Posts by Jeric

When car shopping, everyone has different features that are most important to them. While a buyer who is 5’2” probably won’t care about legroom, taller drivers certainly do. We’ve made shopping for your next comfortable used SUV a little easier by putting together a list of popular used SUVs along with how much legroom each…

You’ve been in an accident, and the insurance company is saying that your car is totaled. Perhaps you’re surprised as you think the damage wasn’t that bad. Maybe you know the car is drivable, want to keep it, and can’t understand how a drivable car could be totaled.  So, can you keep your totaled car?…

We all know that gasoline can be a dangerous material. It’s corrosive and highly flammable… and it also happens to be a regular part of everyone’s life who owns some time of vehicle or automobile. Because it is so common that most people use and are around gas frequently, it is even more important to…

First thing in the morning, there is only one thing worse than getting into a cold car and trying to get the kids to school or make it to work: that’s having a car heater that doesn’t work. At best, a car heater that isn’t working is a real headache – and in some situations…

Whether you drive a brand new car or you’ve had your vehicle for years, dings and chips are annoying. The good news is that it’s often possible to repair those imperfections without spending a small fortune at a body shop!  There are some easy DIY methods that will have your car looking great, and you…

If you had to guess which color cars were most popular, which shades would you put at the top of the list? The correct answers might surprise you! AutoSmart takes a look at popular colors by vehicle and by state, and we also look at whether certain color cars really get pulled over more than…

You open the door to that brand new car and are instantly hit with a smell we have all come to know as the “new car smell”. There is nothing else like it. That smell gives us a sense of pride because we worked hard to own that car. Your passengers know it too. But…

When you are a tall person, it can create unique challenges in some areas of your life. One of those areas can be the height of your vehicle. If you are tall then you have likely found yourself in a car that is not quite big enough for you. This is a temporary discomfort that…

How to Keep Your Parked Car Cool in the Texas Heat If you have lived through a Texas summer then you are familiar with the feeling of getting into a scorching hot car that has been parked in the sun. The temperature outside is nothing compared to how hot it can get in a car…

Though the crossover SUV may be the current trend in the automotive industry, the sedan is still the best-selling vehicle platform. As automakers move to fulfill America’s newfound crossover zest, buying a pre-owned sedan has become more appealing than ever with all the great deals and options available. Several factors have helped sedans stand the…