Before we had cars, trucks and SUVs on the road, there were pedestrians and even motorcycles. Being a defensive driver is the best way to learn how to share the roads.
Continue ReadingBefore we had cars, trucks and SUVs on the road, there were pedestrians and even motorcycles. Being a defensive driver is the best way to learn how to share the roads.
Continue ReadingWith the practice of title washing on the rise, consumers, especially those with credit issues, should be careful where they shop when buying a used car. In addition to requesting a Carfax or some other brand of vehicle history report, car shoppers should have any vehicle they serious about buying inspected by a certified master mechanic as well as a body and frame specialist.
Continue ReadingHopefully you never have to experience your vehicle breaking down. But even worse, hopefully you never experience a breakdown on a busy highway or freeway! Knowing what to do and being prepared for anything are the best ways to keep you and other drivers safe on the road.
Continue ReadingAs people dive into married life, they sometimes begin to merge all aspects of their single lives into one. Joint things may sound like a great idea, but if one or both partners have bad credit, this may not be the best course of action. Here are some points to consider before financing with your spouse.
Continue ReadingThe average loan amount and loan term for both new and used cars continue to rise, but consumers are getting at least one thing right. The latest data from Edmunds shows that the average down payment on a new car loan in May almost broke the record.
Continue ReadingIf you have credit problems and you’re having trouble making your car payments, the very worst thing you can do is wait until after repossession to do something about it.
Continue ReadingYour interest rate on an auto loan plays a big role in determining how much you end up paying. Therefore, understanding how yours is determined and how auto loan interest rates work in general is important.
Continue ReadingBlack Book, a used vehicle valuation guide, conducted a survey and found that there is a disconnect between dealership trade-in appraisals and what consumers find their car to be worth online.
Continue ReadingDealing with vehicle repossession is never easy, but taking certain actions can make it harder than it has to be. Here is what you should and should not do.
Continue ReadingIf you enter a Chapter 13 bankruptcy with negative equity in a car that you've financed, you may qualify for a loan cramdown if you meet certain requirements.
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