Car dealerships are in the business of making money, and unfortunately, some of them will resort to unethical and dishonest tactics to attract customers and boost their sales. Car dealerships can be very skilled at using manipulative tactics to lure customers in with the promise of great deals, only to pressure them into buying…
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Reading through your vehicle’s owner manual probably isn’t the most exciting item on your to-do list. But understanding your car’s maintenance needs and paying routine attention to them is incredibly important – both for your safety and for your wallet. It’s important to note that…
The vast majority of car buyers in the U.S. are not accustomed to ordering vehicles from an OEM through a dealership, instead preferring the convenience of driving a new car “off the lot” that day. But as inventory has decreased over the past several months due to several economic and political factors, many dealerships have…
Winter is officially here in Chicago, which means drivers are waking up to frosty roads, icy windshields, and stone-cold engines. In frigid temperatures, many drivers will habitually start their engine and idle their car before hitting the road to ‘warm up’ the vehicle. Some cars even have a preset feature that allows drivers to start…
Trading in your car is arguably the best method of lowering the final price of a new vehicle – especially now. These days, car trade-ins are getting top dollar. Thanks to a new Illinois law that went into effect on January 1, 2022, car buyers now receive the full tax credit on trade-ins. When shopping…
According to data from Kelly Blue Book, this past September marked a record-breaking sixteen straight months that new vehicle average transaction prices (what the buyer actually paid) were higher than the sticker price. A research study by Cox Automotive found that in May and June of 2022, 80% of American car buyers paid over MSRP,…
With snow and subzero temperatures on the way, now is a good time to make sure that your Jeep is prepared for winter driving. Performing proper preventative maintenance can ensure that your Jeep survives the harsh winter conditions. Read below for a list of 5 essential checklist items that you should heed as the temperatures…
As the Jeep Grand Wagoneer and Wagoneer enter their second year of production, the award-winning lineup is turning heads. Wagoneer – the premium extension of the Jeep brand – continues to set the benchmark for American luxury SUVs with the all-new 2023 Wagoneer L and Grand Wagoneer L. The 2023 Wagoneer L and Grand Wagoneer…
According to Chicago Police Department data, catalytic converter thefts have nearly tripled this year across Chicago, leaving drivers with noisy cars and costly repair bills. This steep increase matches a trend seen across the country. In Chicago neighborhoods including Wicker Park, Logan Square, Bucktown, and Humboldt Park, catalytic converter theft accounts for half of the…
Gas prices are finally trending downward after spiking earlier in the year. However, you could still be overspending at the gas pump if you’re not practicing the best money-saving habits. By making some simple adjustments to your habits at the gas station, you can keep more of your money in the bank and less in…
