Buying a Car
Articles and tips related to buying a car.
Car Buying Tips - This section offers a wealth of information, especially for the first-time car buyer. Subjects include making the right car choice, negotiating a purchase, finding professional discounts and confirming low mileage on used cars, as well as a lease vs. buy calculator.
Articles
- Buying Your First Car - Buying your first car is exciting, potentially stressful, and often expensive.
- Saving on Auto Finance Costs - If you have to finance your purchase, every effort should be made to understand how auto financing works as well as the pitfalls that can turn your car buying experience into a financial nightmare.
- Understanding Auto Insurance - You need to have a thorough understanding of how auto insurance works in order to determine whether you are getting the optimum coverage for your premium dollar.
Podcasts
Calculators
- Lease vs. Buy - Should you lease your next automobile or finance it? Find out with this calculator!
- Auto Loan Calculator - Determine your car loan payment based on your purchase price or find out how much you can buy based on your monthly payment.
- Auto Loan Early Payoff - Find out how much interest you can save by increasing your monthly auto loan payment.
Financial Tips
- The Best Time to Buy a New Car for Biggest Savings - Read this article to find out the best time to buy a new car.
- Common Lease Mistakes - Read this advice on leasing a car to avoid common mistakes.
- Is Free Maintenance Worth It? - When you shop for a new car, evaluate whether free maintenance makes sense.
- Want to Save on a Car Purchase? Focus on Function - Before you choose a car, think about how you will use that car.
- Will that Hybrid really save you Money? - It is important to do the math when considering purchasing a hybrid car.