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If you’ve landed here, you’re in good company. More than 2.4 million vehicles were financed through buy here pay here auto sales in the last year alone, a dramatic rise from just 1.3 million a decade ago. That’s nearly double the number of people who found a reliable ride without a bank in the mix.

There are over 33,000 buy here pay here lots across the country are working hard every day to help folks with imperfect credit hit the road. Think of it as a community on wheels—because it is.

So, if traditional lenders gave you the cold shoulder, don’t worry—buy here pay here auto sales puts the financing in your hands. You’re not a lone ranger; you’re part of a growing movement choosing flexible, in-house financed wheels to get where they need to go (and rebuild credit along the way).

Let’s roll—together. Dan at Bankers Autos

If there is one thing we can all relate to it’s that at some point in our lives we had no credit. From that time, we go in all sorts of directions. Some avoid using credit because they don’t want to spend money that they don’t have. Some have been able to build good credit by borrowing and paying back on schedule. But many have experienced a different journey. Some went crazy with credit cards in their youth, not realizing the importance of having to pay them off. Some hit a bump in the road and struggled paying bills, causing their credit to take a dip. Others co-signed for someone else who fell short of paying on time and now they are left with a busted up credit score. No matter where your credit journey has brought you, these 5 simple steps can help you build (or rebuild) your credit so that it is working [...]

Carl loved his 2002 Dodge Neon, The Silver Ferret, even if it rattled like a haunted dishwasher. One scorching afternoon, while driving to impress Patty from Payroll, the temperature gauge shot into the red. A warning light blinked. The engine hissed.

“Relax,” Carl muttered, turning up the radio. “It’s probably fine.”

It was not.

Ten minutes later, steam erupted from under the hood like a volcano made of antifreeze. The Ferret sputtered, wheezed, and died dramatically on the side of a backroad near Lake Splatterbottom.

Carl, wearing his nicest Hawaiian shirt and one-lensed sunglasses, popped the hood and got blasted with scalding steam. He waited three sweaty hours for a tow truck, swatting mosquitoes and reevaluating life choices.

The mechanic later said the engine was “cooked,” the radiator looked like lasagna, and the damage totaled $3,000 for a new motor (to repair the overheating issue before the motor went kaboom would have been $500).

Patty [...]

If you’re considering purchasing a used half-ton pickup truck, several models stand out in terms of reliability, performance, and value retention. Here’s a detailed ranking of the top five used half-ton trucks based on our experience, expert reviews and industry insights:

1. Toyota Tundra (2007–2013)
• Engines: 4.6L & 5.7L V8
• Towing Capacity: Up to 10,400 lbs
• Payload: Up to ~1,700 lbs
• Pros: Extremely durable; fewer electronic failures; 5.7L V8 very reliable
• Cons: Poor fuel economy; dated interior tech; possible frame rust (especially in northern climates)
• Best Option: 5.7L V8 CrewMax with clean underbody and service records

2. Chevrolet Silverado 1500/GMC Sierra 1500 (2007–2013)
• Engines: 4.3L V6, 4.8L V6, 5.3L V8, 6.2L V8
• Towing Capacity: Up to 13,300 lbs (6.2L V8 with Max Trailering)
• Payload: [...]

Cars are like relationships – we all want one that is going to last. With both, you get out what you put into it (most of the time). Your effort and attention make all the difference. Although sometimes our car doesn’t want to cooperate (just like a few of our ex’s), follow these TOP TEN maintenance tips to give yourself the best chance at a successful (car) relationship.

1. Feed It the Good Stuff (AKA Oil Changes)
Your car’s engine oil is like its morning coffee—without it, it becomes cranky, sluggish, and starts smoking. Change the oil every 3,000–5,000 miles unless you want your engine to have an existential crisis.

2. Tire Pressure: Puff Puff Pass… the Air Gauge
Tires that are too flat or too puffy are basically the Crocs of the car world—uncomfortable and potentially dangerous. Check that pressure monthly.

3. Brakes: Not Just a Suggestion
If your brakes squeal [...]

A roadster is not simply a car. The Boxster is not simply a roadster. It’s a sports car that brings you closer to the road, closer to real life and connects you with your own free spirit. The precise, lightweight chassis ensures an impressively dynamic drive, with practically no body roll or pitch. Or, in short, a safer and more comfortable drive.

Power is transmitted to the road by 18-inch Boxster wheels. Their distinctive five-spoke design affords an unobstructed glimpse of the braking system’s black four-piston aluminium monobloc fixed calipers. And you can keep an eye on the pressure in all four tyres thanks to tire pressure monitoring (TPM). The large air inlets illustrate character. The sound produced by the central tailpipe in brushed stainless steel is unmistakably Porsche.

High-quality, stylish materials are used in the interior. The steering wheel rim, gear lever/selector and door pull inlays are finished in leather. The refined tone is [...]

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Open-top driving is integral to Porsche history. It began back in 1948 with the No. 1. The convertible variant of the first 356 became a legend, as did its descendent, the Porsche 550 Spyder. In 1982, the first 911 Carrera model in cabriolet form was introduced to the road.

Two things that all open-top Porsche cars have in common are an urge for sporty acceleration and unlimited driving pleasure. The time has come to carry this tradition on into the future. The 911 Carrera S Cabriolet does just that.

That explains what motivates us; so let’s describe what drives the car: the 3.8-litre engine with direct fuel injection (DFI) and VarioCam Plus, which produces 400 hp at 7400 rpm. The 911 Carrera S Cabriolet completes the sprint from 0 to 60 mph in just 4.5 seconds and reaches a top speed of 187 mph.

Without question, the 911 Carrera S Cabriolet has remained faithful to [...]