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Tim Dillard SUVs are notoriously known in the automobile industry for being quick to get into rollover accidents. While this is not a totally unfounded claim, it is also important to note that
SUV rollovers typically don’t happen because of manufacturer defects or design flaws’ they happen because drivers are dangerous in a vehicle that is already prone to rollovers under certain conditions. But how’s a driver to stay safe?
SUV rollovers happen more commonly than rollovers in other vehicles because, essentially, SUVs are top heavy. There’s nothing you can really do to change that, short of not buying an SUV, but there are [...]
The standard new car loses 47% of its value in the first three years of ownership. That’s why savvy consumers know the smart money is on used cars, which have already taken that hit. But it’s a challenge to find a good, reliable used car. Although it’s not possible to state a standard reliability level for used SUVs, it is likely to expect how strong and durable a particular vehicle will be based on some features of its history and current condition. Here’s a short list of facts to consider when you look at second-hand SUV outlays and SUV value. [...]
