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LTV on an Auto Loan: How Loan-to-Value Works
What LTV means on a car loan, how to calculate it, what lenders allow, and how down payments, add-ons and trade-in debt push your ratio up or down.
Diesel vs. Gas Trucks: Five Year Costs for Used Truck Buyers
Compare diesel and gas trucks by purchase price, fuel economy, maintenance, and towing. Match your mileage and trailer use to the right used truck.
Sell a Car With a Loan: Payoff Quotes Often Last 10 Days
Learn how to sell a car with a loan: get a written payoff quote, calculate equity, compare a private sale with a dealer trade in, and transfer the title.
Before Buying a Used 4x4, Check Its Locking Differential
Learn how locking differentials work, when to use them off road, and what used vehicle buyers should inspect, from tire wear to steering feel.
Powertrain Warranty: U.S. Used Car Buyers, Check What Transfers
See which engine and transmission parts a powertrain warranty covers, what it excludes, how transfers work, and what U.S. used car buyers should verify.
Trade In a Leased Car? Get the Payoff in Writing First
Trading in a leased car starts with a written payoff. Compare offers from multiple dealers, check buyout rules, and learn how equity affects the deal.
Bumper to Bumper Warranty: U.S. Buyers, Check the Exclusions
Learn what a bumper to bumper warranty covers, common exclusions, typical factory terms, and what U.S. car buyers should check before signing.
U.S. Car Loans: Avoid Traps After Bankruptcy, Expect 10%–20% Down
Learn when U.S. buyers can qualify for a car loan after bankruptcy, compare safer lenders, avoid payment traps, and prepare for a 10%–20% down payment.
V6 vs V8: 3 Questions on Towing, Costs, and Used Car Checks
Compare V6 and V8 ownership costs, towing ability, fuel use, and maintenance, then learn how Elmwood Auto Sales checks and finances used cars.