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Spoil yourself with a car-buying vacation — in the European style
With a European delivery program, you can buy your car in the United States, then pick it up in Europe, drive it on your vacation, and ship it back, all the while saving money.
5 min read Jan 01, 1986
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12 money-management tips for college students
Heading to college? Here’s 12 money tips to pack
3 min read Jan 01, 1986
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Auto loans hit highest levels in 5 years; dealers react by rolling out new rebates
Two major automakers are revving up customer rebates and incentives this summer in an effort to boost sales, but hefty interest rate hikes are taking a bite out of discount financing.
3 min read Jan 01, 1986
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Consumers buying cars, applying for loans online
A number of banks, credit unions and finance companies are offering pre-approved auto loans through web sites, promoting fast turnaround time and a range of dealerships to choose from.
3 min read Jan 01, 1986
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Auto loan information tough to find on the Web
Most large banks and half of the major auto manufacturers do not offer online loan applications on their Web sites.
3 min read Jan 01, 1986
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If you’re looking for a deal on a lease, fall is the best time
Autumn is a great time to sign on for a new car lease. The 2001 models are fresh from the factories and couldn’t be newer. With leasing, the newer the model the better your chance of landing a low monthly [...]
3 min read Jan 01, 1986
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Odd-length lease deals offer choices to savvy shoppers
Some lenders are rolling out deals for 30-month, 39-month and 42-month leases, on top of tried and true leases with 24-, 36- and 48- month terms.
4 min read Jan 01, 1986
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Auto loan horror stories
Bankrate.com readers share their worst experiences with auto loans
5 min read Jan 01, 1986
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Auto loans: Negotiations salted with landmines
Here’s a look at some of the tricks that lenders may try to slide by unsuspecting car buyers.
3 min read Jan 01, 1986
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High-risk lenders battered by market turmoil
The high loan-to-value and subprime lending industry has taken a beating in the past couple months, leading observers to speculate that rates on new loans will rise even as the availability of those loans [...]
0 min read Jan 01, 1986
