Auto shows are the best way to shop for a car, and oh, how I’ve missed them. If it seems like car shopping has changed dramatically since the pandemic started, it has. Now, you can shop online, browse the vehicles offered by local dealers, and order up a test drive, all from your computer. All…
9 Red Flags to Watch for When Buying a Used Car from a Private Seller
If you’re buying a used car from a private seller, don’t make my mistake. When a friend mentioned she was trying to sell her gorgeous-looking 1996 Chevrolet Suburban, I leapt at the chance to buy one of my dream machines. My husband and I had been talking about buying an older, large SUV for towing…
Help! The Car Window Sticker is So Confusing; This is What You Need To Know
This little wall of information is your truth-telling friend at a car dealership. Not that we don’t love our friends at car dealerships, and not that we don’t understand, cars have a LOT of details. As in, thousands of tiny yet very important details. Like, does it have adaptive cruise control? Brake hold? Apple CarPlay?…
Top Ten Car Buying Mistakes
Let’s be real, the car buying experience can be intimidating. So being prepared is crucial if you want to drive off of the dealership lot as a happy new car owner. Unfortunately, many car buyers skip the prep work and end up in a car they really don’t like. We want to help you avoid that,…
Buy a Car With My Phone? Oh, Yes, I Did!
I needed a new car. But I didn’t have time to sit at my desk researching on my computer, or at least, not enough time. I had ‘idle time’ waiting in the school pick up line, on the train to NYC, or waiting for my breakfast to microwave—time I usually spent on Facebook—but I…
How To Save Up To $2,000 this Summer: Costco’s Auto Program Launches New Chevrolet and Volvo Incentives
Known for its amazing food court and items in bulk, Costco is a value shopper’s go-to — even when it comes to cars. Their reputation for competitive prices doesn’t stop at their pizza slices. This summer, from now until August 2, 2021, Costco’s Auto Program offers their members special savings on specific models. With Chevrolet…
11 Tips for Buying a Used Car
There Are Good Deals Out There. You Just Have to Find Them. Now is a great time to buy a used car. Dealers who raced to hit sales goals at the end of the year probably took trade-ins that may still be hanging around their lots. And with the spring new car season just around…
Ask the Car Chick: Buying vs. Leasing: What’s Right for Me?
To buy or not to buy… to lease or not to lease… these are the questions. Many clients come to me for help with leasing a car. My first question to them is always, “Why are you interested in leasing?” The answer is almost always, “Because I can get a nicer car for a lower…
So You Just Bought A Used Car From A Private Seller. Now What?
If you bought a used car from Craigslist, a friend, or Facebook Marketplace for the first time, it can be hard to know what to do next. I just went through this process for the first time when I bought a beautiful 1996 Chevrolet Suburban from a nearby friend. I’d purchased my previous car used…
Sell Your Car on Craigslist? Yes! 11 Easy Tips For a Great Sale
Don’t be afraid. This can be very good. Over the years I’ve bought and sold tons of things on Craigslist, including my 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee (which was a great experience). So when my friend Hansen Lukman asked on Facebook if it was a good idea to sell his car on Craigslist, I replied, yes!…