Car Buying Basics

Even in this tough economy, you might need to buy a vehicle. Make sure you get the BEST deal by being a smarter car buyer.

The consumer must choose the type of automobile he wants. This does not mean that the make, model and year are settled upon, it simply means the car buyer has chosen a handful of cars she would...

Whether you decide to purchase or lease a car depends on what your needs are at the time. Many people prefer to lease because they can drive a new car every two years. Although lease payments are...

An auto purchase contract, also known as a vehicle bill of sale, is a formal agreement between the buyer and seller to acknowledge that a change of ownership and sale has taken place. This...

Zero percent financing is an interest-free loan. Automobile companies with financing divisions, like Honda's American Honda Financing Corporation or General Motors' GMAC wings, use the tactic to...

When purchasing a vehicle from a new-car dealership, it's not uncommon for dealers to advertise new car rebates. They make these rebates sound like money in the bank for new car buyers. It's...

Dealers have the opportunity to attend sales meant to entice the business of dealerships. As a private buyer, you can attend most of these sales too. You must do quite a bit of investigating when...

Your race/color and age can contribute to what your interest rate may be in financing a car. Read on to learn more.