There was a time when a five-year car loan already felt like a commitment. Now? Seven years is starting to look normal, and that says a lot about where car buying has gone. More buyers are str
The average car on American roads is now almost 13 years old, which sounds surprising until you think about what a new car costs now. Then it sounds completely logical. A lot of people are h
Buying a car without a plan is how people end up agreeing to things they did not mean to agree to. That is not because they are careless. It is because the dealership does this every day, and mos
Walking into a dealership unprepared is usually a mistake. Not because every salesperson is out to get you, but because they do this all day, every day. Most buyers do it once every few years, mayb
Just passed your test or need a better car? Buying one is stupid expensive so financing might help you spread the cost instead of dropping it all at once. Getting car finance feels overwhelming whe
Used cars have gotten stupid expensive. Early 2020, the average used car went for about $20,500. Now it's closer to $27,000 according to CarGurus. That's a 25% jump in six years. People are de
Buying a car is usually something you look forward to. You picture the first drive, the sound of the engine, and that feeling of finally owning something you’ve wanted for a long time. That was
The CR-V's been a household name since the mid-'90s. It pretty much invented the whole small crossover thing—practical, reliable, good on gas. It's gotten bigger over time (wild fact
Most dealerships are fine, but some still pull the same old stunts they've been using for decades. The good news? Once you know the playbook, it's way easier to avoid getting ripped off. Fo
Nobody wakes up excited about car loans, but messing this up can cost serious money. The good news? It's not that complicated once you know what to watch out for. Credit Scores Matter (Obviousl