Flooding can happen anywhere at any time. So, it’s important to understand the dangers of driving through high waters and whether you’re covered for flood damage.
Continue ReadingFlooding can happen anywhere at any time. So, it’s important to understand the dangers of driving through high waters and whether you’re covered for flood damage.
Continue ReadingMost of us have been told to make sure your vehicle is driven periodically to prevent the wear and tear or failure of parts, but what if you aren’t able to drive your car for months at a time?
Continue ReadingBuying a car with bad credit can be a challenge. You may face many bumps along the way such as a high interest rate, limited vehicle selection and down payment requirement. But, all of these things can be overcome with a little preparation—and the right dealer. Here, we look at the four things that you will need to provide to a dealer to get a subprime auto loan.
Continue ReadingFall is approaching quickly. High school students are getting ready to start the new school year, and members of the senior class are ready to hurry up and graduate. Seniors feel like they are on top of the world and are ready to move on and take on adulthood, but this care-free attitude can lead to more reckless driving behavior.
Continue ReadingWe’ve been told over the years that your car is the safest place to be in a lightning storm. Many people think this is because of the rubber in the tires. This is actually a myth—your tires aren’t the reason why your car is safe.
Continue ReadingTraveling to work is a fact of life for most people, and the daily slog puts many of us into some kind of rush hour traffic. This can often be the most stressful time of day for people, and for their cars. Paying attention to your vehicle and how it drives is always important. Here, we look at some of the more damaging wear and tear your daily drive may be causing to your car.
Continue ReadingSince most problem credit lenders require a down payment, you'll need enough trade equity for the down payment. If it isn't enough, the difference can be made up in cash. But if you have a negative equity trade, you'll need to come up with a cash down payment plus enough to cover the negative equity in order to meet the down payment requirements of the lender.
Continue ReadingA recent survey from FactorTrust found that U.S. adults don't understand what does and does not get included on their credit reports and factored into their credit scores.
Continue ReadingDown payments can be more helpful than harmful.
Continue ReadingSummertime is the time to enjoy the beautiful weather with family. Kids are off from school to enjoy the summer and, many times, parents need to take their children along for the ride to run simple errands. One of the biggest fears parents have during summertime: leaving their child in a hot car.
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