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How a Teenager Should Talk to Their Dads About Cars

September 10, 2018 by dadofdivas Leave a Comment

How Teenagers Should Talk to Their Dads About Cars

The dynamics of a conversation between a father and his teenage son or daughter have significantly changed. One of the reasons is that it is simply hard to even focus. Parents have to compete with phones and screens and other distractions.

 

Among the conversations that dads need to have with their teen children is about cars or about driving. Apart from the technical aspects, the most important subject of car conversation with teens is responsibility. If you are a teenager or a young adult who would like to drive his or her own vehicle, it is important that you ask the right questions and the right intentions. This shows you are ready and that you understand what you are getting into.

 

Are you ready to take the big leap? Your dads are the perfect go-to guys. Here are things you need to find out, and why.

 

Is it important that I know about cars and driving?

Driving is a life skill. It is one of those things that can get you places, literally and figuratively. It is of course not mandatory, but it is always a plus.

 

You want to have the right intention for even asking about cars or driving. Asking why it is important or necessary is a good conversation starter. From here, lead the discussion to dependence. Those who are not skilled and trained to drive need to depend on other people’s time, availability or resources. Talk about flexibility, too, and how driving can give you more options in terms of managing your time, getting yourself from point A to point B, and so on.

 

Can I handle it?

 How Teenagers Should Talk to Their Dads About Cars

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Admit it: your dad’s approval matters to you. If he trusts that you can handle a wheel, you will be able to handle a wheel.

 

This is important to be part of your conversation because this shows that you value your dad’s opinion. And the truth is that this is one of the most important questions you’ll have to ask yourself before taking the driver’s seat. You need to be able to convince yourself that you can handle it, and your dad’s assurance and approval will help boost your confidence.

 

How tough is the financial responsibility?

You will most likely not pay for your car, and you’ll probably drive the family car anyway. But this does not mean you should completely excuse yourself from all the financial responsibility.

 

This is important in engaging your dad on the conversation on cars because it shows that you are willing to shoulder some responsibility and make sacrifices in exchange for the convenience. This includes shouldering parking expenses or fuel costs.

 

How tough is the maintenance?

 How Teenagers Should Talk to Their Dads About Cars

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There’s more to car maintenance that just having it washed regularly. No car conversation between  teens and their dads should go without the cost of maintenance, not just monetary but also time and effort.

 

Some of the basic questions regarding maintenance that any teen should ask are: how often do you need to perform a tune-up? When do you change tires? What is the lifespan of a car battery? What’s an air filter and how often does it need to be replaced? How do maintain the car’s paint? Does waxing and washing too often make it lose its original shine?

 

Dads will have a ready answer to everything. He is also most likely to provide you with the cost and the scenarios you are likely to encounter if you don’t know a thing about proper preventive maintenance.

 

What do I need to do before driving off?

 How Teenagers Should Talk to Their Dads About Cars

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A teenager can be very excited, and sometimes reckless, about cars. The moment they get behind the wheel, they step on the gas and drive off. Such act demonstrates carelessness and irresponsibility.

 

On the other hand, if you ask about essential car tips, specifically on the drill before driving off, it shows some semblance of being responsible, accountable, and in control.

 

Your basic driver checklist should include these questions: Have you inspected the vehicle? Is your tire pressure okay? Inside the vehicle, are you alert, tired or feeling sleepy? Are you buckled up? Are your rear and side mirrors aligned to your vision? Are your doors locked? Do you know where you are going? If not, set up your navigational app first. Are you capable? Are you calm or emotionally stressed? These questions are important because they basically show your regard for your own safety and everyone else’s.

 

What if I get a ticket?

Getting a ticket can be very intimidating to a teenager who is a first-time drivers. What are you supposed to do? This is also a good conversation starter with your dad because it shows that you are responsible, that you want to do things right, and that you have high regard for the law. It also teaches you about accountability in so many ways.

 

A privilege and a responsibility

This should be the core of every car conversation with a teenager — your dad knows it, and you know it. Having a car or a license is not a right; it is a privilege given to you by your government and your parents, if you are still under their guidance. This privilege comes with a great deal of responsibility. If you are behind the wheel, safety should be your top priority. You owe it to yourself, other motorists, and pedestrians.

