Greetings fellow code breakers and car confidantes! If you’ve made it through parts one and two of our check engine light exposition, congratulations–you’re officially an honorary automotive detective. In our thrilling trilogy conclusion, put on your best Sherlock Holmes cap as we dig deeper for the dashboard dings! In parts one and two we discussed...

Here we are delving into Part Deux of the riveting world of check engine lights! This little beacon of uncertainty in the dashboard kingdom, that blinks morse code as it screams, ‘I have a secret, but I won’t spill it unless you take me in to be checked!’ Buckle up and join us on the...

We’ve all been there, if you’ve owned your vehicle long enough. Maybe even a newer car has had the dreaded check engine light pop on, and this one little light brings the deepest and heaviest sigh from every owner. Join us for a multi part series on this subject. The check engine light can seem...

Online car purchasing and selling is a rapidly evolving industry. Carvana has emerged as a prominent player, offering convenience…but are they really as transparent to buyers and sellers as they claim to be? Despite its user-friendly facade, some customers have reported issues with Carvana that raise concerns about their trustworthiness and transparency. Instances of inaccurate...

A salvage title is commonly assigned to a vehicle that has sustained extensive damage, such as an accident, flood or other disaster. This occurs when an insurance company declares the vehicle a total loss and has been reported to the relevant authorities. The owner would then submit necessary documents, including current proof of ownership, details...

This is a topic not many want to talk about, know little about, but happens more often than we are ready for. When a loved one has left this world and has gifted, willed or just left a vehicle and it is time to sell or have the title assigned to you, where do you...

RECALLS! A dreaded word in the automotive industry. The most recent has Honda owners reeling with 250,000 vehicles being recalled due to engine manufacturing defects, raising concerns about safety and reliability. The recall embodies various models, including its cars, suv and pickup trucks. Receiving their first complaint notification in February 2020 and as of November...

Continuing down the Vehicle Valuation Rabbit Hole! Let’s go even deeper into Kelley Blue Book. Yes, they have long been a trusted name in the automotive industry, providing millions of vehicle valuations to consumers, dealers and financial institutions. But wait! There are valid reasons why some will argue that KBB may not be the best...

Last week we discussed all of these, but we wanted to dig a little deeper! While NADA may be well respected by most, some critics question their reliability. Arguments that values might not always accurately reflect real market conditions, as the data is often based on industry averages. Limiting to these conditions, can cause regional...

Is an NADA (National Automobile Dealers Association) Value for my car any good? Will somebody actually pay me that amount? Here’s the quandary with guidebook values…there are several out there including: NADA, Edmunds, BlackBook and Galves -plus a host of websites that will project a value for your vehicle. Most of these sites even give...