Car-buying guides

Plain-English help for the numbers on your dealer quote.

• Is my car quote fair? How to check a dealer quote
  A step-by-step way to check a dealer quote: out-the-door price, fees, add-ons, trade-in and financing, plus a checklist before you sign.
• Dealer add-ons to question before you sign
  Nitrogen tires, paint protection, VIN etching, extended warranties, GAP: what common dealer add-ons are, and how to remove the ones you don't want.
• Is my car loan APR good? How to compare your rate
  How to tell if your car loan APR is good: what drives your rate, why to get pre-approved, how to compare total cost, and financing traps to avoid.