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Used car auto loans are specifically designed for when you are buying a second hand vehicle, and are just as easy to set up as a loan for a brand new car. However, do not expect to get a new car rate for a used car loan. There are some options open to you to help you get the best possible rate of interest on your used auto loan and here are just a few of them which you may wish to consider.

1. First of all, there are usually great rates to be had by having a look at the offers for used auto loans available on line. The good news here is that a bad credit history will not automatically eliminate you from these deals but will affect the rate you you get. A simple search can yield many lenders even for bad credit used car auto loans. Do a little comparison shopping and you are sure to find the best possible interest rate. You can also choose the terms of your auto loan which will give you the most favorable overall financing terms to make your purchase.

2. Even though this may not be your first option, you could opt to use a co-signer who has a better credit rating than you do. This will assist you in getting a much lower rate of interest on a used car auto loan than you would by making the application solely in your own name. There are several lenders out there who will form their decisions about credit and the rate to be offered on your co-signers history. This options can let you kill two birds with one stone, especially if you have a bad credit history. If you use a co-signer you will not only receive a great deal on the interest rate but it also helps you to get back on track and re-establish your own credit ratings, as you are the one who will be repaying the used car auto loan.

3. Your local bank, credit union or finance organization are all out to get your business in this extremely competitive field of auto financing so pop in and see what they have to offer you. It can’t hurt to know. You may find that not only are their used car auto loan quotes competitive but better than anything a used car dealer offers you. Let them know a few details of your research, like what type of quotes you have received from their rivals. They are almost certain to come up with a used auto loan quote that’s equal or even better than their competition has already offered to you.

It is important that you carry out as much research as you can and consider which is the best deal for you before signing on the dotted line. Make sure not to ‘leap before you look’, so to speak. This task is a must to get the best rate and can be easily and quickly done online, just don’t overlook this step. If you do this you will end up with terms and payments within your budget, because you get different quotes for used car auto loans and select the one with the best interest rate.

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Whether you are on a business trip or on vacation, you may have heard the question that is normally asked by rental car companies; that is if you want additional insurance for your rental car. You could say yes and buy it out of fear or turn it down, believing that you are covered for rental car purchases. However, the reality is that unless you look up your current auto insurance policy and see if you are covered, you won’t truly know and may lose out on some savings. It’s always a good idea, then, for you to call your insurance agent to get the details about your policy.

Normally, there are two cases in which you are covered by car insurance for a rental car. Both of these ideas have their pros and cons.

Having an auto insurance policy. Some insurance companies extend their coverage to rental cars as well, as long as you are taking a leisure vacation, so be sure to question this to your insurance agent. But know that whatever coverage gaps that you have in your policy will extend to your rental car, too. And if you are traveling for business, you should have your employer pay for the insurance, since your car insurance policy will not apply.

Having auto insurance protection with a credit card company. Some credit card companies can give you protection for automobiles that are rented by their credit cards. While coverage varies by credit card company, the terms and conditions of your policy may change from time-to-time. However, insurance protection usually only covers the physical damages of the car; it usually does not cover personal injuries, liability, or theft of personal belongings.

Types of Additional Auto Insurance Coverage By Rental Services

If you know that having additional coverage fits your situation, then know that there are usually four common insurance options that are given by most automobile rental companies:

Collision Damage Waiver and Loss Damage Waiver (CDW and LDW). Pays out if you lost your rented car due to theft, or if it’s vandalized or damaged from a collision.

Personal Accident Insurance (PAI). Pays out for your medical costs due to a car accident in your car rental.

Supplemental Liability Insurance (SLI). Gives you up to $1 million in extended liability coverage.

Personal Effects Coverage (PEC). Pays out for any personal belongings of yours stolen from your car rental.

Some Things To Keep In Mind With Auto Insurance

Here are some tips to keep in mind as you figure out whether you want to add on additional coverage to your car rental:

Don’t purchase the same coverage twice, if you have an auto insurance policy, unless you have coverage gaps.

Talk to your auto insurance agent before deciding to buy additional auto insurance for your car rental.

Ask the rental car company for a copy of their insurance policies.

Compare company’s price to auto insurance quotes in your area to see which one’s better.

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I often field questions regarding the various types of automotive paint available and what types are best. There’s no one answer that covers every situation rather answers or suggestions that are dependent on each situation in a refinishing job. There are many factors that go into choosing which is the best type of paint for your needs but final appearance, ease of use, cost, and durability are the biggest factors most consider. If we focus on these considerations and walk you through the process hopefully we will have helped you make the right decision for your situation.

