The structure of a vehicle provides it with strength and is the platform to which the rest of the components are mounted. There are two types of vehicle structures commonly … Read more
Frame vs. Unibody Cars
Curbstoning: How to Protect Yourself
Curbstoning is selling a car that doesn’t belong to you, or a private party who buys and sells cars like a dealer, but without a license. This practice is illegal … Read more
Don’t Let a Recall Put You in a Tough Spot
Besides a trip to the dealer for repairs, recalls can cause little hindrance to car owners, if taken care of in a timely manner. Vehicle recalls are quite common; in … Read more
The ABCs of Buying a CPO
If you’re in the market for a used vehicle, you’ve probably heard the acronym CPO several times. CPO stands for certified pre-owned, which is simply a used car that is … Read more
Don’t Buy a Vehicle Before Checking for Flood Damage
Considering purchasing a used car? Protect yourself from the tens of thousands of flood-damaged vehicles that flood the market every year. About half of all flood-damaged vehicles end up on … Read more
How to read a CARFAX Report
A CARFAX Report helps you know more about a vehicle’s history. The first thing you will see is the report overview, which gives you some hints on what to look … Read more
What a VIN Can Tell You
Vehicle Identification Numbers (VIN) have been used by automobile manufacturers since the 1950s, but they were not standardized until 1980. Before 1980 each manufacturer used its own system and numbers … Read more
How to Protect Yourself from Airbag Fraud
Since airbags became mandatory in 1998, over 28,000 lives have been saved, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHSTA). Statistics show that airbags reduce the risk of dying … Read more