Archive for: February 2009

Negative equity car loans, the way out. There are few things worse than being deep in debt. Being deep in debt without an option of getting out of it. Many people get so deep into debt that bankruptcy seems the …

Car loan scams. A guide. Nobody likes to fall for a scam, especially when it’s with something as necessary and expensive as a car loan. This article does not mean to scare or give car dealers and car loan lenders …

The car loan markup scam, how to avoid it. Nobody wants to fall prey to a scam. The best scams however are the ones you don’t even realize are a scam. The car loan markup scam is so good it’s …

Things you need to know about your future car loan. Do you remember the first car you bought? I do. Didn’t you spend hours deciding which model would be the right one for you. Petrol, diesel, sporty, economical, the list …

Guide to grilling your car loan broker: Car Loan Advice.

Speaking to your local bank manager, car dealer or finance company agent can be like talking to your …

What to ask for when financing a car? Buying a car is fun, exciting and possibly a scary operation. You probably have a model in mind, you found it, the price seems alright, so you’re looking forward to get the …

Car loans or car leasing, which is best for you? As you might have already guessed, the question of which option is best for you, or anyone, car leasing or car loans does not always have a straightforward a or …

I have bad credit, is car leasing the answer? Owning a car or at least having access to a car is so important in western countries that not owning one can make it impossible to carry out fundamental activities like …

Car leasing, an alternative to car loans?  Owning a car in today’s world has become a necessity to work, go to school and shopping and many other basic actions of life. Having a car has become so important that many …

Things you need to do before applying for a car loan. We plan out our education, our wedding day, we even plan our shopping list, but very few of us actually plan for one of our biggest expenditures, a car …

How to get a bad car loan, mistakes you should avoid. Getting a car loan can be a confusing and stressful procedure, especially if you don’t have experience in loans and don’t have the time to make sure you’re getting …

CCJ’s, mortgage arrears, bad credit or no credit history? No problem. Having a bad credit history, tax arrears or even a past bankruptcy does not mean you wont be able to get the car loan you need. Does this mean …

Car dealers have a bad reputation for sleazy, aggressive selling techniques. As usual it is the unscrupulous few that give the hard working majority a bad name. Having said that it is wise to be aware of the many pitfalls …

Auto loans after bankruptcy, a guide. Bankruptcy is a stressful and harrowing experience that is distressing to say the least. However going through a bankruptcy does not mean you won’t be able to get a car loan. Needless to say …

Unsecured or secured car loans, which is the one for you. One of the many options you must choose from when buying a car is the type of loan. Choosing the engine, model and car color might seem more interesting …

Car buying mistakes you don’t need to make. Buying a new car, whether it is really new or just new to you is an emotional end exciting time for all of us. Because of this it is easy to make …

Prepayment penalties on your car loan, why should you care. In today’s loan crazed world, getting credit is so common we often don’t take into account the details, the fine print that will determine how much we spend on our …

Car industry bailout and financial crisis, good news for car loans. Sounds like a bit of an oxymoron, doesn’t it? Car industry bailout and financial crisis, good news for your next car loan? Why? If you have the right circumstances …