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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April 6, 2019
Buying a Used Convertible? Consider This premium
What should you look for when buying a used convertible?  They’re still cars, but there are some key differences that you’ll need to account for when shopping.  As we swap out our studs and snow tires for warmer months, many people are pulling their summer cars and cruising with the top down. It’s true that […]
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March 11, 2019
Prepare Your Vehicle for Spring: Used Car Maintenance premium
Spring is upon us. For our vehicles, the winter driving season can be as unforgiving as Thanksgiving is to our waistlines, so this time of year is an important time to catch up on preventative maintenance. Beyond switching tires (for those that use dedicated winter rubber), what kind of used car maintenance can you do […]
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February 13, 2019
What’s a Pre Purchase Car Inspection and Why Do You Need One? premium
  Known as a pre purchase car inspection (PPI), having a knowledgeable and independent third party check out a used vehicle before buying is one of the best decisions that can be made, even if you’re shopping in person. Despite the fact that many of us spend a significant chunk of our time window-shopping cars […]
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January 1, 2019
Buying a Used Collector Car premium
So, you’ve made the decision to make the jump and buy a new car.  Not just any new car, but a special car.  A used collector car, a classic car, a rare car, or a limited-production model of a common car you’ve loved since you were a kid.  This isn’t the craziest thing in the […]
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