Car Frame Damage & Structural Damage

Frame or structural damage to a vehicle is caused by a serious accident. A vehicle with frame damage or structural damage is unsafe to drive. Unfortunately, you will find these vehicles having a clean title. Many dealers sell them knowing that the vehicles’ frames or structural components had been damaged before. They do not disclose the damage because they feel that the car buyers will believe that vehicles have a clean title. When dealers hide this fact, they normally want to make larger profits from … Read more

Buying from a “Buy Here Pay Here” Car Lot

“Buy Here Pay Here” dealerships are new or used car dealerships that finance the car themselves rather than using the lending institutions. They market their businesses to people with bad credit or low income. Since they serve car buyers who can’t afford bank loans because of their bad credits, they inflate vehicle prices at will and charge high-interest rates on car loans. When a buyer misses even one monthly loan repayment, they aggressively repossess the vehicle without looking back and keep all the money that … Read more

Buying a Car with Bad Credit

If you are planning to finance your car with a bad credit, then you will find limited options because many banks and lending institutions only give loans to people with good credits. However, there are several ways of buying a car even if your credit score is low. The steps below will show you how to buy a car with a bad credit. Rebuild your credit score first You will need to improve your credit score as much as you can before you visit your … Read more

Airbag Safety & Airbag Fraud

Airbag safety and airbag fraud is common in the United States. You will need to be careful not to become a victim of these frauds. How to spot airbag fraud It is up to you to recognize and avoid airbag fraud since there are no protection measures in place. A good place to go for airbag safety and fraud education is a reputable auto repair shop. If your vehicle’s airbag light is on, this is a clear indication that something is wrong with your airbag. … Read more

Do I Need an All Wheel Drive Vehicle?

If you are in the market shopping for a car, you may be faced with a difficult decision on whether to buy a four-wheel drive (4WD)/all-wheel drive (AWD) or not. This dilemma is common among car shoppers, so don’t think you are the only person experiencing it. To help make a good decision, you will need to know the aspect of AWD and 4WD. They both help accelerate on slippery roads but don’t aid when braking. In fact, many drivers prefer AWD or 4WD vehicles. … Read more

Locating Your Car’s VIN Number

As you already know, VIN is an important piece of information you need to have. But where do you find it on your car? You will be glad to know that it is really easy to locate the VIN on your car. We have taken the trouble to provide you an illustrated guide with the general locations of VIN. Just a quick reminder, you are looking for a 17 characters sequence of numbers and letters. Drivers Side Dashboard This is usually the easiest way to … Read more