Buying A Car
Elevations knows you can be at risk of losing a lot of money on a bad auto deal, so we help you from the beginning of the car-buying process, not just at the loan closing. Following are some resources to help you approach this major purchase with confidence.
Car-Buying Tactics
Car dealers sell cars everyday. You buy a car every few years. Advantage? Dealers. Even up your odds by reading our
RealityCheck Car Buying Guide, written by national consumer advocate and author of
Don’t Get Taken Every Time, Remar Sutton. Remar knows the car business inside-out. How? He owned dealerships and conducted a 20-year investigation of dealership tactics. This guide will take you inside the world of the auto business and examine dealer tactics.
The RealityCheck website is constantly being updated with breaking news and articles about consumer trends. Get the latest reports on car buying tactics, auto insurance and saving fuel at RealityCheck's Auto Issues Section.
If you’re a young adult or buying a car for the first time, visit the RealityBites Car Section. It includes articles such as “12 Tips for First-Time Car Buyers,” and “Throw Away $9,000 Buying a Car.”
Car-buying service
Even when you’re armed and ready to deal with a car salesperson, it can still be a tough process. If you like, we can save you the hassle.
Automotive Avenues offers car-buying assistance for our members. Whether you’re buying new or pre-owned, you’ll get the best possible deal, without haggling. Prices are set at or below market value. And there’s no high pressure because sales consultants are non-commissioned. This allows them to concentrate on you and your automotive needs. Plus, their loyalty is with our members, never a specific make or model.
Auto Loans starting as low as
5.24%
APR*
Another way we are different than most lenders: whether you buy new or used, you’ll get the same
low rate. Get pre-approved for an
auto loan before you shop so you keep within budget. Get a .25% APR*
Green Loan Discount when buying a qualifying hybrid vehicle.
If you’re considering dealer financing rather than a rebate, watch this video about
Financing Your New Car.
Additional Resources
*APR = Annual Percentage Rate. Credit qualification, age 18 or older, and credit union membership required.
