Fort Worth has plenty of used cars for sale; the harder part is financing one and knowing which lot to trust. This guide walks through what to check before you buy, what a used car really costs once financing is included, how in-house financing works, and how to tell a trustworthy dealership from one that…
If you’re looking for the best used car dealership in Arlington, TX, the honest answer is that it depends on what you’re shopping for. A Honda CPO buyer doesn’t belong on the same lot as someone who needs in-house financing. Same metro, very different stores. So we sorted it by use case. Ten lots in…
10 In-House Financing Car Lots in DFW, Compared Head-to-Head A bank loan can take three days to come back. Sometimes longer. A lot with in-house financing can put you in a car the same afternoon, because the dealership is also the lender. No outside underwriter. No second opinion. For DFW buyers who’ve been turned down…
A side-by-side look at three family-owned DFW buy here pay here dealerships and the very different strengths each one brings to the table. Quick Verdict Dimension Owings Auto Chacon Autos Lone Star Motors II Years in business 40+ (since 1985) 67+ (since 1958) 44 (since 1982) Family-owned Yes (Owings family) Yes (Chaney family, 2nd gen)…
We evaluated 20+ buy here pay here dealerships across Fort Worth and the surrounding Tarrant County metros. Ten made this list, ranked by financing flexibility, warranty coverage, review sentiment, and how clearly terms are explained before you sign. Owings Auto takes #1 for its 24-month / 24,000-mile service contract at no extra cost, 60,000+ customers…
Getting a car loan with bad credit in Arlington, TX isn’t impossible. It’s just harder than it should be. Most traditional dealerships send your application to banks that reject anyone below 650, leaving you stranded. But a different kind of dealership handles financing directly, in-house, without sending your file to a lender who doesn’t know…
When it comes to buying a used car, everyone has their own needs. Some of us want a new truck for work, others need a family vehicle for the daily school-practice-grocery runs. But, one thing that is common for us all is the search for a deal – specifically, when is the best time to…
When buying a used car, one of the things to consider is the vehicle’s mileage—but that doesn’t mean you should only consider cars with ultra-low mileage. It’s great if you can find a car with just a few thousand miles, but people usually trade-in or sell theirs after they’ve used them as their daily driver…
It’s not always going to be a beautiful spring day when you get behind the wheel. Even if you work from home, there will still be times when you’ll need to drive in adverse conditions like rain or fog. Of course, if the circumstances are dangerous, such as fog being so thick you can’t see…
You’ve seen the signs at gas stations warning you to turn off your engine before pumping gas. If you’re like most people, you’ve probably been tempted to ignore the sign—especially on a particularly hot or cold day. If you have ever rebelled against this directive and pumped gas with the engine on, it’s very likely…