Generally, a combination of low price and high safety ratings will bring insurance rates down more than anything else. The problem with that is that lower-priced vehicles sometimes have lower safety ratings. It’s larger vehicles that are often safer. And larger vehicles are generally more expensive. So smaller cars aren’t necessarily a lot cheaper to own, even though they’re more efficient. Which sedans are cheapest to insure? We’ve gotten some help from nerdwallet to answer this question. Continue reading ‘The Least Expensive 2016 Sedans to Insure’ »

Ever thought “hey, I want that car I saw in Italy?” It’s not uncommon, especially among auto fans. The reality is that Americans don’t have access to lots of incredibly radical vehicles. On the other hand, there’s usually something available here that can do the same thing as the car you saw abroad. Continue reading ‘Vehicles You Can’t Find in the US and What You Should Drive Instead’ »

Minivans, SUVs and crossovers provide lots of cargo space by allowing drivers to remove or fold seats. For example, the Ford Expedition has 70 cubic feet of cargo space. Of course, that space comes at a price. You won’t get much more than 20 miles to the gallon when driving the large Expedition. Many drivers prefer sedans. They are usually more fuel efficient due to their aerodynamics, which makes them even more efficient with hybrid engines. No, you won’t find a sedan that has as much trunk space as a typical SUV has cargo space. But these sedans might have enough space for your things. Continue reading ‘Sedans with The Most Cargo Space’ »

If you grew up like many of us at CarLeasingSecrets.com did, you probably went off roading with your friends at least a few times. In your high school days, you would have been driving (or riding in) a used 4X4 of some sort, which had been thoroughly cleaned since the last time it had been in the mud or on the beach. It was fun. But sometimes there are more serious reasons you might need to take a vehicle off-road. Maybe you work on a farm or you need to haul some construction materials up a sand dune. When you have a leased vehicle you plan to do these things with, it’s a good idea to know what kind of damages are accepted and what kind you’ll be charged for. Continue reading ‘Is It OK to Off Road with a Leased Vehicle? Will I be Charged for Scratches and Stains?’ »

A vehicle that is equipped with a start-top system shuts down its engine when it isn’t moving, at which time the battery will power the electronics. The technology is also called “idle stop.” Much like an electric car doesn’t use battery power to move itself when it’s idle, a start-stop-enabled car doesn’t use gas as it sits at a stop light. The technology was most common in hybrid vehicles until recently. But how much fuel can you save with this technology? Are there any downsides to it?

Leasing is attractively customizable and convenient, overall. It’s a convenient financing option for every driver. That’s not to say that it doesn’t have any downsides, though. Fees, deadlines and complex financing are a few things that can cause anxiety. The good news is that there are ways to avoid the headaches. Take a few minutes to read this article and save yourself some time and money.