STORY HIGHLIGHTS Knowledge is power How to shop for your auto loan Obtaining the best financing What to negotiate for best deal How not to dread paperwork Know before you owe. That’s the overall advice of the U.S. Consumer Financial… Read more
Driver confessions, car-tech upgrades, loan term decisions and more
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… Read more
Artful images, used-car dilemma, cool mom cars and tech ‘confusion’
Used-car dilemma Your current vehicle is starting to show its age and a replacement is in order. A new car just isn’t in the cards, but that still leaves open the question of how old or recent a model used… Read more
Why you shouldn’t dread the paperwork for your car purchase
Paperwork. It’s almost certainly the part of car shopping that people dread most. But it has to be done correctly to ensure nothing goes wrong after you’ve driven away your new vehicle. “If there are things you don’t understand, ask… Read more
The top 10 vehicles you don’t need to wait to buy used – iSeeCars.com
New vehicle or used? It’s an eternal question, it seems, for vehicle shoppers. But iSeeCars.com automotive data-and-research website has tried to answer the question based on an analysis of 14 million new- and used-car sales over a recent 12-month period…. Read more
New vehicle technology helps ‘spot hidden danger’ on the road
Speedy advances in vehicle safety technology are challenging for many drivers. Designed to make driving safer and easier, these systems also have tested drivers’ adaptability, as a recent in-depth survey of more than 2,000 adult drivers across the United States… Read more
What to negotiate for the best deal on your next vehicle purchase
Knowledge is power. And it might be worth money when you negotiate the purchase of your next vehicle. Which means that knowing what to negotiate could be your surest road to a satisfying outcome on your vehicle purchase and financing…. Read more
Autonomy, really? The technology car owners really want next
STORY HIGHLIGHTS Consumers moving at a slower pace toward technology adoption Car owners content with modest technology improvements Safety features are favored among autonomous technologies Drivers are challenging the current industry narrative Self-driving vehicles? Electric/hybrids? Ridesharing? All are headed our… Read more
These are the top 12 cars to buy used instead of new – iSeeCars.com
Not all used cars are created equal. While it often makes financial sense to purchase a recent-model used vehicle instead of a new one, savings can vary a lot, reports iSeeCars.com automotive data-and-research website. “Most people know new cars depreciate… Read more
How to obtain the best financing for your next vehicle purchase
Shop around. And get preapproved. Those are among the keys to finding the best financing for your next vehicle purchase, according to the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). “As soon as you know your budget, shop around … Comparing… Read more
