Car Shopping

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

2013 Honda, BMW, Toyota win ‘Best Overall’ brand image awards
March 28, 2013

2013 Honda, BMW, Toyota win ‘Best Overall’ brand image awards

Honda, BMW and Toyota top the 2013 Brand Image Awards for best overall non-luxury, luxury and truck brands, respectively, based on annual car-buyer perception ratings, according to Kelley Blue Book. Besides “Best Overall,” Honda also was recognized as “Most Trusted”…

Looking for a new car? Check out the DFW Auto Show
March 15, 2013

Looking for a new car? Check out the DFW Auto Show

Walking onto the floor of the Dallas Convention Center for the 2013 edition of the DFW Auto Show might be enough to glaze the eyes of even the most enthusiastic autophile. With about 700 cars, trucks, SUVs and crossovers in…

Do your homework before shopping for a new car or truck
March 6, 2013

Do your homework before shopping for a new car or truck

Going car or truck shopping without doing your homework is like, well, taking a team into the big game without a plan. It’s like driving across the country without a map – or GPS device. We were reminded of this…

RoadLoans: How to get the best deal on a new or used car
February 25, 2013

RoadLoans: How to get the best deal on a new or used car

Buying a new or used vehicle – car, SUV, crossover, pickup – can be a challenging, even a daunting task. Especially if it’s your first purchase. And you don’t have money to burn. You’ll find no shortage of advice on…

Should I buy new car or used car?
February 14, 2013

Should I buy new car or used car?

A few days ago, RoadLoans’ Brian Cupp spoke with a customer who wondered about whether there are advantages to buying a new car compared to a used car. “Which is better and smartest to buy, Brian?” the customer asked. Cupp…