Should You Buy a Used Car From a Friend or Family Member?
- Shabana Motors
- 10/10/2018
- Car Purchase
Buying a used car from a friend or family member seems like a good way to get a deal. After all, you like each other, right? Your friend or relative would never cheat you or steer you wrong, would they?
Common Mistakes of First-Time Used Car Buyers
- Shabana Motors
- 10/03/2018
- Car Purchase
Buying your first car is a novel experience. It can feel intimidating and exciting at the same time. There are so many vehicles from which to choose, in a rainbow of colors and a plethora of features. You just want to rush out and start ...
Buying a Used Car From a Dealer vs. a Private Seller
- Shabana Motors
- 09/26/2018
- Car Purchase
You’ve decided to buy a used car. Maybe you’re looking for a first car for the newly licensed teen in your house or making a bid to limit depreciation. Or you just like used cars because they have a little extra character. The question is, ...
Common Used Car Scams
- Shabana Motors
- 09/19/2018
- Used Cars
The stereotype of the slimy used car salesman is still alive and well in certain places. It’s always been caveat emptor (let the buyer beware), but we want to make you aware of a variety of scams you may not realize exist and how to spot ...
How to Increase Car Resale Value
- Shabana Motors
- 09/12/2018
- Car Purchase
A certain percentage of people buying a new or new-to-them car expect to trade in their current vehicle to offset the cost. After all, there may be plenty of miles left on it, they just want or need a new car because their family has grown ...
Back-to-school 10K Giveaway: We have a winner!
- Shabana Motors
- 09/04/2018
- Sweepstakes
Congratulations to Delton Taylor for winning the Shabana Motors and 97.9 The Box's Mad Hatta's grand prize giveaway. Delton walked away from Shabana Motors 10K richer!
The Pros and Cons of Buying a Used Car Online
- Shabana Motors
- 08/29/2018
- Car Purchase
Like so many things, car buying is moving online. Companies like Carvana and Vroom offer new and used vehicles you can buy over the internet and have delivered to your home. It’s like Amazon for drivers.
Best Cars to Use as Rideshare Cars
- Shabana Motors
- 08/22/2018
- Used Cars
If you are considering driving for a rideshare company such as Uber or Lyft, you will have to change the way you shop for a vehicle. Each rideshare company maintains a list of approved vehicles for each category of service, but not every ...
Recommended Safety Features to Keep Your Teen Safe Behind the Wheel
- Shabana Motors
- 08/15/2018
- Car Maintenance
The first day of school is rolling around, probably too soon for many kids and not soon enough for parents. Back-to-school also brings an increase in new teen drivers with less than a year of experience under their safety belts.
Tips for Driving in Extreme Heat
- Shabana Motors
- 08/08/2018
- Car Maintenance
It’s August, and in Texas that can only mean one thing — it’s gonna be hot. Your car needs special care in the extreme heat as well as the cold, but not many people think about that.
