Financing
Nearly One-Third Of Car Buyers Opting For 72-Month Loans
Rising auto prices may be a contributing reason why a record number of consumers are going into longer car loans. According to market research by J. D. Power and Associates, nearly one-third (32 percent) of car buyers taking out loans this month opted for 72-month terms. This is up some 30 percent...
Chrysler Offers 'No Payments For 90 Days' Summer Promo
Yesterday, we told you about the debut of General Motors' "Chevy Confidence" program, which offers Chevrolet shoppers no-haggle pricing and the opportunity to return their... July 11, 2012 by Richard Read
Car Loans Are Easier To Find: Should We Be Worried?
A big part of the auto industry's troubles during the Great Recession were tied to the credit crunch. After the banks failed, it became much harder for consumers to secure... May 30, 2012 by Richard Read
BMW Offers $300 Mobile Voucher On New 3 Series…But There’s A Catch
Fancy getting into a new 2012 BMW 3 Series and still want a little extra cash as a motivator? The German automaker is offering a $300 mobile voucher good toward the purchase... April 11, 2012 by Suzanne Kane
Car Sales Surge: Who's Buying & What Are They Getting?
Yesterday, we reported that sales for most automakers hit record levels in March. (Honda was the notable exception, its slipping figures due in part to the underwhelming 2012... April 4, 2012 by Richard Read 1
Ally Offers Consumers A New Car Loan With Guaranteed Buy-Back Price
At a time when family car buyers are searching for every great deal they can get their hands on, Ally Financial has come up with what may be a very compelling proposition... November 1, 2011 by Suzanne Kane
New Type Of Car Loan Designed To Give Buyers Peace Of Mind
A car loan is a fairly straightforward financial transaction; to buy a new car, you agree to pay a lending institution a monthly amount to cover the principal and interest... October 31, 2011 by Kurt Ernst 2
Smart Car Shopping: Knowing Your Credit Score Is Not Enough
Savvy car shoppers--and experts on savvy car shopping--recommend that consumers know their credit score before they walk into a car dealership. Why? To stop dealers from... April 13, 2011 by L James Johnson
Better Buy That New Car Now, Warns Edmunds
Just when the economy seems to be ticking ever so slowly up, consumers looking to replace the family buggy with something new have another worry to contend with. Make that... April 9, 2011 by Suzanne Kane
Feds Host Roundtables, Launch Investigation Into Dealer Practices
With the price of a new car averaging more than $28,000 and the average dealer-sold used car running around $14,000, most vehicle shoppers opt to either finance or lease... March 17, 2011 by Bengt Halvorson 5
Experian: Auto Credit Continuing To Loosen, Loan Amounts Up
To get the vehicle you want, and the right credit terms, having a high credit score has been extremely important over the past couple of years. With credit tight, lots of... December 9, 2010 by Bengt Halvorson
Vehicle Affordability Up, Despite Finance Crunch, Lower Incomes
Despite rising costs of financing and falling household income, cars are more affordable than they were this past winter and spring. That's what Comerica Bank found in its... November 15, 2010 by Bengt Halvorson
When Knowing Your Credit Score Is Not Enough
Car buyers are often told that they need to know their credit score prior to walking into a car dealership to buy a vehicle. Readers of this website know that I recommend... September 29, 2010 by L James Johnson
Cash Or Credit: Five Things Vehicle Shoppers Should Consider
If you're just getting in the market for a new car, one of the first things you should consider—along with what kind of car you want, and what you can afford—is... September 14, 2010 by Bengt Halvorson
Frugal Shopper: Should I Pay Cash For My Next Car?
At a time when credit isn't taken for granted the way that it was just a few years ago, some are rediscovering the idea that new cars don't have to be financed. If you've... September 13, 2010 by Bengt Halvorson 2
Chrysler Ties Up With U.S. Bank To Expand Leases
Chrysler has just inked a new partnership with U.S. Bank to expand leasing options. Starting this month, a new leasing deal will be offered on new Chrysler 300, Chrysler Town... September 8, 2010 by Bengt Halvorson 2
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