Buying a new car can be an exciting experience, but it also means another expense. When your car isn’t operating the way it was intended, should you repair or replace your car? In some situations, it may be cost-effective to repair your car, but in many cases, buying a new one is the best option. Identifying the signs it’s time to replace your car will help you make this decision when the time comes.
Recent posts by Bill DeBoer
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When Is the Best Time to Buy a New Car?
By Bill DeBoer on Mar 25, 2015 4:00:00 AM
Topics: Buying A Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle
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7 Important Steps to Take Before You Go Car Shopping
By Bill DeBoer on Mar 22, 2015 4:00:00 AM
The process of shopping for a car can be a time-consuming and intimidating one, but with a little preparation, you can approach this major purchase confidently. Here to help you are our 7 favorite tips for buying a new or used car.
Topics: Buying A Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle
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How to Take the Stress Out of Car Shopping
By Bill DeBoer on Mar 15, 2015 4:00:00 AM
Shopping for a new car can be a stressful experience. Not only are there a vast array of options to choose from, but you also need to make sure you have the right financing to cover the cost of the car. Many people look for a car first and then attempt to get the loan they need. However, it can be more helpful to get prequalified before you shop for a car so you know just how much you have to spend.
Topics: Buying A Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle
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10 Quick Tips for Avoiding Pothole Damage to Your Vehicle
By Bill DeBoer on Mar 8, 2015 4:00:00 AM
Inclement weather can cause major wear and tear on our roadways, leaving behind those annoying potholes. There’s nothing like being jolted when your vehicle hits a pothole unexpectedly, causing undue alarm and stress. Here are some tips for how to drive safely over potholes, as well as how to avoid them.
Topics: Expert Car Repair
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After an Auto Accident: Step Three-Road Blocks
By Bill DeBoer on Mar 4, 2015 4:00:00 AM
It is important to remember that a lot of insurance companies will throw up all sorts of roadblocks during this process after an auto accidient. There may be tricks they try, such as intimidating the customer into believing the automobile has to be moved before they can adjust it. This is not true.
Topics: Expert Car Repair
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After an Auto Accident: Step Two-Estimating Your Vehicles Value
By Bill DeBoer on Mar 1, 2015 4:00:00 AM
Estimating the Value
Topics: Expert Car Repair
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Car Sharing: An Economical Alternative to Traditional Ownership
By Bill DeBoer on Feb 25, 2015 4:00:00 AM
Do you rarely need the use of a car because you work within walking distance from your home? Car sharing may be a good fit for you. With this option, the owner rents out their vehicle to others on a temporary basis using a car sharing service to complete the transaction. Here’s some data we gathered on this latest economical trend.
Topics: Buy Local
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Car Trouble, The Early Years: Bill DeBoer Sr., Part 2
By Bill DeBoer on Feb 22, 2015 4:00:00 AM
Driving Without a Jr. High Diploma
Bill DeBoer has always been enterprising. At the early age of 12 years old, while other kids were still tucked warmly into their beds, Bill was out before dawn throwing newspapers for his paper route. Since he was up that early anyway, his dad allowed him to back the car out of the garage into the driveway in order to warm it up.
Topics: Buy Local
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4 Things about Car Loans Your Dealer Does Not Want You to Know
By Bill DeBoer on Feb 19, 2015 4:00:00 AM
Are you prepared when you go into a dealership to buy that new car? Although there are many reputable dealerships that offer good car loans, there are also a few less than honest ones as well. Here’s what you need to know about car loan scams.
Topics: Buying A Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle
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Is Leasing a New Car the Best Idea?
By Bill DeBoer on Feb 15, 2015 4:00:00 AM
You are trying to decide whether you should buy a car or lease one. You feel a newer pre-owned car fits your budget, but is leasing a new car the best idea? You’ve heard monthly leasing payments are cheaper than buying, but are they really? Here are some surprising things you might not know about why leasing is a bad idea.