Getting a pre-purchase inspection is important when buying a used car. Having a certified mechanic inspect the vehicle can help you make sure you're buying a car you can count on.
Continue ReadingGetting a pre-purchase inspection is important when buying a used car. Having a certified mechanic inspect the vehicle can help you make sure you're buying a car you can count on.
Continue ReadingPrepaid maintenance programs can equal big savings if your regularly scheduled maintenance costs a lot. This can be especially true in today's auto market, where bigger vehicles that rely on synthetic oil can result in higher prices. But should you opt for prepaid maintenance, or is it an extra service
Continue ReadingMarket conditions are all over the map right now, and many Americans are feeling it at the gas pump. This week, fuel prices increased to more than $4.00 a gallon on average across the U.S. Here's a look at what's driving gas prices, and how it could impact car buyers.
Continue ReadingDealer markups can impact your vehicle purchase cost and auto loan in different ways. One thing your dealer may have some control over in your loan is your interest rate. Let's take a look.
Continue ReadingRefinancing is meant to help you lower your monthly auto loan payments, or give you longer to pay for a vehicle you love. While there's technically no limit to how many times you can do this, it may not be wise, or possible to do it more than once.
Continue ReadingDealers may mark up prices when demand is high, but inventory is tight because of a global chip shortage, a situation we're currently seeing on the car market.
Continue ReadingDealer markups, or market adjustments, happen when demand outstrips supply. At times like this, which we're experiencing now, it's common to pay at least MSRP for a car, and often much more.
Continue ReadingJust how much the average American is slated to get back in their tax refund varies, but how much you get back can influence what you do with your money. Here's a look at the average tax refund and how it could help you get the car you need.
Continue ReadingWhether or not you save in the long run depends on how you refinance, and how much your credit has improved since you took out your loan. Let's take a look.
Continue ReadingCredit approvals for car loans can vary by lender, but if you're approved for a loan you typically have around 30 days to say yes and take care of all the details. If you miss your window, you may be left re-applying for financing.
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