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Straight answers on buying, financing, and selling a used car in Aurora and the Chicago suburbs.

Buying Tips

Best Used Cars for Chicago-Suburb Winters on a Budget

What to look for in an affordable used car that handles snow, ice, and road salt in Aurora and the Chicago suburbs, from AWD SUVs to sedans on good winter tires.

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Financing

Buy Here Pay Here vs. Dealer Financing: What's the Difference?

An honest comparison of buy here pay here lots and dealer-arranged financing for buyers with bad or no credit in Aurora and the Chicago suburbs, including how each affects your credit.

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Financing

How Much Car Can I Afford? A Simple Budget Guide

Use simple rules of thumb to figure out a car payment and total price that fit your budget, including insurance, fuel, and maintenance, before you shop.

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Financing

How to Get a Car Loan With Bad Credit in Aurora, IL

A step-by-step guide to getting approved for a used car loan with bad credit or no credit in Aurora and the Chicago suburbs, and how to avoid the most common mistakes.

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Buying Tips

Illinois Used Car Taxes, Title, and Registration Fees Explained

What you'll pay in sales tax, title, registration, and dealer fees when you buy a used car in Illinois, and how buying from a dealer differs from a private sale.

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Selling & Trade-In

Trading In vs. Selling Your Car Privately in Illinois

Should you trade in your car at a dealer or sell it yourself? Compare price, time, safety, paperwork, and the Illinois sales-tax benefit of trading in.

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Buying Tips

Used Car Buying Checklist: 15 Things to Check Before You Sign

A practical, printable checklist for buying a used car, covering the vehicle history, inspection, test drive, price, and paperwork, from a family-owned Aurora, IL dealership.

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