Author Archives: The Mechanic's Wife

How the Cheapest Vehicle Repair Turns into the Most Expensive

You, as with many people, are on a budget. When you’re looking for an auto repair shop, you call around and get quotes to see what the cheapest option is. However, what you may not know is that the cheapest option often turns out to be the most expensive! How is that possible?

The Ultimate Guide to Buying a Used Vehicle – Part 5: Why You Should Get A Pre-Purchase Inspection

One of the biggest concerns when purchasing a used vehicle is whether you are getting a good deal or not. What if the vehicle turns out to be a lemon? What if I end up having to sink a lot of money into maintenance and repairs soon after the purchase? Is it worth the purchase price?

The Ultimate Guide to Buying a Used Vehicle – Part 4: Where to Buy a Used Vehicle

There are a few options as to where you can purchase a vehicle. Here are some pros and cons for each purchasing option to help you narrow your choices.

The Ultimate Guide to Buying a Used Vehicle – Part 3: Top 10 Cars that Can Take You to 300,000 miles

With so many choices of vehicles out there, it can be overwhelming trying to figure out where to even start. We believe that, if well maintained, all of these top ten recommended vehicles can take you to 300,000 miles or much more.

The Ultimate Guide to Buying a Used Vehicle – Part 2: How Much Should A Used Car Cost?

You’re ready to start shopping for a new-to-you vehicle. Before you do, you will want to sit down and crunch your numbers. Many people get caught off guard when it comes to budgeting for a new vehicle because they only consider purchase price.

The Ultimate Guide to Buying a Used Vehicle: Part 1 – The Process of Buying a Used Vehicle

Between financial and practical considerations, buying a car is a process, and one that many people struggle with. There’s a right way and a wrong way to go about buying a used vehicle. This article starts the conversation.

Why Your Vehicle Doesn’t Need a Tune Up

Tune up is an old term irrelevant to modern vehicles in most aspects. So, when you call a shop and say you need a tune up, you are going to get a different answer depending on the shop.