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Buying a Used Car

This is a guide about buying a used car. Following a few simple steps can make buying a used car a successful, economical, purchasing decision.

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How Do I Budget For a Used Car on a Low Income?

How do I budget for a used car? I am on a SSD from Social Security and my monthly income is under $900 a month. Any tips? My rent is $220 a month.

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Car Loan vs. Paying Cash

Is it better to pay cash for a new car or take out a home equity loan? We do have the cash, but what's the best advice?

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Buying a Car at Auction

I recently purchased a utility van at the auction. I had 48 hours to take it to a mechanic to have it checked out to make sure the transmission and engine were in good order, but had to put down 70% before I could take the van.

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Financial Assistance to Purchase a Car

Is there any kind of help out there for purchasing a car? I am disabled and on a fixed income and I need some kind of help with money purchasing a car.

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The Cost of Buying a New Car

"Take cars, as another example. Say you put $4,000 down to buy a new car worth $24,000. You finance $20.000. Say you are charged 10 percent interest for 48 months. Your monthly payments are $507.20. You have paid not $20,000, but over $24,000.

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Help finding Vehicle Grant/Donation Organization

How can I find an organization that will help get a car for my daughter and grandkids?

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The Benefits of Buying Used Cars

You can save a bundle on your next car purchase by buying a used car. One of the common concerns I hear from people about used cars is that they will require expensive repairs sooner than new cars. There is no question that repair bills can be outrageously expensive but here's one way to look at it.

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Leasing or Buying - Which Is for Me?

Purchasing a new vehicle can be quite a tedious task requiring much research in order to profit. From researching makes of vehicles to loan rates, the information can be overwhelming. How then can one best decide if leasing or buying is the right decision? Take this questionnaire to find out.

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Leasing or Buying - Which Is for Me?

Leasing or Buying - Which Is for Me?Purchasing a new vehicle can be quite a tedious task requiring much research in order to profit. From researching makes of vehicles to loan rates, the information can be overwhelming. How then can one best decide if leasing or buying is the right decision? Take this questionnaire to find out.