Freedom is the only word that can describe the feeling of being on two wheels, with a full tank of gas, Born to be Wild on the radio and a wide open road. Whether you’re on a Harley or Honda, on a one day ride or cross country cruise, no trip is complete without the perfect motorcycle playlist. The first thing to know about creating your motorcycle playlist, is that all of the songs don’t have to be about motorcycles! Most of the great riding songs your playlist probably aren’t about motorcycle

Do you know know how to maintenance your car in the summer? The last thing you want is for your car to break down in the summer heat as you head out for an adventure. Routine maintenance is important for the health of your car, and what you need to do to keep your car in shape changes with the seasons. Not everyone knows what to look for and check on their car for the summer season, but that’s why we’re here! Check out these scorching tips to keep your car in running order as the heat continues

The car show is a summertime tradition if you love autos. Shows around America put on display the best classic cars, new innovations and sometimes a little extra oomph with rides, games and activities for the whole family to enjoy. You might say a good car show gives car lovers the ride of their life. If you’re anything like us, you’ll take a cross country escape to see a great car show. Below we’ve collected our summer car show bucket list. Find one near you, or hop in the car for a road trip

It seems like the Takata airbag recall is never-ending. What started as a recall of 4,000 Honda vehicles in November of 2008 has grown into a global, multi-brand issue affecting millions of vehicles across the globe. The vehicles are being recalled due to faulty inflators and propellants in Takata airbags, which have been installed in several vehicle makes and models. When a collision occurs in affected models where the airbags are deployed, the defective inflators have the potential to shatter

We all know the benefits of biking to work instead of driving: it’s great exercise, it will wake you up and you’ll save money on gas. I can tell you all day WHY you should do it. The thing nobody tells you, and the number one thing that keeps people from biking to work, is HOW you do it. How do you know how much time it will take? How do you keep from looking – and smelling – like you just rode your bike to work? Most smartphones will track the amount of time it will take you to bike to work.

Besides driving less, what can you do to save money on gas? Here are our top tips for getting the most out of your next fill up. The heavier a vehicle is the worse fuel efficiency it gets. But even if you’re driving a smart car, keeping it loaded up with unnecessary clutter can add unnecessary extra dollars at the gas pump. Be sure to regularly clean out your trunk, and only add extra weight to your car temporarily. If you have bags of clothing to donate to Goodwill, put them in your car the s

In our 30+ years in the auto industry, we’ve heard our fair share of sneaky ways that car sellers can be scammed. Hidden fees for used cars can range from $10 to $300, and that can add up to a huge hit to your profits. Hiding fees in the fine print is not the way CashForCars.com does business, and, although we can’t control the fees at other companies, we can at least shed a light on some important things you need to be aware of when you sell your vehicle. The most costly fee when selling your

Being a one-car family doesn’t work for everyone. Adults who work on opposites ends of a city or town don’t have the time — or gas money — to make the round trip every day. Also, if you have over four kids, sometimes the logistics just don’t work out, and upgrading to two cars becomes a necessity, not a choice. But for some, the choice to scale down to one car, and embrace being a one-car family, can have unexpected benefits. Recently, a friend of mine, a two-car-owning, two-kid-having friend

St. Patrick’s Day is a big deal in Dallas, TX! Over 125,000 people came out on March 19, 2016 to see the parade that struts down Greenville Ave. This year, CashForCars.com was on the scene to have fun and spread some cheer. More than 8,000 people stayed after the parade to attend the Dallas Observer St. Patrick’s Day Concert featuring Third Eye Blind, and CashForCars.com was there as an official sponsor. We had a blast passing out beads and koozies and spreading the word about the easiest way t

It’s that time of year again: the days are getting longer, the weather’s getting warmer, and you’ve been overcome with the need to clean. What better place to start spring cleaning than the garage? Check out our helpful tips to declutter and organize the messiest of garages. Psyche Yourself Up To Clean The Garage It’s been on your to-do list for a long time, but finding the motivation to clean anything, let alone your depressing garage, is hard! But as the cleaning genius Marie Kondo says, “Th

When it comes down to transportation options sans-car, you could do a lot worse than busing it. The price of an Uber adds up, walking has it’s limitations, but the bus…the bus always has your back. Here are the the top 5 reasons why CashForCars.com always has a bus pass at the ready: No car payments. No insurance premiums. No gas to buy. These three items alone cost thousands of dollars a year. What else could you be doing with that money? Finally plan that trip you’ve wanted to take. Replace y

It all starts with a number. If you choose to go the traditional route to sell your used car, you have a lot of numbers to consider: • The Blue Book value of your used vehicle • The actual value of your vehicle (subtract dings, smoke damage, condition, etc.) • The cost of repairs required for your car to be desirable to potential buyers • Inspection costs to get your car road-worthy • 5, 10, 15+ ads you’re going to write and pay for • The 80 million other classified ads posted to Craigslist eve

Ah, the honeymoon. Considered a time-honored tradition for newlyweds, it’s an opportunity to enjoy some alone time as husband and wife. After all, the time spent together on your honeymoon – just the two of you – is the true beginning of your married life together. It’s not the walk down the aisle, the cutting of the cake or the tossing of the bouquet (not that these things aren’t important). We’re willing to bet that you and your betrothed fall into one of our top four types of honeymooners: t