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10 things to consider when buying a car!

December 21st, 2020

Do you own a car? Since the outbreak of the new corona pandemic, having your own transportation has become more attractive to most Jamaicans. The challenge is ensuring that you can afford to buy and maintain a car during these difficult times. So what should you consider when buying a car? Here are 10 tips! [...]

Car maintenance on a budget!

July 13th, 2020

Do you own a car? Then you know all about the headaches they can cause when they need repairs. Often it feels as if the car is just a big pit where your money falls in every month. Our roads don’t make it easier either, as some potholes seem engineered to destroy your front end. [...]

Car Repairs on a budget

July 5th, 2019

Are you a driver? Well if you travel on our Jamaican roads, your car certainly will need some extra attention from time to time. The worst part is my car seems to have gone on some kind of strike in protest of the conditions under which I had to drive. It has been making some [...]

Car Woes – What consumers should watch out for!

March 17th, 2019

Traffic in the morning can be a nightmare in most areas in the corporate area. However one thing that’s worse than dealing with traffic is dealing with public transportation. The interminable waiting then the lack of comfort can make travelling on public transportation very unattractive. As a result most persons have as a goal owning [...]

Do you need a new car?

January 3rd, 2017

Okay so it’s a new year and you are tired of taking the bus so you are ready for a car. What should be your first step? Well before making any major purchase it’s important to consider the cost. Of course you need to find a car that you can afford. However the cost of [...]