Shopping for a vehicle is an exciting time, but it also comes with some big decisions. Besides selecting just the right model, you’ll need to think about whether you should buy or lease. Each has its own advantages, especially when you finance through Chrysler Capital, which will help you decide. Buying Purchasing a vehicle may be the right choice if one or more of the … Read More
Car Ownership
News and tips related to being an automobile driver and owner
Why your credit score is important
As you travel through life, one of the numbers that becomes important to you is your credit score. Lenders use your score as an indicator of how likely you are to repay a debt, which is pretty significant when you want to do something like take out a credit card, finance a car or purchase a home. So how does it work? Credit reporting agencies … Read More
WHAT’S YOUR MOST MEMORABLE ROAD TRIP?
To say we’re living in a unique time would be quite the understatement. With the latest developments and changes surrounding the Coronavirus, many of us are experiencing a new normal that requires social distancing and staying at home for much of the day. For me, this season has made being stranded in the middle of nowhere into something I miss. To pass the time, my wife … Read More
HOW ARE YOU UTILIZING THIS YEAR’S TAX REFUND?
The deadline for sending in taxes is just around the corner in April. According to IRS.gov, the average refund for 2019 (as of December 2019) was $2,869. If you’re receiving a refund this year, first off, congratulations! Secondly, have you planned what you’re doing with your new earnings? Of course there are plenty of options for how you can use a refund that would be potentially … Read More
Chrysler Capital Test Drive: 2020 Dodge Durango
After a nice little holiday break, we are back on the road for more Chrysler Capital Test Drives. 2019 brought some fun rides across the FCA US brand and we are looking forward to highlighting more in 2020. We started our next chapter by stepping inside the 2020 Dodge Durango SXT. SPACE FOR DAYS Whether you’re driving a large crowd or hauling a heavy … Read More
The best vehicles for your spring break road trip
It feels like yesterday that we were recapping the best of what happened in 2019. Now we’re already at the point where spring break is just around the corner. The week off varies around the country, but usually March marks the time where students and families get a few days to recharge or have some much needed R&R. It also opens an opportunity to get … Read More
HOW DOES NEGOTIATING IN AUTO LEASING WORK?
When looking into a lease deal on a vehicle, have you wondered if there may be any wiggle room on the final numbers? There’s a common misconception that the auto leasing process is not negotiable. While leasing can be significantly different from traditional financing, when it comes to negotiating, the two are quite similar in certain ways. For example, the price of the vehicle … Read More
HOW TO HAVE YOUR VEHICLE PREPARED FOR WINTER’S WORST
We’ve reached mid-January, which also means the worst of Old Man Winter has started to hit in many parts of the country. While beautiful, snow and ice can lead to some less-than terrific driving conditions. Trust us, this is not the type of weather you want to define your road trip. What better time than now, before the majority of the country gets its first … Read More
TO WARM OR NOT TO WARM YOUR VEHICLE – YOU DECIDE
Even in a new decade, the great debate wages on. To warm or not to warm? As we head into the wintery months, much of the United States awakens to freezing temperatures, including some as low as single-digit or even negative in the Northern states. Interestingly, this is a hot topic (pun intended) that renders strong opinions on both sides. THE CASE FOR NOT WARMING … Read More
CAR CARE NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS – PT. 2
Getting in shape. One of the most popular New Year’s resolutions each year is to live a healthier lifestyle, whether it be through diet, exercise or both. Making just a few simple adjustments or additions to our routines can do wonders for our well-being. The same goes for how we treat our vehicles. Last week, we provided some car care New Year’s resolutions to help … Read More