by Amy Norman | Dec 15, 2021 | Finance, Kia News
Your Guide to Applying for a Car Loan With Bad Credit If you need a car loan but have less-than-perfect credit, you may be wondering how you’ll ever get approved for a loan. Credit scores are used to evaluate the likelihood you’ll pay back your loan; therefore, lower...
by Amy Norman | Dec 8, 2021 | Buy/Lease, Kia News
Is it Better to Lease or Buy a Car? Trying to decide between leasing or buying a car can be challenging. On one hand, leasing a vehicle provides you with lower monthly payments and the ability to drive a newer model that you might not be able to afford otherwise. On...
by Amy Norman | Nov 24, 2021 | Kia News, Trade/Sell
Things to Consider Before Trading in a Car With a Loan Balance If you’re in the market for a new car, you may be wondering what to do with your old one — especially if you still owe money on it. Sadly, your car payment doesn’t just disappear when you buy a new...
by Amy Norman | Nov 17, 2021 | Finance, Kia News
Should I Get Pre-Approved for a Car Loan? You’ve done your research, visited countless dealerships, and managed to find the car of your dreams. Now, there’s just one thing left to do: figure out how you’re going to finance your new vehicle. Unless you’re planning to...
by Amy Norman | Nov 10, 2021 | Kia News, Trade/Sell
How to Calculate Car Depreciation and Trade-In Value You’ve probably heard people say that a new car depreciates as soon as you drive it off the lot — and this is true! In fact, a car loses approximately 20% of its original value within the first year alone, and up to...
by Amy Norman | Nov 3, 2021 | Kia News, Used Cars
The Pros and Cons of a Certified Pre-Owned vs. Used Vehicle Once you’ve decided to purchase a used car instead of a brand-new one, there is still one more decision left to make: will it be a certified pre-owned or a used vehicle? Luckily, there’s no wrong answer! Each...