Category Archives: Credit and Financing

Freeman Grapevine: “I don’t think my New Car is Upside Down?

At Freeman Grapevine, we get asked all of the time by new car buyers: “What does it mean to be “upside down” on your new car?” Well, simple put, you owe more than the car is worth. The first step … Continue reading

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How can Fort Worth and Dallas get a Better Deal on Car Insurance?

In this economy, Freeman Grapevine wants to make sure that you have insurance that is reliable yet affordable. And if you have a good driving record with no recent accidents, you should see some discounts on your car insurance. These discounts may not happen … Continue reading

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Figure Out Your budget for a New GMC Dallas

No matter how much you believe your new car budget is, it is still best to figure out a true budget friendly car payment when you are planning to buy a new GMC Dallas. This will enable you to stretch … Continue reading

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Fort Worth, Why is Car buying Hard? Part 3: Financing

In my previous two blogs, we covered two of the three components of what makes car buying difficult:  price and trade in.   The last piece of the puzzle is financing, which is the biggest variable in purchasing a vehicle and … Continue reading

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How to finance a used car loan

Should you want to purchase a used car and wish to have it financed, but do not know where or how to go about it, then this info is for you.  Where do you find financing for a used car … Continue reading

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Ft. Worth: Would You Rather Lease, or Buy?

To Lease or to Buy? Everyone who is in the market for a new car has to first decide if they are going to buy or lease. Let me first say, that the only good reason not to lease a … Continue reading

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Ft. Worth: Knowing your Credit Score Can Make Buying a Car a Snap

It’s true, the more tools you have on your side, the easier the negotiating process is. Here are few easy ways to raise your credit score I found at myautoloan.com: 1. Pay your bills in full and on time. Your … Continue reading

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Get a new Car By Assuming Someone Else’s Lease

If it has been used even for one day, it can be called a used car. When someone leases a new car or vehicle, it is new only on the first day, the moment they drive off of the lot … Continue reading

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New Car Financing: Most Have to Live with it, Few Without.

Unless your are independently wealthy, a trust fund baby or unusually frugal, chances of you needing to finance your new car is probably a given. So, now that we know that you are going to have to rely on a … Continue reading

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How to Find Great New Car Reviews

What is it that makes reviews such a wonderful source of information when researching a new car? The reason is simple. A review is typically given by someone who knows first-hand specifics about the vehicle in question. The trick, though, … Continue reading

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