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SAVE MORE BUYING PREOWNED FROM TREVINO'S AUTO MART - Trevino's Auto Mart
Posted Wednesday, September 26, 2018
With new car prices soaring to an all-time average high of $36,848, many people are feeling priced out of the market says a new report from The Wall Street Journal. But, with the national average price for a 1-3 year-old used car being under $22,500, more and more people are snatching up pre-owned cars in South Texas from McAllen to Harlingen to Brownsville.
Read moreNEW PICK-UP TRUCK PRICES HIT $100K MARK! - Trevino's Auto Mart
Posted Tuesday, May 8, 2018
New Pick-up Truck Prices Hit $100K Mark, Leaving Local Buyers Looking For Alternatives
Read moreWHAT IS A VEHICLE SERVICE CONTRACT? - Trevino's Auto Mart
Posted Friday, April 27, 2018
Buying a pre-owned vehicle from McAllen-area car dealers is a very wise choice. After deciding to purchase a vehicle, your thoughts should then shift focus to saving as much as possible throughout the ownership of the vehicle. A comprehensive Vehicle Service Contract is a must have for someone looking to get the most return for their investment.
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WHAT IS GAP? (GUARANTEED ASSET PROTECTION) - Trevino's Auto Mart
Posted Tuesday, April 10, 2018
Every year, nearly 6 million vehicles are either totaled or stolen. Most insurance plans only cover the market value of the vehicle. However, you can still owe more on your loan than your vehicle is worth. This creates a GAP. You will be responsible for paying the difference and the deductible on your insurance. If you do not pay the difference, your credit will more than likely be adversely affected. By including GAP, you protect yourself by covering the amount between what you owe, and the market value of your vehicle whether your vehicle is leased or financed and, in some cases, covers your insurance deductible.
Read moreWILL APPLYING AFFECT MY FICO CREDIT SCORE? - Trevino's Auto Mart
Posted Sunday, April 8, 2018
Its perhaps one of the most common questions with regards to car buying: If I run my credit, will it affect my FICO credit score? While soft credit inquiries do not affect your FICO Score, hard inquiries do. Hard inquires occur when you submit applications to institutions for credit or financing ie: auto loan, mortgages, student loans, however, FICO scoring accounts for "rate shopping" for these types of specific credit checks. Per the myFICO website, "(rate shopping) is the smart thing to do, and your FICO score considers all inquiries with a 45-day period for a mortgage, an auto loan or a student loan as a single credit inquiry." By doing your car shopping within a short period, one could dodge decreasing their FICO score.
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