5k Negative Equity on Car Loan Hello all! I’m looking for guidance to help me make the best decision regarding this situation. I carried debt from my previous car loan onto my current. I have a 2013 that is worth 4k and currently owe $9k. My interest rate is 5.79% and the best I could get on a new car loan is 5%.. I am expecting close to 9k back on my tax return, so now I’ve …

Company Car, Salary sacrifice or any other suggestions? Ok so I work as a recruitment consultant, for a friends business at 60% commission of all fee’s generated. I have had a good couple years £100k+ each year in my personal commission pot that I decide when and how I’d like to take it. Usually a couple large lump sums then regular £2.3k/mo keeping me at 20% tax band around 50k annually, the rest di…

My brother totaled his car… Smashed it into a stonewall during snowstorm in single car accident. Has full collision insurance. Insurance is offering $14840 and he owes $16700. If he settles for 14840, who does insurance company send the money to, him or the lender? If he gets it, he’ll just go buy another car for about 14000 and continue paying the original 16700 loan. …

Sold Car to Carmax. Debt collector after me Hi ! Wanted to some advice. For years ago, i stupidly cosigned a car for my then boyfriend (2017). In 2022, he sold the car to Carmax. I’m thinking that everything goes well, happy to have the car off my name and hands ( he was very irresponsible, didn’t make payments on time). End of 2023/ beginning of 2024 i get a message from a debt collector…

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Chrysler Made The Hardest Super Bowl Car Commercial Of All Time For The (Checks Notes) 200 Sedan The Super Bowl has long been a showcase for automakers looking to show off their latest vehicles or give a new direction for their brand. Car companies will usually pull out all the stops with high-budget, high-concept advertisements with star-studded casts. It’s not exactly an uncommon practice, but one commercial… Read more…

Future Classic, Body-On-Frame SUVs And Vintage Car EV Swaps In This Week’s QOTD Roundup Car prices are getting intense right now, with new car prices increasing as a result of new tariffs and second-hand cars booming thanks to collectors with more money than sense. If you wanted to make the most of those millionaires spending increasingly large amounts of cash on old cars, what kind of model do you think… Read more…

20 y/o in desperate car situation, need advice Hi, sorry if this isnt necessarily the best place to post, I both need advice and need somewhere to just get my thoughts out. I’m a 20 year old part-time student currently on a semester off to work and pay for school. Last year I needed a new vehicle after my previous car a reasonable 2010 Kia Forte finally gave out after 4 years and many many m…

My car was totaled should I use that money to help pay off my credit card debt? I’ve been paying off my credit card debt for the past 6 months. I started with ~10k and now I’m down to 4.7k. My car was totaled and I received 3.7k for it. My car was owned so I didnt have any money owed on it. I need a car but it’s not urgent. I work 100% remote and I barely go out. Groceries and other things can be delivered. I was wanting to…

What Small Car Should Come Back In 2025? After years of rising car prices and new models growing ever biggereven pricier EVs, the tide may be turning. Cheap, small cars saw an upswing in sales in 2024, and automakers are noticing. Manufacturers like Ford, General Motors and Volkswagen are all planning to add small models back to their lineups in the next few… Read more…

Canadian renting a car in Scotland I am going to Scotland in a few months and want to rent a car. I have a British Columbian License but it is a “novice” license. There are restrictions I have to follow because of this – just the amount of people i have in my car, zero drinking allowed, no electronics. I can drive by myself in Canada and I am over 25 (which seems to be the car re…

Tesla car sales in China fall 11.5% as competition intensifies Competition between Tesla and Chinese domestic rivals is intensifying as the U.S. firm continues to launch incentives to keep its cars attractive.

GF co-signed a car loan w/o knowing the consequences, now deep underwater, is there anyway out? TLDR: My GF co-signed two car loans with her mom at 19, not realizing the risks. The negative equity from her old truck was rolled into her mom’s loan, but GF is the primary borrower. Now, mom has stopped making payments, owing $45K on a car worth $18K, and is drowning in other debt. We can’t afford to take over payments, and GF is considering b…

Car insurance has been creeping up over the last year – curious if this has been common or if it’s time to shop around Hey PF- Our car insurance for a 2017 Highlander and 2000 4Runner (both paid off) has gone up slowly over the last year or so by about $50 a month with no incidents on our end. We’re paying $230 a month. Wanting to spot check if others have seen other similar increases, and if any of you have had success shopping around. We have a pretty low dedu…

I’m Looking For A Weekend Warrior That Is Fast With Four Doors! What Car Should I Buy? Josh lives in Virginia, and his recent acquisition of a 911 Turbo has reignited his need for speed. He wants another high-performance model, this time with four doors so the family can go for a ride as well. With a budget hovering around six figures, what car should he buy? Read more…

Should I buy a 2nd car as a backup? Current car, 06 Nissan Altima SER, Manual, 205K miles. New tires, runs well for now Looking at an older model Civic, 145K miles, spending around 3 or 4K Currently have about 10K in savings 23/male – should I just set aside 3 or 4K in savings and use it for repairs, invest the rest? Should I buy the civic and drive it full time and use the Altim…

Hefty Car Bill- Parent wants to help but how? I’m currently financing a 2018 Toyota Rav 4. Monthly payment: $736.85 Account balance: $24,964.09 EST Payoff date: Sept 2029 Current term: 72 months Remaining payments: 55 EST APR: 22.87% TLDR/ payments suck, what can I do to help myself? Dad got some money now and wants to help but not pay off whole car. Never missed a payment or made a late p…

This EG Civic Ute Is Just About The Perfect Car When you think of the perfect car, what does it look like? Something fast, expensive, and shiny? Well I’m here to tell you that you’re wrong, the perfect car is a ’90s Civic that’s been turned into a ute. Please adjust your dreams and aspirations accordingly. Read more…

Your Next Car Should Be Purple Hey, it’s me again, your favorite blogger with practical car-buying advice. You may remember the biggest tip of the decade when I told you your next car should be green. While I believe that green is a worthwhile hue, if you really want to drive in style your next car should be purple. Read more…

Ridiculously Detailed Look At The Koenigsegg Gemera’s Drivetrain Shows How To Build A 249 MPH Family Car Hypercar maker Koenigsegg is renowned for its meticulous attention to detail and over-the-top engineering. It’s a practice that’s worked out well for the brand, as it’s set countless world records and sits near the top of the hypercar tree. To lift the lid on some of the engineering feats that helped it get there,… Read more…