Photo by Wade Austin Ellis on Unsplash Detailing isn’t just washing your car—it’s keeping your car in the best possible condition from top to bottom. Every car needs detailing, even the ones that just left the factory. The downside of detailing is that if you don’t know how to recognize a true professional, or if you go to a shop with poorly trained detailers, the detailing can either be overly expensive or the results won’t meet your expectations.

Acura MDX by Kevauto — CC BY-SA 4.0 We choose the 2020 model year for the best year for the Acura MDX because it has virtually no changes from the previous year, which usually means to us that Acura and MDX owners were and are still pretty satisfied with the way they were. It’s kind of like the old saying, “if it’s not broke, don’t fix it”. High-technology, standard intelligent all-wheel-drive, powerful drivetrain, and seating for up to 6-7 passengers is what makes this SUV worth taking for a test drive.

Lexus SC 430 by Alexander Migl — CC BY-SA 4.0 In the world of little sport-coupes, there might not have been any in 2010 more luxurious than our pick for the best year for the Lexus SC 430. Although, more like a cross between a two-seater sports car and a luxurious hard-top/drop-top cruiser, people who own these little gems have little bad to say about them. Now putting it into the sports coupe category is kind of pushing it.

2018 Cadillac Escalade by Kevauto — CC BY-SA 4.0 Cars are notorious for their fast depreciation rates. On average, vehicles lose about 15% of their retail value the second they drive off the lot by a customer. Whether or not that’s fair can be argued, but the fact is vehicles continue to depreciate with additional miles, years, minor wear and tear, and branding or style changes. This may not be great for the person who just bought a brand new car but it’s a GREAT thing for someone looking to get a nearly new car at a low price.

Photo Credit: Alamy Stock Photo Learning to drive is a major rite of passage for most teenagers, but doing so also comes with a fair amount of risk. In addition to simply being inexperienced on the road, teen drivers are more irresponsible in their decisions, more prone to distraction, and more likely to make errors behind the wheel. In practice, all of these factors raise the likelihood that teenagers will speed, drive recklessly, and end up in accidents.

Porsche 992 Carrera by Alexander Migl — CC BY-SA 4.0 Although the 2017 models brought the update for the twin-turbocharged engine, it took til 2018 to come up with the best year for the Porsche 911. As with a lot of new designs and setups, it takes a while to get all the bugs worked out. For the 2018 year, you get a lot of choices including 14 different trim models, 22 different configurations, and 6 different engine choices, all of which will come mated up to a 6-speed manual or 7-speed dual-clutch automatic.

2020 Nissan Maxima by Kevauto — CC BY-SA 4.0 There are not a lot of four-door sedans out there that we think look more edgy and smooth at the same time. The best year for the Nissan Maxima is the 2018 year because you can start saving some coin on the technology-driven sports-sedan. The Maxima is the older and bigger sibling to the Altama, Sentra, and Versa. Its big body design seats five and hosts a V6 engine powerful enough to haul it around town and kick it with ease on the expressway.

Source: Pixabay Car buying can be a difficult task no matter your level of experience, and trying to find the best deal can be an additionally daunting and frustrating process. New and used car buyers alike have to balance researching dealerships and private sellers, values and promos, and getting financial information prepared. Luckily there are plenty of things you can do that can help you be more efficient and save some money in the process if you know where to look.

Photo by Rachel Nickerson on Unsplash For most people, buying a used car is almost certainly a smart choice, because used cars are usually thousands of dollars less expensive than new ones. Buying a new car is always a big investment, and you want to make sure you get exactly what you want for the price you pay. What’s most important to you, are you looking for a cheap new car?

Source: Pixabay For most people, car shopping involves also looking for a loan. In this article, we provide answers to essential questions to ask when financing a car. Does My Credit Affect The Loan Rate? Your credit rating absolutely affects a loan’s interest rate or even your ability to get a loan at all. The U.S. Federal Trade Commission estimates that up to 25% of credit reports contain an error.