Car Shopping

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

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…

Resale value key consideration when buying new car, truck or SUV
May 13, 2013

Resale value key consideration when buying new car, truck or SUV

The following post originally appeared on our RoadLoans blog, The Open Road. Resale value. It’s not necessarily one of the first things customers consider when thinking about purchasing a new car, truck or SUV. But maybe it should be. Because if you…

Tips for car buying
April 15, 2013

Tips for car buying

Did you just graduate from high school? Are you trying to figure out what your next steps in life will be? Whatever your situation, you most likely will need a car. So to help all you recent high school (or…