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…
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,…
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…
How COVID-19 Caused Automotive Supply Chain Delays That Could Be Affecting You
Cars are scarce right now, and COVID-19 is to blame. Well—COVID-19 was the first big problem that caused the automotive industry to get backed up. When manufacturing plants closed last March, it kicked off a downward spiral that has only been exacerbated by other supply problems. From chip shortages to plastics delays, these are the obstacles…
Ask The Car Chick: How Do I Get the Best Deal on A Cheap, Used Car Without Feeling Like I’m Compromising?
Why is it so hard to find a good—but cheap—used car? Car sales tend to run in cycles, with different types of vehicles being more popular at different types of the year. Spring is a time when many people look to buy an inexpensive, used car using money from their tax return. Whether you are…
Tips for Buying a Car and Sticking to a Budget
Dreaming of buying a car can be really exciting, but actually signing the papers is often stressful. Unless you’re prepared. These tips for buying a car will help you to get through the process confidently and to drive home without any regrets! We bought a truck last month. It was brand new, but last year’s…
How to Budget for a New Car
New car budget: how to save for the car of your dreams There are four signs you need to buy a new car this year. If that sounds like you, you can take a step closer to your dream ride and learn how to budget for a new car. Categorize your expenses I’m a big…
Ask the Car Chick: How Do We Go Holiday Car Shopping in 2020?
The end of the calendar year is typically a great time to buy a new car. Holiday car deals can yield big discounts due to a combination of special manufacturer incentives, bonuses for sales people, and dealers wanting to make annual sales quotas and get rid of old inventory. So, the end of the year…
Buying a New Car? Here’s the Car Buying Checklist You Need
Yes, buying a new car is stressful. Even more so if you’re a woman. As if the process wasn’t intimidating enough. I get it, trust me. And that’s why you have to walk into that car dealer prepared and armed with the right knowledge. Keep reading, we’ve got the car buying checklist you need. You’ve…
New Car Deals: Could This Be the Best Time to Buy a Car, Maybe Ever?
These new car deals are dazzling, but how long will they last? If you’ve seen the ads on TV or on Facebook it’s stunning: 0% financing and no payments for up to 6 months? Can this be real? It is, and it is spectacular. There are a lot of cars on dealers lots right now….