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Chris Goodman
| Jun 17, 2013
Monday, June 17, 2013
Vehicle owners beware: In the past, thieves broke into vehicles to steal such valuables as the stereo system or expensive items unwittingly left in plain sight. Today's thieves have upped the ante by increasingly looking to the glove compartment for items such as your vehicle registration and insurance cards. Some have also taken to the practice of also removing license plates from vehicles.
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Chris Goodman
| Jun 04, 2013
Tuesday, June 04, 2013
Simply put, when you refinance a car loan, you pay off your existing lender and get a new loan at a lower rate and lower payment with a new lender. The benefits to refinancing are well worth the effort it takes to complete one. A significant savings in interest, lower monthly car payments, the ability to build equity faster and get your loan paid off early are just a few. It pays to do your homework and find the right online lender to complete the process.
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Chris Goodman
| Jun 03, 2013
Monday, June 03, 2013
The passing of Memorial Day typically begins the summer travel season as students across the country end the school year and anticipate summer vacations -- or new careers. The three-day weekend traditionally begins a new season of new-car shopping, with dealerships nationwide taking advantage of the holiday as families and graduates celebrate the end of the school year and look forward to a life away from the scholastic routine.
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Chris Goodman
| May 20, 2013
Monday, May 20, 2013
Chances are, you would enthusiastically – and effectively – research nearly every aspect of a new or used car purchase prior to heading to the showroom. In fact, 6 out of 10 of us do. We learn makes, models, colors, interior fabrics, and how fast it would take you to get from zero to 60. But would you research with the same intensity how to go about financing this major purchase? Probably not.
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Chris Goodman
| May 16, 2013
Thursday, May 16, 2013
The most common car-buying mistake is that many people base their buying decision on emotion rather than facts. You will realize that you will reject many cars from consideration because of how you would feel behind the wheel, rather than because of how well the vehicle fit your needs or your budget. Pride of ownership is important, but it may lead to mistakes when it comes to buying a car.
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Chris Goodman
| May 14, 2013
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
A vehicle’s abilities should help you choose different tires. A high-performance vehicle, such as the Ford Mustang, requires some meat for excellent control, whether you like to hug the curves or go as fast as you can go on a straightaway. You could choose stock tires when it’s time to change them; or you could upgrade to tires that are designed specifically to handle your car's speed and agility.
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Chris Goodman
| May 13, 2013
Monday, May 13, 2013
It has not been that long ago when many of us thought we only had to watch our credit cards to avoid our identity being stolen. If the criminals didn't get the numbers on our credit card, we thought, they couldn't live it up and go on a wild shopping spree. But ID theft scams are all over the map, both in terms of geography and kinds of fraud, according to Federal Trade Commission data.
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Chris Goodman
| May 10, 2013
Friday, May 10, 2013
With Memorial Day sales promotions at the end of the month leading to the beginning of summer travel season, May is a great month to be shopping for a new car, regardless of whether you are seeking to lease or buy. As one of the best new-car sales weekends of the year, Memorial Day weekend promises lots plenty full of inventory, and salespeople ready to make plenty of deals.
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Chris Goodman
| May 08, 2013
Wednesday, May 08, 2013
When we talk about a refinance auto loan, we are talking about restructuring the way you pay back the loan for your automobile. If you don’t keep up with these payments, a number of bad things can happen. In one scenario, you may end up going further and further into debt. This will increase interest. It will also destroy your credit score. A worst case scenario is that you end up having to file for bankruptcy. When this happens, you may end up having to actually forfeit your automobile.
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Chris Goodman
| May 07, 2013
Tuesday, May 07, 2013
Summertime is just about upon us, and if you're one of those who loves to drive topless in the warm sun, we know you might be shopping for a convertible to help you enjoy those summer rays. As a resource for researching new car pricing, we've got the data you need to help you find a great buy.
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