Car Shopping

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

Woman at a car dealership shaking hands with a woman holding a tablet computer.
February 6, 2025

How to use your tax refund* to buy a car

It’s that time of the year. Like millions of other Americans, you’re doing the hard work and preparing to file your taxes. Once your taxes are submitted comes the exciting part, possibly turning your refund into a new vehicle –…

Illustration of a hand holding a mobile device with a Santander budget calculator site displaying.
December 11, 2024

Use auto finance calculators before you buy your next car

Car budget calculators. These tools can be a helpful asset for digging into one’s finances and supporting financial health. Especially when used before you purchase your next vehicle. The car budget calculators, or auto finance calculators, in the Learning Center at…

An illustration of car-buying days on a calendar.
November 7, 2024

When is the best time to buy a car?

The best time to buy a car might simply be when you need it most. But if your purchase is not urgent and maximizing savings is your goal, there are some dates on the calendar that it helps to know…

8 more key terms to know when buying or leasing a car
April 18, 2024

8 more key terms to know when buying or leasing a car

Music has its own language. As does the medical field, technology, types of sports, even food. And the car buying world is no different. You may be familiar with the auto financing terms Annual Percentage Rate (APR), down payment and…