The addition of a vehicle to your household means more money out of pocket. Hopefully, you did some shopping and found a good deal on a vehicle. Maybe you even budgeted for oil changes, wiper blade replacements, and other necessary maintenance that a vehicle will need during its lifetime. Assuming you’ve got that covered, there are ways to save …
Your credit score and history is important when you’re shopping for a new or used car and are planning to lease or finance. And as we all know, the better your credit score, the more dealerships love you because you’ll have a better chance of getting a good rate and getting the deal done. But …
If life throws you a curveball and you end up needing to get out of your car lease early, then you do have some options. One option is to return the lease early, but you might end up paying a lot in penalties for it, so an easier way is to swap the lease over …
If you’re shopping for an SUV, but don’t need the added seats that the third row has to offer, then there are plenty of two-row options on the used market to choose from. Kelley Blue Book recently put together a list of the 10 Best Used Two-Row SUVs Under $20,000 and we picked five of …
Ask an enthusiast what a good weekend or hobby car would be for under $10,000, and often you will get the answer in the form of the Mazda MX-5 Miata. These small cars are endlessly customizable and are inexpensive. But, the Miata is not the only answer. In fact, there are a lot of used …
Are you under financial duress but are currently in need of a car? Or are you looking to own a car without having any car payments? No problem! Just go ahead and get yourself a $1,000 to $2,000 car and call it a day. But you might be wondering, “Are there really any good or …
When you are shopping for your next used pickup truck, one dilemma may arise. Should you buy a truck from a private seller or from a dealer? Which option will end with the best deal? How do you make sure you are buying a good truck? Is it smart to buy a pickup truck for …
Prices of new vehicles have been going up. At the same time, financing terms have been getting longer. So, it is not a surprise that people have been hanging on to their vehicles even longer. According to IHS Market, their research shows that the average age of light vehicles in operation is at 11.9 years in the …
The Infiniti Q50 is one of the most attractive vehicles under the Nissan umbrella. This luxury car is known for its delightful handling and roomy interior. The Q50’s relatively low base price makes it an even more appealing option to buy used or new. If you are interested in buying used, the 2017 Q50 is a terrific deal. But …
When it was new, the 2018 Audi A6 was praised for its classic sports performance and luxurious features. Now, this 2018 model doesn’t seem as impressive. Based on expert data from Consumer Reports, the A6 isn’t very reliable which has negatively impacted owner satisfaction. We don’t recommend buying the 2018 A6 because of this. To …
When the coronavirus pandemic first intensified and shocked business markets, the question on the minds of many auto experts was “who is going to want to buy a car now?” Unsurprisingly, it changed how many people have been buying new or used cars considering the ongoing global health crisis and rising unemployment numbers. But more …