Category Archives: Used Cars

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What are the Top 4 Benefits of Driving an SUV?

4 Main Advantages of Owning an SUV

Americans generally love long drives and weekend getaways. Though some of these plans involve proper roads, most of them will involve off-roading. To extract the maximum enjoyment from these rides, drivers need vehicles that offer impeccable performance, massive capability, and superior control on all types of terrains across weather conditions. 

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A red 2017 Ford Escape with a turbocharged engine driving down an open road.

Will My Insurance Go Up if I Buy a Vehicle With a Turbocharged Engine?

If Insurance Companies Will Charge You Extra for Buying a Turbocharged Engine

The time has come; you found the perfect vehicle for you and you intend to purchase it. You’ve made the necessary budgetary moves and can finally get that vehicle with a turbocharged engine. But wait – will there be more expenses you aren’t thinking of from your insurance agency? Will my insurance cost rise if I buy the turbocharged vehicle of your dreams? At Auction Direct USA, we go over some thoughts on if your insurance will rise because of a vehicle purchase.

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A red 2018 Toyota Highlander driving down an open road.

The Pros and Cons of Three-Row Seating

A List of Pros and Cons to Third-Row Seating in SUV Models

When it comes to space, sometimes you need more than what a small crossover or sedan can give you. That’s why the automotive market has tons of three-row SUVs you can check out! But how efficient are they? How does it fit your lifestyle, or are there downsides to adding additional seating capacity? At Auction Direct USA, we check out the pros and cons of third-row seating to help you decide.

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2023 Dodge Charger cars front view

Am I Buying a Sports Car or a Muscle Car?

Differences Between Sports Cars, Pony Cars, and Muscle Cars

Here at Auction Direct USA, in Rochester, NY, we occasionally have customers come through and ask for a sports car. And then, after talking to them a little more, we discover that what they are really looking for is a pony car or a muscle car. We understand that drivers use “sports car” universally, but in order to ensure that you are getting the vehicle that you have always dreamed of, we just wanted to share some information that differentiates a sports car from a pony car and a muscle car.

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What Cars Do Parents Think are Great for Their Teenage Drivers?

Best Cars for Teen Drivers According to Parents

Many of us remember turning 16 and getting our first car. Of course, that car was typically a hand-me-down from Mom and Dad while they upgraded to a newer vehicle for themselves – or we purchased a used vehicle with Mom and Dad’s help. In this day and age, it seems like there is a different attitude about the kind of vehicle that teens should drive. We are guessing that it is due to distorted movies and reality shows where teens are driving brand-new luxury cars. However, many parents are still being practical about their teen’s first vehicle. We were scrolling through Quora this morning and found the question, “What is a good first car for my 16-year-old son?” We thought that we would share some of the opinions of the Quora community: Read the rest of this entry >>