New Car Buying Tips

  • To get a great deal on a new vehicle--and to avoid becoming a victim of the "let me check with my manager" approach at the dealership--car buyers need to take these 5 steps...

  • When a consumer buys a new or used car from a dealer, they might be offered a pre-paid maintenance plan. These plans cover, for a specific amount of time or mileage, the scheduled maintenance spelled out in the vehicle owner's manual.

  • According to the results of the J.D. Power and Associates 2013 Vehicle Dependability StudySM, a better warranty is not one of the most important factors considered by consumers when choosing a new vehicle. The same study, however, consistently finds that consumers say reliability and durability are the most important factors in their choice of vehicle.

  • There are several pros and cons of buying a used car from a private party seller. In the sections that follow, this article discusses the most significant of them.

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