AAA gives tips for increasing you Car’s Resale Value
April 22, 2015
Spring is the best time to get the highest price for your used vehicle
Knoxville, TN – Depreciation is the single most expensive cost of owning a vehicle. Your vehicle depreciates the minute you drive it off the lot, and steadily decreases in value each year.
As a quick rule of thumb, a car will lose between 15 and 20 percent of its value each year. After three years of a car’s life, depending on the vehicle, it may have depreciated by as much as half of its original value.
AAA gives 5 Tips for Cleaning your Car after the Thaw
February 28, 2015
Knoxville, TN – Your shiny car is probably three dirty shades of grey after driving through the snow, slush and salt during the last two weeks. In fact, your car could be corroding in some secret places, and reversing the effects may not be as easy as a simple car wash.
“In addition to the build-up on the body of the vehicle, damage can occur to the undercarriage as well,” said Jack Wilson, field business manager, Tennessee Approved Auto Repair. “Proper cleaning can help combat corrosion to vital parts such as brake lines and fuel tanks, and time could be a factor.” [Read more]
Consumer Reports Survey: Americans Say Fuel Economy Most Important Car Buying Factor
May 28, 2012
Nearly three-quarters of drivers would consider an alternative fuel vehicle for their next car
Yonkers, NY – With fuel prices at near record levels, consumers are driving less and contemplating a move to smaller, more fuel-efficient vehicles, according to recent survey by Consumer Reports.
The survey found that 37 percent said their leading consideration when shopping for their next car will be fuel economy. A distant second was quality (17 percent) followed by safety (16 percent), value (14 percent) and performance (6 percent). [Read more]
