Archive for May, 2009

With gasoline prices having come down significantly from its peak of over $3 / gallon, it may be time to consider a SUV.  When it comes to versatility and spaciousness, you can’t beat a sport utility vehicles or SUV. Gone are the days of the purely utilitarian and box-like SUVs, replaced by increasingly sophisticated palaces [...]

By Suzanne Kane
Luxury cars and today’s economy – sounds like an oxymoron, doesn’t it? Not so if you’re looking to buy a used luxury vehicle – and you have either cash or a pre-approved personal loan for a used car you may have obtained through your local credit union. What to buy? What are some [...]

By Suzanne Kane
Buying a new vehicle involves many considerations, some confusing terms and a lot of research. One of the terms that are not well known is “dealer holdback.” What is dealer holdback and why should it matter? Consider the following.
Definition of Dealer Holdback
In simple terms, dealer holdback is a percentage of either the [...]

By Suzanne Kane
What vehicle makes the most sense for you? What is the one vehicle that’s really just right, given your particular circumstances? Here’s how you can wade through the variety of choices out there.
1. Figure out what you need – If you already have a vehicle and are happy with it, maybe you [...]

You wouldn’t buy a suit, dress or pair of shoes that didn’t fit right, would you? When it comes to buying insurance for your car, truck or SUV, it makes even more sense to get just the right fit. Here are 10 steps to help you choose your next auto insurance provider.

Know what you need [...]

There are lots of great vehicles available today – if you’ve got the money. Even though the deals are very attractive as dealers scramble for customers, the painful truth is that money is hard to come by. You’ll need funds for your down payment and enough income to make the monthly payments, whether you purchase [...]