How to Read Tire Sizes September 01, 2010
Ever wonder what the numbers on a tire mean? The typical tire size is expressed something like this: P245/45R17 93H
M+S. Those numbers and letters can seem like Greek, so let's figure out how to rea…
How to Buy Tires September 01, 2010
We all hate spending money on our cars, but buying new tires is important to your
vehicle's safety and they need to be maintained. Usually, that means keeping
the manufacturer-recommended tire press…
Kelley Blue Book ® Advice: Top 10 Car Care Tips May 06, 2010
What you can do yourself to keep your car on the road
If everything on TV were true, then keeping a vehicle running great, looking good, and lasting a long time would be the easiest thing ever. Adver…
Getting Clear on Windshield Repair Kits May 05, 2010
Is that rock chip in your windshield really starting to annoy? If you're not ready to spring for a new windshield, you might be able to fix that small chip yourself. And even if you can't make it pe…
Kelley Blue Book ® Advice: Learn More About CV Joints May 05, 2010
A financial time bomb often ticks under owners of most cars as their vehicles' odometers push past 50,000 miles: the constant velocity joint. The vast majority of motorists have never heard of constan…
How to Save Money on Car Insurance May 04, 2010
There is a very good chance that you are -- at this very moment -- paying too much for your car insurance. There is an even better chance that you could get a better rate, from another insurance com…
Kelley Blue Book ® Advice: Shop Smart: Know the True Cost of Financing May 04, 2010
More than two-thirds of new-car buyers finance their purchases. Sadly, many of them practically ignore the total amount they're paying. Instead, they are concerned almost exclusively with the monthly …
How Much Car Insurance Do You Need? May 04, 2010
A growing number of people are dropping their auto insurance to try to save money, according to a recent study by the Insurance Research Council (IRC). If the current rate of unemployment continues…
How To Inspect A Used Car May 04, 2010
1. Get Ready to Inspect
Before you purchase a used car, it is important that you examine it thoroughly.
Put on old clothing and prepare to get dirty as you follow these ten steps toward making a s…
Where's the Best Place To Buy a Used Car? April 06, 2010
You have options when deciding where to purchase a used vehicle. Is buying from a private party better than a certified pre-owned dealership? Would you ever hit a used car lot before CarMax? We've not…
Kelley Blue Book ® Advice: Destination Charges February 24, 2010
Have you ever wondered what you're paying for when you buy a new car and the paperwork lists tax, license and destination charge? What is the destination charge all about? Well, if you've seen the tru…
How to Get the Most Out of Your Trade-In February 12, 2010
Honestly, trading your used vehicle in is almost always a losing proposition. You'll get more money for your old car by selling it to a private party yourself. However, there is no denying the conve…
5 Car Maintenance Services You Don't Need December 10, 2009
President and Car Buying Advocate of Women-Drivers.com, Anne Fleming, strongly suggests drivers follow their car's owner's manual and have annual maintenance performed on their vehicle to keep it in …
What To Do When You're In a Fender-Bender October 09, 2009
It can be hard to think clearly after the shock of a fender-bender, so Women-Drivers.com, with safety and insurance partner Insurance.com, offer this protocol for the immediate moments after an accide…
Lease Assumptions April 25, 2009
You May be able to Get Out
If you are stuck in a car lease that you need to get out of, then check out what an increasing number of consumers across the U.S. are discovering: Lease Assumptions. …