Archive for June, 2009

Rebuilt Wrecks Emerging Threat To Car Buyers

Buying a rebuilt-but not properly repaired-wreck of a car could wreck your finances.
A new study by AutoReputation.com shows that millions of cars severely damaged in major accidents have been rebuilt and are up for sale. Over the last five years, the number of salvaged cars on the market has increased nationwide by more than 50 [...]

Save By Keeping An Old Car

The right answer to the question “Should you keep the car or trade it in for a brand-new vehicle?” could help put many motorists on the road to economy. So when you choose to keep your car rather than buy a new one, you’ll end up saving money.
“People who keep their cars, treat them as [...]

Debunking the Myths of What Makes a Good Used Car

For those in the market to buy a used vehicle, there is definitely some homework to be done. Online price comparisons, vehicle ratings, personal inspections, professional inspections and vehicle history checks are all critical parts of the process.
Despite all this information gathering, however, even the most savvy and educated used car buyers can sometimes fall [...]

New Car Prices, Then And Now

New car prices have certainly changed a lot over the years. While obviously inflation, the cost of energy and a number of other causes have caused automobile prices to skyrocket when compared to the 1970’s, there are also some changes in attitude from automakers which are reflected in modern pricing schemes.
Imagine the year is 1971. [...]

Tips for Buying Your First All-terrain Vehicle

First-time buyers account for a third of all-terrain vehicle sales each year. As with any major purchase, a little education can go a long way towards helping you get the best possible deal for your money.
Polaris Industries, a leading manufacturer of ATVs, offer the following advice when you’re making your first ATV purchase:
* Consider the [...]

Car Financing Tips To Know When You’re Buying A Car

Car financing is a complicated subject. It seems that everyone has a different opinion on the best methods or strategies for financing such a large purchase should be. It can be hard to know how big a monthly payment is too big, how much of a down payment is too small, and where in between [...]

Money-Saving Advice For Finding New Vehicles

When searching for a new vehicle, car-shoppers often consider fuel-economy, exterior and interior features, and price. Shoppers should also consider something they won’t find on any window sticker: resale value. Depreciation often is the greatest expense incurred by drivers during ownership, so knowing the vehicle brands and models with the best projected resale value can [...]

Drivers Use Financing To Their Advantage

Understanding your financing options could put you in the driver’s seat when it comes to buying a new vehicle-or affording the one you already have.
Still, a recent survey found that many borrowers facing difficult financial circumstances are not aware of the ways that their creditor can help get them back on track. Indeed, only 47 [...]

Protect Yourself From Digital Odometer Fraud

Protect yourself from digital odometer fraud when you’re buying a used vehicle.
When looking at a used car, one of the first things consumers ask about is the mileage. After all, a vehicle with 40,000 miles on the odometer is much more desirable than one that’s logged 80,000 or more.
Perhaps, then, it is not surprising that [...]

What You Need to Know Before Buying a Car

Incentive packages make buying a new car almost irresistable to but there are some very important credit report and financial questions you should consider before you visit that car dealer.
(ARA) – Auto sales plunged to a 26-year low at the beginning of the year, which is why many car makers are offering incentives to entice [...]