Buying A Car

Purchasing a big ticket item, like an automobile, can be stressful and time-consuming. insuranceQuotes.com simplifies the car-buying process by breaking it down for you step by step.

• Flood-damaged cars may pose safety risks -- and auto insurance risks

  

  Water-damaged cars are one of the concerns left in the wake of floods, hurricanes and other natural disasters. And those cars can lead to maintenance and auto insurance woes -- for storm victims and … more

• Can you trust your local car dealership?

  

  Since 1912, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) has set out to educate consumers about which companies can be most trusted with their purchasing dollar. And in addition to providing reviews of more than … more

• Five tips for donating your car to charity

  

  You’ve probably seen the ads: Donate your old car to charity, help out a good cause and get a tax write-off. It sounds simple, but experts say consumers must do their research before handing … more

• CEO of Automotive Recyclers Association: Many Sandy flood cars are landing outside U.S.

  

  Thousands of people filed claims with their car insurance companies after Superstorm Sandy hit after floodwaters damaged their cars. That means tons of flood-scarred cars probably will wind up being … more

• CarMax’s Rebecca Sckrabulis: First-time car buyers must scrutinize financing options

  

  Since 1997, Rebecca Sckrabulis has been helping people buy and sell cars through CarMax, a chain of new- and used-car superstores. She spent more than 12 years as general manager of a CarMax store in … more

• Consumer Bankers Association’s Paul Wible: Get educated about car loans

  

  Paul Wible, chairman of the Automobile Finance Committee at the Consumer Bankers Association (CBA), a trade group, knows a thing or two about car loans.

  insuranceQuotes.com caught up with Wible & … more

• Edmunds.com advice guru Philip Reed spills car-buying secrets

  

  Philip Reed is the friend everybody wishes they could have accompany them to a car dealership.As the senior consumer advice editor for automotive website Edmunds.com, Reed has been dispensing car- … more

• Jorge Silva-Risso: Professor offers advice on buying a new car

  

  Buying a new car is a big decision that shouldn’t be taken lightly. But how does a cost-conscious consumer find the right deal?To answer that question, insuranceQuotes.com talked with Jorge … more

• Four features that drive women's car choices

  

  Car manufacturers market heavily to men, but the truth is, women are the primary influencers when it comes to buying a new car. A study by automotive industry analyst Polk found that 39 percent of … more