Consumer Car Buying Advice Blog

If you’re looking for some good vibes, the Credit Karma web site provides users with a free credit score. Read the rest of this entry »

In a study released yesterday by Experian, auto loan delinquencies are seen as rising as $25 billion in vehicle loans are past due. Read the rest of this entry »

The results of a new survey conducted by Capital One Financial Corporation reveal that the majority of Americans don’t know their auto loan interest rate and are unaware of auto loan refinancing options. Read the rest of this entry »

Despite the current economic turmoil, there are still consumers out there that need to buy a car. While the timing may not be perfect for this kind of major purchase, buyers could end up helping themselves in at least two ways. Read the rest of this entry »

September sales figures are in for many of the manufacturers and the numbers are startling: Ford is down 34%, Toyota is off 32%, Honda sales are 24% below last September, while GM posted a 15.6% decline. Read the rest of this entry »

Looking for a loan or credit card but don’t think you’ll qualify? Turned down by a bank because of your poor credit history? According to the Federal Trade Commission, there is no such thing as a free lunch, and these ads could lead you to being ripped off. Read the rest of this entry »

The economy continues to limp along while banks and other lenders are tightening their credit policies. The problem is, you still need a new car because your old one is on its last legs. Fortunately, there are the steps that you can take to increase your chances of financing a new vehicle. Read the rest of this entry »

If you reside in the Metroplex and you’re contemplating buying a used or new vehicle, there are a couple of things you really should do before you go out and look for your next car. Read the rest of this entry »

The current state of the American economy is impacting car shoppers all across the nation, affecting buyers with both good credit and bad credit. Read the rest of this entry »

Trading in a car on a bad credit auto loan is something that you can absolutely do. One thing you have to be careful of, however, is trading in a car in which you have negative equity. Read the rest of this entry »