Living in South Florida means many days of warm sunshine, a beach nearby and local flavor you can’t find anywhere else in the world. It’s a great place to be! But all that Sunshine State charm can take its toll on your car. Hot, sunny days can beat your car to a pulp. There are…
Nearly 50% of car owners spend more than $800 on new vehicle accessories and add-ons within their first year of ownership. Some of these car accessories are essential, like jumper cables; others are seemingly there to soak up your excess income, like this French fry holder contraption. (A cool car gizmo? Yes, absolutely. But indispensable…
All vehicles will lose a percentage of their current value each year. This is simply the way things are, like the sun rising in the east and the moon being made of cheese. However, you can minimize the initial depreciation hit you take when purchasing a car, allowing you to get more money when the…
Those of us who live in South Florida or on the Atlantic coastline know what summer really means: Hurricanes. Every year, between June and October, a handful of hurricanes and tropical storms make landfall and wreak havoc on the east coast. In 2018 and 2019, losses and damages caused by hurricanes and storms were reported…
Summer is just around the corner — and for many, that can mean warm weather, long road trips, and hot, dusty driving conditions. If you combine the intense heat of summer with an under-serviced car and a long drive, you have a recipe for a breakdown, an expensive bill, and a damaged engine. To help…
Just imagine: It’s Father’s Day. Your dad slides out of bed and looks out the window to see a brand-new Hyundai Kona in the driveway. He gleefully runs downstairs, a kid on Christmas morning. It’s a perfect gift for a perfect father. Snap back to reality: It’s Father’s Day. Your dad wakes up and sees…
