Although road safety is a shared responsibility, most of the burden falls on us as drivers. When we get behind the wheel, we need to be alert and ready to take action to avoid dangerous situations. We all make mistakes sometimes, especially when tired or stressed. However, driving is inherently more dangerous than most everyday activities. Millions of people die...
Most people who work every day drive their car to get to work, but for many others, the vehicle is crucial to their business. Some require large vans to carry packages or work equipment from house to house; others’ entire business is centered around the car that they drive. When the vehicle becomes a core part of your work life,...
One of the major challenges for the car owners is to take care of the paint of the vehicles. It is a fact that if the car paint is not maintained in the right manner, it retards the show of the car and projects a bad impression about your personality as well. On the other hand, if you maintain the...
Sam Agresti, CPA Brady Ware Dealership Advisors From a financial perspective, dealerships are extremely complex and have a number moving parts as they operate five or six different businesses/departments under one roof that are independent and interdependent. It can be extremely taxing to ensure each department is running at maximum efficiency. As CPA’s and business advisors that focus on dealerships,...
There are a million and one different car manufacturers with different types of cars and a hundred and one different features in each of these cars. Due to the large amount of variety and options available in the market, there is not one “best car” for anyone, as what is perfect for one person could be totally ridiculous for another....
You are a businessman, or you are the CEO of a company and you need a car for your business use. You are in the midst of making a choice on the kind of car that you will buy for your company. It is an uphill battle, because of the many kinds of cars and different types available. Buying a...
Bad credit can cost you dearly. It can drive up the interest rate you pay on your credit cards, raise your insurance premiums due to the higher perceived risk and result in all sorts of fees and charges you didn’t pay before. The same problems arise when you try to buy something when you have bad credit. Here are a...
It's no surprise that the Ford Fiesta ST landed the shortlist for Top Gear magazine's Car of the Year 2018. This list was packed with all kinds of tricked out cars, but it was the Ford Fiesta ST that topped the list. Out all of the cars that could've won, the one that did wasn't the most expensive or the...
Is there anything worse, after a great evening out with friends, than arriving at your parked car only to realize that it has been broken into, or that someone has deliberately taken a key to it? What should you do in case of vandalism, and what, if anything, can be done to keep vandals at bay? Your Options First, if...
Getting the best price for your car can be a tough task because you have to take into account a lot of factors (do not worry we will discuss them below). Your frustration can escalate further if you are selling a vehicle for the first time. Here are some tips that will help you sell your car faster and get...
It’s like impossible not to marvel at the sight of a beautiful Ford pickup truck from the 80s, 70s, 60s, and 50s navigating the highway next to contemporary vehicles. This is a vision that becomes increasingly common as we move into rural areas where people know the value of keeping their vehicles in good condition. These vehicles do not look...
It may seem that private registrations are an item exclusively made for the rich and famous, however you can pick up a cherished number plate for just a few hundred pounds from the DVLA or a private seller. People choose number plates to resemble something in their life such as a name, or person etc. or others prefer to just...
Once a car clocks up 100,000 miles, people start thinking about buying a new one. However, there are several easy fixes that can be made which can improve your car's performance significantly and in turn save you lots of money that you would otherwise spend on a new car. All of these repairs cost only a little, but the difference...
If you’re fascinated by cars and the intricacies of what makes them run properly, you may be surprised by the role fluoropolymers play in helping automotive part manufacturers meet the demands of regulatory agencies when it comes to modern fuel systems. In fact, you may now be asking what a fluoropolymer actually is. Dictionary.com defines a fluoropolymer as “an organic...
Electric cars are seen as the eco-friendly alternative to conventional cars that run on fossil fuels. However, their limited production means that the automotive industry is yet to enjoy these benefits. Electric cars have several advantages over standard gasoline and diesel motors. The most obvious perk is environmental conservation. Unlike fossil fuels, such cars do not produce smoke which affects...
No motorist ever wants to be in an accident. Crashes can be traumatic to the people involved as well as expensive and inconvenient. It can leave emotions running high right when everyone involved need cool heads. A driver who just had an accident on the road needs to do several things at once to establish the facts of the accident....
The market for new cars is going well, but more and more people seem interested in purchasing a used good vehicle. Besides the price being significantly lower, a used car also comes with a tested platform and lots of knowledge. So, before you put your used car in the jalopy section and sell it to the first buyer, make sure...
New safety technology on vehicles is saving lives and preventing injuries, but many of these technologies aren't yet set on all vehicles. System capabilities of your car will vary from others because they are not all created the same. So, it’s important to pick a car with systems that you’re going to understand to avoid possible failures. Below are some...
There have been lots of controversies about Ford over the years, but today, Ford is well known as a quality auto. In this guide, we are proud to expose you to essential reasons why your next car should be a Ford and also want you to know that owning a Ford is an excellent experience. If you doubt this, the...
You may be shocked to find that you will be expected to pay more than you bargained for when buying a new car at the dealership. Don’t be quick to accuse them of being shrewd; there are actual regional and state fees that the law requires you to pay. However, these fees vary between states, and while you can negotiate...
