Manufacturer rebates comprise the majority of savings that a consumer enjoys when buying a vehicle.  Rebates usually start as low as $500 and can go as high as $5,000 or more.
Rebates, like the milk in your refrigerator, have expiration dates that are firm.  Manufacturers announce new incentives by notifying the dealer via an electronic communication [...]

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People are often worried about the car buying process partly because they are unsure how much they should expect to pay monthly.  If you finance, your payment is is a function of 3 things: (1) the amount you borrow, (2) how long you borrow it; and (3) how much interest you agree to pay.
Assuming you [...]

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Debunking the myths of using Premium gasoline.

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If you are purchasing a new vehicle from a dealership and you paid for the vehicle in full, the dealership will have to send the vehicle’s MSO (Manufacturer’s Statement of Origin) to the DMV along with supporting documentation - so that the DMV can issue you a title for your vehicle. It typically takes less [...]

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More used vehicles are sold each each year than new. And a vehicle history report (e.g. CarFax or AutoCheck) is the strongest weapon in a consumer’s aresenal.  A consumer can find out if a vehicle was in a prior accident, has frame damage, whether or not there is an odometer discrepancy, how many prior owners, etc.
But, [...]

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Under the law in most States, a contract to purchase an automobile must be in writing. (The Uniform Commercial Code requires that sales of goods in excess of $500 be in writing). That being said, any agreements, promises, statements that you plan on relying upon, reassurances, etc. should be put in writing before you take [...]

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When you are shopping for your next vehicle, look for the “addendum” sticker affixed to the vehicle. It will look like a smaller version of the vehicle’s Monroney Label (window sticker) which comes from the factory. Many dealers use this Addendum Sticker to add items to vehicle. For instance, you might see an Appearance Package, [...]

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Most people think that if you lease a vehicle you only have one option at the end of the lease - and that is to turn the vehicle back to the Leasing Company. That is an option, but it is only one of your three options.
At the end of a lease, you can: (1) return [...]

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1. What is “Diminished Value”?
Diminished value is the amount of value a vehicle loses after being involved in an accident. For example, a vehicle which was damaged will be worth less than a vehicle that was never damaged. That reduction in value is referred to as “diminished value.”
2. Does my car have Diminished Value?
If your [...]

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The short answer - - Yes.
The Fair Credit Reporting Act regulates the use of credit reports and prevents a dealer from pulling your credit unless he has a permissible purpose, as defined under the Act.
In general, there are 3 permissible purposes that a dealer may have: (1) if the consumer gives permission in writing; (2) [...]

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