I get asked at least once a month about buying a recently retired police cruiser. Used car markets are still nuts and people are looking to save money anyway they can. Of course, there are some other benefits to buying a former police car. I mean what better way to clear the lane in front…
The rise and fall of SAAB
For the record, we are going to be talking about Saab Automobiles company today and not Saab in general. It should be noted that “Saab” is a defence and security company that has operated since the late 1930s when the company began life as an aeroplane manufacturer. The company name, Saab, itself stands for Svenska…
Top 5 winter beaters under $5,000
Look winter is coming, if it isn’t already here for most of us. As a result, you might want to consider driving a winter beater instead of your daily to reduce the wear and tear, and rust that can occur especially during the wintertime. In order to protect your “excellent” car from harsh, subzero weather,…
What tools do you need to change tires
Winter is fast approaching and many are throwing on their winter tires, if it isn’t already here for most of us. If you haven’t already done so, you might want to check with your insurance company as you could qualify for a discount if you have them on before a certain date. Anyway, shops are…
5 Weird rules Lamborghini employees must follow
Lamborghini is easily one of the most iconic sports car brands to have ever existed and the Italian company has strict rules to ensure it stays that way. Interestingly enough, Lamborghini comes from humble beginnings with founder Ferruccino Lamborghini, who was originally manufacturing tractors. Essentially, he wanted something more refined as a grand touring car…
There is a 1985 Mercedes Benz 300d for sale in Brooklyn
Look I know diesel prices are currently through the roof, but this is too good of an example to miss out on. For those not familiar, the Mercedes Benz W123 were executive cars made from 1975 to 1986. The W123 is one of Mercedes-Benz most successful models with 2.7 million examples being sold before production…
6 steps to the perfect test drive
I’m always asked, how do I know the car I’m buying is the right one? It all starts with the perfect test drive! A test drive is truly the only way to really know if the car is right for you. This is of course even after you have compared all the specifications and narrowed…
5 classic sports cars you should buy over any new one
Much like the entire car market itself, the sports car market has gone absolutely crazy in the past few years. If you are looking for something new, you are probably being faced with a waitlist or inflated MSRP prices, or both depending on the make and model you are looking for. The used sports car…
Should I purchase a former rental?
Car rental companies, or sometimes referred to as car hire agencies, often carry large fleets of vehicles that they generally change over regularly. As a result, the vehicles they get rid of make their way into the hands of regular consumers through various used car markets. These vehicles are labelled as “rental vehicles” and are…
Deal find: 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix with 45k original miles
The Pontiac Grand Prix is unique in the sense that it has filled a couple different vehicle classes and it’s production spanned several decades. However, the “coolest” and probably most desired Grand Prix’s are the early generation ones from 1962-1972. Today, we are looking at a third generation Grand Prix which were produced from 1969…