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Shop Smart for Your Next Car

When buying a car, it’s important to buy the safest, highest quality and most reliable vehicle for your money. The following Web sites provide information you need to shop confidently and land a good deal.

• Edmunds Car Buying Guide offers a bevy of consumer information, including how-to guides, pricing for new and used vehicles and model reviews.
• Kelley Blue Book is a user-friendly site featuring decision guides, quality ratings and the chance to conduct a side-by-side comparison.
• Consumer Reports provides an independent critique of most new and used vehicles on price, safety, reliability, and maintenance. Also get information on buying versus leasing.
• The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration offers the latest crash test results, recalls and tips about buying a safe car.

*UW Credit Union does not endorse any Web site listed.

Get Preapproved

When you’re ready to shop, get preapproved online so you know how much you have to spend.

Don’t Be Fooled

Don’t be fooled by the 0% financing offers from dealerships. These offers usually entail restrictions that can lead to higher payments, shorter terms and hidden fees. What’s more, only car-buyers with the highest credit scores are eligible. By taking the dealer rebate and getting a loan through UW Credit Union, you finance a smaller amount and still get a great rate. For details, read our 0% Rate vs. Cash Rebate article.

On the Move

When you’re ready to buy, apply for a low-rate, flexible term auto loan. We offer the same rates on new and used vehicles! With automatic transfers, monthly payments are virtually effortless.

*APR is Annual Percentage Rate. Rates subject to change.