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Mechanic changing oil

When You Should Have your Oil Changed

Of all the maintenance you perform on your vehicle, none will extend its life more than regular oil changes. But, that begs the question, “what is a regular oil change?” Most manufacturers recommend changing the oil somewhere between three and five thousand miles. But, depending on what you drive, and how you drive it, those numbers may actually be far too low. You might be able to get more than twice the recommended mileage, especially if you use synthetic oil. While it never hurts to err on the side of caution, replacing perfectly healthy engine oil three or four times a year doesn’t make sense either. There are several methods to determine if your oil still has enough viscosity.

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a person holding a tire next to a silver vehicle

Tire Rotation: What You Need to Know

If you have just purchased a new car, you will want to properly maintain it. This helps to extend the life of all of the parts of the car. One important part on your car is the tires. The tires need to be routinely rotated to help maintain them and extend their lifespan. Unfortunately, many people do not know much about tire rotation. Here is everything you need to know about rotating the tires on your car.

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2018 Toyota Camry Hybrid on a road

The Best Used Vehicles of 2018

When you are looking to purchase a used vehicle, there are many factors that you need to look at to help you find the right automobile for your needs. Some of these factors include the price of the car, the longevity of the car, the price to maintain and repair the car, the resale value of the car and the features the car comes with. Taking the time to weigh all of these factors will help you find the right used car for your needs. Here are a few of the cars that consistently rank among the best used vehicles to buy in 2018.

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hood view of used SUVs

Basic Stages of a Used Car Sale Process

For some looking to buy a used car, the process may seem intimidating. There are plenty of budget and maintenance concerns to consider, and for the busy worker, arranging these can seem like a lot.

At Auction Direct USA, we’re here to tell you that this doesn’t have to be the case as you search for used cars. Our pros can help you through every step of the process and make things as simple as possible. Here are the basic steps to a standard used car search process.

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A woman shaking hands after signing the paperwork

Why Haggling is in the Past

For many who bought a used car more than a few years ago, the “haggle” is a big part of the process they remember. This is a negotiation tactic that became associated with used cars some time ago, and many buyers would come into a lot looking for the best ways to drive a dealer’s price down.

At Auction Direct USA and throughout the rest of the industry, however, the haggle is on the way out. Used car values simply don’t have the kind of uncertainty they used to, and dealers like us are looking to reduce combative, hard-selling techniques that really just put a divide between us and our valued customers. Let’s look at why the haggle is a thing of the past.

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