Do dealerships still loan out cars you're interested in buying for an hour or two? Years ago before I was of driving age, I went with my parents to a dealership to look at some cars. I can't recall if we were buying a new or used car, but the dealership let us take the car for a couple of hours. (Perhaps it was a used car and we took it to a secondary mechanic?) [more inside]
posted by IndigoRain on Jul 8, 2009 - 12 answers

I have a few questions about buying a new or used car. [more inside]
posted by IndigoRain on Jun 15, 2009 - 25 answers

Moving to the UK. What to do with my car? Sell? Store? Roadtrip across the Atlantic? [more inside]
posted by ElmerFishpaw on Jun 4, 2009 - 12 answers

Help me find/decide on options for a new, family-friendly car. [more inside]
posted by dellsolace on May 14, 2009 - 24 answers

How much does a Chevy Uplander cost the dealer and how much should my mom pay fin Toronto today? [more inside]
posted by If only I had a penguin... on May 10, 2009 - 6 answers

I bought a brand new vw scirocco on the 15/3/2009 last week i noticed a character from the badge on the boot had fallen off and on closer inspection it appears the paint it cracking behind the lettering. So i took it to my nearest VW body specialist as i assumed it would be covered under guarantee however he said it had been resprayed and they wouldnt touch it and to take it back to where i bought it. can i demand a replacement boot? can i throw the car back even though its over 30 days (im in the uk). help suggestions appreciated
posted by toocan on Apr 22, 2009 - 2 answers

So I didn't research as much as I should have, and I financed my new 2008 Toyota today with the extended warranty. Now it sounds like I should have waited or gotten other quotes, but with all the number juggling, I lost sight of the bottom line. I'm going back to the dealer tomorrow to cancel the extended warranty. Can I expect the dealer to try to change the APR or any other aspect of the financing of the car? [more inside]
posted by lychee on Dec 19, 2007 - 12 answers

My parents are looking for a new car with great gas mileage. They don't want a Hybrid. What are their options? [more inside]
posted by Telf on Sep 25, 2007 - 29 answers

I just moved to a new area and bought a car for the first time and have a list of questions about new cars and insurance. Feel free to answer whichever ones you want. [more inside]
posted by lpctstr; on Jan 17, 2007 - 7 answers

I'm living in Calgary and ordered a 2007 VW GTI in October. I'm expecting delivery in February or March. I'm applying for work in BC and AB and there's a chance that I might be in BC by then. What's involved with changing dealerships? [more inside]
posted by jimmythefish on Dec 16, 2006 - 3 answers

What are some must-have accessories for my new car? [more inside]
posted by Ekim Neems on Nov 27, 2006 - 20 answers

I just bought a new car. I seem to remember hearing that you should keep the speed to, say, 50 mph, for its first couple hundred miles - something to do with tires or brakes... Is that right? Do I need to do this?
posted by crepeMyrtle on May 19, 2006 - 15 answers

[UK] Buying a new car from a dealership - do I have to pay "document fees"? [more inside]
posted by coach_mcguirk on Mar 22, 2006 - 14 answers

I've just purchased my very first new car. However, in the process, I visited nine dealerships - 7 of them asked me for a cash deposit before they would even discuss prices with me. The one dealership that I gave a $500CDN deposit to (I later changed my mind on it) took almost 2 hours to refund my deposit. What are my rights, and what are strategies to get around this deposit requirement?
posted by burhan on Jan 15, 2005 - 39 answers

Our second car went belly up this weekend, and we are now looking for a replacement. I'd like to get some advice on the new vs. old dilemma [More Inside] [more inside]
posted by smcniven on Oct 13, 2004 - 7 answers

I need a new vehicle and have been looking at payment option. I figure my current car is worth $6000 and I can effectively put another $5000 down in cash. The car I'm looking at (Land Rover Discovery) will be $20,000 total (including taxes). This means a $9000 loan. Since I am a student I qualify for student loans. Can I use a student loan to do this? What's the best student loan for doing this with? I'd take out a traditional loan but I figure seeing as how I'm a student that this would get me the best rates. And if anyone has Land Rover horror stories feel free to add. [more inside]
posted by geoff. on Jun 12, 2004 - 44 answers