car-buying services

Shopping Smart = Shopping Easy

Check out AutoSMART, an online resource available through CUDL, right on our website, that offers a variety of valuable car-buying research tools and information.
You can check blue book values, build your dream car, compare up to three vehicles at a time, locate a dealership, read a variety of general car-buying research articles, and even get pre-approved for your UMe loan - all in one place!

And, when you find the vehicle that’s perfect for you, AutoSMART will even direct you to all the local dealers who have what you want in stock.

Quick Links to what you can find on AutoSMART:

• Used Car Blue Book values
• Build your dream car
• Compare up to three vehicles at a time
• Locate a participating Dealership
• General Research Articles

Researching, Buying and Getting A Vehicle
with UMe Financing is as Easy as 1 - 2 - 3!

1. Get pre-approved for your UMe Auto Loan
   > by phone: 818) 238.2900 x1
   > online: umecreditunion.com/getaloan
   > in person: coming in to the credit union - we’d love to see you!
2. Visit a participating dealership
3. Present the dealer with your UMe Approval Letter - or tell the dealer you’re a UMe member and that you want your loan from UMe

You can, also, get pre-approved for your UMe Auto Loan in-person, at the credit union or 24/7 by calling 818) 238.2900 x1.

Simplify your car-buying experience with a personal Car-Buying Specialist

With our Car Buying Specialist, you’ll have a personal car-buying professional help you find a great deal on your next car, truck or SUV. This service is totally free for members. That’s right, you get a personal car-buying professional—and it won’t cost you a dime!

Our Car-Buying Specialist helps buying a new or late model pre-owned car easy and affordable, even (dare we say it?) enjoyable!

Follow these simple steps and you’ll be behind the wheel of your dream car in no time:

1. Give our Car-Buying Specialist a call and talk with him about the make, model, and year of the car that you want, along with the color(s) you like and any special options or “bells and whistles” that you’re interested in. Our specialist will arrange for financing options for you and promptly begin the search!
   
   
2. When your car has been located, and you’ve determined it’s “the one” for you, our Car-Buying Specialist will deliver it to the credit union where you can pick it up at your convenience.

Call 818) 238.2900 x3 to begin searching for your next car.