A major part of a vehicle’s trade-in value depends on how desirable the vehicle is on the used car market. If the vehicle is in good condition, has a clean history, and few owners, it is more likely to be sold on the dealer’s used car lot for a tidy profit. The most important consideration to practically every used car buyer is how well and frequently the vehicle has been serviced. Because their owners are not paying the repair bills, vehicles with an extended car warranty are significantly better serviced

The Japanese automobile maker Toyota has recently rolled out various incentives for customers to buy or lease their vehicles, which may convince some new car buyers to use their savings for extended car warranties. The buyer incentive scheme stems from the voluntary recalls the company administered at the beginning of the year that were related to the accelerator pedal sticking in some models. This lead to cars on the road speeding up, seemingly for no reason. There was also a separate recall involving the braking systems for other models. In

If vehicle longevity and driving safety are high priorities on your “life list”, then you may want to consider creating and utilizing a weekly vehicle inspection check list. Each individual vehicle and vehicle owner may add their own specific items to the list, depending upon vehicle history and geographic location, but here are a few to get you started. Exterior Lighting and Horns The easiest method for checking exterior lighting is to turn on the headlights and the hazard flashers. Now, walk around the car and note any lights that