Buying a car can be a daunting experience. There’s so much to think about when choosing a vehicle, and on top of it, sales pressure at a dealership can make it difficult to stay focused on getting the right deal. One other issue you may not think about so much is getting a good trade-in price on your old car. It often seems easier to just accept the figure the dealer suggests rather than hold up the sale. Read more
Buying a used car will always carry a risk to some extent. A secondhand vehicle brings its own baggage, and what you see may not be exactly what you get. Accessing a vehicle’s history with an online VIN check service is a great first step. You may want to request service and repair history as well. You maybe puzzled about what to look for in those documents and in what way the information presented can affect your decision? Read more
Once you become a licensed driver, next step which is purchasing a new car may seem complicated. Regardless of commute type you will have, it is normal to seek for a vehicle that fulfills any transportation needs. Many first-time buyers are often puzzled about whether they should buy or lease. Mostly they are concerned about insurance rates, length of lease or purchase term and amount of monthly payments. Some preliminary research on possible options can be beneficial in a long run. Read more
A car is one of the most expensive purchases you can make apart from real estate. With such a large amount of money involved, you need to be careful with your decisions if you want to get the most out of your cash. Read more
Your first car is one of those memorable experiences. It gives you the freedom to go wherever you want to go. Just like anything else you own, a car requires maintenance and care. Taking care of your car does not require much, but it needs maintenance on a regular basis. If you take care of your car, it will take care of you. Read more
During the later stages of the car buying process, after you do the test drive and negotiate the price with the salesperson, you will most likely find yourself in the dealership’s finance office. This office is where you will hammer out financing (if needed) and any other add-ons to be included in the contract. Such add-ons could include things like gap insurance and extended warranties. Read more
Bankruptcy doesn’t have to mean that you need to give up on your hopes and dreams. This is still the case when considering your car buying options after a bankruptcy. Though the process will be a little different than it would have been prior to your bankruptcy, you can still drive away with a great car. Read more
When you’re choosing a new car – or new to you, it’s all too easy to be swayed by persuasive sales staff, or even by your partner or parent. But the choice is yours, and it’s important to remember that before you part with your money. Be clear in your mind about what you want and need from your car, and what makes and models you’ve shortlisted from your research. Here are some pointers to help you clarify your priorities before anyone tries to interfere. Read more
Before making any vehicle purchase it is always a great idea to take a look at the vehicle history report of the car in question. These reports document the usage and upkeep of the vehicle and any accidents it may have been in. Reading the report can potentially save you hundreds or thousands of dollars in repair bills down the line. However, if you do not know what to look out for, you may miss some very important information contained in the report. The key points to watch for are: Read more
By virtually every metric, a quality used car is a better deal than a brand new one. Not only is the price lower, but the insurance costs and other associated carrying costs can be much lower as well. Simply freeing up the money you would have otherwise spent on a car payment can give you a real jump start on your finances, and those savings will continue to accrue month after month. Read more
