Is a low credit score preventing you from going out to buy the vehicle you desperately need? Have no fear. Buying the car you’ve always wanted may be easier than you think. Using careful strategy and armed with a little knowledge, you can be on the road in no time with a used car loan.

Vehicle history reports have become a lifeline for used car buyers. When you check the used vehicle history, you can learn whether the car was stolen, in a crash or flood or if it experienced any other catastrophes.

Fall is right around the corner. In fact, summer is nearly half over. Instead of worrying about what to bring to the beach, you’ll need to think about what supplies you need for your classes. You should also consider what kind of vehicle you should be driving. As college students, you’re likely broke and jobless, so a used car can be a good choice. Used cars are the best option because they help you save money you can use to buy those costly textbooks, housing and other supplies instead.

Whether you are heading for your first year of college or you have a few years behind you, having a reliable car makes it easier to get around to your classes and your job, as well as to maintain a healthy social life. However, most college students can’t buy a reliable car outright. For these individuals, financing a used car approved by your mechanic at a local car service shop can be the right option.

Even $4,000 is enough of a down payment to purchase a decent new car, as long as you don't mind taking on another loan. For instance, a new Honda Civic is a nice, solid sedan and has a MSRP of $19,000 - $24,240 depending on how many features you add.

Let's look at this from another point of view.  Besides meeting the immediate transportation need, what does actually purchasing a car for your son or daughter do for them?

What if, instead of purchasing or leasing or giving a car to your kid, you purchase one WITH them?

Just as parents use their wisdom and experience to try and guide their children through life's tough decisions, we at DeBoer's Auto Sales and Service want to use our 30+ years of automotive industry experience to help car owners make good decisions about purchasing and maintaining the vehicle that's right for them.