Trading in your vehicle can be a very important step during your car-buying process. Thousands of customers throughout the year use their trade-ins in order to purchase a brand-new or pre-owned vehicle. Doing so can go a long way toward hitting your car-buying budget. But before heading off to the dealership, intending to trade “Old Faithful” in on a shiny new ride, take the time … Read More
Auto Finance
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A recipe for paying off your auto loan early
A good recipe always starts with two things – good ingredients and solid prep work. Don’t believe me? Ask a professional chef. The recipe for paying off your vehicle is not all that different. Ingredients You will need: Your monthly payment amount Your monthly payment due date The funds to make your payment on or before the due date A payment method A clear understanding … Read More
The good, the bad and the real deal of used car shopping
Let’s talk used car shopping. I know, I know. Yuck. But let’s do it anyway, just for a little while. Have you added a driver to the family and are now looking to add a vehicle as well? Or maybe you’ve been thinking about getting something that gets better gas mileage to use for your daily commuter. If so, it’s a good time to get … Read More
A conversation with Autotrader
Last month, online car shopping site, Autotrader, featured the Chrysler Pacifica, Jeep® Wrangler and Ram 1500 on its 10 Best Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) Cars for 2019. The Jeep Wrangler and Ram 1500 were featured on the non-luxury list and the Chrysler Pacifica was awarded for the top luxury vehicles. We spoke with Brian Moody, executive editor of Autotrader, and covered the FCA US LLC vehicles … Read More
The “right” vehicle for the first-time car buyer
As a first-time car buyer, one of the most difficult decisions can be choosing which vehicle to purchase. Truth be told, not knowing which vehicle to purchase isn’t limited to just first-time car buyers. Almost anyone can have this dilemma! Unfortunately, there is no cookie-cutter formula to follow. Deciding on a vehicle is a personal decision and the choice you make should be as unique … Read More
Should you buy your leased vehicle? How to decide
Two and a half years ago, you walked into the dealership, fell in love and drove home in your shiny new car. The lease contract payment fit your budget perfectly and the plethora of lease-end options were very appealing. Now, with only a few months left, the time has arrived to research those options and determine which works best for you. Financial Aspects When considering … Read More
See which FCA US LLC vehicles won KBB.com awards
The 2019 Jeep® Wrangler and 2019 FIAT® 124 Spider were named winners of the Kelley Blue Book (KBB.com) 5-Year Cost to Own awards. The honor marked the fifth consecutive victory for the Jeep Wrangler, but the vehicle’s first in the Off-Road SUV/Crossover category. This was the first year of eligibility for the FIAT 124 Spider in the Sports Car category. The awards honored vehicles that … Read More
Jeep® Wrangler, Dodge Charger earn Best Resale Value Awards – KBB.com
The 2019 Jeep® Wrangler and Dodge Charger earned Best Resale Value Awards from Kelley Blue Book (KBB.com). One of the most trusted vehicle valuation and information sources in the country, KBB.com honored vehicles expected to maintain the greatest proportion of their original list price after the first five years of ownership. Projections are made from the Kelley Blue Book® Official Residual Value Guide and determined … Read More
Ram 3500 has the best resale value, according to J.D. Power
A class above the rest. That is what J.D. Power announced when it handed its Best Resale Value Award to the Ram 3500. According to J.D. Power, “244 vehicle models were evaluated using a sample of over 650,000 transactions with an average of 3,500 data points assessed on each vehicle. The award selection process utilizes used vehicle wholesale prices, which represent how much a dealer … Read More
When was the last time you reviewed your credit report?
How often do you check your credit report? Perhaps the better question is, when was the last time you checked your credit report? There are plenty of people online that will tell you what a credit bureau is and how to fix whatever may be ailing it. I don’t claim to be any kind of expert when it comes to improving your credit score, nor … Read More