Buying
How to Check a Car Out Without Tools
Go through this 20-point mechanical checklist before buying a used car. These are all the things you'd expect your mechanic to check, but you can easily check them yourself, and without a single tool except a torch, pen, and paper.
Should You Buy Your Next Car in Canada?
At certain times you may be able to find incredible bargains on Canadian vehicles, including those made in the US and sold in Canada. Here's what you'll need to do to bring one home.
Using a Credit Union to Finance Your Next Car Purchase
Looking into financing your next vehicle purchase and wondering if you should consider a credit union over dealership financing? Find out what to expect from the credit union process.
Will Low Credit Affect What Car I Can Buy? It Just Might!
Many times people come to the dealership without understanding how their credit score can affect their car choices. Sometimes credit decisions do not make much sense - but there is some basis for the decisions that come out from behind those closed lenders' doors. Here is a brief example.
The Amazing Monroney Window Sticker
A little history of the Monroney window sticker on your new car, which tells you so much that can assist you in evaluating and comparing various models.
Why Should I Pay a Destination Charge?
You buy a new car and have to pay a destination charge - why? You don't pay a separate charge on a new washer or dryer - why should you on a car?
Buying a Car? Bad Credit Is Not the End of the World
You can buy a car with bad credit, a lot of people do. Here's how to survive the experience.
Let Car Dealers Compete for Your Business
A good deal without all the back and forth of a normal negotiation
Should You Buy a Leftover Model Car From Last Year?
A new leftover car from the previous model year may be thousands less than the equivalent car from the latest model year. Is this option right for you?
Car Leasing Explained
Most car buyers avoid the word 'lease' because they don't understand it. This fear is completely unfounded—it's a simple, straightforward method of financing a new car. Let me show you...
Why Buying a New Car Is Stupid
Commentary on why buying a used car is a better idea than buying new.
Comparing Leasing a New Car to Buying One
A review of the pros and cons of buying or leasing a NEW vehicle, and considering one's needs.
Car Buying Tips You Need to Know
These are the very top tips I give my clients and what you should know before you go to buy any car/truck or SUV.
10 Things I Wish I Had Known Before Buying My First Car
Are you looking to get your first car, but are afraid of making a big mistake? Read these tips and have a better chance of avoiding buyer's remorse.
Buying a New Car in the UK? The New Road Tax Rules
So if you're a driver in the UK and you're planning on buying a new car, perhaps you should read this.
Red Flags When Buying a Classic Car on Craigslist
You should always be especially careful when looking to buy a classic car on Craigslist. I've narrowed down some of my basic things to remember when shopping for a classic.
Important Things You Need to Think About When Buying RVs
16 questions that will help you to better understand your own desires and needs prior to making an RV purchase.
Buying a Car Without Getting Ripped Off
When purchasing a new or used car, you need to consider more than the purchase price. It may be what you don’t know that makes the price higher than you imagined.
Your Used Crown Victoria Police Interceptor Buyer's Guide
Is buying an old police car a worthwhile venture? The answer is yes, if you know where to look and what to avoid. This is your Crown Victoria Police Interceptor guide.
7 Tips on Buying a New, Used Car and Not Getting Scammed by a Dealer
Shopping for a new, used car, truck or van? Read this article first so that you'll have a solid plan.
How to Buy a Good Car on Craigslist
Buying a used car on Craigslist is a great way to save thousands. My wife and I recently purchased a used 2005 Toyota Prius. Here is our experience buying on Craigslist.
Get the Best Deal on a New or Used Vehicle
Prepare yourself to get the best deal on a new or used car. Learn how to find bargain vehicles in unusual places, get the right information, and negotiate the best possible deal.
Porsche 997 Buyers Guide
A personal guide to the challenge of turning your dream—owning a Porsche 997—into a reality. Which model, year, and options are you looking for?
How to Shop for a New Car Online
Information to look for online to help you get the best deal.
Buying a Car Online - Tips, Suggestions, and Personal Experience
Tips and suggestions as well as the personal experience of buying a car online. There are lots of thieves out there - make sure you don't get caught.
Top 10 Used Car Buying Tips
Buying a used car can be fun or it can be a hopeless quagmire of red tape and negotiations. Follow these tips to buy a great used car. Learn what to look for, how to deal with dealers and how to know if you're buying a mechanically sound used car.
Best Sports Cars for Under $100k
What are the best sports cars you can buy for $100k? Here are ten of the best-performing supercars.
The Secret to Finding a Cheap Classic VW Beetle
If you're thinking of buying a classic VW Beetle, you need to know a few things beforehand. Discover why the best bargain to be had is from someone who doesn't know he wants to sell.
Used Car Buying Tips: How to Tell If a Car Has Been in an Accident
When buying a used car, it is vital that you know what to look for as physical signs of accident repairs. By using these helpful tips, you will be able to know if a car has been re-painted. This will help you to avoid inheriting someone else's accident-repaired vehicle.
What to Look for When Buying a Used Car
I want you to get a great deal on your next used car purchase, and I want you to drive away confident that the car you bought is a good, solid car with a fair price.
How to Buy a Used Car From a Dealer: Do's and Don'ts
Some handy tips for buying a used car from a dealer based on my own personal experience.
CarMax Experience and Survival Guide
You can skip to the bottom for the survival guide. But I encourage you to read my experience.
Common Problems Associated With GM Engines of the '80s, '90s, and Early 21st Century
Known problems with some GM engines; if buying a used car, avoid them.
How to Distinguish a Corvair Corsa From a Corvair Monza
For many new owners of a recently purchased Corvair (of which there are probably still over 50,000 in operation today), they are angry when they find out, albeit too late, that their $12,000 Corsa is really just a Monza, which sells for $2,000–$4,000 less . . .
Can't Afford a New Car? 10 Cheap Old Cars That Will Last Forever
There are a wide variety of lower-priced older cars that will last an extremely long time with proper care.
How to Detect Lot Rot When Buying a New Car
If you plan on buying a new car in the near future, you need to know what lot rot is and how to detect it.
What to Look for When Buying a Classic VW Beetle/Bug
If you are in the market to buy a classic VW Beetle then this guide is for you. This is a comprehensive guide on what to look for when purchasing a classic air-cooled Volkswagen Beetle (Type-1), or Bug as known by many. Key points covered are rust-out areas, engine and electrical. If you are in the market for a project or a driver, then this guide is for you!