Car Shopping

Helping you become a better informed new- and used-car shopper

What are the top-selling new cars, trucks and SUVs of 2013?
August 1, 2013

What are the top-selling new cars, trucks and SUVs of 2013?

The following post originally appeared on our RoadLoans blog, The Open Road. The 2013 new car model year is nearing its end. You can tell by the increasing number of TV advertisements for sales on current models, pending the arrival of most…

Buying a certified pre-owned (used) vehicle
July 18, 2013

Buying a certified pre-owned (used) vehicle

The following post originally appeared on our RoadLoans blog, The Open Road. Many car purchases start with one question: New or used? There is nothing like a new car smell! When you buy a new car, truck or SUV, you can select from…

Road Trip: AAA advice on hitting the road safely this summer
June 6, 2013

Road Trip: AAA advice on hitting the road safely this summer

Don’t be one of the millions of motorists stranded on the roadside this summer road trip season when you should be vacationing instead. To help ensure that you aren’t stranded, in need of rescue by a roadside assistance provider, AAA…

Finding a new vehicle you can afford to purchase
May 30, 2013

Finding a new vehicle you can afford to purchase

When you want or need a new vehicle, you may be tempted to go out and buy something without counting the costs. But don’t give in to temptation. Many people do not take the time to think about the additional…

CPO vehicles more popular than ever, reports Edmunds.com
May 16, 2013

CPO vehicles more popular than ever, reports Edmunds.com

SANTA MONICA, Calif. — Certified pre-owned (CPO) vehicles are more popular than ever, according to a new report from Edmunds.com, a premier resource for car shopping and automotive information. The report, which evaluates the landscape of America’s used car market through the…