Articles about Car Buying Advice

Are you thinking about getting one?

People are becoming more open to the idea of buying and driving an electrified vehicle has become a lot less taboo in recent years. 'Range anxiety' seems to be dwindling fixation, while urban areas around the country have been gaining more and

Here’s what to do if you’re “waiting too long” and how to avoid such a scenario

For many, the car-buying process doesn't always go as smoothly (and quickly) as expected.Say you did have the money to pay for a car fully in cash. You don't just simply walk into a dealership, pay over the

Bakit nga ba?

Resale values are a tricky subject. Because there is no authority in the Philippines on secondhand prices, pinning down the exact value of a car is difficult. Sure, there are financial institutions that can dicate it, but those prices are often seen

Here’s a detailed explainer

So you've finally decided to pull the trigger on that brand-new car you've been saving up for. You then proceed to TopGear.com.ph to check out all the available cars that fall within your budget and come up

These should help other first-time car buyers to make informed decisions

You'll be hard-pressed to find someone who's ever bought a car and had absolutely zero regrets about it. And by zero we mean everything about the car was perfect, from the purchase itself to everything that came along after.

A simple three-point instructional

Hey, everyone. Chevrolet Suburban owner here. Got mine with 107,000km on the odometer three years ago. Now we're at 125,000km. Living with 'Arnold' ("Old, but not obsolete," get it?) isn't a bed of roses, but when I compare

Useful advice on exterior paint

One of the most common questions we get from our readers is this: Which car color is the best when it comes to ease of maintenance? In other words, the shade of paint that doesn't easily look dirty or doesn't

Quick tips to detect if something's fishy

It's not always easy buying a used car. Aside from scam artists, "hot" cars, lemons and rebuilt wrecks, Philippine buyers also have to contend with flooded vehicles being sold at regular prices.Now, if you do want to take the risk

Allow us to explain the choices

Congratulations! You're now ready for that next step in welcoming the newest baby of the family--your four-wheeled baby. And that next step is trading the bunch of bills you've set aside.You're swapping cold, hard cash for

Much trickier than buying new

A few weeks ago, I shared some tips for prospective new-car buyers. However, there are still many good reasons to buy used or--if you'd prefer the euphemism--"pre-owned" or perhaps "pre-loved." Even though there are many good,