March 23, 2017January 6, 2025acecarservices Is it better to buy a new or used car? One of the biggest dilemmas when buying a car is whether to purchase new or used. As we head toward the end […]
March 23, 2017January 6, 2025acecarservices Review of car-insurance ads. Quoted from Consumer Reports: TV is cluttered with ads for car insurance. You might find them funny, clever—or insipid. But more important, can […]
March 23, 2017January 6, 2025acecarservices Consumer Reports’ checklist for choosing a safe car. From Consumerreports.org, as posted on Yahoo: “You need to consider several factors when evaluating a vehicle’s overall safety. They range from how […]
March 23, 2017January 6, 2025acecarservices How new tires can ruin your car. Source: Yahoo Finance “Most people probably don’t realize how easily a brand new set of tires can turn the car they love […]
March 23, 2017January 6, 2025acecarservices What to do when you’re in a car accident in Oregon. Call 911? Leave the car in the road? What’s the first thing to do? 1. Keep Safety First. Drivers involved in minor […]
March 23, 2017January 6, 2025acecarservices How your car insurance company calculates your rate. Nobody knows the exact formula, but this infographic is the best approximation we’ve seen:
March 23, 2017January 6, 2025acecarservices Portland’s best mechanics, car dealers, and cheapest gas stations. It wasn’t long ago that we asked friends/family for a good mechanic, or a good car dealer. But how many people can […]
March 23, 2017January 6, 2025acecarservices Alternative fuel vehicles: worth the trouble? In Portland, we have the following fuel options: Gasoline Diesel (VW, Audi, BMW, full size trucks) Biodiesel (any diesel converted to bio, […]
March 23, 2017January 6, 2025acecarservices Repainting silver cars: 3 things owners should know. Silver is a popular color (top 3 year after year among new car sales) for good reasons: it looks sophisticated, stays clean, […]
March 23, 2017January 6, 2025acecarservices A warning about Safeguard towing of Portland The Oregonian revealed last week that Safeguard is towing cars and asking up to $900 to release them. It’s not legal, and […]