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LendingTree is an advertising-supported comparison service. The site features products from our partners as well as institutions which are not advertising partners. While we make an effort to include the best deals available to the general public, we make no warranty that such information represents all available products. We are compensated by companies on this site and this compensation may impact how and where offers appear on this site (such as the order).
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Gary Wollenhaupt

Freelance Writer

Gary Wollenhaupt is a freelance writer on the automotive finance team at LendingTree, where he contributes frequent articles on making wise auto financing choices and reviews auto loan providers.

He began writing for LendingTree in 2019, where he has been a significant contributor in expanding the site’s auto financing content. Gary loves to help readers do the math in understanding the impact of dealer fees, interest rates, and rebates vs. low APR on their automotive purchases. He compares auto financing offerings from banks, credit unions, and online lenders to inform readers that they have options beyond the dealer’s lenders.

He has written in the automotive space for a variety of outlets, covering classic and antique cars, new car introductions, insurance, and maintenance, in addition to financing. A lifelong convertible guy, he currently makes do with a Toyota with a moonroof.

As a former newspaper reporter, he is delighted to focus on automotive finance content, which helps people make good decisions about the second-largest purchase in their lives. In his free time, Gary is a concierge to his two golden retrievers, Kiwi and Duck.

You can see more of Gary’s work here:

Specialties

  • Auto financing
  • New car buying
  • Used car buying
  • Buy vs. lease comparisons
  • Manufacturer incentive comparisons
  • Auto lender reviews

Achievements

  • 25+ years of automotive reporting
  • 6+ years of automotive finance reporting

Education

  • Bachelor of Arts, Anderson University

Gary’s thoughts on buying a new car

“Buying a car is a major milestone in anyone’s financial life, and it’s common to feel overwhelmed in not only finding the right car but also the best financing option. That’s why it’s so critical to be well informed about your credit score and financial status before you ever set foot on a car dealer’s lot. You can make a deal that works for you and your budget.”

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Articles by Gary Wollenhaupt

Best Classic Car Loans

If you’re looking to drive off in a shiny red convertible or spunky coupe, you may need to use classic car financing to buy the... read more

What Happens When Your Car Is Totaled?

When you’re in an accident and the cost to repair your car exceeds its value (or it’s damaged beyond repair), the insurance company will declare... read more

Why You Should Skip Buy Here, Pay Here Car Lots

Buy here, pay here car lots can sometimes offer financing to those with bad credit. But even if you’re desperate to get an auto loan,... read more

Leasing a Car: Everything You Need to Know

If you like to have a new car every few years, leasing sounds good: You make monthly payments like with a loan, but you only... read more

Car Title Loans: What You Need To Know

If you need cash now, an auto title loan might seem like an easy way to get the money you need to pay an unexpected... read more

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