 

A conversation about cars or driving is one that is bound to take place, and one that parents, especially dads, prepare themselves for. A teenager or a young adult who wants to take this leap are blessed to have dads who will walk them through the basics, as well as support them along the way. Ask the right questions, and have the right intentions.

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Top Ways to Breathe New Life Into Your Old Car

September 1, 2018 by dadofdivas Leave a Comment

Top Ways to Breathe New Life Into Your Old Car

 

Everyone loves to be able to go out and buy a new car after they have clocked up a few thousand miles, however, for most of us, financially this is not realistic and so we need to come up with other ways to improve our current ride. Here, I am taking you through some of our top ways to breathe new life into your old car and save yourself a tonne of cash along the way.

 

New Tyres

One of the easiest ways that you can breathe some new life into your old car is to get a new set of tyres for it. While you may be thinking that this type of investment is a little boring, if you don’t have a good grip from top quality rubber then all other power and performance upgrades will go to waste! So, make sure you start off by firsts getting yourself a new set of tyres.

 

New Spark Plugs

When you are improving your car, many people tend to overlook getting spark plugs, but this is a mistake. New spark plugs are affordable and can make a big difference. The higher quality the spark plug is, the better your combustion will be. This then means that you can look forward to more power and better fuel economy.

 

Performance Exhaust

If you are driving an older car, it will most likely be a cheaper exhaust system in place, so it is a good idea to look at changing this for a performance exhaust as this can free some of the power in your engine. This will allow for a quicker path for exhaust gases to escape from, allowing your engine to breathe better and give you more power.

 

Engine Control Unit Flash

Did you know that many manufacturers program the engine control unit parameters to below the car’s capability? They do this for it to act as a safety net, but if you reprogramme it you can unlock lots of engine performance and even better gas mileage.

 

Install a Cold Air Intake

If you want to make your car run better, then you will need to make sure that it can really breathe. This is where the cold air intake comes in! This device will free up the air flow to your engine but not only that, it will also feed the cooler more condensed air and this is exactly what your engine loves!

 

Install New Bushings

Installing new bushings is not as easy a process, but it is definitely well worth the extra time and effort! If you are unfamiliar with what bushings are, they can be found between the suspension and frame and the engine and chassis of your car. These rubber bushings are designed to help kill the vibrations in your car, but in older cars they can tend to wear out and crack over time. We would recommend that you opt for polyurethane bushings as these can last a whole lot longer than standard rubber bushings and they will also do a great job of quelling vibrations and minimising weight transfer.

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The 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport – Great For A Family!

April 6, 2018 by dadofdivas Leave a Comment

2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport

 

While taking a recent trip to Walt Disney World I had the chance to drive the new 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. This vehicle was a great vehicle that had the perfect amount of room for my family of four and was decked out with the safety and features that I would want in a vehicle today!

2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport

The 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, is a vehicle that I had not driven before, but I have to say that I was impressed. Being on a vacation, I wanted to make sure that I was driving a vehicle that would get great gas mileage and this vehicle fit that bill well. With an average miles per gallon of 25 and being able to get 23 mpg in the city and 28 on the highway I could definitely save money and time on not needing to get gas very often and in the week that I was driving this vehicle I did not need to fill up at all!

I also loved the 10 year, 100,000 mile warranty that the vehicle comes with that covers the powertrain as well as a number of other limited warranties that help to cover you for so much!

2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport

The 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport is a smaller SUV but it had enough room for everything that we brought with us on our vacation.

2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport

The 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport also, had a ton of safety features that came with the vehicle that made my family and I feel completely safe within the vehicle itself. Tons of airbags throughout the vehicle, lane departure warnings, and more all made us feel that the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport had us covered!

2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport

The kids loved the full moon roof on the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. Especially being on vacation in a warm weather climate, having something that allows you to bring in some of the beauty of the State and the sunshine after a long winter, it brought a lot of smiles to my kids’ faces!

2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport

Best of all was the price. At only $29,110, the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport gives you a ton of features for a very reasonable price. As someone that is cost-conscious, it is important to make sure that I can get what I need in a car that will not break the bank and this one does just that!

If you are looking for a new vehicle, definitely check out the new 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport!

