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#Transactions What to Know About Kelley Blue Book Cars

Kelley Blue Book started out providing vehicle values. Today, KBB has been transformed into a comprehensive and helpful website for car buyers and sellers.

15 Feb 2022

Tommy L

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#Transactions What to Know about CarMax Sell My Car

CarMax’s no-games approach to car buying helped transform the industry. Its easy online systems and…

18 Mar 2022

Tommy L

#General What is DealerRater?

With over 130,000 new and used car dealerships across the US, it's hard to know which to trust. Her…

25 Jan 2022

Tommy L

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#Transactions Carvana Sell My Car: What To Know

Selling a vehicle to Carvana is easy and painless. But, does this convenience come at a price? Here…

16 Mar 2022

Dave Goldberg

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#Transactions What To Know About Bring a Trailer

Classic car enthusiasts frequently drool and dream about Bring a Trailer auctions. But what’s invol…

17 Feb 2022

Tommy L

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#General BMW Financial Services - What is It and What Do They Do?

If you're thinking about leasing a BMW, you will likely be dealing with the BMW financial services …

19 Jan 2022

Quinn Osha

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#Transactions KBB Trade-in Value - The Old Way to Value Cars

As one of the oldest resources available, KBB trade in values used to be the de facto standard when…

11 Jan 2022

Dave Goldberg

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#General Should I Buy A Car Right Now? The Pandemic Question

Thanks to the perfect storm of a global pandemic and resulting supply chain issues, picking up a ne…

05 Jan 2022

Tommy L

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#General “We Buy Junk Cars!” Do These Services Work?

Got an old car or truck in your driveway that you're not sure what to do with? Going to a we buy ju…

28 Dec 2021

Tommy L

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#General Classic Cars and Cars-On-Line.com

Looking to buy or sell a classic car? Itching to get behind the wheel of a collector vehicle? We ex…

24 Mar 2022

Tommy L

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#Transactions USAA Car Buying Service: A Guide

What was USAA Car Buying Service is now TrueCar Military. A look at the details.

12 Apr 2022

Tommy L

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#General NADA Guides: What To Know

NADA Guides are the de facto valuation standard for auto dealers and other professionals. But is th…

08 Mar 2022

Tommy L

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#Transactions A Guide to Dealers Auto Auctions

How do Dealers Auto Auctions contrast from public car auctions? Explore the differences between who…

10 Mar 2022

Tommy L

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#Transactions Texas Direct Auto: How it Works

Yet another option for buying and selling vehicles in Houston is Texas Direct Auto. Here we dive in…

24 Dec 2021

Quinn Osha

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#Transactions CARFAX Used Cars - More Than Just the History Report

Most people know they do vehicle history and condition reports, but an expansion over the last few …

21 Dec 2021

Tommy L

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#General AutoTempest: A Brief Guide of the Trendy Search Site

What started as a data-focused search app has become one of the defacto first stops for those tryin…

16 Dec 2021

Tommy L

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#Transactions A Guide to Buy Here Pay Here Car Lots

Car shopping and come across a buy here pay here car lot? Don't you always pay where you buy things…

14 Dec 2021

Quinn Osha

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#Transactions Toyota Financial Services: A Guide

Considering a new Toyota car, SUV, or truck? Learn about financing and leasing options from Toyota …

24 Feb 2022

Tommy L

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#Transactions Lease Vs. Buy a Car - Which is Best?

So you need a new ride but you aren't sure if you should lease vs. buy the car. Here we dive into t…

09 Dec 2021

Quinn Osha

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#Transactions When is the Best Time to Buy a Car?

Everyone's needs vary, but just like most things there are a few choices for the best time to buy a…

08 Dec 2021

Tommy L

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#Transactions Cash for Cars - What is it? How Does it Work?

Selling your car but don't know where to start? Cash for cars is one of several growing options tha…

02 Dec 2021

Quinn Osha

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#Transactions How to Get and Keep a Texas Dealer License: A Step by Step Guide

With nearly as many cars as people, Texas is one of the largest consumer of vehicles. To start your…

23 Nov 2021

Tommy L

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#Transactions Budget Car Sales: Are You Ready To Buy A Previous Rental Car?

Budget Car Sales can be a hidden gem for the right used car shopper. Learn the pros and cons of buy…

22 Feb 2022

Tommy L

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#General Can You Sell a Car Without a Title?

A vehicle title is an essential document. Learn what a seller can do in the absence of this vital p…

14 Apr 2022

Tommy L

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#Transactions Best Way to Sell a Car

Selling a car is easier than ever, but is there a premium for convenience? We’ll look at the pros …

03 Mar 2022

Quinn Osha

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#Maintenance How to Change a Tire - A Simple but Useful Guide

The last thing you want to think about is how to change a tire when you're happily driving down the…

18 Nov 2021

Tommy L

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#Transactions How to Register a Car in Texas

Whether you just moved here with a car or are buying one privately, here's how to register a car in…

16 Nov 2021

Quinn Osha

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#Transactions How Much Car Can I Afford?

