buying a car

2017 MIAS poised to ride industry’s 2016 record-breaking sales momentum

The 2017 Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) which opens today at the World Trade Center in Pasay City, Metro Manila is all set to ride the automotive industry’s 2016 record-breaking sales momentum. Aside from the public launching…

BPI Auto Loans offers best deal at 2017 MIAS

Those planning to enjoy the various vehicles on display and at the same time have the intention of buying a new ride at the Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) from March 30 to April 2 would be…

ADB backs tax hike on oil, vehicles

Manila-based multilateral lender Asian Development Bank (ADB) has expressed support for the government’s plan to hike excise taxes on oil products and vehicles that Finance Secretary Carlos G. Dominguez III had said would not hurt the auto…

New excise tax rates for autos backed

The Bureau of Customs is backing up the Department of Finance’s proposal to restructure the excise tax system for brand new vehicles under its first tax reform package. In a statement, the BOC said it was fully…

No-haggle car pricing: what buyers should know

You’re walking around the car lot, zeroing in on a model you like, when you notice a “No-Haggle” sign next to the price tag. Initially, you feel a wave of relief because you hate to negotiate. But…

Buying a car? Here are guide questions you should ask the sales agent

So you’ve done your research and plan to drop by each dealership. You’ve read the reviews online, on newspapers and magazines, have spoken to owners of the cars you’ve short-listed and researched on potential problems the cars…

Avoiding lemons

With the motoring industry booming, everyone wants to buy a new car. However, this also means the prices of used cars are dropping steadily because, let’s face it, buying a brand-new car has never been easier. People…

Buying a car? Count to 10 first

Look around you. Never before has there been such a plethora of new car brands in the market. They offer something for every need and every purpose. And they’re all trying to persuade you to part with…

Common car-buying mistakes and how to avoid them

There’s a motoring cliché that claims buying a car is the second-most expensive purchase, next to owning a house. A car also plays an integral, pivotal role in our lives as we spend so much time inside…