Report: Here are the 10 most reliable vehicles for 2019
Cars
November 1, 2018
by:
Craig Johnson
How reliable is your car? Automakers always promote their vehicles as having the latest and greatest features that will stand…
Here are the ONLY times Clark ever recommends leasing a car
Cars
August 3, 2018
by:
Craig Johnson
If you've been following money expert Clark Howard for any length of time, you know that when it comes to…
Here are the coolest cars under $20,000 for 2018
Cars
May 25, 2018
by:
Craig Johnson
If you're in the market for a new car, there are some things you likely have in mind that are…
The ‘Clark Smart’ way to buy a new car
Cars
April 25, 2018
by:
Clark Howard
If you're in the market for a new car, here are my tips for making a smart purchase. Listen to…
Buy or lease a vehicle? New numbers show monthly payments in both scenarios
Leasing
November 3, 2017
by:
Theo Thimou
If you're looking at buying a new car, the word "leasing" has probably crossed your mind. Dealerships push leases pretty…
October’s auto sales disappoint…but that could mean deals for you!
Cars
November 3, 2016
by:
Theo Thimou
Auto sales took a dive last month, but the red hot industry shouldn't worry too much. There's still the rest…
Should you lease a car during an ‘End of the Year’ sales event?
Cars
October 13, 2016
by:
Theo Thimou
Most manufacturers go on a blitz with their 'End of the Year' sales events between Christmas and New Year's Eve.…
Used car leasing: Deal or dud for your wallet?
Cars
October 7, 2016
by:
Theo Thimou
The question of leasing is one that's common when people are buying a new car. Clark typically advises people to…
12 best family cars for 2016
Cars
October 4, 2016
by:
Theo Thimou
In the market for a family car? Kelley Blue Book (KBB) has its picks of best family vehicles. After extensive…
Millennials like to lease cars, but watch out for these pitfalls
Cars
September 30, 2016
by:
Theo Thimou
Forget about the much-hyped predictions of millennials abandoning car ownership en masse. Leases among those aged 18 to 34 grew…
Beware of these car leasing gotchas
Cars
August 12, 2016
by:
Theo Thimou
Leasing is a popular way to get into a vehicle, but it's a way that Clark has very little love…
New car leasing 101: A plain English explanation
Cars
June 23, 2016
by:
James Bragg
Author’s Note: Leasing accounts for a hefty 25% of new-car transactions today, mainly because the monthly payments are much lower…
Kia is new king of J.D. Power’s Initial Quality Study
Cars
June 23, 2016
by:
Theo Thimou
A new reliability study by J.D. Power and Associates finds cars are just about the most dependable they've ever been,…
Is gap insurance worth it when buying a car?
Buying
June 23, 2016
by:
Deacon Hayes
When a prospective buyer walks into a dealership to buy a car, they are often inundated with “upsells.” Upsells in…
What you need to know about customer satisfaction surveys at car dealers
Cars
May 25, 2016
by:
James Bragg
If you’ve bought or leased a new car in the past twenty years, you probably received a post-purchase questionnaire asking…
Leasing used car: Good or bad idea?
Cars
May 23, 2016
by:
Clark Howard
Read more: New car leasing 101: A plain English explanation Should you ever lease a car? How to buy, rent…
Should you ever lease a car?
Cars
May 1, 2016
by:
Clark Howard
Leasing is all the rage in the auto industry again, but does it make sense for you to get into…
2 unusual ways to steal a deal on a car right now
Cars
April 4, 2016
by:
Theo Thimou
Ever seen a 2016 model vehicle being offered as 'used' on a dealer lot? Leaked internal memos from three big…
The 30 best cars of 2016
Cars
February 24, 2016
by:
Clark Howard
Every April, Consumer Reports makes a special effort during car buying season to give advice for new and used buyers…
Bank decides to relieve car lease for active duty soldier
Jobs & Military
February 22, 2016
by:
Kerry Kavanaugh, MyFoxBoston
A Peabody, Massachusetts, soldier was called to active duty and at first a bank wouldn't give her any relief on…
Are you buying too much car for your budget?
Cars
February 17, 2016
by:
Clark Howard Staff
Auto loan financing is suddenly available to people with damaged credit who may have been turned down for car loans…
Test Driving 101: The fine art of shopping without buying
Cars
November 17, 2015
by:
James Bragg
Author’s Note: Would you buy a horse without riding it first? You shouldn't buy or lease a new vehicle without…
Car sharing for college students
Cars
September 28, 2015
by:
Clark Howard
Read more: Car share services gain momentum Rent your car for extra cash Should you ever lease a car?
3 new car technologies that help reduce accidents
Cars
September 10, 2015
by:
Clark Howard
Car technology that has gone mass market after debuting in high-end models is making a big difference in accidents and…
The Truth About Crash Test Ratings – Are You in Danger?
Cars
August 28, 2014
by:
James Bragg
In 2012, the latest year fo which data is available, 33,561 people were killed in U.S. car crashes. Surely several…
Electric car deals create short supply
Cars
June 20, 2014
by:
Clark Howard
After telling you several weeks ago that automakers are rolling out great leasing offers on electric vehicles, I now have…
Is car leasing worth the money?
Cars
April 21, 2014
by:
Clark Howard
Leasing is at an all-time high among new car shoppers. But Clark has an alternative that will save you even…
How to find the best auto repair shops
Cars
January 17, 2014
by:
Clark Howard
When the chips are down and you need a car repair, where's the best place to get it done?Back in…
Why you should avoid the auto lease
Cars
October 14, 2013
by:
Clark Howard
Leasing is all the rage in the auto industry again, but here are new numbers that assess the damage leasing…
Deals on new and used cars
Cars
September 5, 2013
by:
Clark Howard
You can find a deal on a new or used car! With the average cost of cars right around $32,000,…