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.
When buying a car, it is easy to believe that every dealer is pretty much the same. As you dig around, however, you will find that this is not true. You will find that every dealer brings something unique to the table, either good or bad. Don’t make the mistake of buying a car before … Read more
If the time has come to purchase a new car, one of the first decisions you have to make pertains to the dealer you decide to do business with. No matter where you live, there is a good chance that there are several dealers in your area who claim to offer the best price, selection, … Read more
Many years ago, buying a car meant visiting a dealership in person, hashing out the details with a salesperson, and hoping to get a good deal. While there is nothing wrong with this strategy in today’s day and age, you don’t want to overlook the benefits of buying online. Most of the buying process can … Read more
Buying a car is supposed to be a fun, enjoyable experience. While many consumers look forward to this, others are so weighed down by a variety of myths and misconceptions that they don’t know what they should and should not be doing. With all this in mind, it is important to become familiar with the … Read more
Buying a new car can be both stressful and exciting at the same time. On one end of the spectrum, you know you are going to be negotiating with the dealer for the best deal possible (that is the stressful part). On the other side, there is nothing more exciting than driving a shiny new … Read more
Picking out the car is the fun part of the car buying process. The loan, on the other hand, isn’t so much fun. You’ll be stuck with the loan for four or five years, so make sure you shop carefully. Just like you don’t want to end up driving a lemon for the next several … Read more
When in the market for a vehicle, it’s smart to consider buying from a private seller. The main benefit to purchasing from an individual is that you are more likely to get your auto for a good, or even great price compared to the price of a similar vehicle at a dealership. Many times, a … Read more
Buying your next vehicle can be an exciting thing, but it can also be confusing thing if you don’t go in with at least some idea of what you’re looking for. A realistic attitude will help make car shopping go more smoothly. It can be frustrating to start with your heart set on a certain … Read more
Shopping for a vehicle can be an exciting time, but it is also a daunting task that can leave the consumer confused, exhausted, and afraid to make a move on going through with the purchase. The first instinct for many auto shoppers is to head to the local auto dealership. This can be an easy … Read more
So, you have come upon unfortunate circumstances and can no longer afford to pay your auto loan payments. As you already know, the lender has the right to repossess the car once you begin to miss payments. And they are likely to act upon that right within a couple of months of non-payment, or possibly … Read more
