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Private-party auto loans help you pay for a car you buy from an individual, such as a family member or on Craigslist. When you purchase a car from a private seller, you won’t have a car dealership finance department to set up financing. You can find private-party auto loans at banks, credit unions and online… […]
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Our take The bottom line: Best for people who don’t need to use their vehicle as a trade-in for another car or who have an old or damaged vehicle. Key facts Offers are good for 24 hours and are not negotiable. No charge to pick up your car. Current loan or negative equity are OK….
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The used car you bought online has already been inspected — by the seller. Now that the car is at your front door, you’re wondering if you should have it inspected yourself. The answer is yes. Online car buying sites such as Carvana, Shift and Vroom ask shoppers to sign on the dotted line without…
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Technically, you can buy a car without auto insurance, but you probably would not want to. If you don’t have insurance, more than likely, you won’t be able to legally drive away with your new purchase. Most states require proof of liability coverage to register a car, and the registration process typically begins at the…
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The out-the-door price of a car is the amount you would pay to walk out of the dealer’s door with keys in hand. Whether you’re a seasoned or first-time buyer, chances are you’ve heard the phrase. The out-the-door price, sometimes abbreviated as OTD, includes all taxes, fees and extras. If you’re writing a check, the…
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Can you decline an approved car loan? Absolutely. If you’ve gone through the necessary steps to apply for an auto loan and been approved, you’re not obligated to accept the offer. Auto experts advise borrowers to seek preapproval with multiple lenders to find the best offer, then use that as a backup at the dealership….
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My wife and I are planning a once-in-a-lifetime, 10,000-mile, coast-to-coast road trip. The dream is an epic journey along roads less traveled, but the reality is careful planning to lower our stress, prevent mishaps and spend money where it matters and save where it doesn’t. In doing so, we’ve unearthed some great resources and made…
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Car loans work by providing a lump sum of money for you to buy a car. Then, it’s yours to drive, while also making monthly payments on the loan (with interest) over time. Until you fully repay the loan, the lender holds the title to the car and can repossess it if you fall behind…
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During the previous round of stimulus checks, almost 9 million Americans used the money to buy a car, and with an even bigger stimulus check fresh in many checking accounts, we can expect a lot of car buying in the upcoming months. The big question that many people will ask themselves as they consider replacing
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When the price of oil spiked during the February deep freeze, I started using a gas price app and was amazed to find that the cost of fuel in my area varied by 70 cents a gallon. By purchasing the cheapest gas, I could save $8.40 each fillup and as much as $220 a year….
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Catalytic converter thefts have soared during the pandemic as drivers drive less and leave their cars unattended. Thieves can steal this antipollution device in a matter of minutes and sell it to scrap metal dealers for several hundred dollars for the precious metals it contains. A catalytic converter replacement can cost as much as $3,000…
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