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Information, information…in fact, a virtual library of things you need to know to make a more informed decision. Using the Trojan Auto Buying program’s resources, you can learn the ins and outs of financing, whether a used car might be a better choice, and how to protect your investment and much more using your computer.

And if you like to go and kick a few tires, we’ll help you prepare for common tricks non-TAB dealers use.

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about loans You probably check the newspaper ads for the best price on ground beef and paper towels... so you should be at least as careful when shopping for ...
early payoff One of the benefits of financing with us instead of a dealer is that you have a greater choice of terms — up to 72 months ...
dealer financing 0% financing. Sounds like a great deal. But remember what your parents told you: If it sounds too good to be true, it’s probably not true ...
financing tricks The dealer’s Finance Managers are not just numbers people. They are highly skilled salespeople whose job is to get you to buy more ...
dealer tricks Most car dealers are honest people who simply want to make a deal that everyone can be happy with. That said... somebody is giving ...
used vs. new Used cars are becoming an increasingly large segment of the auto marketplace. There are several factors that make used vehicles ...
camry or lexus Nothing against the Camry — it’s a fine car and fills its niche admirably. But you must admit, a Lexus takes you up a notch status-wise ...
buying a used car Of course, when buying a used car, it’s smart to give it a close look to be sure that little old lady it used to belong to didn’t street race it ...
protect your car Once you’ve invested in a new or used vehicle, your next step should be to protect your investment. USC Credit Union offers two important programs ...
 
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