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If you have a used car to sell, trading it in might make sense in this market; follow these tips to get the best price for your trade-in.
By Kelsey Mays
October 14, 2024

Choosing the right way to pay for your car depends on the type of car you’re getting, how long you want to own it, how much cash you have and your credit score.
By Colin Bird
October 11, 2024

There are options for ending your lease early without sacrificing time, effort and, in some cases, money.
By Nancy Dunham
October 10, 2024

Perhaps the most direct way to find out if a car is still under warranty is to contact a dealer for that make of car or the manufacturer itself. But there are other ways.
By Rick Cotta
October 10, 2024

A pre-purchase car inspection is an important step in determining a used car’s reliability.
By Brian Normile
October 9, 2024

Sometimes you can score a great deal on a hail-damaged car, but if you don’t take the proper precautions before finalizing the purchase, there could be hail to pay.
By Matt Schmitz
October 8, 2024

As the average length of a new-vehicle loan has increased to nearly six years, so has the number of buyers who trade in a vehicle with negative equity.
By Rick Popely
October 8, 2024

Before you move ahead with it, consider these points to learn how leasing a car works.
By Nancy Dunham
October 7, 2024

Although some dealers have instituted no-haggle pricing, CPO cars seldom carry such stipulations as a whole.
By Kelsey Mays
October 7, 2024

Most automaker finance units and third-party financial institutions will grant a one-time extension of a car lease, generally by 12 months or fewer.
By Fred Meier
October 7, 2024