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With the rising costs of new cars, free maintenance is a good perk to have. All vehicles need regularly scheduled maintenance, and sometimes it can get expensive. But which brands offer free maintenance to help curb these costs?...

Prepaid 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...

Market 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...

Dealer 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...

Dealers 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...

Dealer 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...

Just 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...

Credit 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...

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is showing growing concern over the rising cost of vehicles. But, since they have no oversight on dealers, they may be turning their attention toward the auto lending industry in 2022...

With both new and used car prices on the rise, many people may be contemplating keeping their current car as long as possible. Not all vehicles can reliably make it to a ripe old age, but some vehicles are built to last...