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Illustration featuring images of a calculator and income tax form surrounded by the outline of a vehicle.
December 9, 2025

How to use your tax refund* on a car

Tips for using your tax refund to buy a car Average tax refund last year was around $3,000 Upgrading insurance coverage It’s that time of the year. Like millions of other Americans, you’re doing the hard work and preparing to…

Why attend auto shows before buying your car
June 5, 2025

Why attend auto shows before buying your car

In this article: How visiting an auto show can help you shop cars 2025 models and award winners Electric vehicle highlights The benefits of attending an auto show are immediate and hard to miss. Entering a convention center full of…

Toyota SUV
June 3, 2025

Longest-lasting vehicles – iSeeCars.com study

In this article: • A pickup truck tops the iSeeCars.com list of longest-lasting vehicles • Toyota and Chevrolet have the most vehicles in top 10 for longest-lasting brands • 16 of the vehicles in the top 30 are SUVs Pickup…

KIA vehicles lined up at the 2025 North Texas Auto Expo
May 4, 2025

Why attend auto shows before buying your car

In this article: How visiting an auto show can help you shop cars 2025 models and award winners Electric vehicle highlights The benefits of attending an auto show are immediate and hard to miss. Entering a convention center full of…

How much should a car down payment be?
March 27, 2025

How much should a car down payment be?

In this article: Recommended 20% for new and 10% for used cars Using a trade-in for a down payment Even smaller down payments still offer advantages When shopping for a new vehicle, in addition to price, year, model, mileage and…

How much should a car down payment be?
March 17, 2025

How much should a car down payment be?

In this article: Recommended 20% for new and 10% for used cars Using a trade-in for a down payment Even smaller down payments still offer advantages When shopping for a new vehicle, in addition to price, year, model, mileage and…