Our team has provided trusted car-buying advice for the past two decades. With over 30 years of combined experience, the Auto Credit Express team is comprised of professional journalists, writers, and pricing analysts dedicated to helping consumers make the right decision when it comes to getting financing for a new or used car.
Alex Bernstein
Senior Editor
Alex has been writing about car buying and leasing for over a decade. Originally from San Francisco, Alex has a degree in History from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and has been a lifelong lover of cars. Alex’s work has been featured in publications such as Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, Motor Trend, and more.
Senior Automotive Financing Editor
Meghan is expertly versed in automotive special financing and pricing analysis, having published hundreds of articles on Auto Credit Express and its sister sites, CarsDirect, and The Car Connection over the past decade. She began her career as a sports writer for the local newspaper in her hometown nearly 30 years ago, and has enjoyed writing ever since.
Auto Financing Writer
Sean has over 2 years of experience writing for CarsDirect and a deep knowledge of automotive brands and pricing data. A SoCal native, he is also an avid car enthusiast with a background in sports journalism. Sean is a graduate of California Lutheran University with a Bachelor of Science in Business.
Automotive Editor
Lindsey Grant is a seasoned automotive editor and consumer advocate. With a journalism degree from Oakland University, Lindsey launched her career covering business-to-business markets in New York City before returning to Metro Detroit, where she shifted to the automotive space. As an editor for leading platforms, including CarsDirect and Auto Credit Express, she analyzes complex car lease data and tracks shifting manufacturer incentives.
Automotive Editor
Kaitlyn has analyzed thousands of new car incentives to help shoppers find the best possible deals. With a degree in marketing from Loyola Marymount University, she serves as our point person for vehicle data management and quality assurance. A Southern California native, Kaitlyn is just as comfortable navigating complex data sets as she is exploring the outdoors. When she isn’t decoding the latest manufacturer offers, you can find her hiking with her husky.
Joel Patel
Automotive Writer
Based out of the Washington, D.C. area, Joel Patel is an automotive journalist who hails from Northern Virginia. His work has been featured by various automotive outlets, including Autoweek, Digital Trends, and Autoblog. When not writing about cars, Joel enjoys trying new foods, wrenching on his car, and watching horror movies.
John Diether
Auto Financing Writer
John Diether has many years of experience covering auto loans and financing and has been a professional writer, editor, and producer since 1997. His work can be found on TV, radio, the web, and various publications around the world. He is a graduate of Northwestern University and has a 1992 Cadillac Brougham d’Elegance in his garage.
