Pursuing financing on a vehicle can be tough, and this scenario is made even more difficult if your credit is in bad shape. Presumably, no traditional lender (like a credit union or bank) will be willing to extend you the necessary money, and you’ll be forced to settle for a Buy Here-Pay Here dealership. While […]
If you’ve been in the market for a new vehicle, you can’t visit a single car brand’s webpage without reading something about their autonomous driving technology. While these innovations have yet to be perfected, drivers can still see flashes of these technologies included in today’s vehicles. Specifically, many of these functions are advertised as safety […]
Mercedes-Benz is known for their style and elegance, and they’ve been considered one of the most opulent car brands for the better part of three decades. While some consumers may assume that the company hasn’t done much to improve their vehicles in recent years, that couldn’t be further from the truth. In fact, the brand […]
Ah, the bad credit car loan search. Just having to type it into the Google search box is an invitation to very disappointing self-reflection. It’s only reinforced when you add in your location. Suddenly ‘bad credit car loans’ becomes ‘bad credit car loans Columbus OH’, You’re that much closer to engaging with someone who can […]
Anyone’s list of less reputable professions is likely to include (pretty much) anyone associated with car dealerships. From owners to salespeople, finance managers to mechanics, this cornerstone of our automotive industry is easily one of the most maligned in terms of their credibility, practices, and overall culture. But is this fair? Are the dealership critiques […]
As you’re reading this, countless Americans across the nation are searching Google for information on how to get approved for a car loan, despite having bad credit. And starting that search is the hardest part, because it means that you’ve admitted financial struggles. Even worse you’ve probably tailored your search to your own geography, so […]
When many car brands find that consumers are gawking over a specific nameplate, they’re content to let the success role. Often times, this means that the particular model won’t see many changes each year, as the engineers aren’t particularly focused on improving a perceived end-product. This is relatively shortsighted, as many consumers tend to jump […]
“Built Ford Tough.” You have probably heard this saying before considering it’s as old, if not older, than many millennials today. Whether you have heard it from the company’s many truck commercials or have it inscribed on your chest to show your pride in the company, this tagline has been important to many Ford owners […]
Buy Here Pay Here (or BHPH) car dealerships are a car buying option where the dealership sets up a loan and finances your car payments in-house. So instead of having a bank or an outside source put up the loan for your car like they do in major dealerships, BHPH dealerships finance the whole operation […]
Let’s just say that we’ve all been there: We’ve driven off the dealership lot and wondered if we did everything the right way. It’s human to wonder. And it’s even more human to realize later that we could have avoided missteps with a little pre-planning. The next time you have your eyes set on a […]
Generation Z is no longer a group that’s toddling around in diapers or goofing off on the playground monkey bars. As more GenZers become teenagers and young adults, they’re making their presence known – especially when making purchases such as new versus used cars. Like Millennials, Generation Z has its own distinctive characteristics, and many […]
With countless local dealerships in the Kennesaw area, it can be overwhelming at the least to select one. How will you know if that dealership is the right fit for you? How will you ensure that they will respect your requests and be helpful? These are all questions that we hear all the time. And, […]
When searching used Ford, Columbus drivers may not be looking for the same features as drivers in Kansas City. But regardless of geography, all drivers are looking for value in their vehicle purchases. More than just accessible-pricing, all car buyers are looking for well-equipped offerings with a guarantee of dependability. For those considering a used […]
Unless you have a specific make and model in mind, the decision to buy a crossover or SUV can feel overwhelming based solely on the overwhelming vastness of selection. In fact, the segment (as a whole) has been blanketed with such diligence that one might have an aneurysm trying to think of an automaker who […]
Buying a used car is a tricky operation, to say the least, and finding a used car dealer who doesn’t feel a little bit shady can be a mission. A used car dealer has one goal and one goal only, to get rid of as many cars on his lot as he can. So there […]
It was about a year ago when Chevy waged war against Ford’s lightweight aluminum F-150. Of course, Ford’s decision to use lightweight aluminum had the best of intentions. Not only would the reduction in overall weight improve overall performance, but it would serve to increase fuel economy and reduce braking distances. However noble the intention, […]
Reminiscing on 2017, few would debate the fact that it has proven to be one of the most divisive in our shared history. In fact, that divisiveness seems to have fueled the creation of an almost solely argumentative culture, where many choose to remain silent simply because the debate is no longer calm (and […]
