Extended warranties can be a life saver, or something you find you never needed to begin with. Whether or not you should buy an extended warranty on a used car comes down to peace of mind.

There’s a lot that goes on during the car buying process. When fees and numbers are being discussed, it's important to know what you should pay, what you can negotiate, and what you shouldn’t pay.

When you see the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) on a vehicle’s window sticker, you should know that the price can be negotiated.

Good news for all the General Motors enthusiasts out there: GM is now offering the industry's first true bumper-to-bumper extended warranty. This offer is available now on all new 2018 and 2019 Chevrolet, GMC, Buick, and Cadillac vehicles.

When it comes to service contracts (sometimes called extended warranties), there are often several choices of coverage options that can impact the price, so it’s important to weigh the pros and cons of an extended warranty.

Some car accessories available on the market are incredibly useful and affordable. However, there are also some options that you may wish to avoid.

The expanded Military Discount Program from General Motors that runs through June 30th offers an opportunity for even more active, reserve, retired and veteran military with credit issues to save even more money on a new car while reducing the overall interest expenses of a subprime car loan. But in order to take advantage of the program, these borrowers must first qualify for a new car at a participating GM dealer that also specializes in problem credit car loans.

Lost vehicle keys can be especially stressful if you have “smart” keys because the cost of replacement can be high. These costs can really put a dent in your wallet, and though key replacement is often a necessary service, it is not something automakers typically cover. Toyota Financial Services, however, is changing that by offering Key Replacement Protection.

Finance managers at car dealerships sometimes refer to it as part of fully protecting an auto loan when they speak with borrowers including those with damaged credit. That description is fairly accurate and before making a decision consumers should have a basic understanding of how credit disability insurance works.

Also called dealer add-ons, dealer-installed options are items that are added to a car at the dealership, before it hits the lot. When you’re shopping for a new car, don’t get dealer-installed options confused with factory- or port-installed options.