If you aren’t part of the auto industry, as most of us here at Lot Pro are, and if you haven’t been paying attention to what has been going on in Congress for the better part of a year, you might think that the title to this article means that the government has finally decided to regulate Starbucks. Fortunately (or unfortunately, depending upon which side of the argument you are on), this is not the case – despite the fact that my father would probably roll over in his grave if he knew that I pay almost $4 for a cup of coffee from one of those establishments.

What was lost in all the Christmas holiday hustle and bustle was H.R. 6, more commonly known as the “Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007” – the long overdue sequel to the original Energy Act of 1975. (more…)

20 or more years ago, the decision of whether to buy a new or used car was fairly easy. New cars were, after all, new. This meant that they were more reliable because all of the parts on them were new. Most new cars came with a warranty that covered pretty much everything on the car for at least the first two years.
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Join Auto Credit Express as we take you on a tour of the 2008 North American International Auto Show beginning January 13th!

Detroit Auto Show

In the automotive business, the months of January and February have always been approached with a sense of resignation. The holidays are over, but spring has not yet sprung. Car and Driver magazine realized this and in 1983 started its “10 Best” issue in January to help pick up circulation. (more…)

Although we are still in the middle of the Christmas holiday, Christmas Day is behind us and New Year’s Eve is a few days away. If you are interested in getting car loans with instant credit approval, there’s still time before the end of the year. (more…)

If you are in the market for a new or used car and you’ve been using the internet as a research tool for any length of time, you have probably been bombarded by ads for a free credit report. But do you really need this and, more importantly, is it really free?

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