Should You Buy a Dashcam?
We Look Into the Benefits of Having an Onboard Camera in Your Car Are you a safe driver? You don’t speed, you use your turn signal whenever you turn or merge, and you don’t text and drive. You know the basics and you’re a careful driver, yet you still find yourself in near misses […]
Should You Buy a High Mileage Car?
Is buying a high mileage vehicle a good idea? Choosing a new car is more than just picking a vehicle with street cred at a good price, you need to know this car will take you and or/your family wherever you need to go, safely. So how do you know you’re getting a safe vehicle […]
Understanding Your Car Insurance
Yes, Every Driver Needs Car Insurance Everyone knows you can’t drive your car without insurance. Well, you “can” but you’re in for a sizeable fine if you get caught, and an accident could ruin your life financially. Years ago, I heard a story of a young man who bought and financed a new car, back […]
Americans are Keeping Their Cars Longer in 2019
100,000 Miles is Nothing! Back in 2014 we posted a blog about Americans keeping their cars longer than ever. Back then it was 11.4 years according to several sources. The trend for keeping a car for many years and over 100,000 miles seems to have started during the recession years of the late 2000’s. It […]
Is Your Family Ready for a Summer Road Trip?
Getting Ready for a Family Road Trip You’ve got the time off work, the kids are out of school and you are in the final planning phase of your summer Road Trip. Looking forward to the adventure but wanting to make sure you’ve thought everything to make it tons of fun and limited hassle. Since […]
8 Car Safety Tips for Your Children
Keep Your Kids Safe in the Car With summer fast approaching, the time spent in your car with your children is likely to increase. As a reminder, Econo has put together a quick list of child car safety tips to help you prepare for those long summer trips or quick trips around town. 1. BUCKLE […]
Safety Tips for Teen Drivers
Keep Your Teenager Safe on The Road If you’re the proud parent of a teen just about to hit the road with a brand-new permit or license, you’re probably concerned about their safety behind the wheel, especially in an emergency. Beyond the obvious dangers of other drivers and inclement weather, you’ve got your own teen’s […]
Should You Buy a Used or New Car?
Buying a New Car is a Big Decision You’ve been thinking about buying a new car for a while. You see the commercials on TV for low-interest financing or lease deals and no question, these are attractive. You’ve now made the decision that you need a new car, for whatever reason, and now it’s time […]
Prepare Your Car for Long Term Storage
Preparing Your Car for Long-Term Storage There are many reasons why you may need to put your car in long-term storage. An extended vacation or possibly military deployment. Whichever the reason, sometimes you need to store your vehicle. At such times, it is essential to prep your car for prolonged or short-term storage. Before you […]
