Shopping for a luxury vehicle does not necessarily mean buying a brand-new model. Manheim Pre-owned luxury vehicles can give shoppers access to premium materials, advanced technology, refined performance, and upscale comfort across a broader range of model years and price points. However, luxury vehicles can have different maintenance requirements, features, and ownership costs compared with…
Buying a used vehicle can be a practical way to find the transportation, features, and capability you need while working within a specific budget. However, choosing the right pre-owned car, truck, or SUV involves more than comparing advertised prices. A smart used vehicle purchase requires careful research, including evaluating mileage, condition, maintenance history, safety features,…
If a V8 is better than a V6, is a W12 better than a V8? A V8 has two rows of four cylinders that power the engine, whereas the W12 has four rows of three cylinders. Adding 4 cylinders can add more power, such as with the Bentley Continental GT V8 compared to the W12…
If you have looked for a car recently, you’ve probably been lamenting the interest rates that have cropped up over the last two years. Right now, average used car loans are pushing past 11% (or 7% for high credit scores)1, when you could get half that only a few years ago! A lot of people…
Most electric vehicles have a shorter max range than standard gasoline cars. That might leave you wondering, “What happens if I run out of charge?” Your car will let you know as you approach empty, setting off warning lights and other notifications to let you know you need to charge. In the case of Teslas,…
Getting your car fixed can be crazy expensive. Getting it fixed at the wrong shop can be even worse. There are plenty of horror stories about going to a service shop and having them break your car even further and blame you for it after you pick it up. In reality, most shops aren’t…
Why do we have 35 year old artwork on our wall? A calendar. Mark Kreider, our founder, is a huge fan of Porsche, which is also represented on a poster and a copy of the logo on the wall in our office in addition to this mural. (Yes, the mural says “Ferrari,” but keep reading.)…
Short answer: Yes. There’s no reason to avoid servicing your car as it gets older, pre-owned or not. Complicated answer: You should adjust the timing of scheduled maintenance when you buy a used car. You just bought a used car, with about 55,000 miles on it. Generally, service is recommended every 20k miles or…
Gill Pratt, CEO of Toyota’s research division, stated in February 2023 that due to limited lithium supply, it made far more sense for the company to focus on plug-in hybrid vehicles, such as the Toyota Prius. Their reasoning was that the same amount of lithium could make a larger positive environmental impact by being spread…
Some may say that the engine is the most important part of your vehicle, but the truth is, it isn’t the engine itself, but what runs through it that is the most important part of your vehicle. Engine oil protects vital components of your engine that keep your car running right. Through short trips, weekend…
