The market for buying trucks, both new and used, is much more of a frenzy than in the old days. Everybody wants to get their hands on a great truck. Who can blame them? Buying one is not necessarily the easiest endeavor though.

So it’s time for you to get behind the wheel of a new-to-you vehicle. But before you commit to making a purchase, you need to test drive the car of your choice. Here are the do’s and don’ts of test driving a used car.

Did you know that a month after purchasing a car, it’s estimated that two-thirds of these cars will be determined as a lemon? Although buying a preowned car can be a great choice for saving money, you also have to consider that some can end up costing you hefty repair fees down the road.

While manual (standard) transmissions were once commonplace in most automobiles, their popularity has decreased over the past few decades. From 35% during the 1980s down to 3% in today’s market. There’s still a need for them from a select clientele who crave maximum performance from their machines. If you’re thinking about learning to drive stick, or think it’s time to become part of this niche group, you’re in luck. We’re about to give you a crash course.

Facing nerve-wracking dilemmas while driving in your car can be extremely stressful. Certified Headquarters brings you information about what to do in sudden, dangerous situations.

When it comes to your teenager getting behind the wheel, there’s a lot to think about. While they’re looking forward to a new world of freedom (and responsibility), you’re more than likely a bit nervous. For them, this is an important rite of passage, and it’s up to you to educate them on making the right choices and adhering to the rules. Fear not, these 5 standards and practices will ensure that you start them off on the right foot.

If you’re a homemaker, work from home, or walk or bike to work, you probably don’t drive your car often. While it’s nice to save money on gas, it’s important to drive your car every so often to keep things running right. Here’s why you should drive your car every two weeks:

It seems like driving these days is becoming increasingly dangerous. In addition to the numerous distractions from electronic devices, people also seem to have less and less patience. This is evidenced by the increasing number of road rage incidents.

Here at Certified Headquarters, cars are our business. We know that driving has become second nature for many adults, but for teens just hitting the road, driving is an entirely new way of thinking that requires patience, practice, and guidance from mom and dad. If you have a new teen driver in your family, then you are probably dealing with an extra dose of worry. To help put your mind at ease, try out these tips to help teach your teen how to drive.

Some things in life take a moment to complete but seemingly take an eternity to undo. Growing-out bad haircuts and removing “why did I do that?” tattoos are two examples that come to mind. A third one is taking off an old and/or unsightly bumper sticker from your vehicle. The knowledgeable technicians at Certified Headquarters offer a number of effective removal methods for you to get the job done!