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The Average Car Payment Makes Dave Ramsey Sick

For millions of Americans, auto loans have become givens in car buying. These loans are not only for new vehicles but also used ones. They include everything from subcompacts to SUVs and luxury cars. Auto loans cost most Americans more than 5 percent in interest. Personal money management guru Dave Ramsey suggests the expense is …
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Carmax Is Now Allowing For 24-Hour Test Drives

We’ve all done it before. We’ve all bought a product, brought it home, decided it wasn’t for us, and then returned it the next day. After all, that’s what 30-day return policies are for, right? Well, not so much for cars, until now. Carmax is now doing 24-hour test drives to make sure that you …

You Might Have a Harder Time Getting a Car Loan in 2021

With the global pandemic still raging on, you might find that it’s harder to get a car loan in 2021 if you are a first-time car buyer. There are a few reasons for this and we wanted to share the information that Ari Janessian – a YouTuber and auto broker – recently shared on his …

The Most Complained About Aspects of Leasing

If you’re looking to buy a new car, but want a low monthly payment with little-to-no money down, then leasing is probably the best way to go. However, there are some drawbacks to leasing a car and consumers typically have a few common complaints about the process. So here are the more common complaints about …
A silver 2021 Honda Accord Hybrid is parked on the roof of a building with a blue-lit overhang in front a nighttime cityscape in the background.

Carvana Who? Asbury Cracks the Code to Car Buying Online in 15 Minutes

It looks like Carvana has some new competition. Those of you new to end-to-end online car buying: Carvana is a used-car retailer that sells vehicles strictly online. It handles many of the normal functions of a physical car dealer. Carvana buys and sells vehicles, accepts trade-ins, and offers financing for vehicle purchases. Auto retailer Asbury …
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Buying a Car on New Year’s Day Could Be a Good Hangover Cure

Sitting at a dealership might sound like the last thing that you want to do after ringing in the new year, but it could possibly be a good way to recover from the hangover that came with it. After spending four years selling cars and working every holiday, I can tell you that New Year’s …
A women shopping for a car at a Honda dealership

How Do You Trade in a Car That’s Not Paid Off?

There are a lot of factors to consider when buying a car from a dealership including the price of the car you’re buying, how you’re going to pay for it, and what to do with the car that you currently have. But what if the car that you currently own isn’t paid off and you …
An olive green 2021 Kia Telluride driving down an empty road

Can a Crossover Also Look Aggressive?

Crossovers are a booming segment. But do they all look like minivans without sliding doors? Or lifted sedans? Can crossovers actually look aggressive too, leaning more toward rugged truck or SUV styling?
A dark-colored 1994 Daihatsu Charade GTI hatchback parked by a lake

5 of the Worst Car Names in U.S. History

Looking back, there’ve been a host of new car introductions. There have also been some iconic vehicle names, many of which have incredible reputations. Classic titles like the Mustang, for example, send a message of unbridled power. Even Elon Musk’s Tesla brand signifies genius engineering. At the same time, the Model S moniker nods to …
A sky-blue 2021 Geely Preface sedan is on display at the 18th Guangzhou International Automobile Exhibition at China Import and Export Fair Complex on November 20, 2020, in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province of China.

Most People Have Never Heard of 1 of the Biggest Automakers in the World

The folks at Donut Media recently posted a YouTube video about one of the world’s biggest automakers. But you may have never even heard of it despite years of car buying. A leading automaker based in Hangzhou, Geely Auto Group is China’s first privately owned car manufacturer. Where did Geely come from? Donut Media gave …
A red 2021 Kia Soul, equipped with standard AEB, drives on a paved surface with a blue sky in the background.

You Don’t Always Have to Pay a Lot to Get This High-End Safety Feature

Automatic emergency braking systems have long been included with top-trim vehicles. However, in 2015, about 20 automakers worldwide announced they had agreed to make AEB a standard feature on most new cars by September 2022. In late December 2019, Consumer Reports and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety announced that Audi, Volvo, Mercedes-Benz, and Tesla …
The front of a green 2021 Lexus UX on the road. Many drivers opt to buy a new Lexus because of its luxurious interior.

Avoid Buying a Car at Christmas

Sometimes, you don’t get to choose when you buy a new car. Maybe you get a new job offer, and your current car isn’t up to the task. Sometimes you get rear-ended at a traffic light and end up with a totaled car. Heck, occasionally, your engine just decides to stop working anymore, and replacing …
Honda Insight Prototype is on display at the 110th Annual Chicago Auto Show

Don’t Worry So Much About Your Hybrid Battery

Since the dawn of the Toyota Prius, hybrid cars and SUVs have been just short of a conspiracy to some. There’s a good chance you’ve heard someone speak in fear of the high cost of battery replacement. Or maybe they were talking about the worry of additional maintenance after buying a hybrid car. Regardless of …