Car Dealership Shopping: Bring the Right Documentation
- Cory Lowe
- 08/15/2014
- Car Purchase
The best way to improve your car buying experience is to make it as hassle-free as possible, and that means doing your homework and showing up to the dealership prepared. Have everything you need with you when you arrive at the dealership ...
How Important Is Your Credit Score?
- Cory Lowe
- 08/12/2014
- Car Financing
We all know our credit score is important, but few actually understand why it is such a big deal. Nearly every adult’s financial life is heavily reliant on credit, making the health of your credit report extremely important. An ...
Voluntary Car Repossession: What You Need to Know before Surrendering Your Car
- Cory Lowe
- 08/08/2014
- Used Cars
A voluntary repossession involves turning your car over to your lenders or creditors instead of waiting for the car to be forcibly repossessed. Consumers who voluntarily turn over the keys to their vehicle have either already fallen behind ...
Finance Your First Car and Get Behind the Wheel
- Cory Lowe
- 08/05/2014
- Car Financing
Your first car purchase is, in all likelihood, the first long term financial commitment you will make. Even those with experience making such important decisions can hit a snag when it comes to the financing process. As you prepare to ...
Ridin' Dirty in the South: A Guide to (Hip Hop) Car Culture in Houston
- Louise Armstrong
- 08/04/2014
- Celebrity Rides
Houston's car culture and the Southern hip hop sounds of chopped and screwed music go hand-in-hand. In fact, few experiences here can compare to the sound of DJ Screw blaring out of a SLAB. SLABs have definitely carved their place in ...
Celebrity Rides: Gucci Mane
- Cory Lowe
- 08/01/2014
- Celebrity Rides
Rapper Gucci Mane has owned an impressive array of expensive and eye-catching vehicles that inspire envy among car lovers both in and out of the hip hop community. The fleet has changed and rotated somewhat over the past several years, but ...
Car Dealer Terminology 101: 5 Essential Terms to Help You Get a Good Deal
- Cory Lowe
- 07/29/2014
- Car Purchase
Car dealers speak a language all their own, with jargon and shorthand slang that may sound confusing or nonsensical. As a consumer, an understanding of what car dealers are saying to you and among themselves can go a long way toward ...
Researching Cars Online: What to Look For
- Cory Lowe
- 07/25/2014
- Car Purchase
The internet is an extremely helpful resource for anyone thinking of buying a new car. Even though most actual car purchases take place in person, the first several car shopping steps can be easily completed online from the comfort of your ...
Beat the Heat: 3 Tips for Car Care in Extreme Heat
- Cory Lowe
- 07/22/2014
- Car Maintenance
High temperatures, humidity and extended sunlight are all tough on your car throughout the summer. Aside from not being the most comfortable months for driving, the summer season can take a toll on your car’s tires, engine, and more. Beat ...
4 Ways to Keep Your Car Cool This Summer
- Cory Lowe
- 07/18/2014
- Car Maintenance
Anyone who has ever gotten into a car on a hot summer day knows how important it is to get the car cooled down quickly, as well as the benefits of keeping the car as cool as possible while it’s parked. The following tips will help you stay ...
