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Can I Return a Car?
You may have uncovered major problems, realized your monthly payments surpass your budget or just decided the car isn’t all that you thought it’d be. In these situations, your first question probably is: “Can I return it?”
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Buying a Car Out of State
Whether you need to cross state lines to find the nearest dealer, best incentives or a private seller’s home, you can certainly buy a car outside of your home state.
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How Does Trading in a Car Work?
Trading in a used car to a dealership is the easiest way to pass it off for an upgrade. The process is much simpler than finding a buyer and selling it yourself, but there are some guidelines you should follow to maximize the dealer’s offer.
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What Car Should I Buy?
Deciding on the right car for you requires a cohesive balance of what you want, what you need and what you can afford. Figuring that out may seem overwhelming at first, but making smaller decisions based on these three components can help you pinpoint the car you should buy. Here are some questions to consider as you shorten your list of options.
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What to Do After Buying a Used Car
After careful research, you found a used car you like, inspected it, test-drove it and negotiated a great deal. The exhausting car-buying process may finally be over, but there are still a few steps left to take before you can go joyriding in your new-to-you ride.
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Questions to Ask When Buying a Used Car
The information you get from a seller about a used car can be just as valuable as any findings that arise from an inspection or a test drive. In fact, you should diligently interview the seller about the vehicle before you even go see it.
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What Is Good Mileage for a Used Car?
Mileage certainly matters in assessing a used car, and roughly 12,000 miles per year is considered normal, but there’s no magic number in determining a “good” mileage.
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How to Buy a Used Car From a Private Seller
Buying a used car from a private seller is a far cry from buying one at a dealership. Here are some factors to consider when buying a car from a private seller.
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Buying a New Car Vs. a Used Car
As is the case for most car-buying decisions, the new car versus used car debate depends on a variety of factors, and the answer is ultimately contingent on your wants and needs as a buyer.
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What to Look for When Buying a Used Car
You can thoroughly inspect any used car you’re interested in buying to rule out the more obvious problem cases, and you don’t need to be Sherlock Holmes to avoid being swindled.
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How to Finance a Car
If you're a first-time car buyer that thinks financing is complicated and intimidating, don’t worry - you’re not alone. Although you’ll have a few choices to make and details to hammer out as you finance a car, the process can be surprisingly straightforward.
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How to Open a Frozen Car Door and Unfreeze a Keyhole
You walk outside and it’s cold. Freezing, perhaps. All you want to do is get in your car and start it up so you can blast the heat. But there’s one problem: you can’t open the door.
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How Much to Put Down on a Car
A down payment is the amount of money you pay upfront toward the price of a car in order to reduce the size of your loan. And, the recommended amount can vary based on the kind of car you’re buying.
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Leasing Vs. Buying a Car
In order to choose between buying vs. leasing a car, it’s important to base your decision on your personal preferences because there are several pros and cons for each option.
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When Is the Best Time to Buy a Car?
While there are no guarantees when it comes to discounts, there are certain points throughout the year where you’re more likely to save money on a vehicle purchase. See some of the “best times” to buy a car.
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How to Drive on Ice
Some people enjoy the experience of snowfall in the dead of winter, but most drivers will agree that its effect on the roads is more miserable than blissful. While they’re certainly a headache, winter storms can also be, more importantly, very dangerous due to a discreet presence of ice. Luckily, there are measures you can take to prepare for and safely navigate slick surfaces in your vehicle.
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What Do You Need to Rent a Car?
Let’s take a look at some of the basic requirements involved in securing a rental car.
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What Does ESP Stand For?
ESP is the acronym for electronic stability program, but what does it actually do?
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What Credit Score Is Needed to Buy a Car?
Your credit score can have a big impact on the overall cost of a new car because the interest rate on a used or new car loan is associated with risk.
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What Is StabiliTrak?
StabiliTrak is considered a standard safety feature on all cars sold under the GM family.
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