Photo by Rachel Nickerson on Unsplash For most people, buying a used car is almost certainly a smart choice, because used cars are usually thousands of dollars less expensive than new ones. Buying a new car is always a big investment, and you want to make sure you get exactly what you want for the price you pay. What’s most important to you, are you looking for a cheap new car?

Source: Pixabay For most people, car shopping involves also looking for a loan. In this article, we provide answers to essential questions to ask when financing a car. Does My Credit Affect The Loan Rate? Your credit rating absolutely affects a loan’s interest rate or even your ability to get a loan at all. The U.S. Federal Trade Commission estimates that up to 25% of credit reports contain an error.

Photo by Perry Fel on Unsplash A lot of the cars we talk about are built for the digital age. Even basic trims on today’s vehicles come equipped with the latest infotainment systems, designed for wireless connectivity and functionality. And that’s great, if you’re in the market for a new vehicle that doubles as a smartphone. But what if you just want to be able to listen to your favorite playlists without investing in a new vehicle, or going through the trouble of making a mixtape?

2018 Honda Odyssey Touring by Kevauto — CC BY-SA 4.0 Five generations in, the Honda Odyssey has proven itself time and again as one of the most reliable minivans on the market. Honda began manufacturing the Odyssey in 1994, garnering numerous awards for its status as a top-tier minivan. With such an excellent vehicle on your hands, you want to make sure you get one that’s operating at optimal performance as well.

Photo by Karla Alexander on Unsplash Do you have a beautiful old vehicle in your life that needs a little extra love? Classic cars (for our purposes, anything built before 1990) can become difficult to maintain with a regular mechanic as parts go out of production, engine systems become outdated, and the vehicles themselves become more and more difficult to find. So if you’re trying to fix up an oldie, chances are you’ve been asking questions about restoration and specialty maintenance.

2016 BMW X5 by Vauxford — CC BY-SA 4.0 You may have heard of crossover utility vehicles or compact utility vehicles, but the BMW X5 is unequivocally a sport utility vehicle. With options from 300 to 445 horsepower, BMW has managed to make a 3-row SUV that’s fun to drive with a 6 second 0-60 time on the base model, and under 5 seconds for the top of the line xDrive50i trim.

2018 Ford Edge by Alexander Migl — CC BY-SA 4.0 Ford introduced the Ford Edge, its premier crossover SUV for the North American market, in 2007 to critical acclaim. Rated as one of the “Best Cars For Families” by AAA and given the IIHS “Top Safety Pick” rating, the Edge is a tried and true vehicle known for the comfort it provides its passengers as they ride. This means that this SUV has relatively few issues to be concerned about, but it’s still important that you go in knowing everything that could be wrong with your Ford Edge.

Ford Explorer Sixth Generation by Alexander Migl - CC-BY-SA-4.0 Ford has recently been able to transition away from small cars and sedans on the strength of their F-Series trucks, Escapes, Edges, and their Explorer midsize SUV. The Explorer has been going strong for 30 years now thanks to its strong performance, immense cargo space for its class, its aggressive styling, and its reliability. For the last six years, the Explorer has been offered in four unique trims, with each one available in all-wheel drive, or rear-wheel drive since 2020, and front-wheel drive until then.

Photo by Sam Warren on Unsplash You’ve seen and heard the phrase “make and model” dozens of times. Ranging from vehicle registrations to parking tickets, it’s a common way of identifying a car. You may ask, “What is the make of a car?” Make refers to the manufacturer or auto maker of your vehicle. It also means the same thing as brand. So, if you drive a Camry, then the make or brand of your car is Toyota.

Photo by Tobias Seward on Unsplash You’ve probably let your friend, neighbor, relative, or kid borrow your car before. Or you might have a family car that you regularly share with other people in your household. If it’s your car, your name will be on all the paperwork - title, registration, and insurance. But did you know that other people who regularly drive your vehicle should be on your insurance too?