(NC)—Are you dreaming of a new car while looking out at your driveway each day? A new car, whether it’s new off the showroom floor or just new to you, is one of the largest purchases you will make, and insurance experts recommend shoppers also consider the cost of insurance before buying. Insurance rates are [...]

(ARA) – Cutting back on vacations and entertainment is a wise move to help ride out a recovering economy, but don’t be tempted to forego car and homeowners insurance to make ends meet. Some people appear to be doing just that. Statistics from the Insurance Research Council, for example, indicate 16 percent of American drivers [...]

(ARA) – Drivers count on their vehicles to get them to their destinations safely, but how well a vehicle runs depends on how much effort motorists put into protecting their investment in their cars. About 70 percent of vehicles on the road are in need of some repair, according to the National Car Care Council. [...]

(ARA) – The average driver today estimates that a vehicle should go for more than 200,000 miles before sending it into retirement, according to a new national survey conducted by Kelton Research. With nearly nine in 10 vehicle owners more concerned with engine upkeep than their vehicle’s aesthetics on the inside or outside, car owners [...]

(ARA) – Do your brakes squeal when you push on the pedal to stop? Have you been ignoring that unsightly puddle of liquid that keeps appearing under your car? Small inconveniences can become much larger problems if not taken care of early, and unfortunately, many drivers fail to address vehicle problem signs until it’s too [...]

(ARA) – It’s normal to feel a range of emotions when buying a car – everything from excitement to anxiety. Yet for all the emotion involved in purchasing a vehicle, it’s important to remember that the process needs to stay very logical. When you keep that in mind, it’s easy to understand the connection between [...]

(ARA) – With warmer weather working its way across the country, people’s attention is again turning to the environment and spring and summer driving. And as fuel prices continue to climb, gas mileage needs to be a consideration, as much for budgetary reasons as environmental impact. American drivers who think they’re priced out of better [...]

(ARA) – For years, 3,000 miles was touted as the optimum interval for changing your motor oil and filter. It’s also an oil change interval that continues to be encouraged by the automotive oil change industry. Recently, automobile, oil filter and lubricant manufacturers have been educating consumers that oil drain intervals can be safely extended, [...]

(ARA) – Just as Americans are gearing up for warm-weather road trips and family vacations, prices at the gas pump are rising. For most people, driving is essential for getting to work, taking kids to school and going out to have some fun, so filling up the tank is a non-negotiable expense. However, costs add [...]

(ARA) – Buying a car is like an epic adventure. There are heroes (you), sidekicks (your wingmen who accompany you to the dealership), foes (the sales manager who just won’t give up on the undercarriage rust-proofing) and even a prize at the end (your shiny new vehicle). And like any journey, buying a car can [...]