Cars are often the second largest purchase you will make. Use our guide to help you find out how mu…

09 Nov 2021

Tommy L

Featured Image of How Long Do Car Batteries Last and Do you Really Need to Replace Them?

#Maintenance How Long Do Car Batteries Last and Do you Really Need to Replace Them?

Don't make the mistake of letting your battery get you stuck in the cold! Here we dive into how lon…

11 Nov 2021

Tommy L

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#Maintenance Let's Be Real - How Often Should You Change Your Oil?

With suggested mileage ranges of 15,000 all the way down to 1,000, it's hard to know how often you …

04 Nov 2021

Tommy L

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#Transactions Carvana Trade In - How Does it Work and Is it the Best Option for Selling Your Car?

The number of car buying services has exploded, greatly benefitting the average seller. Here we exp…

28 Oct 2021

Quinn Osha

Featured Image of How Much Does Your Car Weigh and Does it Matter?

#Maintenance How Much Does Your Car Weigh and Does it Matter?

Almost everyone uses a car every day, yet most would have a hard time guessing what the average wei…

26 Oct 2021

Tommy L

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#Transactions We Buy Cars - How Does It Work?

If you're thinking about selling a vehicle, we buy cars might be an option to consider. Here we exp…

21 Oct 2021

Dave Goldberg

Featured Image of CarSense or CarShop? What's the Difference?

#Transactions CarSense or CarShop? What's the Difference?

What was once CarSense has become CarShop. It’s the latest effort by Penske Automotive Group to ent…

11 Feb 2022

Tommy L

Featured Image of CarMax Houston - 6 Locations With a Lot of Inventory

#Transactions CarMax Houston - 6 Locations With a Lot of Inventory

When you're buying or selling a car, almost everyone comes across the number 1 dealer by volume in …

14 Jan 2022

Tommy L

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#Modifications Should You Get That Black Car Wrap?

Black vinyl car wrap, and more specifically matte black car wraps, have become particularly popula…

15 Oct 2021

Tommy L

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#Transactions CarMax Trade In: To Trade or not to Trade?

With so many options for selling your car, is CarMax trade in service the way to go or are the bett…

13 Oct 2021

Tommy L

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#Modifications The 13 Best Cheap Car Mods

Want to add some excitement to your car but don't want to break the bank? Check out our list of the…

30 May 2021

Dave Goldberg

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#General Everything To Know About The Rivian R1T Electric Pickup Truck Launch

The first all-electric pickup is finally rolling off the lines. The Rivian R1T marks a huge step fo…

05 Oct 2021

Quinn Osha

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#Transactions Buying A Used Vehicle: The Car Dealers vs Private Sellers Debate

Used car buyers have a few options available when choosing where to look for a car. There are some …

07 Dec 2020

Cody Hale

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#General Is the C8 Corvette a New Supercar Bargain

A new Corvette is always an occasion, but the C8 has made a huge splash this past year. Is it reall…

09 Mar 2021

Quinn Osha

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#Transactions The Modern Age of Autos - Selling Is Easier Than Ever if You Know Where to Look

After more than a century of automotive sales geared heavily towards dealerships, private owners of…

30 Sep 2021

Tommy L

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#General The Best of the Best - Exotic and Luxury Sports Cars

Some cars manage to pair the incredible luxury of the high end brands with glue you to your seat pe…

21 Sep 2021

Tommy L

Featured Image of The Volvo S80 - A Modern Classic of Safety

#General The Volvo S80 - A Modern Classic of Safety

With a run of almost 20 years, the Volvo S80 was highly popular executive sedan despite it's fairly…

16 Sep 2021

Tommy L

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#Transactions Black Book Car Values - What Are They and Should You Use Them?

Black Book value is a valuation of a vehicle based on data from millions of previous car sales. Her…

14 Sep 2021

Tommy L

#Transactions "We Buy Junk Cars!" Do These Services Work?

There is an abundance of “We Buy Junk Car” operations. Does it make sense to sell a rusted clunker …

01 Mar 2022

Quinn Osha

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#Transactions How to Get a Dealers License To Start Selling Cars

With the crazy car market, many are looking to see how they can take part in the frenzy. Here we he…

02 Nov 2021

Quinn Osha

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#Maintenance Luxury Auto Works - The Highest Rated Scam?

After initially being excited to find a local Maserati mechanic, my experience with Luxury Auto Wor…

07 Oct 2021

Daniel Wisniewski

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#General So you bought a lemon, now what?

Learn how to minimize the fallout of buying a lemon vehicle from someone who's been there

07 Sep 2021

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