Consumer Car Buying Advice Blog

In a program that began earlier this month, GMAC is offering qualified buyers incentivized financing on select GM Certified Used Vehicles. (more…)

No less an automotive luminary than Roger Penske believes that the current downtown in vehicle purchases has more to do with perceptions of the economy than in lack of credit from lenders. (more…)

According to the Federal Trade Commission, the current economic climate has contributed to new schemes from phishers intent on stealing your personal financial data. (more…)

In a recent press release, the Federal Trade Commission issued a warning to Web users to be on guard for spam relating to the Wall Street crisis. (more…)

Recent comments made by White House spokesperson Dana Perino at a press conference today indicate that the captive finance companies of the domestic automakers could apply for aid from the financial rescue package passed by Congress on October 3rd. (more…)

In an effort to boost sales in what is sure to be a very disappointing sales month, General Motors revives its employee pricing program – but this time it will be harder to get. (more…)

In the latest move to restore liquidity to the automobile industry, the Michigan Congressional Delegation calls on the Secretary of the Treasury and the Fed Chairman to take the necessary action to protect the domestic auto industry. (more…)

In its current issue, the Younkers, New York-based consumer watchdog organization names the 12 best and 3 of the worst credit cards for consumers. (more…)

In an effort to offset the negative press surrounding the GMAC announcement, Ford Motor Credit seeks to reassure dealers and customers that it is still willing to lend to customers. (more…)

In a unique approach to customer incentives that includes taking advantage of low stock prices, one Texas dealer is offering customers 50 shares of General Motors stock if they buy a new car by October 31st. (more…)