When purchasing a vehicle, it involves finding one that has everything you want and need, including even the simplest of features. It does not matter whether you are buying a brand new or pre-owned car because there are really lots of decisions to make during the vehicle buying process. One of those … Read more
There are many companies that run on a subscription service business model, from magazines to Netflix. But have you also heard of a car subscription service? That’s right. This is another alternative of driving a car without the hassles of loans, big insurance payments, etc. To know if a car subscription service … Read more
If you are planning to buy a car for the first time, there are processes that you should know and have to go through. If you have sufficient funds enough – but not enough to allow you to pay for a brand-new car in full – then the alternative is to get … Read more
A car lease allows a person to drive a new car without ever having to pay in large amounts or taking out a loan. But a car lease only lets a person to drive the car only for a fixed period. The amount of payment is agreed upon between the leasing company … Read more
One of the financial facts of buying a car is the more you put down, the less you have to pay to drive the car home. You might receive more favorable financing terms or the dealership reduces the sticker price of the vehicle. However, not all down payments come in the form … Read more
Is it possible to own a new car that has several thousand miles on the odometer? The answer is yes, if the “new” car you bought was formerly a dealership demo car. Demo cars represent vehicles that one or more of a dealership’s employees has driven for personal use or the dealer … Read more
Leasing a car instead of purchasing a car offers you several distinct advantages. With depreciation greatest after year one of ownership, leasing a car means you are not on the hook for the reduced car value. You do not need to put much, if anything down when you lease a vehicle. Think … Read more
It is not as clandestine as something that goes down at the CIA, but buying a car involves uncovering the Holy Grail of secrets that determine whether you get ripped off by an over zealous automobile sales representative. Not every car salesman implements shady business practices to motivate you to sign on … Read more
Outside of a home, no other purchase requires more preparation and forethought that what buying a car requires. Simply kicking the tires and turning the key in the ignition does not cut it anymore. To know how to choose which car to buy, you have to follow a logical series of steps … Read more
One of the best automotive debates focuses on whether you should buy or lease a vehicle. No, the debate is not strong enough to merit a ballroom brawl, but it does bring a little emotion out of people. Some consumers prefer to outright own a vehicle, while other consumers like to lease … Read more
Outside of a home, nothing costs consumers more than plunking down money on a new car. As of 2017, the average price for a new car exceeded $35,000, with prices rising every month. The increase in new car prices indicates consumers have no problem paying more to own a new vehicle. Another … Read more
Negative car equity. It sounds straight out of a George Carlin bit that makes fun about how we have softened the English language. Think of “Dish Machine Operator” and “Negative Cash Flow Position.” Another funny word that hides the true meaning of a car buying term is “Upside Down Car Loan.” All … Read more