What’s so important about finding the right car dealer? Aside from helping you score a great price, the right dealer positions you for the best possible experience during and after the sale. But it’s easy to lose sight of all this when we’re reviewing offers. Here are some tips to help you find the right dealer. Continue reading →

So, no one ever exactly sat down and taught me how to negotiate when I was a kid, but like children do, I was wont to negotiate the offer of good behavior for an extra round of cream cheese and jelly sandwiches. Those skills can sometimes follow you into your later life, and if you’ve got negotiation skills, this car quiz will suss them out. And if you don’t, taking this car buying quiz will help you realize your secret weaknesses and beef up before you head off to buy your next car, truck, or day-old bagels from the bakery down the block. Continue reading →

If you’re looking for a bargain, and I’m not saying you are, but if you were, then the best cars under $25K would be a good place to start. If you’re a first-time new car buyer, or looking for a second, more affordable vehicle, you’ll be happy to know that $25K will get you a lot these days in terms of quality and options. That’s because car makers, just like the rest of America, have learned to do more with less over the past few recession-filled years, and that’s good news for you and the state of your debt. Take a look at my picks for the best cars under $25K. Continue reading →

New car names are a bit like new baby names – there may be a few you think are clever or cute, but you’ve got to wait until you meet to find out which one is the best fit. New cars, just like newborns, have a personality all their own that should be taken into account before just bestowing a name all haphazardly. Continue reading →

As we’ve rounding the bend into a new year, lots of people were giving thought to making yearly charitable donations, and that includes car donation. You may have heard ads for car donations or seen billboards that promise you a tax donation, regardless of what a clunker piece your old ride might be. The good news? It’s actually a thing, you can get rid of those vehicles riddling your front yard, Ma Clampett, but like everything else, it pays to be mindful. Make sure you donate directly through your charity of choice, otherwise your car donation might go through a middle man – one who keeps a cut for himself, naturally. Here’s a list of 5 nonprofits where you can donate that old car before it turns your driveway into a hazardous waste site. Continue reading →

Busy is a word that most Americans overuse, myself included, hence the car buying guide for busy folks. We’re more strapped for time than we’ve ever been – the average person has a schedule that makes people need an extra cup of coffee just to read over it. Tackling something as daunting as buying a car can make it seem like a mission impossible, but I’ve got a few shortcuts to help shave off some time, and prevent you from having to skip another week’s worth of meals just to get the job done. Continue reading →

Even the Hollywood elite need to get from Point A to Point B. For a bit of mid-week fun, we had Cam imagine what a few of our favorite actors would sound like if they were negotiating for new cars on CarWoo! Continue reading →

As an Internet Manager at a dealership, I receive 3-5 price quote requests every day. I try respond as quickly as possible, but I have to remember that people are simply requesting a price quote. The vast majority expect no more and no less. Continue reading →

When it comes to cars, people are not willing to compromise on safety, which is why I’ve highlighted five more of the safest cars of 2012 (you can read about the other five safest cars, too) here in my post – because you shouldn’t have to compromise. Whether that car is driving around mini me’s, potted plants, or your cranky cat to a vet appointment, you want to have the peace of mind (and insurance) that comes with driving a safe vehicle. Continue reading →

As you might have guessed, dealers make less money on new cars now than they have in years passed. As a result, many dealers will take marginally profitable deals – or in some circumstances, negative deals. Continue reading →

The impetus behind crafting this car buying guide for first time car buyers is pretty simple. I myself was recently a first time car buyer, and I wondered how normal people, you know, the kind that don’t write for car blogs, make their check list for buying new cars. Continue reading →