Drivers Lane Blog

Whether or not a long-term auto loan is a good deal depends. You have to take a closer look at balancing the monthly payment with the overall cost.

The best age for a used car is when it's only a couple of years old – when it still has a lot of value but has already seen its first major depreciation drop.

As we gear up for winter, you need to make sure that your car is winter ready. Here are some maintenance tips to prepare your vehicle for the ice and snow.

You can use an auto loan to improve your credit score because it gives you a chance to build a positive payment history and more. Here's how it works.

You can trade in a car if you still owe on it, but you have to pay off the loan first to remove the lien. We lay out some tips to take to accomplish this.

Your bad credit car buying options may not be as limited as you think. Take a look at the lender and vehicle options you have, and how bad credit affects them.

When you need a bad credit car loan, one thing you need to remember is that you have options. Check out the three main types of lenders you can apply with.

Choosing the right auto loan term is important, as it impacts you for many years to come. The length of your loan can play an even larger role if you have bad credit.

When your credit isn't good, it's important that you work with the right kind of lender when you need a car loan. Many traditional lenders rely on credit scores to qualify applicants, but subprime auto lenders specialize in car loans for people with bad credit, no credit, and other unique credit situations. But what, exactly, is a subprime auto lender?

You need to make sure that you have a budget when you shop for a vehicle, especially if you have bad credit. Budgeting for the cost of car ownership involves more than your monthly payment. You need to take everything into account, including gas, insurance, maintenance, tax, title, and license fees, and your down payment.