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 If you are new to automobile driving and ownership – or not so new – then the First Car Guide is for you. If you are a teenager just beginning, or simply someone who may not be entirely comfortable with car buying, leasing, driving, licensing, insurance, financing, or maintenance, First Car Guide will help you.
We'll try to answer all your questions. What are the best cars? Should I buy new, or used? How does auto financing work? Is leasing for me? How can I negotiate the best prices with dealers? What if I have credit problems? Where can I find cheap insurance? What if I have an accident? What are the safest cars? What about selling and trading? What's my car worth? With all of the information, advice, and tips that we provide here, if you don't find the answer to your specific question or problem, ask our resident expert or ask other visitors of our web site (Discussion Forum feature coming soon). We try to keep it simple and easy to understand, with real-life examples based on our own experiences and the experiences of thousands of people like you with whom we've had countless discussions via emails, automotive question/answer boards, and car-related discussion forums.
FirstCarGuide.com is brought to you by automotive consultant and author, Al Hearn, publisher of Lease Guide and other consumer web sites.
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Which car is best for me?  There are litterally thousands of combinations of different automobile types, makes, models, styles, and prices, which can make it difficult to choose. However, we will help you determine the perfect car for your needs in this article.
What is the best car for me? Which car is the best buy? Which is more reliable? Which gets the best gas mileage? Should I buy a SUV or pickup? Which car is safer? Which is more economical? |
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Should I keep my old car and fix it up, or buy a new car?  Expressed another way, the question is this: Is it smarter, more practical, and more economical for me to keep and fix my old car than to buy another car, new or used?
This is always a tough one to answer. Generally, it's going to be better to fix up an old car than buy a new car every five years or so. However, the real answer depends on your particular circumstances. Here are some tips that will help you make a decision. |
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Is Cheap Car Insurance Possible? Auto insurance is one of those irritating expenses of car ownership that has no immediately obvious benefit. We pay and pay, and may never get anything in return. Car insurance is one of the most expensive costs of owning and driving a car, especially for teenagers and other new drivers who can least afford it. In this article we'll show you how and where to find the car insurance company that has the best rates and provides the best service. |
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How Does Car Leasing Work? Car leasing is extremely popular because it offers a more affordable method of auto financing. It allows you to have lower monthly payments than with traditional auto loans. About one out of every five vehicles driven by automotive consumers in the United States are leased. But leasing is not for everyone. You should take the time to learn about leasing, and be sure it's right for you before making a decision. |
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Are certified used cars good deals or not?  Many car dealers sell "certified" pre-owned cars. How are these cars different from other used cars? Are they more expensive? Are they worth considering?
Most major automobile manufacturer's dealers now offer "certified" used cars. A certified car has been inspected and repaired according to detailed manufacturer specifications before being placed on a dealer's used car lot. Although manufacturer's programs vary in details, all are fundamentally the same in concept. |
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