If you are a resident of Oregon or New Jersey (or the town of Huntington in New York), you may not even know how to pump your own gas. This is because it is (mostly) illegal to do so.

When given the chance to finance a new car, we always that suggest credit-challenged buyers pick one that's affordable. But in the case of these ten vehicles, buyers needn't sacrifice safety for price.

For any number of reasons, you may be thinking about buying a second car for your family. And while this may be a sound decision, it is one that you should make only after really thinking about the cost and real necessity of such a purchase.

A postdated check is not an acceptable down payment on a car loan and can result in the lender rescinding the deal and cancelling a dealer's contract. The only way to avoid this, if the dealer is agreeable, is to wait until those funds are available before taking delivery.

When you're buying a new vehicle, a down payment can be a huge benefit for you, and it may also make or break your chances of getting approved by a lender. But when you're low on cash, is there a way around this without losing the deal? There are some other options to keep in mind so you can still get approved for that car loan.

Realistically, if you have decent credit, it’s not unheard of to make a $500 down payment. If you’re dealing with bad credit, however, you should expect to put down more. Sure, $500 down may get you financed, but the value of a down payment can be so much more.

If you’re in the market to buy a car, you may be aware of the many benefits attached to having a down payment. How can you save enough money to provide one?

Although most dealers are pretty straightforward when it comes to selling you a car, even we have to admit that there are a few dealers out there that give the rest a bad name by trying to trick buyers into paying for additional products and services that they really don't need at the time they sign up for a bad credit auto loan.

Calculating your chances of getting an auto loan has become much easier over the years thanks to online tools – like our Car Loan Estimator. However, you have to put accurate information in to get reasonable estimates out. Otherwise, your results will only be a stab in the dark. The good news is that this information is relatively easy to find. Plus, accuracy is important or you’ll be in for a big surprise when you get to the dealership.

A recent text message scam in New Zealand could easily find its way to the U.S.