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What Is a ‘Straw Purchase’ and Why Is It Illegal?

If you need to buy a car and have troubled or no credit, then you do have options. You can wait to buy a car and save up money to pay for it in cash, you can spend time building your credit, or you can get a co-signer with better credit to co-sign on a …
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Is Labor Day Weekend the Right Time to Buy a Car?

Holidays can be a time of stress or joy. This year with the pandemic of COVID-19 we have had to learn a new way to celebrate holidays. Big holidays like the Fourth of July where we are used to coming together with friends have looked different this year, but not everything has changed. With many …
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Avoid These Common Car-Buying Mistakes

The average consumer doesn’t purchase a new car often enough for it to be routine practice. For most drivers, we only buy a car every few years, so it’s easy to forget about car buying practices. Buying a car is a significant financial commitment, and it can be incredibly stressful. With so many options on …

What’s the Deal With the Dealer Buyback Offers in Mail?

If you have ever leased or financed a car from a dealership, then you might get an offer in the mail from them offering to buy back your car within the first two to three years of owning or leasing it. But why would a dealership want to buy your car back, or have you …
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Why Would Anyone Get a 72-Month Car Loan?

Car loans come in many forms and when you’re looking for a new vehicle to finance, there are a lot of factors to consider. Interest rates, fees, and term lengths help determine not only how much you’ll pay for your new car, but also how long you’ll be on the hook for it. So, when …

Now Is the Time To Refinance Your Auto Loan

When we think about refinancing, we consider personal loans, credit cards, and even mortgages, but we forget that you aren’t stuck in your auto loan either. Refinancing your auto loan can seem intimidating, and it’s not an option many people consider — but there can be a lot of benefits to refinancing your car loan. Right …
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Consumer Reports: Tips for Buying Your First Car

Buying a car can be intimidating, but buying a new-to-you vehicle when you’ve never purchased one can be more daunting than anything. There are so many options and so much technical jargon that it’s hard even to understand what’s going on. On top of that, a lot of car dealerships carry a bad reputation for …
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How Much Car Can I Afford?

Buying a car can be an exciting time in everyone’s lives as it’s technically the second largest purchase that anyone will make short of buying a house. Picking out the right car is more than just about finding the right make, model, and even color, but it’s also important to keep your budget in mind. …
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5 Signs It’s Time to Replace Your Car

Sometimes it’s tough to know when it’s time to replace your car because letting go is tough After all, we end up spending a lot of time and money on our vehicles, and we create some of our most fun memories in them too. Here are five signs that it’s time to replace your car. …
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Subaru and Toyota Have the Most Loyal Owners Says J.D. Power

Carmakers have two primary goals: to attract new buyers and keep them. Some, of course, are better at achieving these goals and others, just ask Subaru and Toyota. According to J.D. Power’s most recent study, both of these carmakers have some of the most loyal fans. But what makes these carmakers so appealing? Subaru beat …
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How Car Reliability Reports Can Be Misleading

Picking a reliable car can be tricky sometimes. Many of us rely on car reliability data from outlets such as Consumer Reports and J.D. Power. However, sometimes these two organizations often have completely different reliability scores for the same car. So, who can we trust when it comes to car buying? How Consumer Reports gets …

Best Used Compact Cars To Buy If You Value Fuel Economy

Buying a car used typically means paying a fraction of the original sticker price, but you want to know that you’re getting into a car that isn’t going to cost you even more down the road. This can mean looking into car maintenance and repair costs, but also how fuel-efficient your car is going to …
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These Are 5 of the Most Affordable Luxury Cars You Can Buy Now

Some luxury cars are more affordable than you would think. If you have your heart set on obtaining a new luxury model but aren’t sure of where to start looking, we’ve gathered five of the most appealing options, all under $40K. Keep in mind though that these cheaper options don’t include all of the latest …
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Should You Get a Car in its First Model Year?

There have been many exciting all-new car options for 2020 but drivers are still pretty divided on whether or not you should actually buy a car in its first model year. Some shoppers won’t even consider purchasing a car in its first model year or even a newly redesigned one. Other enthusiasts have completely thrown …

Best-Used Car Options for College Grads in 2020

There are a lot of nice and affordable, brand new car options ideal for college grads but saving even more money is always appealing. Recent college grads that are looking to get a great car at an even more discounted price, buying used is the way to go. Here are some of the best-used car …
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Best New Cars for Recent College Grads in 2020

Recent college grads may find themselves in need of a new car as they transition from school life to work life. The average price of a new car may be going up but there are actually plenty of brand-new, affordable cars in 2020 that deliver on reliability, comfort, and style. We have gathered a list …