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Do Cars Lose Value After an Accident?
Yes, an accident can make your vehicle lose a lot of its value and desirability to future buyers. How much value it loses depends on…
By Bethany Hickey, Content Manager - August 2, 2021What Happens If You Buy a Lemon of a Car?
Lemons have earned a reputation standing for things that are sour, or no good. Perhaps this is why we call cars with repeated, unfixable issues…
By Meghan Carbary, Automotive Content Editor - July 19, 2021Does Having a Cosigner Affect My Trade-In Process?
Many borrowers just starting out in the world of credit, and those with poor credit, enlist the help of a cosigner. And if you’re looking…
By Bethany Hickey, Content Manager - July 14, 2021Recovering Your Car After a Repo
Just because your car was towed away doesn't always mean it's too late to get it back. You have to hurry though! You only have…
By Meghan Carbary, Automotive Content Editor - June 29, 2021Why Is Trade-In Value Less Than Private-Party Value?
When you look up your car’s value on an online valuation site, you likely notice more than one value listed. Two of these are trade-in…
By Bethany Hickey, Content Manager - June 16, 2021Who Pays for a Repossession on a Joint Auto Loan?
A repossession impacts both people on a joint auto loan. According to the auto loan contract for a joint car loan, both co-borrowers are responsible…
By Bethany Hickey, Content Manager - June 14, 2021How to Get Out of a Car Loan Without Ruining Your Credit
Getting out of a car loan isn’t as easy as returning it to the dealer and saying, “Nevermind!” Here are some ways to effectively get…
By Bethany Hickey, Content Manager - June 2, 2021What Are the Different Types of Auto Insurance?
While you're looking for your next auto loan, it's wise to explore different types of auto insurance and your coverage costs. Full coverage car insurance…
By Bethany Hickey, Content Manager - May 31, 2021What is a Lien on a Car?
A car lien is a standard part of the process when you're financing a car. If you need to know what they are, if they…
By Meghan Carbary, Automotive Content Editor - May 19, 2021Car Loan Defaults: 5 Noteworthy Facts
Auto loan default to due late or missing payments isn't something you want on your list of experiences while financing a vehicle. But just when…
By Meghan Carbary, Automotive Content Editor - April 26, 2021
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