Bryan Hamby
Professional Auto Broker
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Co-authored Articles (30)
How to
Sell a Car on Craigslist
11 tips to help you avoid scammers and get an excellent price for your car Want to sell your car fast? Using Craigslist is a great way to contact potential buyers quickly and without a middle man (plus, it doesn’t cos...
How to Find Out the Owner of a License Plate: A Simple Guide
Discover the name, address, and contact info of a driverSometimes you have a legitimate reason to track down the registered owner of a vehicle, but the only information you have is a license plate number. This might happ...
How to
Buy a Car Under a Business Name
In the United States, it’s possible to get a car loan under your business name. You can’t buy a car as a sole proprietor, but you can buy one as a limited liability company or as a corporation. To begin, you’ll hav...
How to
Use a VIN Number to Check a Car's Options
A Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is a 17-digit unique code given to a vehicle upon its production. It tells you the manufacturer, place of production, and the car's options. It is also useful information when talkin...
How to
Calculate a Car Loan in Excel
Microsoft's Excel spreadsheet program can be used for many different types of business and personal applications. For instance, you can use Excel to calculate car loan transactions and payment amounts as well as the tot...
How to
Write a Contract for Selling a Car
In some cases, selling a used car to a private buyer is more economical than trading in the car to a car dealership. However, with the increased dollar amount comes the added responsibility of drafting your own sales con...
How to
Calculate Interest Rate
If you know the amount of a loan and the amount of interest you would like to pay, you can calculate the largest interest rate you are willing to accept. You can also look at your interest payments in a year and see what...
How to
Pay for a Car in Cash
Buying a car with cash is a great way to avoid paying lots of interest on a loan. Kickstart the car buying process by determining your budget. Then, decide the type of car that you want and can afford. Look over car list...
How to Register a Car Without a Title
A step-by-step guide on legally registering your car in your state In order to legally drive your car on the roads in the U.S., it must be registered with your state government. In order to be registered, however, a car ...
How to
Get a Carfax for Free
Carfax is an organization that tracks the history of every vehicle based on its Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), the information of which can be helpful when you buy a used car. If you have the VIN of a particular v...
How to
Check Vehicle History for Free
A vehicle history report (VHR) is a statement that will let you know information about the ownership and repair history about a specific vehicle. This can be a very important tool if you are considering purchasing a used...
How to
Import a Car from the United States to Canada
Whether you're moving to or are selling a car in Canada, you will need to import your vehicle before it can be legally driven in any Canadian province. So long as you begin the importation process several weeks in advanc...
How to
Decide Whether to Keep or Replace Your Car
Trying to decide whether to trade in your old car for a new one? The decision of what to drive is a big one. There are many things to consider before you replace your older car, including upcoming financial needs, the ag...
A User’s Guide to Buying a Car Through Facebook Marketplace
What to look for and what you need for a successful purchase This procedure combines the process of finding and purchasing a used car with the mechanics of the Facebook marketplace, a useful tool for buying a variety of ...
How to
Register a Car in Florida
Registering a car in Florida for the first time can seem intimidating--there’s a lot of paperwork! Luckily, Florida’s car registration process is pretty easy to figure out. All you have to do is make sure you have th...
A Simple Guide to Vehicle Registration in Texas
Registering, renewing, and transferring vehicles in Texas Whether you bought a new car or just moved to Texas, it is important to make sure that all of your vehicles are properly registered. Fortunately, if you bought a...
How to
Change a Car Title Address
Whenever you move within the US, updating the registration and license tags for any vehicles you own is a necessary and important task. If you've paid off your car, you'll also want to change the address on the car title...
How to
Get Rid of a Car That Doesn't Run
Need to get rid of a broken-down car but don’t know how? No worries! There are lots of ways to dispose of a vehicle with minimal hassle, despite any damage to your car. You can even make money in the process. From junk...
How to
Buy Police Impounded Cars
If you’re looking to save money on your next car purchase, you may consider buying an impounded car from a police auction. Impounded cars are vehicles that have been seized by law enforcement officials due to a crime, ...
How to
Determine the Fair Market Value of a Vehicle
Before you donate or sell your car, it’s important to calculate its fair market value (FMV). The FMV will tell you how much your car is worth on the private market or for tax purposes. While it’s not an exact science...
