Buying a used car is a big process. Often times months of budgeting, calculating, searching, and test driving go into finding the right one for you. Purchasing from a used car dealership offers various differences, and similarities, along the car buying journey. So here are some used car dealership advantages …
Top Questions to Ask Before Buying a Car
Buying a car can be a tricky process. Most of us have an idea of what we want and how much we want it for. Buying a car is a big step, so we’ve put together a list of questions to consider as you go into the purchasing process.
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…Car Buying Myths Exposed
Car buying “tips” and advice are anything but scarce. We live in the age of technology, where there are endless amounts of websites, forums, and apps onto which buyers find it necessary to word-vomit their experiences of how they conquered the ever-so-cunning salesman! But alas, for all their heavily researched …
Why Dealership Financing Could be Worth Your While
Dealership financing can seem like a daunting situation. Many buyers write off the dealership entirely before they even purchase a vehicle. They’ll obtain a rate from a bank or lender prior to stepping on the lot, and once the car is purchased, they never look back. But what if we …
Navigating Through the Age Of Online Car Shopping
Online car dealerships are popping up all over the country. From CarMax to TrueCar to Carvana, the options are rising. It’s no wonder that more and more dealerships have increased their online presence and are moving to online sales. But with such a big shift away from traditional car buying, …
Why Buying a Car with Bad Credit Should be No Problem
Buying a car can be an exciting step. Financing a car…well…that’s another story. Many folks find themselves in a less-than-fortunate situation with their credit. Thankfully, that doesn’t mean that a newer car is out of reach. In fact, it’s entirely possible to get approved for financing, even with bad credit. …
Calculating “Cost to Own”
In the car buying world, the words “cost to own” get thrown around quite liberally. For those outside the industry, it can seem like a non-defining and ambiguous combination of words. So what do those “experts” mean when they say those three key words? Here’s the basic and general breakdown …
The Long and Short of Car Loans
Car loans are a tricky subject. Rates are even trickier. With so many different options from so many different lenders, it can be difficult to figure out which is the best deal for you. And let’s face it, we’re not all inclined toward paperwork and crunching numbers. That being said, …
The Financial Calculator and Car Shopping
If you’ve shopped for a car online recently, you’ve probably noticed the “calculate my payment” or financial calculator options. Some folks are more mathematically inclined than others. These tools can help give you an estimate of payments and long term loan options that you could be dealing with. But to …
Your Guide to the Essential Car Terms
There are a multitude of decisions that bombard you when you step onto the lot to buy a car. There are even more confusing and twisted words to figure out and keep track of too. For the average car shopper, these terms can be difficult to understand. Some are basic, …