Dennis Flynn

Dennis Flynn loves cars and knows about car loans. He has worked in various roles in the automotive industry since 2003. Throughout his 16-year career at Santander Consumer, he has written and reviewed hundreds of car-related articles and marketing deliverables. He got his start in the auto industry as a credit analyst before pivoting into management, where he led a team of 20.

Today, Dennis focuses on curating financial wellness articles to help guide first-time car buyers or someone rebuilding their credit by providing helpful tools and resources.

Dennis holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Southern Methodist University. In his spare time, he enjoys cheering on his daughters at their sporting events and hanging out with his family.

Recent posts by this author

Leasing vs. buying a car: which option is better for you?
March 7, 2025

Leasing vs. buying a car: which option is better for you?

Choosing whether to lease or purchase a car isn’t just about your monthly payment. Leasing offers some options that purchasing a car can’t offer. On the flipside, buying a car also offers different options that you wouldn’t get with a…

First-time car-buying guide
February 28, 2025

First-time car-buying guide

Congratulations! Buying your first vehicle is an exciting time. Along with that excitement, naturally, come a lot of questions. It’s totally normal to wonder about your financing, whether you have positive, negative or no credit history. You may also be…

What is the average cost of owning a car?
January 31, 2025

What is the average cost of owning a car?

Now that the holiday season has mostly wrapped up and the new year is rolling into high gear, you might be thinking about different goals you’d like to get started on. If you’re thinking about a new car, you may…

How to pay off your car loan early
November 1, 2024

How to pay off your car loan early

Paying off your car loan early can give you a lot of financial advantages and isn’t too difficult to get started on. If you’re eager to get your loan paid off early we’ve prepared some tips for you to try…