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...whether "you" includes your family, your dog, or a boat! Finding the right vehicle for your lifestyle is a lot harder than picking what is trendy or the newest model.
...whether "you" includes your family, your dog, or a boat! Finding the right vehicle for your lifestyle is a lot harder than picking what is trendy or the newest model.
You’ve heard it said a car depreciates in value as you soon as you drive it off the lot. In fact, according to ConsumerReports, it’s the biggest cost of owning a car. But even if you don’t care about depreciation and plan on keeping your car until it’s good for nothing except scrap metal, you’ll still be facing the many costs of ownership.
Keep an eye out for factors in the market that may make vehicle trade-in values go up. For instance, natural disasters that affect manufacturing sometimes may increase car values. No matter what the situation, there are always a few things you can do to improve your trade-in value.
When shopping for a new car, many people overlook one important step: getting preapproved for an auto loan. It's a simple process that can make car-buying go more smoothly and save you money.