Car Shopping

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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…

Front end look at Toyota Camry
February 15, 2024

Who makes the most reliable cars – Consumer Reports

They are the best of the best. The brands that pass the test of who makes the most reliable cars as ranked by Consumer Reports (CR). The Lexus and Toyota brands rated first and second, respectively. This is a reversal…