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Do you require a vehicle for your company? Are you on the fence as to whether or not now is the time to buy (or lease)? If so, you are in the same position as many small business owners. Choosing a company car is easier said than done. With hundreds of options, you will find yourself faced with many questions from the start. Below are three tips for choosing the right vehicle at the right time:...

The excitement of shopping for a new car is often overshadowed by the fear of paying too much. Not only do you need to negotiate the best deal possible, but the final price must fit into your budget. There are many steps you can take to avoid overspending on a car, including: 1. Know your numbers. This means two things: the price you should pay for the car, and the amount you are comfortable working into...

As you shop for a new or used vehicle, you will always come back to one very important question: how much can I afford? The answer to this question depends on many factors, including whether or not you will finance or pay with cash. If you have plans to apply for a car loan, don’t jump the gun. Instead, you should first address these five questions: 1. What are you looking for in a lender? From...

Are you in the market for a vehicle? It doesn’t matter if you are buying new or used, it is important to take a test drive before you begin the negotiation process. Some people consider a test drive a lot of fun. Others consider it a waste of time. Here is why this is something you should do: 1. Learn more about the vehicle. Simply put, you don’t understand the finer details of a vehicle until...

Are you contemplating the idea of buying a new car? There are many reasons for feeling this way: •    Your current vehicle is no longer reliable.•    Your current vehicle will cost too much to repair.•    Your current vehicle no longer matches your needs. Regardless of why you are considering a new car, you need to decide for or against this at some point. The longer you wait the more frustrated you will become. Below are three...

Shopping for a vehicle can be an exciting time, but it is also a daunting task that can leave the consumer confused, exhausted, and afraid to make a move on going through with the purchase. The first instinct for many auto shoppers is to head to the local auto dealership. This can be an easy one-stop shop to check out what’s available, even before you’re ready to buy. But beware that by merely setting foot in...

The experience of buying a car should be enjoyable. Unfortunately, this process is anything but fun for most consumers. Instead, they dread the thought of negotiating with a salesperson, hashing out details with the business department, and hoping they don’t spend their entire day at the dealership. It is not uncommon to come across an overbearing car salesperson. He or she will do whatever it takes to make a sale, even if it means putting you...

Just because you have less than ideal credit doesn’t mean you will never be able to purchase a new car. This may bring additional challenges to the process, but there are steps you can take to improve your situation and increase your chance of driving off the lot in a shiny new vehicle. Here are three ways to secure a new car loan with bad credit: 1. Start the preparation process as soon as possible. With...

Many people shy away from buying a used car because they are afraid of what they will end up with. While there may be a few lemons out there, if you take the right approach you know you can save money on your purchase while still getting a vehicle that will provide reliable service for many years to come. Here are three tips that will point you in the right direction: 1. Have your mechanic inspect...

As you begin your search for a new car, it is easy to get drawn in by shiny paint, high tech features, and so much more. While there is sure to come a time when you focus on the sticker price of the vehicle, there is something else you need to consider: the trust cost to own. In other words, what is the vehicle going to cost you over the long run? You know that you...