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Is it easier to lease or buy a car with bad credit?
Leasing is often easier to get approved for than buying when you have bad credit. Because lease payments are typically lower than loan payments, lenders take on less risk per month. A lower monthly obligation means a lower debt-to-income ratio, which can tip the approval in your favor. That said, your interest rate (called the money factor on a lease) will still be higher with a lower credit score.
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From start to finish, my experience with Vantage Auto Group was nothing short of outstanding. The entire process was smooth, transparent, and completely stress-free—something you don’t often hear when it comes to buying a car! I worked with Sean and he was helpful, honest and quick to respond! Love my new Lyriq!
From start to finish, my experience with Vantage Auto Group was nothing short of outstanding. The entire process was smooth, transparent, and completely stress-free—something you don’t often hear when it comes to buying a car! I worked with Sean and he was helpful, honest and quick to respond! Love my new Lyriq!
Genna Battaglino
Had an Amazing experience with Vantage Auto Group & David Alessio! This was the first time using them. I didn’t have a clear Idea of a car we wanted but needed to stay inside a budget. I was referred by a friend to not waste my time with going to multiple dealership to play the negotiating games. David gave us some recommendations, did some pricing and then came back with an amazing find and deal right under budget. 24 hours later they delivered the car, I signed the paperwork & everything was seamless. They returned my old lease and plates to DMV. Door to door service with no hassle or dealership games. Will def use again in the future! Thank you again!
Had an Amazing experience with Vantage Auto Group & David Alessio! This was the first time using them. I didn’t have a clear Idea of a car we wanted but needed to stay inside a budget. I was referred by a friend to not waste my time with going to multiple dealership to play the negotiating games. David gave us some recommendations, did some pricing and then came back with an amazing find and deal right under budget. 24 hours later they delivered the car, I signed the paperwork & everything was seamless. They returned my old lease and plates to DMV. Door to door service with no hassle or dealership games. Will def use again in the future! Thank you again!
frank farella
Stacy Sackett
Sean and Brandon were fantastic! I cannot stress how much easier the car buying process was with Sean’s guidance and network. Brandon was a consummate professional when it came to the delivery of our new car! It was clean and cared for after the long drive down. I cannot stress how much better it was working with them as opposed to going to a dealer. We will be buying all our future cars through Sean at Vantage!
Sean and Brandon were fantastic! I cannot stress how much easier the car buying process was with Sean’s guidance and network. Brandon was a consummate professional when it came to the delivery of our new car! It was clean and cared for after the long drive down. I cannot stress how much better it was working with them as opposed to going to a dealer. We will be buying all our future cars through Sean at Vantage!
Alex Kalen
David Wagoner was referred to me by a co-worker. All I can say is wow. We were under a tight timeline to purchase a vehicle, and from our initial interaction late Thursday afternoon through the delivery of our vehicle Monday afternoon, David and Vantage Auto Group were transparent, quick, and provided excellent customer service throughout! Strongly recommend!
David Wagoner was referred to me by a co-worker. All I can say is wow. We were under a tight timeline to purchase a vehicle, and from our initial interaction late Thursday afternoon through the delivery of our vehicle Monday afternoon, David and Vantage Auto Group were transparent, quick, and provided excellent customer service throughout! Strongly recommend!
Craig K
Had a great experience, our rather urgent needs were addressed promptly and professionally. Thank you, Elka Green, for your recommendations! We’ll come back, happy customers.
Had a great experience, our rather urgent needs were addressed promptly and professionally. Thank you, Elka Green, for your recommendations! We’ll come back, happy customers.
Victor O
David Goldstein and his team are great. He was always available and responsive whenever I voiced a concern. He was quick to answer questions, which was extremely helpful it making decisions as I did not need to wait long to connect with him. I highly recommend connecting with David the next time you are looking for a vehicle!
David Goldstein and his team are great. He was always available and responsive whenever I voiced a concern. He was quick to answer questions, which was extremely helpful it making decisions as I did not need to wait long to connect with him. I highly recommend connecting with David the next time you are looking for a vehicle!
Joseph Bestreich
Stellar service! Found me the car i wanted in 20 minutes and delivered it the next day. David was unbelievably responsive and helpful. The only way to buy a car!
Stellar service! Found me the car i wanted in 20 minutes and delivered it the next day. David was unbelievably responsive and helpful. The only way to buy a car!
Donna N
The experience with Vantage Auto Group was everything I had hoped for and more. Elka was very responsive, knowledgeable regarding all of my questions and she helped guide me into the car that I wanted. She was a pleasure to work with. I was able to get out a previous lease early & reduce my monthly payment for a car I preferred to be driving. The drop off process to my house was seamless & Niko who dropped off the car was professional, courteous & also answered all the questions I had. I would recommend them to all my friends & family.
The experience with Vantage Auto Group was everything I had hoped for and more. Elka was very responsive, knowledgeable regarding all of my questions and she helped guide me into the car that I wanted. She was a pleasure to work with. I was able to get out a previous lease early & reduce my monthly payment for a car I preferred to be driving. The drop off process to my house was seamless & Niko who dropped off the car was professional, courteous & also answered all the questions I had. I would recommend them to all my friends & family.
David Degenhardt