Watch the video below for a bit more on my thoughts on the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport!

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Shell and the Fuel Rewards Program Saves You Money – Sign Up Today!

July 17, 2017 by dadofdivas Leave a Comment

Shell Fuel Rewards

I am the type of person that always enjoys saving money. I look for ways to save money in shopping, and lately I have found great savings program that keeps giving back to me every time that I fill up my gas tank.

Shell and the Fuel Rewards program not only allows you to save money at the pump but it also continues to add up savings with every fill-up that you do.

Save money with the Shell Fuel Rewards program

In June, Shell launched one of its biggest campaigns to date – “Instant Gold Status” – where members of the Fuel Rewards® program are rewarded with Instant Gold Status and automatic savings of 5c/gal on every fill-up.

 

Does saving money on gas sound like a plan for you? Sign up today and get access to this great deal! Sign up is free and I will attest that it does work, as I tried it out myself! 

Shell Fuel Rewards

 

Again, Sign Up Now! You do not want to miss this great Fuel Rewards deal. Who knows what you will be able to do with the additional money you are saving at the gas pump!

 

Redeem Fuel Rewards® savings with your Fuel Rewards® card or Alt ID at participating Shell stations. Fuel Rewards® savings are limited to 20 gallons of fuel per purchase per vehicle, or fraud limits placed by Shell and/or limits placed on your payment card by your financial institution, each of which may be lower. Fuel Rewards® savings must be redeemed in a single transaction. Once you begin to dispense fuel using your Fuel Rewards® savings, you must dispense to the 20-gallon limit or you forfeit any remaining discounted gallons of fuel. For example, if you only pump fifteen (15) gallons of fuel, you would abandon the remaining five (5) gallons of discounted fuel. If you have a rewards balance greater than the current per- gallon price of fuel, the price will roll down to the maximum capability of the fuel equipment, and your remaining rewards will be saved for a future fuel purchase. Dispenser may require a price of up to 10.9 cents per gallon. It may not be possible to combine multiple discounts and/or rewards in a single transaction. For purchases of $75 or more, please go inside to pay. Unbranded diesel and alternative fuels may not be eligible. The Fuel Rewards® program is owned and operated by Excentus Corporation. Offer may be modified or discontinued at any time without notice. Not valid where prohibited by law. Other restrictions may apply. See fuelrewards.com for complete Fuel Rewards® program details and Terms and Conditions. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

 

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Great Gas Mileage For Commuting & More With The 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer

March 5, 2017 by dadofdivas Leave a Comment

2017 Mitsubishi Lancer

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When you are looking for a vehicle that is affordable but has a lot of technology on it the 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer 2.4 SEL AWC  may be one that you want to consider.

2017 Mitsubishi Lancer

For the past week I tested out the 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer. I will start by saying that I was very impressed by the cost effectiveness of the vehicle in general, as at just over $24,400, this is a much more affordable option for many. This vehicle is a great car for commuters in my opinion as you are getting some solid gas mileage with 23 in the city and 30 on the highway for an average of 26 MPG. This is definitely something that I am looking for when I think of cars for my drive to work. With about a 50 mile round trip daily, I do look for cars that can save some money on gas and this will do just that.

2017 Mitsubishi Lancer

The Mitsubishi Lancer does not have all of the bells and whistles that some have but this is something that keeps the cost low too. The car is comfortable and handles well. I found that it is a little smaller than some, but four or five people can still fit in it without a problem.

2017 Mitsubishi Lancer

The car has a ton of safety features that are included with the price as well which is something that any father is concerned about. I have no concerns about my family riding in this vehicle and being safe no matter where we go.

2017 Mitsubishi Lancer

Check out a few more of my thoughts on the Mitsubishi Lancer below!

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Genesis G90 – The Next Level of Luxury

February 9, 2017 by dadofdivas Leave a Comment

 


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Genesis G90 – The Next Level of Luxury

This is my review of the 2017 Genesis G90. If you have never heard of the new Genesis line of vehicles get ready for luxury beyond what you have thought of at a price below some of the other named brands you may know. Genesis embodies a smarter, more progressive approach to luxury with innovation and styling seamlessly integrated into your life.

