no car insurance at [...]
The BMW 528i is certainly a work of engineering genius. It’s also one of the most exotic fuel efficient cars on the market. Now even though the sedan might not get MPG numbers like a Toyota Prius, the 528i incorporates technology such as brake energy regeneration and automatic start/stop function in order to save on [...]
Buying a used car can sometimes be a guessing game. Even if the vehicle appears to be in good shape, how do you know that it hasn’t been damaged by flood or bad weather? A thorough car inspection can help. Let’s see what to look for. Have a qualified inspector check out any used car [...]
Some things like fine wine or rare coins increase in value with time. Cars and trucks usually don’t do this unless you have a rare vintage vehicle. Even though cars usually depreciate with time, there are ways to get the most out of this situation, such as with car inspections. Let’s find out how. Want [...]
Buying a used car can be a stressful experience. Nobody wants to overpay, but you don’t want to miss out on a good deal either. Let’s find out how to negotiate price when buying a used car so you get your money’s worth. Know Who You Are Dealing With If you are buying from a [...]
Everybody wants to pay the minimum on their car loan. For this reason, car refinancing is attractive since it can lower your overall or monthly loan payment - or maybe even both. Unfortunately, as in any industry, there are those who try to game the system and take your money. Learn how to spot these [...]
An automobile is one of the most important investments you can make. It pays to take good care of your vehicle so that it runs well whenever you need it. Also, if you ever decide to sell your car, you’ll get a better price if it is well maintained. Here are several useful tips on [...]
Car repair is part of vehicle ownership, but for some vehicles the cost to repair can be high. Here CARCHEX presents the average 5 year repair costs for a wide variety of SUVs. As the leading auto warranty insurer, CARCHEX has collected years of repair warranty claim data on thousands of vehicle makes and models. [...]
