Archive for December 2nd, 2008

The perks of purchasing a used car are the low initial price, property taxes, and insurance costs.  The “downs” are that it isn’t new, which means there’s no auto warranty and you are more vulnerable to car problems.  However, you can reduce your exposure to risk by taking these precautionary measures. First, shop for used […]

The Ford F-Series was able to stay on top of the top 10 best-selling vehicles in the country for November.  However, sales proved to be significantly down in practically every vehicle brand in the market. Chrysler turned out to be the biggest loser this month, with a 47% drop in sales in comparison to November […]

Do you find that you are apprehensive about negotiating with an auto dealer?  Shopping for a vehicle doesn’t have to be nerve-racking, however, you need to be aware of a few things that you shouldn’t say to a dealer. First, you shouldn’t start talking about monthly payments, instead focus on negotiating the purchase price.  It […]

After reading GM’s business plan that was submitted to Congress with intentions of securing loans in the amount of $12 billion, it seems that some major changes could have a drastic impact on car shoppers.  People may just decide to hold onto their current cars and purchase used car warranties, instead of wondering what is […]