New or Used: Which should you choose? If you think you might be among those shopping for a brand-new vehicle, consider a few pros and cons first: Pros and Cons of Buying a New Car Pros Cons Newer safety features. Customizable. Better warranty. Typically has better fuel efficiency and lower emissions. Typically more expensive to insure. Maintenance costs required to maintain the warranty. No record...
What do America’s top three best-selling vehicles have in common? They’re all pickup trucks. It’s no secret that the U.S. has long been a truck-loving nation. But as automakers refine the ride and handling of pickups, more drivers are starting to see them as the jack-of-all-trades. After all, no other vehicle can boast the space and comfort of an SUV with the unmatched towing and...
Starting Jan. 1, 2020, Medigap plans sold to people new to Medicare won’t be allowed to cover the Part B deductible. Because of this, Plans C and F will no longer be available to people who are new to Medicare on or after Jan. 1, 2020. However, if you already have one of these two plans (or the high deductible version of Plan F), you’ll...
Is it bad to drive on empty? As a general rule, it’s best to avoid letting your vehicle run low on gas. Car care experts recommend not letting your fuel level drop below ¼ tank. There are a few reasons for this: It could leave you stranded. If you run out of gas, your car’s engine will stop — and you’ll be stuck whenever and...
Just when it feels like we’re adjusting to our “new normal,” the curveballs keep on coming. Will our kids adjust to virtual classrooms? What happens when the sunny weather turns to snow? How long will this go on, anyway? We get it: Navigating this pandemic can be exhausting. While we can’t fix your wi-fi during an important video call or magically stock your local store...