Steven Lang

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Tesla Model S
Cars
Jan 27, 2017

Why Ford Should Buy Tesla

What I'm about to say sounds outlandish, and to the best of my knowledge, no one at either of the companies involved has seriously considered such an idea.

How to read a Carfax
Cars
Oct 31, 2016

Hidden Red Flags to Watch Out for When Buying a Used Car

When you’re on the prowl for a used car, there are a few essential steps you should follow before you ever get close enough for a test drive.

SFPD Car
Cars
Sep 23, 2016

Secrets to Buying a Used Cop Car, the Best Bargain on the Road

This has likely happened to you a few times in life: you see a cop car in your rearview mirror, instinctively check your speedometer, and hit the brakes -- only to realize, oh, it's just some quirky civilian who has procured an old cop car for God knows what reason.

Certified Pre-Owned is a Ripoff
Cars
Aug 19, 2016

Why a Certified Pre-Owned Car Is Never a Good Deal

Certified pre-owned vehicles are nearly always advertised as the cream of the crop.

Cheap Gas Station
Cars
Jul 28, 2016

How Cheap Gas Destroys Your Car's Engine

If you’re like 88% of Americans, chances are you don’t think twice about where you buy your gas, as long as it’s cheap, convenient, and offers super-sized drinks for all of 69 cents.

A regular auto auction
Cars
Jul 20, 2016

My Weird, Wild Job as a Car Auctioneer

One million cars sold.

Don't get screwed on your tires
Cars
Jul 1, 2016

How to Buy Tires Without Getting Screwed

Some things you just know, like the fact that a Ferrari is fast and a Rolls-Royce is luxurious.

Cars
May 26, 2016

Why Your Next Car Will Be a Lot Like Your Phone

Cars used to be all about the driving experience.

Tesla Model S in Europe
Cars
May 20, 2016

Why Tesla's $2B Stock Offering Won't Solve Its Problems

Tesla’s decision to raise $2 billion by selling new stock this Wednesday caught a lot of fans and investors by surprise.

How do you know if a used car is any good
Cars
Apr 9, 2016

How to Test Drive a Used Car and Avoid Buying a Lemon

How do you know if that shiny used car you found online is a rolling chariot or a hopeless money pit?

The Model 3 can change the landscape
Cars
Apr 8, 2016

How the Tesla Model 3 Will Change Cars -- Even if It Fails

If the just-revealed Model 3 lives up to the considerable hype it's receiving, Tesla has a particularly potent cocktail to offer its customers and shareholders: profits, quality control, and a unique customer experience that will finally give Tesla a tangible advantage over its competitors.

Chrysler LeBaron For Sale
Cars
Feb 26, 2016

How to Buy a Reliable Car for $2,000 or Less

There are millions of perfectly good cars at the lower end of the market, but can you find one for $2,000 or less?