Sandy B

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About

Sandy B. has written for The New York Times, Cleveland Magazine, and many online publications. She long-ago ditched the minivan life for the off-roading Ford Explorer (and hoping to restore a Shelby Mustang!)

About

Sandy B. has written for The New York Times, Cleveland Magazine, and many online publications. She long-ago ditched the minivan life for the off-roading Ford Explorer (and hoping to restore a Shelby Mustang!)

Articles

Most vehicle manufacturers strive to ensure their vehicles are reliable and safe for owners, and they do numerous safety tests to ensure it. Still, problems can occur, sometimes even after the vehicle...
Jan 15, 2021
Automakers invest time and money into ensuring their products are reliable and safe for their customers. However, problems can still arise over time. In some cases, they are not apparent until after...
Jan 15, 2021
By the time a new vehicle rolls off the line, everyone has done as much as they can to ensure it’s safe and reliable. However, unforeseen issues still come up, often after owners have driven the...
Jan 15, 2021
Automakers strive to produce safe and reliable products for owners. In some cases, they may not learn of a problem with the vehicle until it’s being used by the owners. That’s when they need to...
Jan 15, 2021
Automakers do their best to deliver safe and reliable vehicles for their customers to feel secure in. Despite their rigorous testing, problems still occur, sometimes after they’ve already been sold....
Jan 15, 2021
Whether you are looking to buy or already own a car, you want to ensure it’s in good working order. Automakers aim to provide a safe vehicle and perform countless tests to ensure their cars are in the...
Jan 15, 2021
Carmakers like Jeep take every measure they can to ensure the models they sell are safe and reliable. Even with their best efforts, problems may come to light months or even years later, after...
Jan 15, 2021
Vehicle manufacturers spend a lot of time working to ensure their models are as safe and reliable as possible before they reach the hands of the customer. Yet, sometimes, problems take months or even...
Jan 15, 2021
Automakers work hard to ensure each model rolls off the assembly line being the best they can. However, even the best cars eventually have problems. If this happens after they’ve already been sold,...
Jan 15, 2021
Carmakers aim to release models that are as safe and reliable as possible. Sometimes, problems do not become evident for some time, even years after they get sold. When this happens, they have to...
Jan 15, 2021
Carmakers invest a ton of time and money to ensure their models are as safe to operate as possible. However, problems can happen, sometimes even months or years after they’ve been sold. When this...
Jan 15, 2021
Automakers spend a lot of time ensuring their vehicles are safe and reliable. However, some problems may not become obvious right away – or until the owners are driving them. When this happens, the...
Jan 14, 2021
Most of the time, carmakers invest a lot of time in ensuring their models are safe and reliable for the road before they release them. Yet, sometimes, months or years may go by before problems begin...
Jan 14, 2021
Like most other vehicles, the Ford Fiesta was released with the expectation that it would be a safe and reliable car. However, as with all vehicles, problems can show up, some of which make them risky...
Jan 10, 2021
Subaru strives to create reliable vehicles that their customers can depend on. Sadly, even with their best efforts, problems still occur after a vehicle is sold. When this happens, a recall may be...
Jan 10, 2021
The 2013 Chevy Silverado 1500 is a full-size pickup truck. This lineup, which includes three body styles, three options in bed lengths, and five trim levels, is designed for every day and light...
Jan 5, 2021
Your Kia Forte may be your favorite car, the one that can get you around with reliability and is so easy to drive. Yet, to keep it handling well, you have to ensure you’re buying the Kia Forte best...
Dec 30, 2020
The Ford Fusion is a fully packed vehicle with ample size, a nice engine, and some key tech upgrades that are hard to pass up. But, is it safe? Before you buy a used Ford Fusion, consider the safety...
Dec 22, 2020
When you’re thinking about buying a Honda Civic, you’re likely looking for a reliable vehicle, one that’s going to last. You also need to be sure that this is a safe vehicle with a solid safety rating...
Dec 22, 2020
Subaru is a well-recognized and loved brand. If you are looking into buying a Subaru, you need all of the information you can get, including information on the car’s safety rating. Consider the Subaru...
Dec 20, 2020
There are many Audi models to choose from, including a line of SUVs, sedans, two-door coupes, and roadsters. Prices range from affordable to pushing $200,000 before adding options. When you want to...
Dec 19, 2020
When buying a Jeep, you may be thinking about things like off-road fun and fuel economy. That makes sense, but the Jeep Gladiators safety rating is a big part of the process for others. You should be...
Dec 19, 2020
The Ford Explorers safety rating is a common topic for those shopping for a 3rd-row crossover. Thankfully, the answer is more uplifting than worrisome, as there’s really nothing negative to...
Dec 19, 2020
Jeep SUV models are some of the most impressive. They offer that unique combination of off-road adventurous play and the performance you need to get stuff done. Which of the Jeep SUV models are you...
Dec 19, 2020
When you’re in the market for a stylish vehicle, one that has superior tech features and an impressive engine, you may be after the Jaguar lineup of cars. With several Jaguar models available to you,...
Dec 19, 2020