CarBuying

WalletPop's Lan Nguyen chats with Scott Painter, founder and CEO of TrueCar.com, on how to get the best deal for a car. One of the tips Painter -- who is also founder of CarsDirect.com, Pricelock and Zag.com -- recommends is knowing what incentives work best for your wallet. Also, check out AOL...

Yesterday I wrote about how increased vulture floor traffic at GM and Chrysler dealers has diminished the likelihood you'll be able to negotiate a great deal on a vehicle from these manufacturers. Afterward, I had a chance to discuss the current state of the car shopping market with Phillip Reed,...

A woman in Shanghai came up with a way to get the car she wanted by using a method that toddlers everywhere often find successful -- screaming hysterically until someone buys it for her.A popular Chinese online video shows the woman screaming at her male companion to buy her the car, and when he...

There's a little known problem that anyone buying a car should be aware of. That is, anyone buying a car who trades in their old model as part of the transaction.These days, car dealerships, as we all know, are as cash-strapped as anyone else, and so sometimes, people will trade in their autos,...

Would you buy a house because one-fourth of it suited you needs? Then why buy a car solely for its gas efficiency? According to Consumer Reports (subscription required), fuel only accounts for 26% of your overall vehicle cost. Depreciation claims a huge 46%, interest on your loan 12%, insurance...

With recession fears growing, it might not seem like a great time to think about a new car. But if you want (or need) to get a different car, you might actually be able to benefit from the challenging economic conditions. Here's how:Auto makers are desperate to sell cars. It's all about volume for...

Ready to buy a new car or truck? If so, you're pretty smart to be shopping at this time of the year, as dealers anxious to push out older 2007 models are ready to give much better incentives to prospective buyers. That doesn't mean you shouldn't perform adequate research on the vehicles on your...