Car Shopping

Helping you become a better informed new- and used-car shopper

Leasing vs. buying – which option is better for you?
March 6, 2025

Leasing vs. buying – which option is better for you?

You have a choice to make. When you’re ready for your next vehicle you can take the traditional road to purchase – and finance – as millions of people do every year. Or you can lease, which accounts for about…

Leasing vs. buying – which option is better for you?
January 22, 2025

Leasing vs. buying – which option is better for you?

You have a choice to make. When you’re ready for your next vehicle you can take the traditional road to purchase – and finance – as millions of people do every year. Or you can lease, which accounts for about…

How to use your tax refund* to buy a car
January 21, 2025

How to use your tax refund* to buy a car

It’s that time of the year. Like millions of other Americans, you’re doing the hard work and preparing to file your taxes. Once your taxes are submitted comes the exciting part, possibly turning your refund into a new vehicle –…

Use auto finance calculators to estimate your car loan
December 11, 2024

Use auto finance calculators to estimate your car loan

Car budget calculators. These tools can be a helpful asset for digging into one’s finances and supporting financial health. Especially when used before you purchase your next vehicle. The car budget calculators, or auto finance calculators, in the Learning Center at…

Illustration of a hand holding a mobile device with a Santander budget calculator site displaying.
November 22, 2024

Use auto finance calculators to estimate your car loan

Car budget calculators. These tools can be a helpful asset for digging into one’s finances and supporting financial health. Especially when used before you purchase your next vehicle. The car budget calculators, or auto finance calculators, in the Learning Center at…

When is the best time to buy a car?
November 7, 2024

When is the best time to buy a car?

The best time to buy a car might simply be when you need it most. But if your purchase is not urgent and maximizing savings is your goal, there are some dates on the calendar that it helps to know…