Make smarter car-buying decisions with guidance on auto loans, interest rates, down payments, and dealership strategies. Whether you’re buying new or used, financing or leasing, this section helps you avoid hidden costs and negotiate a better deal.
The excitement of shopping for a new car is often overshadowed by the fear of paying too much. Not only do you need to negotiate the best deal possible, but the final price must fit into your budget. There are many steps you can take to avoid overspending on a car, including: 1. Know your … Read more
As you shop for a new or used vehicle, you will always come back to one very important question: how much can I afford? The answer to this question depends on many factors, including whether or not you will finance or pay with cash. If you have plans to apply for a car loan, don’t … Read more
Are you in the market for a vehicle? It doesn’t matter if you are buying new or used, it is important to take a test drive before you begin the negotiation process. Some people consider a test drive a lot of fun. Others consider it a waste of time. Here is why this is something … Read more
Are you contemplating the idea of buying a new car? There are many reasons for feeling this way: • Your current vehicle is no longer reliable.• Your current vehicle will cost too much to repair.• Your current vehicle no longer matches your needs. Regardless of why you are considering a new car, you need to … Read more
The experience of buying a car should be enjoyable. Unfortunately, this process is anything but fun for most consumers. Instead, they dread the thought of negotiating with a salesperson, hashing out details with the business department, and hoping they don’t spend their entire day at the dealership. It is not uncommon to come across an … Read more
Just because you have less than ideal credit doesn’t mean you will never be able to purchase a new car. This may bring additional challenges to the process, but there are steps you can take to improve your situation and increase your chance of driving off the lot in a shiny new vehicle. Here are … Read more
Imagine this: you are all set to purchase a new vehicle. All you have to do is visit your local dealer, negotiate a deal, and drive off the lot. As simple as this sounds, it can be extremely challenging if you are not prepared for everything that could come your way. There are questions you … Read more
For many years, people have been following the same basic process to buy a car. This includes visiting a dealer lot, test driving the vehicle of their choice, hashing out the details with a salesperson, and hopefully signing on the dotted line. While this remains the standard, there are a few changes you can make … Read more
Once you decide to purchase a used car, it is time to turn your attention to the next step in the process: negotiating the best possible deal on the vehicle of your choice. Most people cringe at the thought of negotiating with a used car salesperson. As frustrating and stressful as this can be, there … Read more
Buying a new car can be fun in many ways. At the same time, this can bring a lot of stress into your life, especially from a financial point of view. Unless you are in position to purchase a car with cash, there will come a point when you begin to compare your loan options. … Read more
