Some shoppers confuse a used car purchase with a bare-bones model that just takes you from point A to point B. Sure, some used vehicles will fit that description, but many others are gently-used models with some pretty cool features that may be a little out of budget on a new vehicle. Today, we are breaking down some of the must-have features car shoppers should be looking for in their used car purchase if they want to upgrade their everyday on-road experience. Read the rest of this entry
Life is not always a cakewalk. A lot of things can happen, and oftentimes your path to financial success or stability is not a straight and narrow one, but rather, a path that is filled with twists and turns here and there. Sometimes, for any number of reasons, your credit can take a hit. Maybe you had some unexpected medical expenses that drained your savings account. Maybe a bill fell behind the counter and was missed, causing a late payment. Whatever the case may be, when you have bad credit, that can hinder you from getting approved for loans or getting a low interest rate. You’ll want to do what you can to get your credit score back up, so we put together a few tips for how to raise your credit from bad to good. Read the rest of this entry
No one likes it, but it’s just how it goes. Insurance is an important part of our everyday lives, and car insurance is no different. But, with it being something that’s not always convenient, is it something that you must have? Some states can vary on their requirements. Does Texas require you to have car insurance? In a word, yes. As a resident of Texas, you need to have liability coverage in accordance with Texas law. Read ahead for some other helpful tips on auto insurance. Read the rest of this entry
Getting behind the wheel of a plush and amenity-filled luxury automobile has long been part of the American dream, but often it can feel out of reach because of price constraints. Is it really as out of reach as we think? Not at all! Who says you have to fork out your life savings for a new luxury vehicle when you can get a pre-owned one at a fraction of the cost? So, you may be wondering, does Carizma Motors sell luxury cars? The short answer is, yes! Read ahead for more details on our diverse selection of automobiles. Read the rest of this entry
October is a wonderful time of year, where the foliage is more colorful than ever, and there’s a chill in the air. While the weather gets a little cooler, that chill is also courtesy of October’s grand finale: Halloween! Yes, soon the streets will be crawling with ghosts and ghouls wandering door-to-door asking for candy, while others enjoy the night with a marathon of scary movies. There are a lot of Halloween 2019 events and haunted houses in Lubbock, TX to enjoy, and we have a sampling of them for you here. Read the rest of this entry
Vehicles are very important these days. They are essential for getting us to various destinations throughout the day. It is important to change your vehicle’s oil about every 3,000-5,000 miles to help your engine continue to run smoothly and make it last longer. How do I change the oil in my car? Glad you asked! Keep reading below to learn more! Read the rest of this entry
Having a pickup truck is quite nice. If you need to transport items that do not fit in a car or SUV, there is always room in the bed of a pickup truck. If you need to get some mulch for that Saturday afternoon project, you will have no problem picking it up and hauling it back home. There are two terms to describe the two weights above. They are payload and towing capacity. What is the difference between payload and towing capacity? In short, the payload has to do with how much is in your truck, and towing capacity has to do with how much your truck can tow. Keep reading below to learn more. Read the rest of this entry
You recently purchased a vehicle, and you need to make this vehicle last for quite a while. You are wondering how to make your car last longer. We have put together a few tips and tricks that will help you extend the life of your vehicle. Keep reading to learn more! Read the rest of this entry
Tires are responsible for getting us from place to place. Did you know that tires wear differently based on where they are positioned on your vehicle? The engine is the heaviest part and in the front of your vehicle, so your front tires tend to wear faster than the back tires. It is important to rotate your tires because this helps them wear evenly and last longer. How often should I rotate my tires? The typical answer is every 5,000-8,000 miles, but there are a variety of answers based on the make and model of your vehicle. Keep reading to learn more! Read the rest of this entry
Looking to purchase a new used vehicle, but you have your eyes set on a specific make and model? Not having luck finding that specific make and model? Are you wondering what the available make and models at Carizma Motors in Lubbock, Texas are? The short answer is we have many make and model vehicles on our lot, and it is always changing. Keep reading below to learn more! Read the rest of this entry