Source: Pixabay Oregon is a gem of the Pacific Northwest, famous for its unique landscapes, music, “weird” culture, and even cars that can handle the sporadic changes in weather. If you are reading this article, you’re probably wondering how to buy a car in Oregon, and the good news is that the state is very similar to other states in the country. There are a few state specifics to consider, mainly based on DMV forms and certain laws for vehicles.

Photo by Jesse Collins on Unsplash Black cars are currently the most common color of all cars in the U.S. and can give a vehicle a sleek, modern, and elegant look. With a little bit of effort and maintenance, black cars can continue to look brand new for years. The downside to driving a black car is that they typically do require a little more care than other colors, and even the most minor scuff, dent, or scratch can stand out and ruin the look of your car.

Image by Djordje Nikolic from Pixabay Since 1997, Subaru has manufactured its top-of-the-line compact crossover SUV, the Forester. This is an incredibly versatile vehicle touted for its capabilities in traversing all kinds of terrain and weather conditions. Recent generations also include cutting-edge technology that mitigate distractions and assist the driver’s sight. With that being said, it’s imperative that your Subaru Forester doesn’t suffer from some of the pressing problems that have plagued certain models.

Photo by Hiroyoshi Urushima on Unsplash Buying a new car is an investment, but it’s about more than just getting a fair price for a reliable and high-quality vehicle. It’s more like buying stock: you purchase a car at market cost and then watch the value of that car fluctuate as it ages. And if you choose to sell or trade-in your vehicle in the future, you have to do it at the right time in order to avoid losing too much money.

2020 Toyota Tacoma by Kevauto — CC BY-SA 4.0 Midsize pickups offer the best of two worlds: robust hauling capabilities in a non-overwhelming vehicle size. Throw in Toyota’s reputation for reliability, and it’s no wonder that the Toyota Tacoma has been America’s best-selling midsize truck for 15 years. The Tacoma outsells its closest competitor, the Chevrolet Colorado, almost three-to-one. The Tacoma’s popularity is helped by an unmatched resale value in its segment and being one of the least depreciating vehicles of any type.

2021 Honda Odyssey EX-L by Kevauto — CC BY-SA 4.0 Honda is famous for releasing vehicles with tremendous longevity and few breakdowns. Another thing Honda is known for is gas mileage that is hard to beat. So when studying models from 2017 – 2021, how did we determine the best year for the Honda Odyssey? In this article, we’ll look at safety ratings, special features, interior options, recalls, tech, and much more to make our determination.

2018 Toyota Corolla by EurovisionNim — CC BY-SA 4.0 More than ever, the 2020 model year is by far the best year for the Toyota Corolla unless you put it up against its 2021 successor. But today we’re going to look at the 2020 Corolla and find out what makes it such a good pick for someone shopping for a good deal on a great sedan. The Toyota Corolla has been a successful selling sedan in the US and the world for decades.

Photo by Seth Hoffman on Unsplash If you don’t know the process on how to buy a used car in Maryland, that’s okay - it’s pretty easy. If you have already bought a car in a different state, then this process will be even easier because it won’t be much different. Deciding What Kind of Car You Want Unless you’re rich and money isn’t a thing, impulse buying is not something you want to do when buying a car.

Photo by Parvez AzarQaderi on Unsplash The timing belt is a very intricate part of your engine. This is something that most automobiles can‘t run without, and why you should at least have an idea to the question, “When should I replace my time belt?” The timing belt’s duty is to keep the crankshaft and camshaft synchronized. If you don’t know what those things are, no worries: you don’t have to learn them, you just have to know that they are also very important parts of the engine.

Photo by Adrian N on Unsplash We could spend all day going over the mathematics of vehicle performance. Driving geeks know that calculating the potential speed of a vehicle alone is a complicated equation involving a multitude of factors. But we don’t have all day to talk design aerodynamics, suspension quality, what kind of roads you’re driving on, etc., etc. So we’ll keep it simple. What makes a car fast?