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by Michael Klyde and Charles Sena Life continued to change dramatically in 2021 and that included buying or leasing a new or used vehicle. The COVID pandemic wreaked havoc on many industries and — second to housing prices — obtaining the vehicle you want at a price near what you paid just two or three years ago (or at all) has often been almost impossible. The new vehicle shortage — from commuter to luxury / performance vehicles and trucks — caused price spiking across anyth

by Charles Sena and Michael Klyde Having trouble finding a new vehicle or used vehicle at the right price - or at all? Buyers beware! It's a tough market for individual consumers, families and small-to-medium business owners wanting to purchase or lease a new or pre-owned vehicle. CARtegrity finding the following happening in the current automotive marketplace: There are often more buyers than units available for sale. Manufacturers and car dealers are taking advantage of

Buying or leasing a car and truck can be easy, fun and quick. Or it can be painfully difficult, confusing and slow. You have heard of -- or personally experienced -- the long, frustrating, and nerve-racking car buying experience. You see a vehicle you like, start working with a friendly salesperson -- who shows you the vehicle and takes you for a test drive -- then you are passed on to a trained "closer" whose job is to convince you to say "yes," then to a finance manager, wh

Have you recently contemplated buying / leasing a vehicle? It's clearly been an unusual year, with COVID-19 shutting down or partially closing much of the economy. But individuals, families and small businesses still need vehicles. And with the once unstoppable "sharing" economy having taken a hit with COVID, many consumers are going back to basics -- seeking their own, new or used vehicle. Those who were buying in Q1 had a "buyer's market." Many of the mainstream brands - FO

On average, an individual will need to buy a new vehicle every three to five years. Most consumers lack the time and knowledge e to purchase, lease or sell vehicles for the best price possible. One of the best ways to approach buying a vehicle is to come prepared. The three tips below will ensure that you use your time and money wisely. Tip #1 Do some thinking and research in advance. Learn what vehicle features are important to you, and get a general or specific sense of wh