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LendingTree is compensated by companies on this site and this compensation may impact how and where offers appear on this site (such as the order). LendingTree does not include all lenders, savings products, or loan options available in the marketplace.
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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

0% APR Car Deals: What’s the Catch?

Who doesn’t like the idea of borrowing money for nothing? Auto manufacturers and dealers dangle 0% APR car deals as an incentive for consumers to... read more

How Does Financing a Car Work?

Most people can’t pay cash for a car, so car financing is a must-have for most car buyers. Financing your car means borrowing money to... read more

Bad Credit Motorcycle Loans

Don’t let a bad credit history prevent you from buying the motorcycle of your dreams. Before you start shopping for a motorcycle loan, it’s important... read more

How to Finance an RV

Buying a recreational vehicle or RV can be a major investment — up to $1 million or more for a luxury motor home. On the... read more

Can You Lease a Boat?

Before you can take the family water skiing or wakeboarding, or cruise on a yacht in the Caribbean, you’ll need access to a boat. But... read more

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