How Big Wheels Cost You Big Time at the Pump
Choosing big wheels for your new car — or buying larger rims for your daily driver — will cost more, decrease gas mileage, provide a harsher ride and be harder…
Philip Reed
Philip is an automotive expert who writes a syndicated column for NerdWallet. He has appeared on national TV and radio and once wore a hidden camera for ABC News to show how to haggle for a used car. His passion is helping people save money in their automotive budgets.
Posts by Philip Reed:
Is Buying a Car a 2-Person Job?
Sure, it’s fun to support your friend when they go car shopping. You get the vicarious thrill of a big purchase and a whiff of intoxicating new car smell. But…
How to Buy a Cool, Cheap Imported JDM Car
If you drive your cute, imported Nissan Figaro to a cars-and-coffee meetup, you’ll be mobbed with fans. Meanwhile, the rich guy across from you is all alone with his Ferrari…
When Your Kid Wants to Buy a Car, Don’t Take a Back Seat
It’s time for your teen to buy a car. You’ll want to set some ground rules. The last thing you want is to put your child into the driver’s seat…
3 Ways to Save After Buying a Car
Believe it or not, there are ways to improve your car deal even after the ink is dry on the sales contract. While you can’t lower the price of your…
Smart Money Podcast: Small Business Benefits, and Buying a Hybrid
Welcome to NerdWallet’s Smart Money podcast, where we answer your real-world money questions. This week’s episode starts with a discussion about National Small Business Week. Then we pivot to this…
When It Comes to Your Car Contract, the Devil Is in the Details
As dealers try to boost profits on each car they sell — because current demand far outweighs supply — many are padding contracts with extra fees and products without telling…
Get a Used Car Inspection Before You Buy — or After
The used car you bought online has already been inspected — by the seller. Now that the car is in the driveway, you’re wondering if you should have it inspected…
Why Many New Cars Are Cheaper Than Used
The age-old advice that buying a used car is the thriftiest way to roll has gone the way of chrome bumpers and fins, at least for now. As new cars…
Are You Ready to Pay $5 a Gallon for Gas?
You can’t control oil prices, but you can control how you buy gas and how you drive. By making a few simple changes, you can reduce costs and squeeze more…
