Matt Jones
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Can You Sell a Leased Car?
Mar 25, 2025
Close to turning in your leased car? Check to see if you have any equity in it. Leased cars sometimes have more than their originally estimated value.
By Matt Jones
Can You Lease a Used Car?
Feb 24, 2025
Most shoppers don't know it, but it is possible to lease a used car, truck or SUV. Though it takes legwork, leasing a used car can save you some serious cash.
By Matt Jones
10 Steps to Leasing a New Car
Jul 1, 2024
Everything you need to know to make a great deal when you're leasing a new car.
By Matt Jones
100 Tips for New-Car Shoppers
Jan 19, 2023
These 100 pro tips will help you get the best deal and avoid hassles when you're buying a new car.
By Matt Jones
Calculate Your Own Car Lease Payment
Sep 17, 2019
Calculating your own lease payment isn't impossible. With some dealership-supplied info and a little Edmunds guidance, calculating your own lease payment can actually be pretty easy.
By Matt Jones
The 'Residual Value' of Leasing
Sep 13, 2019
If you lease a car, you should know what its residual is. The residual shapes your lease payment now, and it is the amount you'd pay if you wanted to buy your leased car down the road.
By Matt Jones
Ever wondered why car salespeople are so adamant you give them a perfect after-sale survey? Sometimes that survey is more important than the car deal itself.
By Matt Jones
Should You Buy Out Your Leased Car?
Apr 18, 2019
Leases are getting more expensive with each passing year. Does this mean you should think about buying out your current lease? Here's what you should consider before deciding.
By Matt Jones
What Are Pull-Ahead Programs for Car Leases?
Mar 1, 2019
Early lease return deals seek to pull you from your current vehicle and into a new one for potentially less than you're paying now. Here's how to size up pull-ahead offers from carmakers and dealers.
By Matt Jones
Deciding if a lease deal is a good one can be easy when you have the right information. Here are seven of the most important questions to ask.
By Matt Jones