I did not know what to expect of this brand, but I have driven some of it’s sister brand’s (Hyundai) vehicles in the past and actually purchased a Hyundai Santa Fe a few months ago I was that impressed with the quality and features on the vehicle itself. Thus I was definitely expecting similar quality and I was not disappointed in the Genesis G90.

The Genesis G90 is completely loaded with all of the bells and whistles you would expect on a luxury sedan but it offered even more. The vehicle had a ton of power. With a V8 engine touting a 5.0L direct injection DOHC 32-valve engine giving you 450 HP and 383 LB/ft of torque this vehicle does not hold back and you have all of the power that you need to get where you want.

On top of this though you also have a sleek design with very unique and classy touches that make this a car that makes you feel like a professional and like you are driving in complete style. The interior is plush and gives all 5 passengers a ton of room to be comfortable. The back seat is huge and depending on the driver and passenger seat placement, the people in back get more leg room than I have seen in most vehicles.

Genesis G90

The Genesis G90 also offers control for all. Both in the front and back passengers can control their environment. From the sound system to environmental and seat controls, everything can be customized by the individual riding in the vehicle.

Speaking of sound system. The Genesis G90 is super quiet. Riding on the highway or on city roads you are isolated from outside noise which allows you to enjoy the amazing stereo sound system that is in this vehicle. The vehicle offers you 17 speakers which offers you premium sound that is unmatched from other vehicles that I have driven thus far.

You also can get where you need to be with ease by using the amazing 12.3 inch HD navigation system. This display was HUGE and I have never seem a display as large of this and it was so nice to have.

Genesis G90

Finally, the Genesis G90 is a vehicle that is so comfortable to ride within. The vehicle also offers you multi-adjustable bucket seats with Nappa leather. When I say adjustable I mean it. The vehicle offers you seats that offers you a 22-way power driver seat with lumbar support and even a 16-way power front passenger seat with power lumbar support too.

The Genesis G90 offers it all for a price tag that rivals many other competitors. The 2017 G90 RWD 5.0 Ultimate that I drove comes in at a price of $70,650, but it is worth every penny for what you get.

 

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2017 Kia Sportage SX FWD Offers Great Style, Space and More!

January 7, 2017 by dadofdivas Leave a Comment

 2017 Kia Sportage

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Over the past few days I had the chance to drive the new 2017 Kia Sportage SX FWD. This small SUV from KIA offers more than meets the eye and really delivers in regards to power, handling and comfort. You can easily fit five people in the vehicle and with the seats in the second row folding down you can also get a lot of room if you need it.

 2017 Kia Sportage

I found that the  2017 Kia Sportage really does offer great power too. The vehicle has its’ own paddles so you can switch over to manual if you want to amp up the power to the vehicle. At the same time you have all of the safety features that I know that I am looking for in a family vehicle and I can tell that this would be a vehicle that would be plenty safe for my whole family.

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The  2017 Kia Sportage  also gives you great gas mileage. I found that they state that it is 21 in the city and 26 on the highway with an average of 23 mpg. I found that this was true and I seemed to get a similar MPG from the  2017 Kia Sportage as well.

 2017 Kia Sportage

The  2017 Kia Sportage was a ton of fun to drive and with the 10 year, 100,000 mile warranty I am truly impressed with what this vehicle offers. Also, with a fully loaded vehicle coming in at less than $34,000 this vehicle is a great price for a family looking to get into a SUV.

All-in-all I was very impressed with the  2017 Kia Sportage and I think you will be too!

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Smooth Controls and Handling With the Lexus NX 200t

December 12, 2016 by dadofdivas Leave a Comment

The 2017 Lexus NX 200t offers style, comfort, handling and tons of technology!

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Over the past week we had the chance to try out the new 2017 Lexus NX 200t. This small SUV had a ton of power and control and gave you a ton of cool features for the $40,778.00 price tag on the vehicle itself.

The 2017 Lexus NX 200t offers style, comfort, handling and tons of technology! The 2017 Lexus NX 200t offers style, comfort, handling and tons of technology!

The car offered luxurious interior comfort and all of the technology. Bells and whistles that you would hope for on a Lexus. Just like in other Lexus models, this had the touchpad enabled, so you would have to use this for use within this vehicle to change channels, program different aspects or move through other features within the vehicle. I got more used to this keypad the more that I used this, but at first I found that this was a bit more difficult to use, especially at the end.

