When you’re ready to buy a car, doing your homework first can save you money and help you avoid surprises. Your credit union offers resources to help you.

• Research First
• Car Buying Tips
• Types of Financing
• Negotiating a Deal
• Special Rate or Dealer Rebate?
• Guaranteed Asset Protection (GAP)
• 10 Ways to Save at the Pump

Additional Resources

• AutoSMART Research
• CARFAX® Vehicle History Reports™
• Consumer Information of U.S. GSA
• Edmund's Car Pricing & Reviews
• Enterprise Used Car Sales
• FTC Bureau of Consumer Protection
• Fuel Economy — Find and Compare Gas Mileage
• Fuel Economy: Getting Up to Speed — FTC
• NADA Guides — Car Pricing
• National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
• Prichard Brothers Autos – Auction includes any VACU repossessed vehicles for sale. List of cars is available approximately one week before monthly auction date.

Please contact us if you have questions or if we can help you in any way.

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