Photo by Andrew Coelho on Unsplash Sitting on the edge of the Rocky Mountains, Colorado is the square state that checks all the boxes. From alpine mountains to wetlands to shrublands, and everything in between, you probably need a car that can do it all to get between all the cities, small towns, and the four beautiful National Parks. But whatever you need from your car, buying a used car is a great way to save money, and reduce waste.

Photo by Tom Barrett on Unsplash Some aspects of car buying are universal. For instance, “always go for a test drive” is good advice whether you’re buying in Sheboygan or Istanbul. But local regulations, bureaucracies, and fees are different from place to place. To help you sort things out, we’ve put together this short guide on how to buy a car in Wisconsin. Make Sure the Title is Clean The number one thing you want to look for, paperwork-wise, is a clean title.

Photo by René DeAnda on Unsplash Whether you’ve lived in the Old Dominion your whole life or are new to the Commonwealth of Virginia, there’s a decent chance you’ll be buying a used car some day. Even if you’re looking for a car near the Cumberland Gap, you’ll have to go to the DMV to get the sale properly processed, and there are plenty of steps before and after that.

2018 Cadillac Escalade by Kevauto — CC BY-SA 4.0 Cars are notorious for their fast depreciation rates. On average, vehicles lose about 15% of their retail value the second they drive off the lot by a customer. Whether or not that’s fair can be argued, but the fact is vehicles continue to depreciate with additional miles, years, minor wear and tear, and branding or style changes. This may not be great for the person who just bought a brand new car but it’s a GREAT thing for someone looking to get a nearly new car at a low price.

Photo by Popescu Andrei Alexandru on Unsplash Car buying is a unique industry where the process across the country is extremely similar but still frustratingly different at the same time. Multiple factors can vary the overall length of buying experience like the actual make and model, your place of residence and the location of where you’re buying the car can all factor into the buying timeline. If you’re looking into your next vehicle and wondering “how long should it take to buy a car?

Source: Pixabay Car buying can be a difficult task no matter your level of experience, and trying to find the best deal can be an additionally daunting and frustrating process. New and used car buyers alike have to balance researching dealerships and private sellers, values and promos, and getting financial information prepared. Luckily there are plenty of things you can do that can help you be more efficient and save some money in the process if you know where to look.

Photo by Rachel Nickerson on Unsplash For most people, buying a used car is almost certainly a smart choice, because used cars are usually thousands of dollars less expensive than new ones. Buying a new car is always a big investment, and you want to make sure you get exactly what you want for the price you pay. What’s most important to you, are you looking for a cheap new car?

Source: Pixabay For most people, car shopping involves also looking for a loan. In this article, we provide answers to essential questions to ask when financing a car. Does My Credit Affect The Loan Rate? Your credit rating absolutely affects a loan’s interest rate or even your ability to get a loan at all. The U.S. Federal Trade Commission estimates that up to 25% of credit reports contain an error.

Photo by Sam Warren on Unsplash You’ve seen and heard the phrase “make and model” dozens of times. Ranging from vehicle registrations to parking tickets, it’s a common way of identifying a car. You may ask, “What is the make of a car?” Make refers to the manufacturer or auto maker of your vehicle. It also means the same thing as brand. So, if you drive a Camry, then the make or brand of your car is Toyota.

Photo by Clayton Cardinalli on Unsplash How to buy a used car in Georgia can sound like a daunting question, but that’s because there is a legal process that has to be followed, making it sound daunting. It’s not like selling or buying a bicycle for 50 bucks from your neighbor. A bigger purchase like buying a car involves: Legal paperwork A change of registration through the government Dealing with an insurance company Occasionally dealing with a finical institution GET THE SAME INSIDER INFO THAT DEALERSHIPS USE