Auto Loans

Fire Up the Engine

TruService Community Federal Credit Union's Info Engine is the central POWER source of knowledge for TruService members who are in the market for a new or used auto. Even more than giving you great information, though, we want to make sure you get a great loan rate!

Accelerate the Car-Buying Process

To guide you through the car-buying process, TruService's Info Engine offers a wide variety of car-buying tools and tips - easy pre-approvals, valuations, CARFAX Vehicle History Reports - they're all designed to put you and keep you in the driver's seat!

Drive Your Loan - To TruService

If you have an auto, boat, RV, or motorcycle financed somewhere else, ask us how we could save you money when you bring that loan to TruService.

Helpful Tips

  • Be Patient

    At the beginning of the new model year (typically in the Fall), dealers look to make room on the lot for the shiny new cars. This is your chance to get a good deal if you’re OK not having the very newest model.

  • Get Pre-Approved

    Let us get you pre-approved for your loan so that you will know what you can afford and how much you will be paying each month.

  • Find the Average Transaction Price

    Knowledge is power … and extra bucks in your pocket. You can compare average transaction prices with the sticker price on the vehicle you’re considering with our Auto Buying Center.

  • Find the Dealer Invoice Price

    Go to our Auto Buying Center and enter the make, model and trim level.

  • Forget Monthly Payments

    Do not negotiate with a dealer on monthly payments. Dealers often will extend loan terms to get you the payment you want instead of giving you the best deal on the vehicle. Instead, negotiate price only and let the credit union get you the best loan deal.

  • Work Your Trade and Purchase as Two Separate Transactions

    Lumping the purchase and trade-in together provides the dealer the opportunity to give you a lower trade-in value and still look like they are giving you a good deal.

  • Be Prepared to Walk

    Any price near or at invoice provides a profit to the dealer. If the salesperson leaves the room to “get my manager” and returns with bad news, leave and find another dealer.

  • Create Competition

    A vehicle is not tied to a specific lot. Find the wheels that you want, test drive it, then leave immediately and get online. Contact the internet managers at several dealers and ask for bids. When they contact you, let them know that you are shopping around and ask for their “best offer.”

  • Don’t Forget Insurance

    Call your insurance company and get a quote on the cost to insure the vehicle you want.

  • Consider GAP

    The amount you owe on your vehicle and the amount it is worth usually take very different roads. GAP will assist you in covering the distance between them. Most types of vehicles are eligible and you can generally include GAP coverage in your vehicle loan payment.