23 Questions to Ask When Buying a Used Car from a Dealership

If you don’t know much about cars, then buying an older used vehicle can feel like a lottery. A lot can go wrong, but you hope that it doesn’t.  When buying from a licensed dealership, you can at least be comforted that there are built-in consumer protections, such as a statutory warranty and assurances that […]

How Long Does it take to be Approved for a Car Loan at a Dealership?

You can be approved for auto finance at a dealership within hours if you have a strong application and a competent in-house finance broker.  There are many variations to both of these elements that will determine the speed of approval.  Lenders can also vary in processing time. A big-4 bank is usually going to take […]

Can I Sell My Car at a Dealership Without Buying a New One?

A used car dealership is in the business of selling cars. But these cars have to come from somewhere!  While it is more common to trade in your vehicle to reduce the cash component of your next car purchase, most dealerships are open to buying your car outright.  The car would have to be suitable […]

How to Pay for a Car at a Dealership

Once you have found your new car and have negotiated a price that works for both parties, you are no doubt excited to hit the road.  But first you have to pay for it!  Luckily, modern banking has made this part of the process incredibly easy for both the buyer and the seller no matter […]

Buying a Used Car from a Dealership Vs Private Seller

The lure of finding a great deal is what often attracts people to the private seller.  You can test out your negotiation skills, land a bargain, and you have a story to share at every BBQ you attend for the next ten years!  The reality is that it is a gigantic time suck that is […]