When you hear the term buy here pay here dealership, no doubt a negative image comes to mind. You might even envision people getting ripped off, thanks to a horrendously high interest rate on a car loan. Here’s the hard truth: that scenario is entirely exaggerated. Buy here pay here dealerships are still held accountable to all the […]
Buying a used car is a lengthy — and sometimes intimidating — process. That’s not supposed to scare you, it’s just the reality of the situation. First, you start with figuring out your budget. After that, you need to research the type of car you’d want to drive. Will a truck suit your needs, or […]
Ever wonder where your used car came from? No, I’m not talking about Craigslist or the used car dealership. I’m talking about before that, but after it rolled off the manufacturer’s assembly line. There’s this in-between, gray area that a used car lives in before it hits another lot. This form of purgatory is known […]
So. You want to open a buy here, pay here dealership? Getting rich off of other people’s misfortune sounds fun, doesn’t it? Or, how about being able to take advantage of desperate car buyers to make yourself even more money? After all, they need a car and you’re the only person they can turn to […]
The world of online car buying can be a scary, scummy, and “scammy” place. Especially when it comes to used cars, where anything can go wrong with them, and only after you’ve forked over considerable money. Of course, not all used cars are riddled with issues. But, lemons are most certainly out there. Therefore, you need to make sure […]
When browsing the lots of used car dealers, it’s important to not buy a car on your first visit or on a whim. Why? Well, like any large financial transaction, you should plan carefully. Figuring out what you can afford, setting a budget, determining what type of vehicle you need — this is only a […]
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has had a Used Car Rule enacted for sometime now. It requires car dealers to display a window sticker, also known as a “Buyers Guide” on any used cars that are for sale. This guide contains information on things like whether the used vehicle is under warranty, sold in “as is” condition, […]
People love having choices. The freedom to choose where to shop, what to buy, how to spend the money we work so hard to earn – it’s all part of being a functional and happy member of society. As a self-proclaimed automotive expert, I am the proud captain of the car-buyer-freedom-act cheerleading squad – which as […]
As soon as you’ve made the decision to sell your car, it often feels like you can’t offload it fast enough. With so many car-selling avenues to explore, it’s tough to know which one you should travel. And while there is no right or wrong answer, you do need to determine your priorities when it comes […]
These days, it can seem tougher than ever to get a good price when selling your used car. Whether it’s dealing with the hassle of trying to offload your vehicle in a private sale or the stress of finding the right dealer to take your used car, finding the right buyer willing to pay the […]
You’ve finally decided that it is time to sell you car and are ready to get the process started. For many car sellers, selling to CarMax is a no-brainer. Well-established across the country, it’s easy to access a CarMax location and get your vehicle appraised on the spot. But, like all deals that seem too […]
