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Free Car Buying Tools

Useful tools to help you at every step of the car buying process.

Pricing

Car Payment & Out-The-Door Calculator

Monthly payment, what you can afford, and the real out-the-door price.

Run the numbers
Financing

Utah Credit Union Auto Loan Rate Watch

Today’s best Utah credit union auto loan rates, side by side.

See today’s rates
Utah

Utah Car Sales Tax Lookup

See the exact sales tax rate for your Utah county and city.

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Selling

Trade-In vs. Private Sale

See whether a trade-in or a private sale leaves more money in your pocket.

Compare my options
Paperwork

Utah Bill of Sale Generator

Fill out the official Utah bill of sale online and download it ready to print and sign.

Fill out a bill of sale
Research

VIN Decoder & Vehicle Report

Paste a VIN to see what the factory built, plus recalls and crash ratings.

Decode a VIN
Inspection

Check Engine Code Lookup

Type a code like P0420 to see what it means and whether to negotiate or walk away.

Look up a code
Utah

Utah Emissions & Registration Checker

Find out what the DMV will want from you this year.

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Ownership

Car Ownership Cost Calculator

What a car really costs you per year. Compare up to three.

See the real cost
Maintenance

Vehicle Service Log

Log the work you do on your own car, with parts and photos, and download a PDF service record.

Log a service
Printable

Checklists for Every Phase

Five one-page worksheets, one for each phase.

Get all 5 free
Guide

Car Shopping Resources

The websites and tools we point buyers to at every step, from setting a budget to registering the car.

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