The 2017 Lexus NX 200t offers style, comfort, handling and tons of technology! The 2017 Lexus NX 200t offers style, comfort, handling and tons of technology! The 2017 Lexus NX 200t offers style, comfort, handling and tons of technology!

I found in driving the Lexus NX 200t that I was able to get some good gas mileage. With an average of about 24mpg and 22 (city) and 28 (highway), you get to save a lot of money while still getting good pick-up, handling and control.

The 2017 Lexus NX 200t offers style, comfort, handling and tons of technology! The 2017 Lexus NX 200t offers style, comfort, handling and tons of technology! The 2017 Lexus NX 200t offers style, comfort, handling and tons of technology!

The Lexus NX 200t also has strong safety features which was important to my family. With 8 airbags throughout the car on top of curtain airbags, anti-lock braking system, brakeforce distribution and more, you get full coverage to make sure that your whole family staffs stay safe.

The 2017 Lexus NX 200t offers style, comfort, handling and tons of technology! The 2017 Lexus NX 200t offers style, comfort, handling and tons of technology!

All-in-all the Lexus NX 200t was a great vehicle that really did a great job at holding up to the weeklong  scrutiny that we put this through ourselves, and I would highly recommend this for all!

Below are a few more of my thoughts on the 2017 Lexus NX 200t 

 

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2017 Best Buy Awards Announced By Kelley Blue Book

November 16, 2016 by dadofdivas Leave a Comment

Kelley Blue Book 2017 awards

 

Kelley Blue Book, the vehicle valuation and information source trusted and relied upon by both consumers and the automotive industry, today announces the winners of the 2017 Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Awards, honoring the top new model-year vehicle choices available in the U.S. market.  The 2017 Honda Civic is named Kelley Blue Book’s , alongside Best Buy Award winners in 12 major vehicle categories.

You might remember that this past summer I was able to go out to California to experience Kelley Blue Book for myself and I was asked to drive many of the past 2016 Best Buy award winners. Kelley Blue Book is an amazing resource that I know that I kow that I have been using for years when it came to looking at new and used cars for my family. I was thoroughly impressed by the detail and research that they put into all of their resources and these awards continue to show this passion and commitment for what they do.

In August 2016 I visited southern California to learn more about Kelley Blue Book and to drive the top five cars for dads #KBBDads

The Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Awards are designed to provide a significant service to new-car buyers by identifying the cream of the crop of all available 2017 model-year vehicles.  The awards are the culmination of a year-long regimen of expert vehicle evaluation and testing of nearly every new vehicle available in America, along with analysis of a broad swath of vehicle-related data, including vehicle pricing/transaction prices, 5-Year Cost to Own data (which includes depreciation, insurance, maintenance, financing, fuel, fees and taxes for new cars), consumer reviews and ratings, and vehicle sales/retail sales information.  Of more than 300 new-car models available for 2017, Kelley Blue Book’s expert editors initially narrowed the field to a few dozen Best Buy Award contenders in 12 major vehicle categories and then spent several weeks testing and evaluating all of the finalists head-to-head to ultimately determine the winners.

“After carefully analyzing a wealth of data and conducting extensive vehicle testing and evaluation from the hundreds of models available for the 2017 model-year, we chose this elite group of 12 Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Award winners because they proved to be the top in their class this year,” said Jack R. Nerad, executive editorial director and executive market analyst for Kelley Blue Book’s KBB.com.  “Kelley Blue Book editors went to the unprecedented choice of honoring the Honda Civic as the Overall Best Buy for the second year in a row because of the Civic’s unsurpassed all-around value.  It turns in very high marks in objective measures like resale value and cost to own, yet it also is a supremely satisfying car to drive and live with every day.  We believe the 2017 Civic is an exceptional value and remains the Overall Best Buy for the second year running.”

2017 Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Award Winners

2017 Honda Civic

Overall Winner: 2017 Honda Civic

Today’s compact cars are roomier, safer, more comfortable and tech-savvier than ever, and the recently redesigned Honda Civic is the undisputed king of the category.  Boldly styled, famously refined, supremely efficient, satisfying to drive, comfortable and loaded with appealing features, the Honda Civic is the first vehicle to be named our Overall Best Buy two years in a row.

