Before You Buy Your Car

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Step 1. Do your research.

Ask questions like, which model? What should you pay? What fits your monthly budget? Don’t forget extra costs like insurance, fuel, maintenance!

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Step 2. Dream and Deliberate.

Daydream about your new car. Imagine your next great road trip. Do secret drive-bys of the dealership, or search the online TFCU Car Buying Center!

Step 3. Don’t Skip to the Sale.

Don’t start shopping (or dealing) until you can walk in pre-approved with a great loan & empowered with car buying confidence!

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Step 4. Get Pre-Approved!

Apply online or in person with TFCU and get a great rate on a new or used car loan. If a motorcycle, boat or RV is your dream, get pre-approved too!

Step 5. Go with Car-Buying Confidence.

Take your pre-approved check to the dealership. Then you can focus on getting the best deal instead of negotiating a loan payment.

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Step 6. Hit the Road Auto-Empowered!

Drive home (or to your next adventure) knowing you made a smart financial choice with TFCU, a credit union looking out for your best interests!