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Have you heard the term "negative equity" as you have shopped for a new car, truck, or SUV? Some folks may be unaware of what the term means. Essentially, negative equity means that you owe more than what your current vehicle is worth. It can cause many issues for people who are looking to trade an existing vehicle for a new one because banks and credit unions have loan to value as one of their considerations for approving your auto financing. Lithia Ford of Missoula has assisted many car shoppers with negative equity.

If you were to ask car shoppers about their least favorite part of the car buying process, they would probably tell you that it was the wait for the finance office. We understand that no one wants to sit around at a dealership while they wait to sign their paperwork. Most folks may not know that the reason you wait at a car dealer is because the finance professional is working with banks and credit unions to get you the best auto financing option possible.

Our dealership knows that car service and auto repairs can be difficult to fit into your monthly budget. After all, sometimes these expenses can be unexpected. What do you do when you can't afford an auto repair bill into your current finances? Vehicles are so important to our day-to-day, so we can't ignore them. If you are having trouble, you should contact Lithia Ford of Missoula about their service financing options.

No one wants to wait long hours at the dealership when they are buying or leasing a new vehicle. In fact, one of the only things that many customers dislike about the car buying experience is the idea that they may have to wait for a long time for their car financing to be approved. That doesn't have to be the case when you shop with Lithia Ford of Missoula. We have an online credit application that can simplify your car shopping, as well as streamline it.

When you are shopping for a new Ford model with the team from Lithia Ford of Missoula, you have a couple of options when it comes to your auto financing. You could go with a traditional auto loan or you could enter a Ford lease agreement. While there are great reasons to choose both, there is usually one that is better for your situation. Are you considering leasing? Leasing works for many drivers, but many of them have the following in common:

Do you need a new car, but don't have time in your busy schedule to make it to the dealership? We know that car buying can be tough when you are trying to juggle all of your social, work, and family obligations. The good news is that Lithia Ford of Missoula lets you shop for your new vehicle on your own schedule. With our online car buying experience, you can take charge of your car shopping. We have all of the tools to make it easy for you to get your new vehicle.

Your credit score is so important when it comes to so many financial events in your life. This is especially true when it comes to buying or leasing a new vehicle. It can impact the interest rate you receive and whether you get approved for auto financing. Since it is so important to your car financing, it only makes sense to have as much information about it as possible. With the credit score estimator at Lithia Ford of Missoula, in Missoula, MT, you can get an estimate of your credit score quickly.

People who have a lease agreement coming to an end have plenty of choices. If your lease is expiring soon, you may have anxiety because you don't know your options. Luckily, the lease return center at Lithia Ford of Missoula, in Missoula, MT, is here to help. We have a team of experts who can guide you through returning your leased Ford vehicle in a successful fashion. You don't have to be concerned about missing important details when you get assistance from our team.

We know that no one wants to spend their whole in a dealership. At Lithia Ford of Missoula, in Missoula, MT, we'd like to think that we are fun people to spend time with, but we understand that people want to get behind the wheel of their new car, truck, or SUV as soon as possible. Since we always want car shopping to be easy for our customers, we urge them to apply for credit online before they come to our dealership. Applying in advance gives our finance team the chance to secure an auto loan or Ford lease…

Changing the oil in your car, truck, or SUV is one of the more important auto services you can take care of for your vehicle. Clean oil is imperative for the exceptional performance you expect out of your car's engine. When you buy or lease a new vehicle from the team at Lithia Ford of Missoula, in Missoula, MT, you can take advantage of our Lifetime Oil and Filter Service program. This service allows you to spread out the cost of your oil changes over your auto loan or lease agreement.