To Prime or Not to Prime?

The short answer to this question is always use the proper primer system whenever you can afford to do so. Most car owners are unaware of the process of finishing a car to a “class A” finish. The first step to ensuring a quality paint job that lasts is the proper selection and use of a primer. Primer is a broad category encompassing anti-corrosive primers which prevent metal surfaces from corroding, primer surfacers which fill small dings, dents and scratches, primer sealers which seal off undercoats in preparation for applying color coats, and adhesion primers whose primary function is to ensure adhesion to a particular surface. This may seem overwhelming to the beginner but bear in mind that not all of those types of primers are always required and many primer products will function in multiple roles. We’ll give more detail on which primers are best in our next section. If you are on a really tight budget and your paint is in pretty good condition (no cracking, peeling, severe gloss loss, fading etc) then primer may not be necessary. However, you should check with the manufacturer of the paint brand you select to confirm they recommend use without a primer.

What kind of primer should I buy?

As we discussed in the previous section there are a lot of primer options available. Choosing the right primer is depends on the condition of your vehicle but we’ll do our best to distill it down to a few of the best options. If you have any bare metal on your vehicle we strongly recommend a 2K (2 part) epoxy primer. Epoxy primer is the best for adhesion to metal and providing corrosion resistance. It’s likely you don’t have bare metal on your car to begin with but part of the refinishing process typically would involve sanding areas smooth and applying body filler as needed which will likely expose some bare metal. Often only a quart or two is needed to spot prime areas where bare metal is exposed. However, serious restoration projects often involve priming the entire vehicle with epoxy primer as added insurance for corrosion resistance and adhesion. On areas where there is a lot of small dings, scratches or body filler it’s a good idea to use a 2K (two part) urethane primer surfacer. Urethane primers typically offer better filling and sanding than epoxy primer so a combination of epoxy primer for the adhesion and corrosion to metal followed by a good urethane primer for filling and sanding is the perfect “one two punch” for preparing your vehicle for painting. If your vehicle is in pretty good shape already, (meaning it doesn’t have a lot of dings, scratches, flaking etc), a 2K urethane sealer is a great option for providing a good foundation for your color coats. Some paint manufacturers offer urethane sealer in a wide range of colors so you can match the color of your primer closer to the color of your final finish. Matching the color of your primer closer to the color of your final finish reduces the amount of color coats (usually the most expensive part) needed and when those inevitable stone chips or scratches happen they are less visible over a color keyed primer than over just a typical grey primer in most cases. For primer selection we generally recommend avoiding lacquer type primers, aerosol or spray bomb primers, and enamel primers due to potential issues with recoatability, and durability long term.

What kind of color coat should I use?

There are a lot of color coat options available to auto paint refinishers today with varying performance and costs. Knowing the durability, appearance performance, and general cost of these various types of product I would highly recommend either purchasing a 2K (2 part) urethane single stage topcoat or, preferentially, a urethane basecoat/clearcoat system. A urethane single stage is a product that provides both the color of your finish and the gloss sheen in one product while a basecoat/clearcoat system consists of a color layer (the basecoat) and an additional layer (called clearcoat) to provide the final gloss appearance. It may appear the urethane single stage is the obvious route because it requires only one product to achieve both gloss and color, however, despite the added cost and extra steps, a vast majority of all cars rolling off assembly lines today are painted with a basecoat/clearcoat process. Basecoat/Clearcoat offers enhanced metallic and pearlescent application and effect and generally last longer than single stage finishes. Early in the finish life cycle basecoat/clearcoat and single stage finishes may have similar appearance but as time goes on the basecoat/clearcoat finish will require less maintenance (ie waxing and detailing) to maintain the high gloss finish. Costs are higher for a base/clear system versus a single stage system but the overall service life improvements will reduce maintenance cost and likely preserve a greater resale value for your vehicle. Savvy shoppers are finding deals online for basecoar/clearcoat kits that are comparable or even less in cost than many single stage finishes.

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You’ve got bad credit and dealer after dealer is wanting money down. To buy a car with bad credit, with no money down, you need to know a few things.

First, there are only two reasons that a dealer would want a down payment…

The most common reason is because it adds profit to the sale. The other less common reason is because it’s needed to lower the total amount financed for approval by the lender.