How do I buy a car?

Carla makes buying your next car simple. To start your search, begin with either our Used Cars, New Cars, or Certified Cars search pages. Enter your desired make and model and the zip code where you’d like to search. We’ll provide a selection of vehicles, complete with pricing, mileage, and our Instant Market Value. Find one you like? Just hit the “Request Info” button on the search results page to contact the seller.

Where can I buy a car?

Carla works with thousands of dealers across the country to help shoppers find the right car at the right price. Using our Used Cars, New Cars, or Certified Cars search pages, you can set various search radii. Search for a vehicle within 10 miles of you to keep it close to home, or search nationwide for the largest selection. If a dealer from outside your search area offers home delivery, we’ll show their results, too, including any charges.

When is the best time to buy a car?

There are a handful of tips for timing your next car purchase. Many shoppers swear by waiting until the end of the month to secure a good deal, but that’s not always a guarantee of success. In general, we recommend timing purchases with model year turnover rather than focusing on month-end or calendar-year-end shopping blitzes. Shopping on the weekend can be a bit more hectic due to higher demand at the dealership, and many deals advertised during holiday weekend sales events are also available at other times during the same month.

Is it better to lease or buy a car?

The choice to buy versus lease a vehicle is largely dependent on your budget and lifestyle. Choosing to buy means that you’ll have more flexibility regarding the vehicle’s use, and it will become an asset—you’ll own it—once you’ve paid it off. However, buying is generally the more expensive option. Leasing is typically less expensive from a monthly cost standpoint, but most lease agreements put a limit on how many miles the vehicle can be driven. Additionally, lease deals are often dependent on the lessee’s credit.