Having your own car, driving around the metro, and even in far-flung areas is a great way to embrace freedom. However, you have to also consider realities. Just how much money do you spend on your car on a monthly, or on a yearly basis? These are questions that you need to ask if you are going to have a car. What most people don’t know is that there are…
Ever considered bringing your car to an authorized service center? Though you have the peace of mind that they could fix your car, you’ll face the problem of dealing with expensive parts and services. This is the reason why in the Philippines, a lot of car owners stick with a talyer for maintenance and repairs. But of course, you wouldn’t trust just any mechanic in the Philippines. There will be…
Used vehicles tend to be the most logical purchase. Given a brand new car’s depreciation rate within a year, it may not be a practical option to invest in the latest models. But of course, if you will ask owners of used vehicles, they’d tell you that there are many blunders to avoid whenever you purchase these vehicles. So how do you avoid the most common blunders whenever purchasing a…
If there is anything that the mid-80s to the mid-90s that reminded us, those were the days when disco suddenly became grunge. From padded shoulders to worn-out jeans, and tucked in shirts, these were the fashion statements that we encountered during these years. From those who loved turned to glam rock like Guns and Roses, to those who loved grunge and Nirvana, these are the people who witnessed the 80s…
Cars define an era. How many kids from the 1990s received their share of pogi points from their Honda Civic or their Mazda Familia? The early to mid-2000s is also defined by a number of cars. Those were the years when F4 and Elephant pants made it in our youth’s consciousness. 15 years later, let’s take a look back at those cars that we were so fond of. Hyundai…
You are planning to purchase your own car. This could be an exciting time for anyone. Despite the traffic, it makes a huge difference in the Philippines if you have a car. But of course, you should never do it in a very compulsive manner. If you will compare the cost of cars in the Philippines to that in North America, you’ll be surprised how it is more expensive to…
A car’s depreciation could be a challenge to deal with. If you tend to purchase a car for P1 million when it first came out, don’t be surprised if it will go down by as much as P200,000 in the next year. For the automotive industry, cars don’t usually appreciate in value, unless it is something historic or something similarly valuable in nature. Cars that you use will usually depreciate…
Driving in modern times can be somewhat a mix of both good and bad experiences. The bad thing about driving today especially in the Philippines is the traffic. Next, you also have to deal with pedestrians who aren’t exactly disciplined in crossing the streets and highways. And lastly, you have the drivers who aren’t also used to following traffic rules. Fortunately, you have modern technologies that could alleviate the stress…
A vehicle will inevitably undergo deterioration regardless if you are going to use it or not. In the Philippines, since cars are expensive especially given third-world standards, car owners do their best to make their cars last sometimes longer than they should. In fact, this is the reason why some cars end up being called karag-karag. So what can you do when your car is already damaged? There are basically…
Should you buy a car right now? During the last quarter of 2014 to the first quarter of 2015, we’ve witnessed continuous roll back from gas companies. Recorded on February 2 2015, gas price has already depreciated 123 days straight. The price of gas is now at $2.06 a gallon in the US. In the Philippines, the price of gas has plummeted as well prompting public utility vehicles to lower…