Archive for August, 2009

By Suzanne Kane
Many factors go into the choice of a good used car, including style, performance, fuel economy, amenities, and safety, among others. Taking safety as a primary consideration, there are numerous variables to take into account. In order for a car to be on the top 3 safest list, in this writer’s analysis, it [...]

When looking for a used SUV with third-row seats, there’s the best – and then there’s the rest. Of course, what constitutes the best is in the mind of the beholder and very much dependent on the buyer’s personal wants and needs. Taking everything into consideration, however, there are a few generalities that hold true [...]

By Suzanne Kane
Looking for a good used car – perhaps an alternative to that gas-hungry SUV? How about a station wagon, also called sports wagons? Wagons offer better fuel economy than larger SUVs, they have a sedan-like ride and allow for flexible cargo carrying.
Here are 3 top used station wagons to consider. The list [...]

The Cash for Clunkers program was extended by President Obama today to the tune an additional $2 billion on top of the initial $1 billion that is almost used up.  “Now, more American consumers will have the chance to purchase newer, more fuel efficient cars and the American economy will continue to get a much-needed [...]

By Suzanne Kane
Hatchbacks are a great compromise between a coupe and a sedan, offering more space for people and cargo, plus sportiness, within reason. When it comes to buying a used hatchback, here are three of the top best, using expert sources such as Edmunds (“Used Cars, Best of the Best”), Consumer Reports (“Most Reliable [...]

By now, everyone has probably already heard about the Cash for Clunkers program, officially known as CARS, standing for “Cars Allowance Rebate System”.   In case you haven’t heard, the U.S. government created a $1 Billion incentive program in July 2009 to get consumers to trade in their fuel sipping clunkers for new cars with better [...]