And it was the easiest part of the purchase. One of the things I hate about buying a car is financing. Talking to my bank, checking my credit score (ugh), filling out forms (double ugh), sifting through finance rates, loan terms and more can be frustrating and confusing. But, I needed a car. Hello, Auto…
Can the Progressive Snapshot Driving Monitor Lower Your Car Insurance Rates?
We tried it out and here’s what we found. In a word, yes. For me, anyway. After using Progressive’s Snapshot, my premiums were reduced by $30 over six months. And even more than the discount, I learned a few things that will save me money, both on car insurance and in general. How Snapshot Works…
Leasing vs. Buying a Car: Which is Better for Families?
Is leasing a car a better alternative than buying for families? In the not too distant past, it was companies that leased cars. It was an easy way to get a tax write-off and ensure executives and employees could tool around town in the latest models. Today, about one-third of new vehicles are leased rather…
Can You Name the Car Brand!?! You might win this super cute panda ???? from AutoGravity!
It’s easier than it seems (Oh, and there’s a grand prize, too!) We get so used to seeing car brand names we forget that many also have a ‘badge’ that signifies the brand’s identity, too. See if you can identify the brand that the AutoGravity Panda is pictured with below. Then, in the entry form…
Don’t Let New Car Financing Leave You With Buyer’s Remorse
You have the power of car finance right in your hand, literally. AutoGravity’s car financing app lets you shop cars and lenders for the perfect loan. You’ve probably seen the Rocket Mortgage ads on TV: A buyer stands outside a super cute house and with the touch of a finger to her smartphone, secures a…
5 Tips to Help You Save For a New Car in 2018
Need a new car but don’t have the funds to buy one? We’re here for you. You saw all the amazing end-of-the-year car deals and they annoyed the mess out of you because you just weren’t ready to make that purchase. I’ve been there. The good news is, there will always be more deals. If…
Is AAA Worth It? 9 Reasons to Consider Joining
A flat! And I don’t know how to change a tire (embarrassing)… I was driving to the airport on a weekday morning in my Nissan Altima, on my way to New Orleans for a work trip, when I heard a loud BANG. Then my car started fishtailing in the middle of GA-400 in Atlanta, and…
How to Get the Most Money When Selling Your Car
Reduce the net price of your new car by getting the most for your old one. When it’s time to buy a new(er) car, most of us generally have an old one to sell or trade in. But how can you get the most for that car? Trading a car in seems easy, but trade-ins can…
Government Shutdown: Car Buying Impact
While furloughed government workers may delay buying a new car, Hyundai drivers can take advantage of a payment deferral program. Federal workers affected by the government shutdown can defer lease or loan payments.
How to Buy a Car if You Have Bad Credit: 6 Tips
Many factors come into play when buying a car: what kind of car you need, what you can afford, how you will buy it and how you can finance it. The last one can be a deal breaker for many who want to buy a car, particularly those with poor credit. And as the end…