Auto Loans 101
Top 9 car leasing traps to avoid
Auto leases can come with upsells and costly fees. Beware these 9 car leasing traps.
Top 13 dealer tricks
Most car dealers aren’t really out to rip you off, but keep in mind that car dealerships are for-profit entities.
Major car-buying missteps
Before you head out to the showroom, make sure you’re prepared.
12 best car-buying tips
The end of the year is a great time to find a deal on a vehicle. Follow these tips to save big.
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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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Florida car dealer makes an unusual offer: Buy a car, get a secured credit card
A car dealer is giving away secured credit cards to its auto buyers.
2 min read Jan 01, 1986
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How to negotiate the best loan with the car dealer
It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to get a good car loan through a dealer, but it does take some preparation.
1 min read Jan 01, 1986
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New rules may end some dealers’ practice of rolling old balance into new car loan
New federal disclosure rules require auto dealers to clearly spell out the financing amount for car buyers who are buried in their trade-ins.
3 min read Jan 01, 1986
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Changing from vroomy to roomy: Tips for buying a family car
Consumer experts urge people to purchase that first family car well before the baby arrives, preferably when both parents are still working full-time.
5 min read Jan 01, 1986
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Used luxury cars at competitive rates: The smart buy that feels good
Ready to buy a shiny, new Camry but secretly longing for the prestige of a Lexus or BMW? Consider a used luxury car coming off a lease.
2 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