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The Inner Beauty Of Boring Old Used Cars
I was walking to my car when I heard a stranger’s voice ask me about my daily driver. “How old is that thing?” “Umm… you remember Beanie Babies?” “Oh my God! Really? It’s older than that?” “Older than even you buddy!”
How The Fonz Gave Me The Right Jukebox Kick
By the way, did you know that Arthur Fonzarelli changed my life?
Why The Poor Pay More For Used Cars – And You Do Too
Car dealers are often called to the whipping post of public outcry because a not so small army of them will charge you a bogus finance or documentation fee. It’s a stupid and pointless exercise of greed – but it’s done for one simple reason.
Toyota Quality : Then And Now
A third of a century ago, give or take a year, my brother Paul became the first in the family to drive a Toyota. A 1984 Toyota Celica-Supra. It was a true shifting of gears for the Lang Gang. Everyone up to that time had bought a GM. Mom and Dad drove Cadillacs (only one… Read This Article
Making Money With Old Iron: The 1996 Buick Roadmaster
It’s one of my favorite cars. Don’t ask me why. Engine straight from a Vette. Rear wheel drive as God rightfully intended. Big trombone case red seats that are as fluffy as a cotton candy machine, and a ride that Norman Rockwell would approve of. Buick cars have come a long way since the 90s…. Read This Article
Can You Drive A Brand New Car For Free? It Depends On “You”
$265 a month on a three year lease. No gas. No maintenance. No repair costs. Not even a limit on the amount of miles you can drive. Take a look on https://www.rodo.com/lease-or-buy-new-hyundai if you’re interested on leasing this car for yourself! This 2017 Hyundai Ioniq is the rolling version of an accountant’s wet dream. When… Read This Article
How To Repair A Flooded Car – Right Before You Have It Crushed
The used car business has a lot of dirty secrets. Because of this, insurance is often higher than new cars. I know from looking into geico reviews that insurance companies often don’t like used cars because they are much more likely to have hidden issues than new ones. Odometers that can be rolled back with… Read This Article
How A Car From Yesterday Defines Tesla’s Tomorrow
Who hasn’t heard about Tesla.? Does it really need an introduction? Well, the best way to define Tesla could be by talking about the green and clean initiatives taken by the company. This American clean vehicle and clean energy company is based in California. However, this company is not limited to only vehicles. It deals… Read This Article
The Day I Became An Informant For The Police
His cell phone line was dead. As a car dealer, a disconnected phone is always the first sign that one of your automotive “investments” has gone south. By 2:00 PM I was at the house. My truck wasn’t there. A loud noise from inside told me that his associate, DJ Jazzy Boombox, was working on… Read This Article
What Car Awakened You To The World Of Cars?
My friends had their tongues hanging out. The year: 1984. The car: A brand new Toyota Celica Supra. It had the words ‘SUPRA’ in big bubble letters on the rear: just in case you missed it. Pop-up headlights. Seats that actually had bolsters on them. A sunroof, and the very best AM/FM Cassette money could buy…. Read This Article