Tuesday, April 23

Tag: Car Buying

Is It Time to Trade In Your Old Car?
Car Buying, Used Vehicles

Is It Time to Trade In Your Old Car?

Weighing the Pros and Cons of an Upgrade A new car can sound exciting, but before you race to the dealer, it’s smart to think through the financial implications. Trading in your current ride for a shiny new model can impact your budget in both positive and negative ways. Looking at both sides of the equation can help determine if an upgrade makes sense for you. (more…)
What is More Expensive, Leasing or Buying?
Car Buying

What is More Expensive, Leasing or Buying?

Let’s get real, buying a car is a big deal, especially if you have never bought one before. One reason why buying a car is such a big deal is because cars ain't cheap. In fact, they are pretty darn expensive. Typically, you have two choices when it comes to purchasing a car: Leasing or buying. Which option is more expensive? (more…)
Your Choices for Car Loans With Bad Credit
Car Buying

Your Choices for Car Loans With Bad Credit

Having bad credit shouldn't keep you from shopping for great car loans. You’ve got plenty of options to get into a great ride at a price you can afford. Let’s go over everything You need to know. Don’t Let Bad Credit Keep You From Your Dream Vehicle If you're ready to get into a great vehicle, but are saddled with bad credit, you're not alone. An estimated 11.1% of American consumers suffer from bad credit. Unfortunately, a low credit score can sometimes mean limited access to great car loans. Although your FICO score might not be the best around, that doesn't mean you have to settle for less when it comes to getting a good loan. Let's go over some of the best things you can do to boost your chances of securing a great car loan for your new ride. Start Planning Planning for a ca...
Owning or Owing: Is Leasing a Car Better Than Buying in 2022?
Car Buying

Owning or Owing: Is Leasing a Car Better Than Buying in 2022?

Many think that there’s never been a worse time in their lives to get a new car. Rising inflation, remote versus in-person work changes, concern about disease spread, and more make up a lot of people’s troubles in 2022. Buying a car may be the least of your worries right now, but maybe it should be higher up on the list. The pandemic has changed a lot of things, including the automotive industry, in unexpected ways. Now may be the time to invest in or find good lease deals for a new car. But how do you know which is the best route to take? Here are the primary advantages and disadvantages of leasing versus buying a new vehicle, and which is the better option for you. Advantages of Leasing a New Car The increased popularity of leasing vehicles has allowed many to see the unique ...
Its Time to Get Approved
Car Buying

Its Time to Get Approved

Securing a car loan is extremely challenging when your credit score is lower than acceptable. While you might be able to explain why your credit score is as low as it is and could show that you’re moving upward and working to rebuild your credit, the score is the number that car dealers will look at and financing institutions will use to determine your eligibility for a loan. Thankfully, there are some dealers that specialize in bad credit financing to help you get approved and begin to help you rebuild your credit with the vehicle you need to drive. (more…)
Don’t be Pushed into a Deal
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Don’t be Pushed into a Deal

While we do work with a variety of automotive dealers that employ several salespeople there is no place for pushiness in sales. Your sales representative that is working with you should help you find the right vehicle at the price you can afford. There are so many vehicle on the market that there is certain to be a right vehicle for you. It might not be the first one you look at or the twentieth, but there is a right one. What there isn’t is room for the pushiness of a salesperson who appears to only be interested in making a sale to you with little to no regard for your needs and desires. Here are some responses you can have to help keep from being pushed into a deal that isn’t right for you. (more…)