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Posts about Auto (3)

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How to Finance Your Next Vehicle

By: American Heritage 07.11.19 3 minute read Auto

We all need reliable, affordable transportation. For many of us, an auto loan is essential when it’s time to buy our next new or used vehicle. The type of financing you choose and the lender you turn to for your loan is a bigger deal than you might think. Over your lifetime, you’ll probably own many different vehicles. You will likely spend more money on these vehicles and related expenses than you’ll spend on your home. In fact, an AAA study suggests you’ll spend between $6,000 and $9,000 per year on fuel, maintenance, repairs, insurance, fees, depreciation, and interest. That’s a lot of money.

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The Ultimate Used Car Buying Guide

By: American Heritage 02.26.19 4 minute read Auto

You’ve probably heard that a car is the second-largest purchase the typical American makes after their home, but when comparing the numbers, that’s not really true. It might seem like it, since the median home price in the U.S. was around $240,000 last year, while a new Honda Civic starts at about one-tenth as much. When you look a little deeper, though, you’ll probably only ever own one home at a time, and when you sell it, you’ll get your money back. You might even make a profit on the sale.

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Car Shopping? Here’s Why a Credit Union Should Be Your First Stop

By: American Heritage 02.21.19 3 minute read Auto

Whether you find car buying exciting or nerve-racking, there’s no denying that this process comes with a lot of questions: What will give me the best gas mileage? How much are the maintenance costs? Does this only come in yellow? And most important: How do I avoid overspending?

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First Car 101

By: American Heritage 02.19.19 Auto

Buying a car comes with many decisions, so it’s important to be informed. Here at American Heritage, we’re dedicated to helping you make the best choice possible and helping you attain your dream car.

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