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Four Major Reasons to Pursue a Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle

February 23rd, 2018 by
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If you’re in the market for a “new vehicle,” you’re seemingly limited to a pair of groupings of vehicles. Customers can choose a new vehicle, although these offerings tend to be too pricey for some customers’ budgets. On the flip side, you could opt for a used vehicle, although these offerings tend to have their…

Making the Right Decisions

January 26th, 2018 by
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It is no secret that it can be very difficult to afford a new vehicle if you have bad credit or a challenging financial situation. Even when everything is in order, new vehicles are expensive. If you don’t have the ability to buy it outright, you have to think about and research all the different…

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Entrepreneurs: What to Look for in a Used Truck

January 19th, 2018 by
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Whether you’re starting a business, looking to branch out from an existing company, or growing your business to be able to handle more clients, having the right tools and equipment is incredibly important. This includes the various supplies and specific needs for your field, of course, but a hard-working truck can be just as vital…

What is Buy Here, Pay Here Financing?

December 29th, 2017 by
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You may be in the market for a new car, one that is more reliable than your current vehicle, as well as one that includes desirable tech and style options; however, you may be hesitant to start the process. After all, your credit isn’t the greatest, which means shopping for a new car isn’t possible,…

Beat Your Bad Credit

December 22nd, 2017 by
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  Dealing with bad credit can be frustrating; it feels like every door is shut to you, and just figuring out how to get started can be overwhelming. Fortunately, however, bad credit really isn’t the end of the world; with the right effort, fixing your credit isn’t as hard as it might seem. For starters,…

Posted in Used Car Dealers

How to Make Extra Bucks in Your Truck

November 17th, 2017 by
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If there’s one thing to know about owning a truck, it’s that owning a truck can open a world of possibility to you – a world filled with extra cash lining your pocket. You’re probably wondering what we’re talking about, but hear us out because if you’re looking to add a little side hustle to…

Why Those with Poor Credit Should Consider Buy Here-Pay Here Dealerships

November 17th, 2017 by
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It can be difficult for prospective buyers with poor credit to secure financing on a car. Few dealerships or financial institutions are willing to take the risk, providing these individuals with few options. While many consumers may buy into the negative stigma that accompanies the Buy Here-Pay Here industry, these dealerships are actually perfectly logical…

Recent Laws Aim to Protect Car-Buying Consumers

October 27th, 2017 by
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If you’ve ever explored all of your options as you were shopping for a new or used car, you’ve surely come across the Buy Here-Pay Here industry. In that case, you’re surely familiar with the reported “risks” that accompany these respective dealerships. The preconceived notion is that these businesses are willing to finance their various…

Inexpensive Used Models That Should Be on Your List of Targets

October 20th, 2017 by

We understand if your used-car-buying experience is limited by a low budget. When we say low budget, we mean low budget, like under $5,000. While you might not think that this is enough money to purchase any type of vehicle, you’ll be surprised to learn that there are a number of competent used models that customers…

Posted in Used Cars

Five Tips to Remember When Shopping at a BHPH Lot

September 22nd, 2017 by
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There tends to be a negative stigma that accompanies the buy here-pay here industry. We understand where the logic comes from; some consumers assume that these businesses are acting unethically because they’re requesting such high-interest rates. However, since they’re dealing with high-risk customers who have poor credit histories, this is the only way to protect…

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