American Auto Care

Car insurance tends to cost less for used vehicles than for new vehicles. This also is the case when it comes to financing.

Did you know the earliest cars were a lot like game controllers? These cars were steered with a lever rather than the steering wheel we are all used to, the design is very similar to that of a joystick.

Registration fees are lower for used cars in most states, as the price is based on model year and value. This can save you thousands of dollars for cars that are at least three years old.

Are you trying to figure out how much car you can afford? If you won't be taking the money out of your savings, it's important to figure out how much you can afford each month and we'll help you work backwards from there.

Did you know sports cars were once listed at less than 150 horsepower? The engine power of vehicles has increased 112% since the 1980s!

Did you know that owning a used car may help you save money on your insurance? If total cost is a factor to you, remember to check with your insurance agent before finalizing our deal.

Don't forget to include sales tax when determining the cost of a vehicle. The more expensive the vehicle, the more sales tax you'll be required to pay. For example, 6 percent sales tax on a $20,000 vehicle will cost $1,200, while the same sales tax on an $8,000 used vehicle is only $480.

People will often point to the manufacturer's warranty as the reason to buy a new car. With so many extended warranty options available, you can get a solid warranty on most used cars.

If you are thinking of buying a used car instead of a new one, you are in the majority in the United States. Used cars are favored by approximately twice as many car buyers, according to statistics.

Did you know early automobiles had lever brakes? The brake was external and was applied to the tire by a long lever to stop the rotation of tires. This method would grind down the solid rubber of tires quickly and was quickly replaced.

The most popular vehicles sold in a used-car market contain six-cylinder engines, which account for nearly one-third of the total number of used cars sold.

With the price of gasoline above $3 in most parts of the country, we can help you find a used vehicle that gets good mileage to help reduce the cost of ownership for your used car.

We inspect all of our used vehicles before offering them for sale and make sure all of our vehicles are in top running condition. Talk to us if you have any additional issues about a particular vehicle that you'd like us to take care of.