Like any specialized marketplace, car dealerships have their own lingo. Perhaps you are going to work for dealership soon or you are just interested in what goes on. Here is a quick guide to some of the more common phrases you will encounter. Annual Percentage Rate (APR): Also called a…
Buying a new car? You have two main options to get rid of your old one. The first is to trade it into the dealer that is selling you’re your old car. The second is to sell it yourself. Which is best? For many people it’s just easier to let…
It’s February and if you’re like most people, you’re looking for ways to boost your bank balance. One way you may not have considered is your car. After all, a car seems to be a one-way system when it comes to money: there’s the cost of the vehicle, the tax,…
Everything but the Kitchen Sink. Irish research into what people keep in their car. Over a quarter of people surveyed don’t have a spare tyre in their car, yet over two thirds of us have a shopping bag. Meaning Irish drivers are more prepared to bag their shopping than deal…
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Chevrolet Silverado It’s that time of year again, when we get to hear all sorts of fantastic information about new cars from our friends at Motor Trend. This year, Chevy swept the 2016 Motor Trend awards, taking home two Golden Calipers for Car and Truck of the Year. 2016 Truck…
What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you mention Audi... class, style, luxury? Established in 1909, Audi is one of the best-selling car manufacturers in the world. Now owned by Volkswagen, the German car manufacturer designs, engineers and distributes luxury vehicles from its nine production facilities worldwide. The…
There are many more car dealerships out there than there are models of cars to be sold. That means that many car dealerships will be selling the same exact products. Most of them will have paid about the same amount of money for their inventory. All other things being…
It’s a good time to be full of innovation. The vehicles they sell are slightly quirky. Their designs are a little off the wall. Their technologies are on the forefront and innovative. Apparently it’s a winning combination. Record-setting Numbers Subaru of America has once again seen an increase in month…
You’ve taken the time to thoroughly research cars, you spent afternoons test driving and comparing and then finally, you found the perfect one! But buying your car is only the first step. Now that you have it, there are some more things to consider in order to properly budget your…
With winter here, conditions on the roads will worsen, making journeys more difficult and putting increased wear and tear on your car. Particularly for you daily commuters, driving in a winter wonderland doesn't have to be driving in a winter 'worryland' as there's much you can do to avoid a…
Five years ago, the best selling cars blog adventure started. At the time just a different channel for my lifelong passion, never in my wildest dreams would I have imagined such success, and it’s all thanks to you readers, subscribers and clients. In these five years, 3.6 million of you have come…
It is never-endingly useful to know about cars: You can diagnose your own car troubles, save money by self-servicing, and make mods that make you happy. Unfortunately, before you can know about cars, you have to learn about them, and that means you have to practice. Perhaps the best experience…
HTRAC is Hyundai's intelligent all-wheel drive power management system, which dynamically distributes power to each wheel in order to optimise traction and safety. It is currently available exclusively on the 2015 3.8L V6 Genesis, shown in this video. HTRAC distributes power according to road surface traction, but also according to…