Small Car: 2017 Honda Civic

The Honda Civic’s current run of Best Buy recognition spans two generations and now three model years.  Last year’s redesign earned it both a Best Buy Award and the top spot on our list of favorite new cars of the year, and it remains just as impressive and dominant in its second model year.

2017 Honda Accord

Mid-Size Car: 2017 Honda Accord

Honda’s famously dependable mid-size sedan is a resale value standout, keeping overall ownership costs low.  But the Accord also is satisfying to drive and thoroughly refined, qualifying it as a well-rounded package and earning it a second Best Buy Award.

2017 Chevrolet Impala

Full-Size Car: 2017 Chevrolet Impala

The Chevy Impala remains as roomy, comfortable and value-oriented as you might expect.  But it’s also a design and tech standout, mixing stylish sheetmetal with an attractive interior and an impressive list of in-car technologies including Apple CarPlay and wireless phone charging.  A strong combination of purchase price and resale value help it win its third Best Buy Award in as many years.

2017 Audi A4

Luxury Car: 2017 Audi A4

The totally redesigned Audi A4 claims this year’s Luxury Car Best Buy title with an elevated mix of tastefully modern exterior and interior styling, advanced but friendly technologies, excellent driving dynamics and lower overall ownership costs than some key competitors.

2017 Porsche 718 Boxster

Sports/Performance Car: 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster

With a newfound emphasis on fuel economy, connectivity and everyday usability, the revamped 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster has effectively broadened its appeal while retaining the world-class dynamism for which the nameplate is renowned.

2017 Toyota Prius Prime

Electric/Hybrid: 2017 Toyota Prius Prime

The Prius lineup expands again for 2017, this time with a distinctly styled and outfitted plug-in model that delivers 25 miles of pure electric range, 640 miles of total full-charge/full-tank range, and a 133 MPGe rating that’s the highest of any electric car of any sort currently available.  Combined with the lineup’s well-documented history of reliability and low ownership costs, the Toyota Prius Prime wins our Electric/Hybrid Best Buy of 2017.

2017 Kia Sportage

Small SUV/Crossover: 2017 Kia Sportage

Kia’s class-leading warranty coverage remains, but everything else about the Kia Sportage is all-new for 2017.  Its Best Buy Award-winning strengths include the bold face and sleek rear end, attractive and functional cockpit, roomy rear seat and practical cargo area.

2017 Honda Pilot

Mid-Size SUV/Crossover: 2017 Honda Pilot

Fresh off a complete redesign last year, the newest Honda Pilot has it all – including its second Best Buy trophy.  It’s not only the roomiest and most practical SUV in the segment, it’s also comfortable, pleasant to drive and loaded with features that serve drivers and passengers alike.

2017 Chevrolet Tahoe

Full-Size SUV/Crossover: 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe

Offering a combination of style, comfort, economy and value that’s positively unmatched in market appeal, the Chevy Tahoe is the best-selling SUV in the segment and now a back-to-back-to-back Kelley Blue Book Best Buy for the third year running.

2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC

Luxury SUV/Crossover: 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC

One vehicle at a time, Mercedes-Benz continues to build its most appealing lineup in years.  The exterior designs are intrinsically appealing, while the interiors are as rich as ever but far more contemporary and desirable.  Class-leading safety and convenience technologies also are part of the story, as is the persistent prestige of the three-pointed star.  The GLC embodies every bit of the automaker’s rediscovered style and swagger.

2017 Ford F150

Truck: 2017 Ford F-150

Radically redesigned with an aluminum-intensive architecture two years ago, the Ford F-150 has been named our Pickup Truck Best Buy ever since.  Beneath the groundbreaking construction are a variety of advanced engines and transmissions, and a long list of clever features and appealing technologies.  This year it adds one more trophy to its growing collection with its third consecutive Best Buy Award.

2017 Chrysler Pacifica

Minivan: 2017 Chrysler Pacifica

Chrysler’s all-new Pacifica minivan doesn’t just replace the long-running Town & Country, it blends luxury and practicality like no other minivan before it.  Luxury-level dash design up front is complemented by rear quarters that offer all the utility you expect in a minivan, but with uncommon design sensibilities.  It’s also a pleasure to drive, helping it lock up a Best Buy Award in its first year on the market.

