AAA
"Many clubs have car-buying programs and arrangements with dealers, but those vary from club to club," said Jeff Sundstrom, director of public relations for AAA's U.S. office. AAA has 49 clubs in the U.S. and nine in Canada.
Cars.com
Another good site for investigating loans.
AWARE (Americans Well-informed on Automobile Retailing Economics)
A not-for-profit group formed by automotive industry leaders to provide consumers with information, tools, and other resources to better understand the auto financing system. "Informed consumers are more satisfied with the car-buying process," said Eric Hoffman of AWARE.
MORE ABOUT CAR-BUYING
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Start With Homework
Decide what you need, and then start researching cars that fit your needs and budget.
What's Hot?
Smaller, more environmentally-friendly cars are increasingly popular. Certified pre-owned cars also are drawing more buyers.