Car Shopping

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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…

‘FindTheBest’ 2013 model cars, pickups, SUVs on this list
February 11, 2013

‘FindTheBest’ 2013 model cars, pickups, SUVs on this list

Readers love lists. We love lists. And lists of top-rated vehicles, whatever the ratings system, are among our favorites. One of the most interesting we spotted recently is “FindTheBest” (FTB) – 2013 models in this case – at cars.findthebest.com, which…