“Vehicles in all segments are becoming better-equipped with more safety and tech features every year, so the competition is stiff for which models will take home a prestigious Best Buy Award,” Nerad said.  “Kelley Blue Book Best Buys represent the highest level of quality and value of all vehicles available in the American market.  With 90 years of trust in providing the auto industry with data and several decades of providing car shoppers with valuable information, Kelley Blue Book takes great pride in providing a significant consumer service by identifying the new vehicles that our experts believe to be the absolute best-value choices for new-car shoppers.”

 

About Kelley Blue Book (www.kbb.com)

Founded in 1926, Kelley Blue Book, The Trusted Resource®, is the vehicle valuation and information source trusted and relied upon by both consumers and the automotive industry.  Each week the company provides the most market-reflective values in the industry on its top-rated website KBB.com, including its famous Blue Book® Trade-In Values and Fair Purchase Price, which reports what others are paying for new and used cars this week.  The company also provides vehicle pricing and values through various products and services available to car dealers, auto manufacturers, finance and insurance companies, and governmental agencies.  Kelley Blue Book’s KBB.com ranked highest in its category for brand equity by the 2016 Harris Poll EquiTrend® study and has been named Online Auto Shopping Brand of the Year for five consecutive years.  Kelley Blue Book Co., Inc. is a Cox Automotive brand.

Learn more:

  • Kelley Blue Book’s website: http://kbb.com
  • Kelley Blue Book’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kbb
  • Kelley Blue Book’s Twitter:  https://twitter.com/kelleybluebook
  • Kelley Blue Book’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/kbb/featured

About Cox Automotive

Cox Automotive Inc. is transforming the way the world buys, sells and owns cars with industry-leading digital marketing, software, financial, wholesale and e-commerce solutions for consumers, dealers, manufacturers and the overall automotive ecosystem worldwide. Committed to open choice and dedicated to strong partnerships, the Cox Automotive family includes Autotrader®, Dealer.com®, Dealertrack®, Kelley Blue Book®, Manheim®, NextGear Capital®, vAuto®, Xtime® and a host of other brands. The global company has 33,000 team members in more than 200 locations and is partner to more than 40,000 auto dealers, as well as most major automobile manufacturers, while engaging U.S. consumer car buyers with the most recognized media brands in the industry. Cox Automotive is a subsidiary of Cox Enterprises Inc., an Atlanta-based company with revenues of $18 billion and approximately 60,000 employees. Cox Enterprises’ other major operating subsidiaries include Cox Communications and Cox Media Group. For more information about Cox Automotive, visit www.coxautoinc.com.

 

This is a sponsored post on behalf of Life of Dad and Kelley Blue Book. I have received compensation for this post; however, all opinions stated are my own.

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Mazda CX-9 – Plenty of Room for the Whole Family

October 30, 2016 by dadofdivas Leave a Comment

Mazda CX-9 - Plenty of Room for the Whole Family

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Over the past week I have been able to drive the 2016 Mazda CX-9. As you know I have a family of four so I need a vehicle that has plenty of space, but I am also looking for a vehicle that is safe for my family but is also comfortable and handles well too and the Mazda CX-9 definitely provided all of these.

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With a price point in the mid $40,000 this is a vehicle that may seem a bit than some families can afford but I will say that for the price you are getting every bell and whistle that you could imagine.

Mazda CX-9 - Plenty of Room for the Whole Family

I found that the vehicle was very comfortable. I took it on a few trips and found that it not only provided comfort for long distances, but it also provided great gas mileage for the size of the vehicle too.

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This Mazda CX-9 offered seven passengers enough room to get to where you needed to go. You do have to move the seat in the second row to get in the third row, but it was easy enough to do.

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There were also some cool safety features on this Mazda CX-9. This offered a heads up display that allowed you to keep your eyes on the road at all time and even gives you a warning about people stopping fast in front of you. This along with many of the safety features you would come to expect on Mazda’s you and you family will be very safe!

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I shared a few additional thoughts on the Mazda CX-9 below. Hope you will watch and enjoy!

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