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Black Friday Car Shopping Tips
Nov 13, 2018 11:00 PM GMT+0000
Black Friday is still an important car-shopping weekend, but all of November has become a sales focus at dealerships. And thanks to plentiful 2018 inventory, deals may be available into next year. Here's your shopping strategy.
By Matt Jones
Yes, You Can Lease a Used Car
Mar 28, 2022 11:00 PM GMT+0000
Most shoppers don't know it, but it is possible to lease a used car. Though it takes legwork, leasing a used car can save you some serious cash. Here's how to land a used-car lease.
By Matt Jones
100 Tips for New-Car Shoppers
Jan 19, 2023 8:00 PM GMT+0000
These 100 pro tips will help you get the best deal and avoid hassles when you're buying a new car.
By Matt Jones
Why Car Salespeople Beg for Top Customer Survey Scores
Jun 4, 2019 9:40 PM GMT+0000
Ever wondered why car salespeople are so adamant you give them a perfect after-sale survey? Sometimes that survey is more important than the car deal itself.
By Matt Jones
Calculate Your Own Car Lease Payment
Sep 17, 2019 2:00 PM GMT+0000
Calculating your own lease payment isn't impossible. With some dealership-supplied info and a little Edmunds guidance, calculating your own lease payment can actually be pretty easy.
By Matt Jones
What Are Pull-Ahead Programs for Car Leases?
Mar 1, 2019 7:50 PM GMT+0000
Early lease return deals seek to pull you from your current vehicle and into a new one for potentially less than you're paying now. Here's how to size up pull-ahead offers from carmakers and dealers.
By Matt Jones
7 Questions to Ask Before You Lease a New Car
Feb 1, 2019 5:30 PM GMT+0000
Deciding if a lease deal is a good one can be easy when you have the right information. Here are seven of the most important questions to ask.
By Matt Jones
4 Ways to Spot a Good Lease
Jan 17, 2019 10:00 AM GMT+0000
Sure, you could judge if a lease is good based on the down payment and monthly payment. But what if you wanted a more in-depth assessment? Here is how to analyze a car deal like an expert.
By Matt Jones
Should You Buy Out Your Leased Car?
Apr 18, 2019 5:00 PM GMT+0000
Leases are getting more expensive with each passing year. Does this mean you should think about buying out your current lease? Here's what you should consider before deciding.
By Matt Jones
The 'Residual Value' of Leasing
Sep 13, 2019 12:00 PM GMT+0000
If you lease a car, you should know what its residual is. The residual shapes your lease payment now, and it is the amount you'd pay if you wanted to buy your leased car down the road.
By Matt Jones