June 30, 2020
Car buying tips for college students premium
I recently did an interview for a college newspaper. They didn’t end up using most of it, so I figured I’d post the answers here in case they’re of use to any college students out there! Here’s the unedited interview: What are the most common mistakes when purchasing a used car? I would say the […]
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May 7, 2020
How To Take Care of Your Vehicle If You Aren’t Driving It Much premium
Even if you love driving, there may be times where you just don’t need to use your vehicle as much. Storing a vehicle can cause various issues, but your vehicle may develop problems even if you’re only driving it occasionally. Cars are meant to be driven and sitting still can make them (and you) unhappy, […]
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April 21, 2020
Get the Most Out of Online Car Shopping premium
We’re living in a strange world today, where in many ways it can seem impossible to live life in the ways we did before. It’s true that we need to keep our distance from each other, but there are some things we just can’t avoid, even during a pandemic. Shopping for a car can be […]
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March 12, 2020
What to Look for When Buying a Used 4×4 premium
Buying anything used can be risky business, as there’s never a guarantee that it has been treated well and is worth what you’re paying. Vehicles are no different, especially because of their complexity and the potential for abuse or neglect. Buying a used 4×4 compounds that risk because they are typically abused as part of […]
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March 12, 2020
The importance of liability insurance and a note regarding Turo premium
When we think about car insurance, usually we’re thinking about potential damage to our car. Insurance has another, arguable more important, function though: coverage in case of third party liability. In other words, if you injure or otherwise harm someone else while driving, it’s possible you could open yourself up to significant liability for their […]
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February 9, 2020
How To Get Your Vehicle Ready for Trade In premium
When the time comes to buy a new car, the hassle of selling or trading in your old one can be very stressful for some people. It can be hard to find accurate information on a vehicle’s value, and then there’s still a negotiation over what the buyer wants to pay. Trading a vehicle into […]
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November 14, 2019
Get a Winterized Vehicle Without Breaking the Bank premium
With winter already here, now isn’t particularly the best time to shop for a winterized vehicle, since they’re in demand, but there are deals to be had. Before you start shopping, keep a few things in mind:   Check the tires: No matter how good your all-wheel drive system is, or how many snowy parking […]
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September 18, 2019
5 Best Cheap Cars for Back To School premium
It’s back to the grind for many of us. We all know the horror of back to school shopping, but what about shopping for cheap cars for the new driver in the family? At some point, all parents will want to hand over the keys and stop playing the free-Uber-everywhere-all-the-time game, which will mean adding […]
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September 10, 2019
How to Avoid Used Car Scams When Buying a Car Online premium
As some of you may have seen on the Tempest development blog, some used car scams have recently been impersonating AutoTempest by registering similar domains like “autostempest.com” (with an extra ‘s’) and “autostempestgroup.com”. Their scam goes something like this: They post vehicles for sale on craigslist below market value, then tell prospective buyers to complete […]
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April 22, 2019
How To Get the Best Fuel Economy Possible premium
Summer is one of the more expensive times to drive. As the best fuel economy companies switch over from cold weather blended gas to their warm weather formulas, gas prices generally go up. The summer-blend gasoline is more expensive to produce, and those costs are typically passed down to consumers. Knowing that, how can you get […]
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