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Considering leasing a car? Here’s everything you need to know to help you make that decision.
By Brian Normile
October 18, 2024
To get the best leasing deal, it's imperative to understand leasing's complicated vocabulary.
By Cars.com Editors
October 18, 2024
One lesser-known perk to choosing a CPO car is the potential for lower financing costs — an important consideration as auto loan rates are on the rise.
By Jane Ulitskaya
October 18, 2024
Placing a dollar value on the CPO treatment is a calculus fraught with variables. We’ll explain.
By Kelsey Mays
October 17, 2024
It's important that you be prepared before entering the finance and insurance room, because what's discussed in there is negotiable and, depending on the driver and the car, sometimes unnecessary.
By Joe Bruzek
October 17, 2024
Most manufacturers provide discounts on cars to current employees and retirees, and they often reduce transaction costs to near or below the price on the invoice sent to the dealer.
By Rick Popely
October 15, 2024
The number of miles on the odometer goes a long way to determining the value and desirability of a used vehicle.
By Rick Popely
October 14, 2024
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