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The Ultimate Guide to Car Discounts for College Students and Grads

After graduating college, one way to start building credit is by purchasing or leasing a car. Fortunately, most car brands offer cash incentives to students and recent college graduates to win over brand loyalty early in life. Let’s take a closer look at how to qualify and the requirements for each of these college auto […]

The Ultimate Guide to Car Discounts for Teachers and Educators

GM manufacturers including Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, and Cadillac all offer discounts to teachers and educators. The discounts can be as high as $5,500, but cash back amounts vary from vehicle to vehicle. These deals apply to select new 2018, 2019, and 2020 vehicles, ranging from SUVs, sedans, pickup trucks and cargo vans. Educators can apply […]

Presidents Day Weekend Car Sales [2020 Edition]

Presidents Day Weekend is often a great time to buy a car and this year is no different. Three day weekends usually mean some of the biggest promotions and deepest discounts of the year. Dealerships will be crowded with shoppers and you will likely have to wait in line for a salesman. Many will open at […]

Best 0% APR Financing Deals For February 2020

Many manufacturers are offering zero percent APR car deals this month on 2019 and 2020 models for well qualified buyers. In addition to financing deals, most specials come with a bonus cash credit of up to $5,000. By paying no interest, drivers can save money on many of today’s popular models from manufacturers like Ford, […]

The Ultimate Guide to Car Discounts for Military Members

As an appreciation for your service in the military, almost all of the manufacturers offer a cash bonus savings that can be applied towards a purchase or lease. Most deals are around $500 but can go as high as $5,000 on certain models. Nearly all manufacturers offer discounts and offers to those currently stationed overseas, […]

Review of TrueCar + The one thing you must do to get the best price

Here is my honest review of TrueCar. They claim to promote transparency in car buying, but are they really interested in getting you the best deal? Well, the answer is “kinda”. From a marketing perspective, TrueCar wants to attract car buyers to their service. To do this, they’ve put a lot of money into a […]

The Ultimate Guide to Car Discounts for Fleet Programs

Nearly all car manufacturers offer a fleet program for commercial businesses, government, law enforcement or emergency service use. Incentives are typically either bulk pricing discounts on each vehicle or flexible group financing or leasing. Here are some of the other benefits of joining a fleet program: Competitive APRs Flexible terms for much longer periods Parts […]

What is Dealer Holdback?

Dealer holdback is a percentage of the price of a new car, typically 2-3% of MSRP, that is returned to a dealer from the manufacturer after a car is sold. It’s important to know that holdback is typically not up for negotiation and not all manufacturers even provide it to to dealers. Holdback is money […]

The Ultimate Guide to Car Mobility Programs

Almost all car manufacturers offer a reimbursement of up to $1,000 to support drivers and passengers with physical disabilities. Customers typically have to install eligible, adaptive equipment on their new vehicle within six months to a year after their purchase to qualify. While most companies offer a one-time reimbursement of up to $1,000, BMW offers […]

The Ultimate Guide to Car Discounts for First Responders

As an appreciation to first responders for their service in the community, a handful of manufacturers are offering up to $500 off a new car. This bonus discount is typically stacked on top of other discounts and can be applied to a purchase or lease on most of the manufacturer’s new vehicle lineup. GM Manufacturers […]