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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

Can you lease a used car? In a word, yes. But there are plenty of ramifications.
By Kelsey Mays
October 4, 2024

Wondering what a car title is and what it looks like? We have the details.
By Brian Normile
October 4, 2024

Once your car’s warranty expires, the cost of all repairs comes out of the pockets of owners, and nervousness about that prospect has made buying an extended warranty a popular option.
By Rick Popely
October 2, 2024

The Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price — also known as “sticker” price – is basically a recommended selling price that automakers give a new car.
By Joe Bruzek
October 1, 2024

We recommend that you shop around for a loan before you go to a dealership. Before you can shop for a loan, though, you'll need to determine a few things.
By Joe Wiesenfelder
October 1, 2024