Psst, This Free USF CU Member Perk Could Save You Thousands on Your Next Ride

As car buying season ramps up, most people head straight to the dealerships. But USF Credit Union members have a special advantage you may not know about -  Auto Advisors, a free service designed to save time, stress, and even dollars!

Louie (pictured) is an expert Auto Advisor who has been helping USF CU members find the right car at the right price since 2008.  He spends his days helping members navigate car buying to make sure they walk away feeling amazing about their purchase.

If you’ve never met Louie (or experienced Auto Advisors), here’s what you’ve been missing:

How It All Works!

When members are approved for their auto loan, USF CU connects them directly with an advisor who does the heavy lifting. Your advisor looks at the entire transaction, including dealer incentives, trade-in values, add-ons, rebates, and financing. Because they know how each piece fits together, they work to secure a competitive price.

This expertise often translates into real savings. "Everyday, we’re saving members a few thousand dollars on one deal or another," Louie says. "We take care of our members and it’s a good feeling when you know you’re helping someone out."

Important Tip For Car Buyers in Florida

What sets Auto Advisors assistance apart is the one-on-one support.

For example, Louie walks members through the process, answer questions, review budgets, and make sure every choice aligns with the member’s best interest.

"We advise them. One way or another, we always have to make sure they are doing what’s best for them," he explained.

Louie also shared one of the most important tips for anyone preparing to purchase a vehicle.

"Make sure they know their budget before they go out and purchase a car. We sit down and go over that with them to make sure they’re comfortable and that they know that with that 20,000 dollar car, the payment is going to be X amount of dollars."

By understanding your budget upfront, you walk into the buying process with confidence and clarity.

Putting Members First When Buying a Car

For Louie, the reward is not in gifts thankful members offer but in knowing he helped someone make a smart decision they feel great about.

"A lot of people have offered me gift cards and stuff like that, but I always say thank you very much. The best gift you can give me is to enjoy what we did and enjoy your vehicle. And let us know when you need another car because we’re going to be here for you."

And that philosophy sums up the Auto Advisor experience. It’s not about making money off a member. It is always about saving them money, protecting their interests, and making the process smoother.

"It’s the best, because every time you work with a member, you’re helping them. You're never there to say how much money can I make off of them. It’s always how much can we save them."

Experience the Difference

If you’re preparing to purchase a new or used vehicle, or thinking about refinancing, USF CU can help you get started. 

Once you are approved for your auto loan, you will be connected directly with Louie or an Auto Advisor who will guide you through every step of the process.

Ready to start your car buying journey?

Apply for your USF CU auto loan today and experience the difference of the Auto Advisor Program.