Automotive Blog

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…

When you need a reliable SUV but have bad credit, you might think you have to settle for less than what you really want, but AutoSmart proves that’s not true. We have a large selection of quality SUVs at reasonable prices—and we offer financing even to those with credit problems.  Here are some of the…

Few things are more frustrating than when you turn the key and your car won’t start. What’s even more frustrating is that there are so many possible reasons why it won’t turn over. The professionals at AutoSmart have put together a list of some common scenarios that might help you figure out what’s going on. …

If you asked your teenager to make a list of the 7 best cars for young drivers, you’d probably get a very different list than the one you’d come up with for your new driver. While the teen’s list would focus on style and power, yours would likely be more about safety and easy handling. …

When your credit is less than perfect, it can be difficult to get the 3-row SUV or minivan you need for your family. Fortunately, AutoSmart has solutions that can help regardless of your credit history. Take a look at some of our top picks for family SUVs or minivans.  2011 Ford Flex This full-size crossover…