Upside down. It’s a position you usually want to avoid unless you’re a gymnast or a daredevil, but we aim to give you six ways to help you keep from going upside-down in your next vehicle purchase. Negative equity, or…
If you’re relying on a loan to buy your next vehicle, you may want to improve your credit score before you start shopping. Credit score is normally a leading factor for lenders weighing your application, and if approved, it will…
Does this sound familiar? Your tires are getting worn, so you get all new tires for your vehicle. Shortly thereafter, your brakes start squealing, so you replace those as well. And then, you open the bill for your insurance for…
Have you ever reviewed your emails and wondered where all the “You’re pre-qualified!” messages are coming from? More importantly, pre-qualified for what? And how? Receiving pre-qualifications, whether via email, regular mail or any other way, has become somewhat common. And…
Whether to get to work, school or the grocery store, the automobile is a necessity for most of us, and so too is the financing that helps pay for it. The road to vehicle ownership isn’t always straight, however, and events like…
At Drive, we care about car shoppers’ broader financial journeys and want them to be informed so they can make the best decisions for their budget. “What is simple interest” is a common question, and despite being called “simple” interest,…
Many people don’t know their spending limits, which can lead to financial trouble. Things like late or missed payments may be avoidable simply by setting up a monthly budget. Knowing how much vehicle you can afford before shopping can help…
Hey! You’re buying your first vehicle! Congratulations! This is such an exciting time and we’re excited for you. Along with that excitement, naturally, comes a lot of questions. Relax. It’s perfectly normal to wonder if you’ll be able to get…
Paying your bills on time can be a balancing act, for sure, but keeping to those due dates is important for a variety of reasons. If you’re not able to make timely payments on a financial obligation, there can be…
How to buy a car with bad credit Bad credit. Just the phrase is scary, right? But it’s something that is all too familiar to millions of us. Plus, it can happen in a variety of ways – missed payments,…