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Why you may find used-car bargains during summer buyer’s market
June 21, 2017

Why you may find used-car bargains during summer buyer’s market

Hot fun in the summertime. It’s what car shoppers can expect, whether they’re looking for new or used cars, according to Edmunds’ first-quarter Used Vehicle Market report. “Both sides [of the business] are feeling the pressure of increasing inventories, so…

Cars, trucks and SUVs we keep longest after buying them new
June 14, 2017

Cars, trucks and SUVs we keep longest after buying them new

Buy a Toyota Land Cruiser and chances are you’re keeping it for a while. The large sports utility vehicle tops the list of the 10 new vehicles that owners keep the longest, at an average of 10.6 years, according to…

The electric question, early payoffs, and new-car country
April 26, 2017

The electric question, early payoffs, and new-car country

You’ve navigated to a great place. The Santander Consumer USA blog is a rich source of information for the worlds of automobiles and auto finance, and keeps readers coming back for more. There’s another that’s worth a visit too, and…