
October 21, 2024
Car Shopping
Car-Buying 101: Post-Sale Expenses
Buying a car is exciting, but the costs don’t stop once you take delivery. Let’s talk about the key expenses you should expect after purchasing your new vehicle.
October 21, 2024
Car Shopping
Car-Buying 101: Post-Sale Expenses
Buying a car is exciting, but the costs don’t stop once you take delivery. Let’s talk about the key expenses you should expect after purchasing your new vehicle.
September 23, 2024
Car Shopping
A Beginner’s Guide to Financing a Vehicle
With interest rates starting to drop, now is an excellent time to explore your options for financing a vehicle. Whether you’re considering buying your first car or upgrading your current one, understanding the basics of car loans can make the process smoother. Our team is here to guide you through each step, whether you choose to finance with us or your own bank.
July 17, 2024
Car Shopping
Mitigating Risk While Car Shopping
The MATS car-buying model heavily focuses on minimizing our clients’ risk purchasing vehicles. We do this in a few ways.
July 1, 2024
Car Shopping
A “Reliable” $10,000 Car
Clients often ask us to help them find a reliable vehicle for under $10,000. MATS President Sara Trombley talks about this type of purchase on our Youtube channel.
May 4, 2024
Car Shopping, Car Buying Guide
The Myth About 100K Mile Cars
Today we are going to de-bunk that myth! Cars are way better than they used to be. The technology has advanced and they’re just built better. Cars are no longer nearing the end of their life at 100K anymore. In fact, like a good pair of shoes, some vehicles are just being broken in at 100,000 miles. What matters more than the miles is the AGE of the vehicle.
April 15, 2024
Car Shopping
Honda + Toyota VS. Everyone Else
Today, we’re going to discuss the various car makers and what’s so good (or not so good) about them.
March 18, 2024
Car Shopping
How do you buy a “good car?”
How do you buy a “good car?”
And what makes a car a “good buy?”
Buying a car, especially in this market, is not as simple as preferred year + preferred mileage + within budget = good. Rather, there are a few more important factors to consider.
March 11, 2024
Car Shopping, MATS 101
In Need of a Vehicle by Summer? Buying Now vs. Waiting
Need a car for summer, but not sure if you should buy now or wait? Here are a few things you’ll want to consider…
March 8, 2024
Car Shopping, MATS 101
AUL Powertrain Warranty: An extended service plan
In 2020, a family of 6 – a teacher, a stay-at-home mom, and 4 kiddos – trusted MATS and included the AUL Powertrain Warranty in their van purchase. They have used it twice with no regrets!
February 28, 2024
Car Shopping, MATS 101
Car Market Update: February 2024
Today’s car market update encompasses two things: (1) why prices rise as temperature rises every year, and (2) why MATS emphasizes being “as flexible as possible” with your car search.