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Three Tips to Get That Auto Loan Even with Bad Credit

Now that lenders have been tightening up credit requirements after losses from the financial crisis, its not easy to get a loan with bad credit. So h[...] read more »
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Buying a Car – Secure Financing Before You Buy

Don't let car dealers confuse you. Secure financing before you walk into the dealership and you'll be giving yourself an advantage in negotiations. read more »
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» Car Dealership Tricks to Avoid

Buying a new car is one of the most stressful financial situations that you’re likely to encounter. I wanted to cover some of the most common tricks [...] read more »
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How to Avoid Buying a Used Car Lemon

Save yourself money and aggravation by learning how to spot a used car lemon before you go car shopping. read more »
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5 Tips on How to Avoid Purchasing a Lemon

You have been saving for months to finally purchase the car of your dreams. Just be sure to follow these tips on how to avoid purchasing a lemon! read more »
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Is GAP Insurance Worth It?

GAP insurance tends to be in the range of $8 – $12 per month for the life of the loan. It is also typical that GAP insurance can be canceled at any t[...] read more »
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Why Fuel Economy Still Matters

Even if gas is only 89 cents a gallon, when buying a car you need to ask if the vehicle you’re considering would make sense if fuel prices were to ri[...] read more »
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How-to Buy a Car: Car Buying Tips

Some cool tips to help you save money on your next auto purchase! read more »
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Purchasing A Car? Advantages Of Buying Used Cars

First, a note about semantics.
Some will call it an older used car, while others will call it a clunker or even a piece of junk. These are cars t[...] read more »
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How To Buy A New Car And Not Get Ripped Off: Tips From An Insider

As a former new car salesman, I’ve found many prospects want the “lowest price” confusing it with the “best deal.” Generally, they haven’t done their[...] read more »
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The Best Time to Buy a Car

A lot of commercials are telling us now is the best time ever to buy a new car. But is it true? read more »
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Owning a Car: Don't Be Surprised By these Hidden Costs Examining Total Cost of Ownership

There is a lot more to buying a car than the sticker price and consumers don't realize it. This post outlines the common pitfalls experienced by fir[...] read more »
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Toyota vs. Lexus

I was recently thinking about the first car that I bought after graduating from college. I went to a bunch of different dealerships(Honda, Nissan, To[...] read more »
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Buying A Car When You Have Poor Credit

Have bad credit? Trying to buy a car? Here are some things you should consider from two people who were in the same boat. read more »
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Sinking car fund

When you need a new car, how do you pay for it?
Most folks take out a loan and end up paying for years for the privilege of tooling around on new [...] read more »
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