Financing a new car is one thing, but being able to afford it throughout the entire length of the loan is another. What that means is that your monthly payment is important and what’s even more important is that you can comfortably afford it. According to new data from Experian, many Americans are currently paying …

Buying a car at a dealership has changed a lot since the pandemic struck last year. There are many dealerships that are now offering contact-less delivery of vehicles and are even signing the paperwork for them completely online. But one other aspect of the car-buying has changed as well: Negotiating the price. Now that the …

With battery prices dropping and model selection increasing, it’s clear that EVs are becoming increasingly prevalent in the automotive marketplace. However, electric cars still have several obstacles left to overcome, such as a paucity of convenient charging stations. But the car dealers themselves may also be standing in the way. Not all car dealers are …

Mercury Retrograde is upon and it will show up two more times this year. But is it a good time to buy a car?

Do you think you overspent on a car? You're not alone. Here at the 10 cities that overspend on cars according to WalletHub.com.

After 27 years, America’s largest used-vehicle retailer, CarMax, recently announced it’s exiting the new-vehicle retail business. The Fortune 500 company is dumping its last two franchised dealerships, both Toyota, to specialize in used-car sales. The news comes after the auto retailer touted its new 24-hour test drives. Why did CarMax pivot after a quarter-century of …

Going used is the cheapest route in car buying. However, there are many ways it can go wrong. A car might look good on the lot or feel fine during a short test drive, but you might encounter expensive repairs later. Buying a car from an online listing is even riskier because owners often don’t …

Shopping for a new or used car goes a little beyond just picking out the right car for you and your family. You also need to figure out how you are going to pay for it if you can’t afford the whole cost of it in one lump sum, and in that regard, how much …

Purchasing a vehicle is a big investment. If you’re young or don’t have much experience with car buying, you could overextend yourself by getting that impressive new sports car. Or maybe you had your eye on a rugged truck you can take off-roading.  Remember the old phrase “just because you can doesn’t mean you should”? …

Imagine this: You’re sitting in a car dealership across from the salesperson, the deal is done, and that brand-new car that you’ve been thinking about for the past few months is getting washed up and ready to be driven home. However, you pipe up in a moment of feigned clarity and tell the salesperson, “Oh …

The Vehicle Safety Compliance Act of 1988 mandates that vehicles not originally sold in the United States are illegal to import until they are 25 years old. This means that each year, a batch of cars from a quarter of a century ago finally come of age, giving consumers a whole new world of vehicles …

Dave Ramsey is a great resource for car buying advice. Most of Ramsey's advice is simple and his best advice for car buying is even simpler.

Buying a used truck can save you a whole lot of money. Buying the wrong used truck, though, can cause you difficulties and extra expenses. There are a few things to keep an eye out for when going car buying for a used truck, and here are a few tips that will help save you …

Buying a car from a dealership can be a royal pain if you don’t know what you’re doing. Don’t get us wrong, many dealers nationwide are now doing their best to make sure that the sales process is much smoother, safer, and overall pain-free nowadays, but truthfully, a car deal always comes down the numbers. …

Affordable used cars are appealing to college students. However, new cars might make more sense in the long run. Which would you choose?

In many ways, buying a motorcycle is similar to buying a car. However, there are few expenses you shouldn't forget about while you shop for your next bike.

Car dealerships and the whole car-buying experience have gotten a bad rap over the years and it’s no surprise considering there are so many myths that we’ve been led to believe. However, just like in any other business, not everything that we have all heard about dealerships and buying a car is true, but the …

Those who drive a pickup truck have probably noticed how every make and model keeps growing. For those who chose a compact when car buying, you’ve probably felt dwarfed when these beasts pull up next to you. All vehicles see changes from year-to-year, including trucks. Pickups have changed greatly since the turn of the century, …

Buying a new car from a dealership hasn’t always been the easiest walk in the park. First, you have to find the car that you want, then you have to deal with a salesperson to get through the whole process. However, the one fortunate thing that the global pandemic has brought us is a new …

If you’re planning to buy a new car soon, then it’s a good idea to be well-informed before doing so. After all, you have probably already done all of the research you can about the car that you’re interested including the make, model, trim level, and the color that you want the most, but have …